Sporting Goa seek Oscar winning Performance

“We have a good set of players and coaching staff.  I am sure if we just increase the intensity and improve the rhythm of the side, we will reap the rewards,” remarked Sporting Clube de Goa’s new head coach Oscar Bruzon, looking pleased at the end of his first practice session on Tuesday.

After a recent string of adverse results in the I-League and Goa Pro League, Sporting Goa decided to make a change to tweak a few things and resurrect their season.

It is no secret that the Sporting Goa president Peter Vaz is an avid fan of La Liga, so it came as no surprise when Oscar’s bio data landed on his table; he more than took a passing glance.

 

The 35-year old Oscar has played professionally in the Spanish league for Real Club Celta de Vigo. What is more impressive is that he has accomplished the Uefa ‘A’ licence and also is an MBA graduate.

 

After hanging up his boots, Oscar had a successful stint with the Celta Vigo academy, before moving into the world of banking as a manager.

 

The Spaniard is not new to India, as he has been working as head of coaching at the SPT Academy in Bangalore for over a year.

 

Oscar a self-confessed Real Madrid fan is familiar with most of the Sporting Goa players as he has trained with the team during a brief break in Goa last year. 

 

The Sporting Goa squad was given a holiday on Monday due to the feast of St Francis Xavier, but they more than made up for it with a double session on Tuesday.

 

The morning consisted of circuit training at Quitula ground, while the afternoon was a tactical session at Sangolda ground.

 

Sporting Goa has retained Technical director Alex Alvares and Coach Ekendra Singh, who will assist Oscar.

 

The team leaves for New Delhi on Thursday, where Oscar will face his first test with a tricky tie against ONGC on Saturday.

 

On their return, they take on Dempo in the Goa Pro League, followed by Churchill Brothers and Salgaocar in the I-League.

 

Oscar does not promise the Tika-Taka style synonymous with Spanish football, but with a glint in his eye wants to leave fans of the Flaming Oranje craving for more.