Navelim, CRC Chinchinim and KGA win in KIFF LEAGUE
Curtorcares and
Real Betalbatim settle for draw
Navelim
Youth Centre, CRC Chinchinim, and Kuwait Goan Association scored important wins
while Curtorcares and Real Betalbatim played out a goalless draw in the 4th
week of league matches in the ongoing KIFF League for the J. P. D’Mello
Memorial Rolling Trophy being played at
the MOH Ground in Shuwaikh, Kuwait. The
matches are being officiated by the Indian Football Referees Association
(IFRA).
In the first match of the day, Navelim Youth Centre (NYC), gained their second victory in as many games by outclassing Santos United 5-2 and are now within touching distance of the quarter final slot in group B. Taking advantage of two precise corners from veteran Americo, NYC was up by three goals in the first twenty minutes with goals from the resolute Duarte Ferrao, Cruzedio and veteran Alfred. Santos United however came back strongly in the second half with two fine goals by Jerry Vales and Camilo Lucas, but any chances of an upset were quickly killed off when Christino and Ignatius scored against the run of play for NYC to end the game 5-2 in their favor. Simon Gaonkar was declared the Man of the Match and received his award sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company, from the hands of Carmo Santos, president of Santos United . The match was officiated by Nicholas and assisted by Sharma and Vincy.
In the first match of the day, Navelim Youth Centre (NYC), gained their second victory in as many games by outclassing Santos United 5-2 and are now within touching distance of the quarter final slot in group B. Taking advantage of two precise corners from veteran Americo, NYC was up by three goals in the first twenty minutes with goals from the resolute Duarte Ferrao, Cruzedio and veteran Alfred. Santos United however came back strongly in the second half with two fine goals by Jerry Vales and Camilo Lucas, but any chances of an upset were quickly killed off when Christino and Ignatius scored against the run of play for NYC to end the game 5-2 in their favor. Simon Gaonkar was declared the Man of the Match and received his award sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company, from the hands of Carmo Santos, president of Santos United . The match was officiated by Nicholas and assisted by Sharma and Vincy.
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| Navelim Y.C won 5-2 |
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| Santos United FC |
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| Man of the match Simon Gaonkar of NYC receiving award from Carmo Santos, president of Santos United |
In the second match at 8:15am, Fendre Rebello scored a brace as CRC Chinchinim came from behind to upset FC Sparks 3-2 in a match of fluctuating fortunes, FC Sparks made up of mostly youngsters played delightful soccer but it was their finishing which let them down. Ahmed Khan and Hussain Khan scored for FC Sparks while Fendre scored two and Fredrick scored one to give their team a fighting chance in Group D after having lost their first match to Goa Maroons. Striker Fendre Rebello of CRC chinchinim was rightly declared the man of the match and received his award from Stephen Fernandes the KIFF Registrar. The match was officiated by Sharma and assisted by Michael and Francis on the lines.
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| CRC Chinchinim won 3-2 |
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| Sparks FC |
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| Man of the match Fendre Rebello receiving award from Stephen Fernandes , KIFF Registrar |
In easily the match of the day, two of the strongest teams in the league, DHL FC and Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) battled it out for a quarter final place in the group of death which also features last year’s champions Don Bosco Oratory and United Friends Club, with KGA coming out victorious 2-1. The entire match was played at a furious pace and although DHL were marginally better in the first half, it was KGA who scored due to a defensive lapse through Anthony Rego. Jose Fernandes added a second before DHL pulled one back through John Furtado. DHL tried their best to equalize in the dying minutes, but KGA aided by good goalkeeping by Jimmy held on to secure full points and go into their final league game with a good chance to qualify. Man of the match was Agnel Martins of KGA and the award given by Amaldo Fernandes the President of Curtorcares United. The game was officiated by Julio Cardoso assisted by Francis and Nicholas on the lines.
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| Kuwait Goan Association won 2-1 |
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| Referee Julio Cardoso with Assistants Francis and Nicholas |
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| DHL FC |
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| Man of the Match Agnel Martins of KGA receiving Award from Amaldo Fernandes, president of Curtorcares |
In the final match of the day, Real Betalbatim playing their first match this season held a youthful Curtorcares United 0-0, in a match where both teams had their chances, and although Curtorcares played marginally better, finding the elusive goal was difficult with the Real Betalbatim defense led by captain Theodore Pinto holding well. Man of the match was awarded to Denzil Yadev of Real Betalbatim and given by Vijay Gonsalves the President of Real Betalbatim. The game was officiated by Michael Dias supported by Sarto Baptista and Vincy on the lines.
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| Curtorcares United |
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| Real Betalbatim |
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| Man of the Match Denzil Yadev of Real Betalbatim receiving his award from Vijay Gonsalves , president of Real Betalbatim |
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| Referee Michael and assistants Vincy & Sarto |
Coming
Friday’s schedule is as follows:- Don
Bosco Oratory take on Kuwait Goan Association in an all important qualification
match at 6:45am, followed by United Goans Centre versus Real Betalbatim FC at
8:00. Navelim Y.C will than play Kerala
challengers at 9:15am and the last match will be between AVC and FC Sparks at
10:30am.
Julio CardosoKuwait
KIFF LEAGUE STANDINGS 2012 - 2013
KIFF LEAGUE SEASON 2012 - 2013
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STANDINGS
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GROUP A
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NO
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TEAM
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PLAYED
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WON
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DREW
|
LOST
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GOALS FOR
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GOALS AGAINST
|
DIFF
|
POINTS
|
1
|
CURTORCARES UNITED
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
2
|
MALABAR UNITED FC
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
-1
|
1
|
3
|
UNITED GOANS CENTRE
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
-1
|
0
|
4
|
INDIAN STRIKERS FC
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
5
|
REAL BETALBATIM FC
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
GROUP B
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NO
|
TEAM
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PLAYED
|
WON
|
DREW
|
LOST
|
GOALS FOR
|
GOALS AGAINST
|
DIFF
|
POINTS
|
1
|
NAVELIM YOUTH CENTRE
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2
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
8
|
4
|
4
|
6
|
2
|
SKYNET RAIDERS SC
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
6
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
YRC RISING STARS
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
5
|
-5
|
0
|
4
|
SANTOS UNITED
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
5
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
KERALA CHALLENGERS
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
GROUP C
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NO
|
TEAM
|
PLAYED
|
WON
|
DREW
|
LOST
|
GOALS FOR
|
GOALS AGAINST
|
DIFF
|
POINTS
|
1
|
DHL FOOTBALL CLUB
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
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2
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-1
|
3
|
2
|
DON BOSCO ORATORY
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2
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0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-1
|
1
|
3
|
UNITED FRIENDS CLUB
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
4
|
KUWAIT GOAN ASS.
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
4
|
GROUP D
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NO
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TEAM
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PLAYED
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WON
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DREW
|
LOST
|
GOALS FOR
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GOALS AGAINST
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DIFF
|
POINTS
|
1
|
GOA MAROONS
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
6
|
2
|
4
|
4
|
2
|
AVC SPORTS & CULT. ASS
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
CRC CHINCHINIM
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2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
6
|
-3
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3
|
4
|
FC SPARX
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
-1
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0
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