Santosh Trophy: Goa Team Announced, Felix D'Souza Retains Captaincy

Five times winners and seven times runners-up on their way...

26-Jul-2010 2:03:00 AM

By Anselm Noronha

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Goa Football Assocition (GFA) announced their 20-member squad that will represent the state in the 64th Santosh Trophy, on Saturday, which will be leaving for Kolkata on July 27.

Beer brand Kingfisher will sponsor the kits and will also take care of the team's travels. The team had a parade through the streets of Panjim city which was preceeded by a grand fashion show to showcase the new team jersey.
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The team will be missing the presence of young Dempo star Joaquim Abranches who is ruled out due to injury concerns. Meanwhile Sporting Clube de Goa goalkeeper Felix D'Souza will retain the captain's arm band.

Goa will play their first Quarter Finals' match of group A against Karnataka on July 29 at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, in an afternoon fixture. Their next two fixtures will be against Punjab on July 31 and versus Services on August 3. The semi-finals' matches will be held on August 6, and the final on August 8.

The squad:

Goalkeepers: Felix D’souza, Laxmikant Kattimani

Defenders: Mathew Gonsalves, Rowilson Rodrigues, Covan Lawrence, Fulgencio Cardozo, Adil Khan, John Dias

Mid-fielders: Denzil Franco, Godwin Franco, Savio Carneiro, Joseph Pereira, Wilton Gomes, Nicolau Borges, Nicholas Rodrigues, Peter Carvalho

Strikers: Clifton Gonsalves, Milagres Gonsalves, Branco Cardozo, and Cavin Lobo

Officials: Anthony Pango (Chef de Mission), Mariano Dias (Coach), Lawrence Gomes (Team Manager) and Akash Chopra (Physiotherapist)


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