AVC, MALABAR, CURTORCARES AND KGA REGISTER WINS

KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. AVC – KUWAIT, MALABAR UNITED, CURTORCARES UNITED AND KUWAIT GOAN ASSOCIATION REGISTER WINS ON MATCH DAY 11 AT MOH GROUNDS AT SABAH HOSPITAL ON 22nd NOVEMBER 2013

The 11th round of the KIFF League matches was held on MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital on 22nd November 2013 for the Late J.P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy. After some dull draws in the previous rounds the 11^th round saw wins in all four games played in a chilly atmosphere with AVC – Kuwait raiding Skynet Raiders 2-0, Malabar United stroked out Indian Strikers 3-0, Curtorcares United grounded DHL FC 1-0 and Kuwait Goan Association thumping United Goans Center 5-1.

The first match saw table toppers Skynet Raiders clashing with AVC – Kuwait. For AVC it was a must win game and after having suffered a setback in the previous round were off the blocks with a flourish and scored in the 7^th minute of the game when a through ball by medio Ismael found Skynet goalkeeper fumbling and AVC’s diminutive striker Anthony pounced and scored to give the lead. The first goal goaded AVC and they scored the second by the 20^th minute once again through Anthony. In the second half Skynet did exert pressure to reduce the margin, but AVC’s defense held firm and closed out the match 2-0. Anthony was declared the Man of the Match given away by Xavier Furtado. Julio Cardoso took control of the proceedings at the center.

Anthony was declared the Man of the Match given away by Xavier Furtado.

In the second match the two qualification hopefuls Malabar United and Indian Strikers started the game with an attacking intent. Malabar United went ahead through a penalty, awarded when Indian Strikers defender fouled Mohd. Shafi in the penalty area. Indian Strikers came back strongly and would have been ahead if their strikers not scuffed easy scoring chances. Malabar went ahead on a counter attack when Ashtaq took a well measured lob to beat Indian Strikers goalkeeper and forge ahead. Shamsudeen made it 3-0 in favor of Malabar United and leaving Indian Strikers a mountain to climb for qualification. Mohd. Shafi was declared the Man of the Match and given away by Francis Fernandes, the President of IFRA.  Liston was the referee.

Mohd. Shafi was declared the Man of the Match and given away by Francis Fernande

In the third match Curtorcares United took on depleted DHL FC. The match started on a brisk pace and Curtorcares took the lead when DHL defense failed to clear the lines and Cleto scored for Curtorcares which turned out to be a match winner. Most of the game was confined to midfield as DHL tried in vain for the equalizer but could not succeed in breaching Curtorcares defense. Medio Martin of Curtorcares was instrumental in defense splitting passes to his strikers, but they could not increase their tally. The game ended 1-0 in favour of Curtorcares and once again DHL FC was consigned to defeat without a win in the league so far. Martin of Curtorcares was named the Man of the Match handed over by Juazin Amor.  Francis refereed the match.

Martin of Curtorcares was named the Man of the Match handed over by Juazin Amor

In the fourth and last match of the day KGA clashed with UGC. KGA winless in the league prior to this match went ahead through Alexio, but UG fought back and equalized through Alfred. In the second half KGA mounted pressure and Josse put them ahead. With this goal the floodgates opened and towards the fag end of the match KGA scored another three goals through Clifton, Leander and Amir to heap more misery on UG who are at the bottom of the table without a point. Clifton was awarded the man of the match handed over by Bernard Fernandes. Sharma officiated the match.

Clifton was awarded the man of the match handed over by Bernard Fernandes. 

The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Man of the Match awards for the KIFF League are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company. The customary housie snowball was conducted by Mr. Bernard Fernandes with the prize of air ticket sponsored by Al Qattan Travels. A minute silence was observed during the matches in fond memory of Late Serafino who passed away in India.

