Goa the game in the state under the new name Goa Football Association. Goa, along with West Bengal and Kerala is the locus of football in India and is home to many football clubs in the national I-League. The state's football powerhouses include Salgaocar, Dempo, Churchill Brothers, Vasco, Sporting Clube de Goa and FC Goa. The first Unity World Cup was held in Goa in 2014. The state's main football stadium, Fatorda Stadium, is located at Margao and also hosts cricket matches. The state hosted few matches of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Fatorda Stadium. A number of Goans
2012–13 Dempo S.C. season club. The club then finished their season on 12 May 2013 against Salgaocar at home in which the club won 2–1 with goals coming from Ryuji Sueoka and Anthony Pereira. 2012–13 Dempo S.C. season The 2012–13 Dempo S.C. season was the clubs 45th season since their formation in 1967 and their 15th season ever in the I-League, India's top football league. In: Out: Dempo began their season by participating in the 2012 Indian Federation Cup and the club was placed in Group A alongside Pailan Arrows, Mumbai, and Shillong Lajong. Dempo began their Federation Cup campaign with a draw against