Goa, Jan. 29 -- Team Herald

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MARGAO: Substitute Nestor Dias proved to be Dempo SC's saviour, netting an 83rd-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory over Delhi FC in their I-League 2024-25 clash, at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Wednesday.

The result ended Dempo's five-match winless run and lifted the five-time champions to seventh place with 14 points from 11 matches (4W, 2D, 5L). Delhi FC, on the other hand, continued their struggles, slipping to 11th place with just nine points.

With both sides desperate to break their poor form, Dempo, under the tactical guidance of club legend Samir Naik, adopted a more attacking approach, moving the ball swiftly and stretching play. In contrast, Delhi FC opted for a compact d...