Dempo Sports Club delivered a footballing masterclass as they overpowered Dempo Juniors 6-1 to win the Goa Monsoon Football Premier League 2025 in a thrilling finale at Duler Stadium, Mapusa.
The match began evenly, with both teams locked at 1-1 by halftime, but it was in the second half that Dempo SC showed their true colors—scoring five unanswered goals and completely dismantling the opposition’s defense.
The star of the night was Murphy Fernandes, who not only scored a goal but also provided two assists, orchestrating play with flair and precision. His creative spark and attacking drive turned the tide in Dempo SC’s favor, earning him deserved accolades.
This win reaffirms Dempo SC’s dominance in Goan football and sets a strong precedent for future campaigns. The team’s tactical discipline, attacking prowess, and team spirit were evident throughout the league and culminated in this resounding victory.
Heartiest congratulations to the champions and best wishes for their journey forward.
In a thrilling I-League 2024-25 match, Dempo Sports Club secured a resounding 5-2 victory over relegation-threatened Aizawl FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. The win propelled Dempo to a safer position in the league table, while Aizawl FC’s relegation concerns intensified.
Trinidad and Tobago striker Marcus Joseph was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick (26′, 75′, 90+6′) to seal the win for Dempo. Pruthvesh Pednekar (5′) and Vinay Vijay Harji (78′) also found the back of the net for the winners. Aizawl FC’s goals came from Zothanpuia (34′) and Lalbiakdika (90+1).
Relegation Battle Heats Up
The loss leaves Aizawl FC in a precarious position, with 19 points from 20 matches. They are currently placed 11th in the points table, just above already relegated Delhi FC. With two teams set to be relegated, Aizawl FC faces a tough challenge to avoid the drop. Sporting Club Bengaluru, who are also struggling to stay afloat, will be their main rivals in the relegation battle.
Dempo’s Dominant Performance
Dempo SC’s win was a testament to their attacking prowess, as they exploited Aizawl FC’s porous defense to score five goals. Joseph’s hat-trick was a highlight of the match, and he could have added more goals to his tally had he not been denied by the post and some impressive goalkeeping.
Aizawl FC’s Woes Continue
Aizawl FC’s struggles in the league continued, as they failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. The team’s defense was once again exposed, and they paid the price for their mistakes. The defeat leaves them with a daunting task to avoid relegation in the remaining two rounds of the league.
Points Table Implications
Dempo SC’s win takes them to 25 points from 20 matches, securing a relatively safe position in the league table. Aizawl FC’s loss, on the other hand, keeps them in the relegation zone, with Sporting Club Bengaluru breathing down their necks. The relegation battle is set to go down to the wire, with several teams still in danger of being relegated.
