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~ The Dev Team will start their campaign on March 15 ~
Mumbai / Goa, March 14, 2023: Three first-team players, namely, Hrithik Tiwari, Lesly Rebello and Lalremruata HP have been included in FC Goa’s squad for the upcoming 2022-23 season of the Hero 2nd Division League.
A total of 29 players, most part of the Club’s Dev Team, have been selected to the squad. Two players – Prachit Gaonkar and Saish Gaunkar – from the Gaurs’ U17 team, have also made the cut.
Deggie Cardozo, the head coach of the FC Goa Dev Team, will lead the charge for the Gaurs in the Hero 2nd Division League. He will be assisted by Sugitesh Mandrekar, the Dev Team Assistant Coach.
Speaking ahead of the competition, Deggie Cardozo said, “For the Hero 2nd Division League, I have with me a squad of players who not only are young and enthusiastic in regard to the challenge ahead but also have been together for a long time, which we believe will go a long way in getting the best out of each other.”
“The main objective of playing in the Hero 2nd Division League is to give the players more game time. This also is an opportunity for them to understand and experience a higher level of football, as we did in the Durand Cup last year. That said, we do not want to just be a part of the league – we are working hard in training to be in the best possible shape ahead of the matches, and we want to leave a lasting impression whenever we play.
“To develop players individually and as a team, we wanted different kinds of opportunities, which was absent in the past two years. But now, with the Hero 2nd Division League returning, we’re looking forward to continuing our process of growth. At FC Goa, players’ development remains one of the key focus areas, which is why we cherish this opportunity that enables us to play regularly.”
The complete FC Goa squad for Hero 2nd Division League 2022-23, is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Hansel Coelho, Bob Jackson, Hrithik Tiwari
Defenders: Deeshank Kunkalikar, Versly Paes, Leewan Castanha, Rayan Roger Menezes, Reezvon Fernandes, Salman Faris, Delzan Passanha, Manushawn Fernandes, Aditya Salgaonkar, Mallikjan Kalegar, Lesly Rebello
Midfielders: Vellington Fernandes, Shannon Viegas, Rayan Menezes, Anthony Fernandes, Malsawmtluanga, Prachit Gaonkar, Lalremruata HP
Forwards: Velroy Fernandes, Jovial Dias, Salgeo Dias, Mevan Dias, Delton Colaco, Vasim Inamdar, Jordan Borges, Saish Gaunkar
The Gaurs’ league campaign starts March 15
Drawn alongside Mumbai-based Ambernath United Atlanta FC, ARA FC from Ahmedabad, Dempo SC and Hyderabad FC in Group D, FC Goa will kick-start their Hero 2nd Division League campaign with an away clash against local rivals Dempo SC. The match will take place at the Dempo Academy Ground in Ella, Goa on March 15.
The Boys in Orange will play their first home match in the league on March 30, when they take on Ambernath United Atlanta FC at the Nagoa Panchayat Ground.
The full set of FC Goa’s fixtures for the Hero 2nd Division League 2022-23, are as follows:
Matchday
Day
Date
Home Team
Away Team
Venue
Kick-off Time
1
Wednesday
March 15, 2023
Dempo SC
vs
FC Goa Dev Team
Dempo Academy Ground
04:00 pm
2
Sunday
March 19, 2023
ARA FC
vs
FC Goa Dev Team
Shahibaug Police Stadium
04:00 pm
3
Thursday
March 30, 2023
FC Goa Dev Team
vs
Ambernath United Atlanta FC
Nagoa Panchayat Ground
04:00 pm
4
Monday
April 3, 2023
Hyderabad FC Reserves
vs
FC Goa Dev Team
Bangalore Football Stadium
03:30 pm
5
Friday
April 7, 2023
Ambernath United Atlanta FC
vs
FC Goa Dev Team
Cooperage Stadium
04:30 pm
6
Saturday
April 15, 2023
FC Goa Dev Team
vs
Dempo SC
Nagoa Panchayat Ground
04:00 pm
7
Thursday
April 20, 2023
FC Goa Dev Team
vs
ARA FC
Nagoa Panchayat Ground
04:00 pm
8
Sunday
April 23, 2023
FC Goa Dev Team
vs
Hyderabad FC Reserves
Nagoa Panchayat Ground
04:00 pm
*Note:
Home Matches in Green
Away Matches in Redq
