2022–23 Goa Professional League
The 2022–23 Goa Professional League, also known as the CAM Goa Professional League for sponsorship reasons, is the 25th season of the Goa Professional League, the top football league in the Indian state of Goa, since its establishment in 1996. DafaNews was roped in to be the Associate sponsor for the tournament.[1]
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 December 2022 – 31 March 2023 |
| Champions | Dempo |
| Relegated | Velsao SCC |
| Matches played | 80 |
| Goals scored | 210 (2.63 per match) |
← 2021–22 2023–24 →
All statistics correct as of 4 April 2023. | |
All the matches are broadcast on the FanCode website and app.[2]
Dempo SC are the defending champions having won it for the 16th time after a decade.[3] The Youth Club of Manora was relegated at the end of the previous season.
On 31st March 2023, Dempo SC won back-to-back titles, beating FC Goa 1-0.[4]
Teams
Eleven teams played in the 2022–23 season. No team was promoted from the GFA First Division League.
Teams
Stadiums
Matches were played at Duler Stadium in Mapusa, Nagoa Panchayat Ground, Benaulim, Tilak Maidan, and Ella.[5]
| Team | Location |
|---|---|
| Dempo | Panaji, North Goa |
| Churchill Brothers | Margao, South Goa |
| Sporting Goa | Panaji, North Goa |
| SESA FA | Sanquelim, North Goa |
| Salgaocar | Vasco, South Goa |
| FC Goa Reserves | Panaji, North Goa |
| Vasco SC | Vasco, South Goa |
| Velsao SCC | Cansaulim, South Goa |
| Calangute Association | Calangute, North Goa |
| Panjim Footballers | Panaji, North Goa |
| Guardian Angel SC | Sanvordem, South Goa |
Phase 1
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salgaocar | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 21 | Super League |
| 2 | Sporting Goa | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 21 | |
| 3 | Dempo | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 11 | +8 | 20 | |
| 4 | Calangute Association | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 18 | |
| 5 | FC Goa B | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 16 | |
| 6 | Churchill Brothers | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 14 | |
| 7 | Velsao | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 23 | −8 | 11 | Relegation League |
| 8 | SESA | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | −3 | 11 | |
| 9 | Panjim | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 12 | −3 | 8 | |
| 10 | Guardian Angel | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 34 | −26 | 6 | |
| 11 | Vasco | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 17 | −6 | 6 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
Phase 2
GFA Super League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dempo | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 30 | Champions and possible qualification for the 2023–24 I-League 2 |
| 2 | Sporting Goa | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 15 | +11 | 29 | Possible qualification for the 2023–24 I-League 2 |
| 3 | Salgaocar | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 14 | +9 | 28 | |
| 4 | FC Goa B | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 22 | |
| 5 | Churchill Brothers | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 21 | |
| 6 | Calangute Association | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 20 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
GFA Relegation League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SESA | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 14 | −2 | 17 | |
| 2 | Guardian Angel | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 38 | −21 | 16 | |
| 3 | Vasco | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 21 | −5 | 13 | |
| 4 | Panjim | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | −5 | 12 | |
| 5 | Velsao | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 32 | −13 | 11 | Relegation to GFA First Division League |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored
References
- "Dafanews NEW GPL ASSOCIATE SPONSOR". The Herald Goa. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "FanCode to exclusively live-stream Goa Professional League 2022-23". Aiz Goa News. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Merghulao, Marcus (24 March 2023). "Dempo end decade-long wait for state league title". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Merghulao, Marcus (1 April 2023). "Dempo score late to hand FC Goa first defeat and win Pro League". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Goa Pro League 2022-23: Fixtures, results, and standings". The Away End.