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Salgaocar
File:Salgaocar F.C. Logo.png
Full nameSalgaocar Football Club[1]
Nickname(s)The Greens[2][3]
Founded1956; 70 years ago (1956)
GroundTilak Maidan Stadium
Capacity5,000 [4]
OwnerShivanand Salgaocar[5]
ManagerMalky Thomson
LeagueGoa Professional League
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WebsiteClub website
Current season

Salgaocar Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Vasco, Goa,[6][7] that competes in the Goa Professional League.[8] They have also played in the I-League, then top flight of Indian football.[9][10] The club is owned by the V. M. Salgaocar Group of Companies.[11]

Salgaocar has won 21 Goa League Champions Cups,[12] 4 Federation Cups, 3 Durand Cups,[13] 3 Rovers Cups, 2 Indian Super Cups and the National Football League in 1998–99 and I-League in 2010–11. They became the first Goan side to win the NFL in 1998–99 under the guidance of coach Shabbir Ali.[14] It is also the first Goan club to win the following: Goa Super Division, Federation Cup, Goa Professional League, Durand Cup and the former Indian Super Cup.

Salgaocar pulled out of I-League 2016–17 citing All India Football Federation (AIFF) bias against I-League.[15][16]

History

1956–2009

Salgaocar Sports Club was established in 1956.[17] It was founded by VM Salgaocar, founder President of the VM Salgaocar Group of Companies, to give a platform to the Goan youth to showcase their talent to the country, and to the world.

In 1962, Salgaocar Sports Club became the first Goan team to be extended an invitation to play in the prestigious Durand Cup in New Delhi, and such was the joy of a Goan team's participation in the Durand Cup, that the Late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru felicitated the team at his residence.

File:Salgoacar FC - Winners of Federation Cup 1996.jpg
Salgaocar players celebrating after winning the 1997 Indian Federation Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium.[18]
Shabbir Ali guided Salgaocar (the first Goan club) to win their first NFL title in 1999.

Salgaocar participated in the National Football League (India) since the tournament began in 1996,[19][20][21] and successfully annexed all possible trophies on the Indian circuit thereby etching their name amongst the top teams in the country. A National League triumph in 1999,[22] 3 Federation Cups in 1988, 1989 and 1997, the Super Cup in 1997 and 1999, the prestigious Rovers Cup, Mumbai, in 1989, 1996 and 1999, the Durand Cup, Delhi, twice in 1999 and 2003, the Sait Nagjee, Calicut, in 1987 and TFA shield at Madurai, in 1979. Salgaocar Sports Club have also been crowned Goa State Champions for a record 19 times including winners for 3 consecutive years of the Goa Professional League in 2002–03, 2003–04 and 2004–05. The Club also won the Governor's Cup in the years 1999 and 2001. The late 1980s and the 1990s saw Salgaocar SC consistently bag trophies such as the Federation Cup, the National League, the Durand Cup, Rovers Cup and the Super Cup.

Salgaocar SC players (in green) during their debut match at the 2007–08 I-League, against Dempo SC.

The last few years, one may describe as one that has seen the glory years seem light years away. Relegation, a successful promotion, and then again relegation has left the Salgaocar faithfully shattered. Critics have been swift in writing the club off, but managed to make the first division of the NFL in 2003 and staying their till the beginning of the I-League. In 1996 Salgaocar became one of the original 12 clubs in the National Football League and finished 3rd in Group A but finished 7th in the Final Round.[23]

Salgaocar player (green) in action against ONGC during the 121st Osian’s Durand Cup, in New Delhi, 2008.

In the 2002–03 National Football League season, Salgaocar achieved success and they earned runners-up position after ending their journey with 44 points in 22 matches.[24][25]

2010–present

In the 2010–11 season, Salgaocar played in the I-League which was India's biggest football competition and they emerged as the champions.[26] After 26 rounds, Salgaocar SC won the title and they qualified for the 2012 Asian Champions League qualifying round.[27]

On 29 September 2011, Salgaocar won their second trophy in four months by winning the 2011 Indian Federation Cup by beating East Bengal in the Final 3–1.[28] This was the first time in Salgaocar history that they had completed a double of league and cup win.[29]

Starting line-up during Salgaocar FC vs Bengaluru FC match for 2015–16 I-League on 9 January 2016

Salgaocar started the 2011–12 I-League as the defending champion.[30] But they had a rather disappointing season where they finished their campaign at 6th position.[31] Salgaocar started the 2012–13 campaign with Karim Bencherifa as their head coach.[32][33] His one-year contract was terminated before the end of the year, due to poor performances and prolonged national team duties.[34] But he left to take over the reins at Mohun Bagan after two games into the new season. He was replaced by David Booth, who had previously coached Mahindra United and Mumbai.[35] More disappointments followed in the season as they were close to the drop at one time. They finished the season at 7th position.[36] Salgaocar replaced Booth with Derrick Pereira who had been the coach of Pune for the past four seasons and had led them to two consecutive top-5 finishes in the I-League. Salgaocar started the 2013–14 I-League brightly and at one time led the table for six game weeks, but a rough patch of 8 games, which included four straight losses, derailed their campaign and saw them lose the title to Bengaluru FC. Salgaocar finished their campaign at third place, which was a marked improvement over their past two campaign finishes.[37][38]

In 2014 Durand Cup, held from 20 October to 8 November in Goa, Salgaocar emerged championship defeating Pune FC 1–0 in final.[39][40]

Colours

Salgaocar players (in green) during the Durand Cup at the Ambedkar Stadium in 2008.

The colours of Salgaocar are green and white.[41] The home kit very much shows this as the jersey and socks are green while the shorts are white. The away kit has a set of red jerseys and socks while also having blue/purple shorts.

