Date:27/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/27/stories/2008102760191900.htm

Sport - Football

Dempo beats Air India

Margao: Ranty Martins’s brace guided defending champion, Dempo to an emphatic 3-1 win over Air India in the ONGC I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, here on Sunday.

Dempo scored through Ranty Martins (38th, 78th) and Climax Lawerence (55th). Air India reduced the margin through Ravinder Singh in the 60th margin.

Dempo with two wins and a loss have 6 points from three matches. While, Air India who suffered their first defeat remained on 8 points from five matches.

Dempo coach Armando Colaco was happy with his team’s performance after the debacle against Safa Club in the AFC semifinals. “The boys played as a unit and hope they continue to maintain the same momentum.” — PTI