IFRA Officials

The schedule of KIFF League matches for 29th November 2013 is as follows: At 6.45am United Friends v/s YRC Rising Stars 7.45am Kerala Challengers v/s GOA Maroons. 8.45am AVC - Kuwait v/s Santos United 9.45am Don Bosco Oratory v/s United Goan Center

Report by: Xavier Furtado

Pics by: Julio Cardoso

KIFF LEAGUE MALABAR , UFC AND SKYNET RAIDERS WIN

KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. MALABAR UNITED, UNITED FRIENDS, SKYNET RAIDERS WIN. KUWAIT GOAN ASSOCIATION AND KERALA CHALLENGERS SHARE SPOILS ON MATCH DAY 10 AT MOH GROUNDS AT SABAH HOSPITAL ON 15th NOVEMBER 2013

The 10th round of the KIFF League matches was held on MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital on 15th November 2013 for the Late J.P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy. Four matches were held with Malabar United upsetting Curtorcares United 1-0, United Friends putting it across Real Betalbatim Football Club 1-0, Skynet Raiders grounding DHL 3-1 and Kuwait Goan Association holding Kerala Challengers to a 1-1 draw.

 Mohammed of Malabar United who was awarded the Man of the Match and given by Joe Pereira the Registrar of KIFF

In the first match played between Curtorcares United v/s Malabar, the former having been in command for most of the match could not convert the opportunities into a goal. Finally the winner was scored by Mohammed of Malabar who was awarded the Man of the Match. Sarto officiated the match and assisted by Mubarak and Liston.

IFRA Officials L to R : Mubarak Yousuf, Sarto Baptista and Liston Raju doing a commendable job

Action Shot - UFC v/s Real Betalbatim FC

 Ishfaq Ismail of UFC  was awarded the man of the match given by Michael of UFC

In the second match any chances Real Betalbatim had to qualify into the next stage evaporated when they lost to United Friends in a luck luster performance. UFC totally dominated the match but won with a solitary goal scored by Ishfaq Ismail who was awarded the man of the match.  Mubarak was the referee duly supported by Liston and Christopher.

Vitorino of Skynet Raiders  was judged the man of the match and received his award from Agnello the Hon. Gen. Secretary of KIFF

Action Shot - KGA v/s Kerala Challengers

DHL were trounced 3-1 by Skynet Raiders in the third match. Goals scored by Elvis, Sony, and Arif while Sandip scored a consolation goal for DHL. Vitorino was judged the man of the match.  Liston officiated the match with Jose and Pascoal on the lines

Line up - match between DHL and Skynet Raiders

Action shot - match between DHL and Skynet Raiders

Kerala Challengers have themselves to blame for not converting the opportunities against KGA after they were put ahead by Fajilu with a goal in the first half. In spite of dominating the match Kerala were pegged back and Josse of KGA scoring the equalizer in the dying seconds of the match. Josse was awarded the man of the match. Sarto officiated the match with Pascoal and Jose assisting.

Josse of KGA was awarded the man of the match and given by Tony Gonsalves of United Goans Centre

The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Man of the Match awards for the KIFF League are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company. The customary housie snowball was conducted by Mr. Bernard Fernandes with the prize of air ticket sponsored by Al Qattan Travels.

The schedule of KIFF League matches for 22nd November 2013 is as follows: At 6.45am Skynet Raiders v/s AVC - Kuwait. 7.45am Malabar United v/s Indian Strikers. 8.45am DHL FC v/s Curtorcares United. 9.45am KGA v/s UG Strikers

All matches will be played at MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital. Kuwait

Report by: Xavier Furtado

Pics by: Joe Pereira

DBO, GOA MAROONS AND SANTOS UNITED WIN

KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. GOA MAROONS, SANTOS UNITED, DON BOSCO ORATORY WIN. REAL BETALBATIM FC & YRC RISING STARS SHARE SPOILS ON MATCH DAY 9 AT MOH GROUNDS AT SABAH HOSPITAL ON 8th NOVEMBER 2013

The 9th round of the KIFF League matches was held on MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital on 8th November 2013 for the Late J.P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy. Four matches were held with DBO defeating Kuwait Goan Association 3-1, GOA Maroons swamping United Goans Center 4-1, Santos United piping FC Sparx 1-0 and Real Betalbation FC holding YRC Rising Stars to a 1-1 draw.

