On the penultimate
day amid chill and overcast weather conditions four matches were held of the
ongoing KIFF League for the Late JP D’Mello Rolling Trophy on 23rd
November 2012 at the MOH Sabah grounds in Shuwaikh, Kuwait.
In the first match of
Curtorcares United took on United Goans Club. The first half was goalless, but
in the second half Curtorcares United came alive and scored 3 goals in quick
succession with Cleto scoring a brace and was rightly adjudged the man of the
match given by Anton Rebello, a former Salgaoncar, Goa and India player. The
match was officiated by David.
The second match was an
inconsequential match as far as the league qualifications are concerned as both
the teams are out of the reckoning, but the two teams showed poise and good
spirit. Santos United went ahead and was certain to come out with a win, but
Rising Stars equalized through hardworking Jemon and ended the match in a draw.
Jemon of YRC Rising Stars was awarded the man of the match for his all-round
performance. The MOM was handed over by Bosco Leitao, the President of CRC
Chinchinim. The match was supervised by Christopher.
In the 3rd
match of the day Real Betalbatim took on Malabar United. Real Betalbatim
knowing a draw or a win will suffice their qualification chances started
sedately. Malabar United known for their physical strength did not allow Real
Betalbatim to open up. Real Betalbatim went into the lead when a spot kick was
awarded which was taken by Philip, but was saved by the rival goalkeeper, and
the ensuing rebound was punted in by Philip from a very good follow up. The
match ended with Real Betalbatim victorious 1-0. The man of the match was given
to veteran Teddy Pinto of Real Betalbatim for his instrumental vision at the defense
and handed over by Kevin Vaz, the Hon. Sports Secretary of KIFF. The match was
officiated by Tiago.
The final match of
the day saw Sparx taking on GOA Maroons. Both the teams started on a positive
note with Maroons needing a draw to qualify and Sparx already out of the
qualifying after losing both their opening matches. The young brigade of Sparx
took the game to the famed rivals and would have been ahead had their forwards
made use of the chances that came their way. GOA Maroons used their experience
to take the lead and the match in the dying of the minutes of the game when
Stephen scored the all important goal. The Man of the Match was awarded to
Hussain of Sparx for his brilliant performance throughout. The award was handed
over by Seby, the Executive Member of KIFF. The match was refereed by Michael.
The Man of the Match
awards are sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company. The games are officiated
by Indian Football Referees Association Kuwait. (IFRA)
During the break
United Goans Center (UG) conducted the draw for their 37th 11 a side
football tournament which will kick off from 7th December 2012 and
held under the auspices of KIFF and for the KIFF affiliated teams.
The schedule of
matches on 30/11/2012 for the ongoing KIFF League:
1st Match
at 6.30am AVC Kuwait v/s CRC
Chinchinim
2nd Match
at 8 am DHL v/s United
Friends Club
3rd Match
at 9.15am Skynet Raiders
v/s Santos United
4th Match
at 10.30am Curtorcared
United v/s Indian Strikers
Report by:
Xavier Furtado
