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Neville Steven Joseph D'Souza (3 August 1932 – 16 March 1980) was an Indian footballer who played as a striker. During the "golden era of Indian football" under legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim , [5] [6] he was recognised one of the finest strikers of India national team having perfect eye for goal.
Jul 27, 2021 · Neville D'souza, a Goan-born striker, is the first and the only Asian player to score a hat trick in an Olympics event. His record still stands today. He managed this extraordinary feat in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics in which India reached the semifinal berth in football.
Quick Info→. Hometown: Bombay. Death Cause: Brain Haemorrhage. Age: 47 Years. Some Lesser Known Facts About Neville D’Souza. Neville played both hockey and football equally well in his school days. He is a ‘double national’ player for playing the national trophy in both games.
May 9, 2020 · Despite India’s 4 th position finish in the tournament, Neville D’souza ended the tournament as top scorer tied alongside Yugoslavian Todor Veselinović and Bulgarian Dimitar Milanov. Neville D’Souza’s sterling display in attack brought India to the pinnacle of glory, almost an Olympic medal.
Neville D’Souza’s efforts brought India much glory in the sport of football and almost an Olympic medal as well. In 1963, he retired from the sport and took up coaching as a member of the selection panel of the All India Football Federation.
Jan 12, 2024 · On December 1, 1956, the Indian team coached by the legendary Syed Abdul Rahim and propelled by Neville D'Souza's hat-trick, the first by an Asian at the Olympic Games, registered a 4-2 win against the Aussies at the Olympic Park in Melbourne.
The Indian team played inspired football with young PK Banerjee creating havoc down the flanks. Striker Neville D’Souza scored a hat-trick – the first-ever treble by an Asian player at the Olympics. Krishna Kittu scored India’s fourth.
Neville De Souza's magic brought India to the pinnacle of glory and had taken India to the very doorstep of an Olympic medal.
Neville Stephen J.•D'Souza: Used name: Neville•D'Souza: Born: 3 August 1932 in ?, Maharashtra (IND) Died: 16 March 1980 in ?, Maharashtra (IND) Affiliations: Tata SC, Mumbai (IND) NOC: India
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