Milagres guides Dempo to victory over PIFA Sports

Milagres Gonsalves' first half penalty strike guided Dempo FC 1-0 win over PIFA Sports in a second Division I-League match here today.
The all important goal came in the 42nd minute of the match after Dempo's playmaker Stephen Fernandes was brought down by PIFA keeper Karun Kumar inside the box and referee Fasi Salahudeen awarded the penalty for Dempo.
Milagres Gonsavles stepped up to send the ball to the right of the keeper to put Dempo into the lead.
Dempo, who controlled the proceeding in the first half, could have led by at least three goals but their strikers failed to cash in on the chances that came their way. Veliton Cruz was twice unlucky as his effort hit the woodwork.

Dempo's dominant play mostly revolved around medio Stephen Fernandes, Aiken Dias and Veliton Cruz who set up attacking play.
PIFA, who were most of the time seen defending their citadel, did come up with some moves, which were mostly confined to midfield.

The tight Dempo defence did not allow the PIFA strikers to have a clear look at their goal.
Milagres Gonsalves could have opened the account in the very first minute of play but his header kissed the post and thereafter it was Dempo who dictated terms without finding the mark except for that penalty kick conversion.
Josimar and Milagres troubled the rival defence time and again but failed to score when chances came their way.