{"id":110340,"date":"2026-03-07T20:02:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T14:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=110340"},"modified":"2026-03-07T20:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T14:32:39","slug":"dempo-sc-look-to-build-on-opening-draw-against-diamond-harbour-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=110340","title":{"rendered":"Dempo SC look to build on opening draw against Diamond Harbour FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Goa Khabar : Dempo Sports Club will be eager to register their first win of the season when they face Diamond Harbour FC in their upcoming Indian Football League (IFL) fixture on Sunday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dempo SC opened their campaign with a lively 2-2 draw against Real Kashmir FC, a result that reflected both their attacking promise and the ongoing process of shaping a squad that only recently came together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Head coach Samir Naik believes the team is steadily finding its rhythm despite a challenging build-up to the season, with several new signings joining late and the squad continuing to adapt to the demands of the campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forward – Marcus Joseph<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe team is coming together well,\u201d Naik said ahead of the clash. \u201cWe didn\u2019t get a lot of time to prepare as a complete group because some players arrived late, but the understanding is improving and the players are working hard.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dempo will also have to navigate a few injury concerns heading into the match, though Naik expressed confidence in the depth of the squad and the ability of players to step in when called upon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Attention now turns to Diamond Harbour FC, who narrowly lost their opening fixture but showed enough quality to suggest they will pose a serious challenge. <\/span>Naik believes the contest will demand discipline and focus from his side.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn football there are no easy games,\u201d he said. \u201cThey are a team that has been together for some time and their coach knows Indian football very well. We expect a competitive match.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Forward Marcus Joseph, who scored in Dempo\u2019s opening fixture, believes the squad is motivated to build on its first performance as the season begins to take shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe team is working well together and the understanding is improving every day,\u201d Joseph said. \u201cEven though the season started late and many players had to adjust quickly, the group is focused and ready for the next match.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Trinidad and Tobago international added that the players remain determined to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming fixture. <\/span>\u201cWe are well-prepared and the boys are ready to give their best,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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