Goa, March 24 -- Team Herald

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FATORDA: Marcus Joseph's hat-trick secured Dempo SC's I-League survival as they pulled further away from the relegation zone with a commanding 5-2 victory over Aizawl FC in the 2024-25 season.

The result at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday dealt a major blow to Aizawl's survival hopes.

The Trinidad and Tobago striker found the net in the 26th, 75th, and 90+6th minutes, while Pruthvesh Pednekar (5') and Vinay Vijay Harji (78') also got their names on the scoresheet. Aizawl FC, desperate for points, managed goals through Zothanpuia (34') and Lalbiakdika (90+1') but fell short against a clinical Dempo attack.

With this crucial win, Dempo SC climbed to a more secure position, sitti...