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Salgaocar FC are crowned with the Fair Play trophy of the 2014/15 I-League as the league came to an end amidst massive thrill and excitement, having triumphed by none other than the century-old Kolkata powerhouse Mohun Bagan AC. Not only the title race, even the relegation battle was no less than an enthralling drama while five teams were in the plight of getting relegated to the 2nd division.
Salgaocar FC have been a bit rocky during the second half of the season, but the Goan outfit never tried to cross the line to outsmart the opponents. They have been at the receiving end mostly, but eventually they pipped their counterparts in the dying minutes to survive the battle.
Nevertheless, discipline is the utmost significant parameter in Salgaocar FC camp and club's zero tolerance approach towards sportsman spirit helped them clinch the Fairplay Trophy for a second consecutive year.
Adlear D'Cruz, General Secretary, Salgaocar FC, sounded delighted on receiving the award, “We are pleased to be awarded the fair Play Trophy for the season 2014-15 Hero I-League season, credit to the players and coaching staff for the ‘clean football’ throughout. This award reinforces the club's dedication to show respect to the officials and opponents. On behalf of the club, I'd like to thank the AIFF for acknowledging our efforts.”
We have showed character both on and off the pitch: Derrick Pereira
Derrick Pereira, Head Coach, Salgaocar FC was equally joyous having received the news, “Oh, it has been excellent and our boys really deserve the award. They showed their character on & off the pitch and always valued opponents as well as officials.”
Sunando Dhar, I-League CEO, praised Salgaocar FC and looks forward to other teams for a better display next season, “Carrying a team and maintaining certain decorum on and off the field show the character of a team. Match result might not go your way, but the team should not go break free. Salgaocar FC, under the tutelage of Derrick Pereira, have shown real sportsmanship and true character even when they were in troubled waters.”
“Winning Hero I-League Fairplay award for back-to-back years is a remarkable feat indeed and they have attained it. They have already set an example in Hero I-League and other teams must look forward to emulate them.”