Ownership

Salgaocar Sports Club, based in Vasco, Goa, was established in 1956 and is owned by the V M Salgaocar Group of Companies. It, however, got the Indian recognition only when Goa was liberated from the Portuguese rule in 1961.[42]

Stadiums

Main articles: Tilak Maidan Stadium and Fatorda Stadium

Home grounds

Tilak Maidan Stadium on a matchday
The Fatorda Stadium in Margao, Goa

Salgaocar SC plays their home games at Fatorda Stadium and Tilak Maidan Stadium.[43][44] They used Tilak Maidan for the 2013–14 season. They used Fatorda Stadium and Tilak Maidan Stadium for the 2014–15 season.[45]

Goa Football Association owned Duler Stadium in Mapusa, became the home ground of Salgaocar during the 2012–13 I-League alongside Tilak Maidan Stadium (from the end of January).[46] In Goa, Duler became the second stadium to get AstroTurf since 2006.[47][48]

Starting line-up during Salgaocar FC vs Bengaluru FC match for 2015–16 I-League on 9 January 2016 at the Tilak Maidan Stadium.

Training grounds

Salgaocar players also practiced at the BITS Pilani Campus grounds. The team has its in-house gym with modern equipment and professional trainers.

Rivalries

Salgaocar has rivalries with their fellow Goan sides; Dempo,[49] Churchill Brothers and Sporting Clube de Goa,[50][51] whom they faced in I-League and face in Goa Professional League.[52]

Kit manufacturers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
1956–2014 none Salgaocar
2014 Triumph Sports
2015– Shiv-Naresh[53]

Season statistics

Further information: List of Salgaocar F.C. seasons
1st or W Winners
2nd or RU Runners-up
promoted Promoted
relegated Relegated
♦ Top scorer in division
Results of league and cup competitions by season
Season Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Federation Cup Super Cup Asia Round reached Name Goals
League Top goalscorer
1996–97 Div 1 19 5 7 7 10 13 22 7th Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
1997–98 Div 1 18 8 6 4 19 13 30 3rd Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
1998–99 Div 1 20 11 6 3 6 34 14 1st Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
1999–2000 Div 1 22 11 6 5 26 15 39 3rd Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
2000–01 Div 1 22 8 2 12 23 26 26 6th Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
2001–02 Div 1 22 10 9 3 32 17 39 4th Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
2002–03 Div 1 22 13 5 4 43 17 44 2nd Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
2003–04 Div 1 22 7 6 9 24 23 27 7th Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash — —
2004–05 Div 1 22 7 7 8 26 24 28 6th Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash — —
2005–06 Div 1 17 2 6 9 15 29 12 9th Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
2006–07 Div 2 10 7 3 0 16 6 24 1st Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash — —
2007–08 IL 18 1 8 9 20 37 11 10th R1 Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Felix Chimaokwu 7
2009 IL2 9 6 2 1 12 5 20 1st R1 Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash
2009–10 IL 26 8 9 9 34 38 33 6th R1 Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Ekene Ikenwa 11
2010–11 IL 26 18 2 6 58 27 56 1st QF Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Template:Sort dash Ryuji Sueoka 18

Performance in AFC competitions

2012: Group Stage[54]
1989–90: Group Stage
1990–91: Group Stage
1998–99: 1st Round[55]

Honours

Domestic competitions

File:Durand Cup.jpg
The coveted Durand Cup trophy, won by Salgaocar FC for three occasions.

League

1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (1): 1998–99[56]
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (1): 2002–03
1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (1): 2010–11[57][58]
1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (1): 2006–07[59]
1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (1): 2008–09[60]
1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (13): 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1994–95[61]
1st place, gold medalist(s) Champions (6): 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2016–17[62]

Cup

Champions (4): 1988, 1989, 1997, 2011[63]
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (3): 1987, 1990, 1993[64]
Champions (2): 1998, 1999[65]
Champions (3): 1999, 2003, 2014[66][67]
Champions (3): 1989–90, 1996, 1999[68]
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (1): 1985
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (1): 1985[69]
Champions (1): 1988[70]
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (2): 1985, 1989
  • Goa Governor's Cup
Champions (2): 1999, 2001[71]
  • Bandodkar Gold Trophy
Champions (3): 1981, 1988, 1992[72]
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runners-up (5): 1970, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1990

Players

First-team squad

As of 28 January 2021

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK India IND Jaison D'Mello
2 DF India IND Stephen Alvares
5 FW India IND Daniel Gomes (Captain)
12 MF India IND Ribhav Sardessai
14 MF India IND Valentino Nazareth
17 MF India IND Rowllin Almeida
20 DF India IND Ashwin Fernandes
21 DF India IND Shawn Pereira
24 FW India IND Fhrezer Gomes
25 FW India IND Andrew John
26 FW India IND Steflon D'Costa
32 FW India IND Philip Prazes
34 DF India IND Perry Pereira
37 DF India IND Selwyn Miranda
39 MF India IND Shayne Rodrigues
48 MF India IND Saeesh Halarnkar
60 DF India IND Flagan Rodrigues
No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK India IND Vekrash Deshmukh
— GK India IND Villai Rodrigues
— GK India IND Savio Pereira
— DF India IND Mackroy Peixote (Captain)
— MF India IND Stephen Satardekar
— MF India IND Mallapa Bizargi
— MF India IND Mureen Cruz
— MF India IND Mark Mascarenhas
— MF India IND Prathamesh Satardekar
— MF India IND Antush Moniz
— FW India IND Philip Prazes
— FW India IND Steflon D'Costa
— FW India IND Aaron Barreto

Notable former players

For all current and former notable players of Salgaocar FC with a Wikipedia article, see: Salgaocar FC players

Affiliated clubs

The following clubs were affiliated with Salgaocar SC :

See also

References

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