Clinical Dempo SC hold off late Samaleswari fightback to secure thrilling away win
Panaji: (Nov 5) Dempo Sports Club continued their winning start to the Indian Football League 2026–27 campaign, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Samaleswari SC at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium here on Thursday.
Captain Richmond Kwasi Owusu opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Laximanrao Rane doubled the advantage in the 58th minute for the Golden Eagles, while youngster Kartik Choudhary pulled one back for the hosts with a stunning long-range strike in the 82nd minute.
Turning out in their all-orange kit in front of their home supporters, Samaleswari started the game on an aggressive, attacking note.
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