The first match was played between unbeaten Don Bosco Oratory and Kuwait Goan Association (KGA). Don Bosco started the match on high tempo, and took the lead by scoring 2 brilliant goals from outside the penalty area through Ashton and Steven inside 10 minutes from start. Any hopes for KGA coming back in a must win match were dazed off when Roshan made it 3-0 for Don Bosco. KGA were forced to make changes during the break, which kept Don Bosco away from scoring more goals. Finally KGA reduced the margin with a goal scored by Leo.  Steven Correia of Don Bosco was rightfully named the man of the match. Score 3-1 in favour of Don Bosco. Match was officiated by Pascoal with the assistance from Mubarak and Jose

Don Bosco Oratory won 3-1

 Steven Correia of Don Bosco was rightfully named the man of the match - being presented with his award by Norman Noronha the adviser of Navelim YC

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Second match was played between RBFC and YRC Rising stars. Rising Stars started the match with a attacking intent but lacked precision in front of goal.  Medio Bernard Pires provided the strikers with ample of opportunities to score but to no avail.  Finally Cheslee of Rising Stars broke the deadlock to take the lead into the break.  Second half RBFC put Rising stars under pressure by some very good football and made Rising Stars pay for all the missed chances by equalizing from a goal keeping error through Marshal.  Match ended with the score at 1-1. Pedro of RBFC was awarded the man of the match.  The match was officiated by Mubarak and assisted by Nicholas and Pascoal.

Pedro of Real Betalbatim FC receiving man of the match award from Mr. Tony Gonsalves

Goa Maroons won 4-1

Third match saw two old foes taking on each other GOA Maroons v/s United Goan Centre.  UGC may have at times troubled GOA but in recent years GOA always had the upper hand, which was showed again of Friday when in no time GOA took a 3-0 lead. After half time UGC tried to come back into the game by reducing the margin, but, they were than pegged back by GOA Maroons.  GOA Maroons goals were scored by Gabriel, Ian, Jaime and Steven.  Dominic of UGC scored the only consolation. Final score 4-1 in favor of GOA. Steven of GOA was awarded the man of the match.  Nicholas officiated the match duly assisted by Jose and Liston

Steven Rodrigues of Goa Maroons receiving the man of the match from Nicholas Rebello the VP of Curtorcares

Final match of the day was played between two improved teams of the season FC Sparks v/s Santos United. In a must win match for Santos United and they rightly took a firm grip of the match from the start.  All the hard work was paid off when James scored to give them the lead.  FC Sparks did start with vigor after the break as they knew a win could get them closer to qualification, but Santos United defense stood firm under the guidance of Alfred who was rightfully awarded the man of the match.  The match was officiated by Liston with support from Jose and Nicholas.

Santos United won 1-0

The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Men of the Match awards for the KIFF League are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company. The customary housie snowball was conducted by Mr. Bernard Fernandes with the prize of air ticket sponsored by Al Qattan Travels.

Alfred of  Santos United receiving the man of the match award from Sylvester Pereira the V. President of Santos United

The schedule of KIFF League matches for 15th November 2013 is as follows: The schedule of KIFF League matches for 8th November 2013 is as follows: At 6.45am Malabar United v/s Curtorcares. 7.45 am Real Betalbatim FC v/s United Friends. 8.45 am DHL v/s Skynet Raiders. 9.45am Kerala Challengers v/s Kuwait Goan association

All matches will be played at MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital. Kuwait

Report by: Xavier Furtado with inputs from Derrick Gomindas 

KIFF LEAGUE - CURTORCARES WIN BIG

KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. KERALA CHALLENGERS, SKYNET RAIDERS, CURTORCARES UNITED AND INDIAN STRIKERS REGISTER WINS ON MATCH DAY 7 AT MOH GROUNDS AT SABAH HOSPITAL ON 1^st NOVEMBER 2013

The 8th round of the KIFF League matches was held on MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital on 1^st November 2013 for the Late J.P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy. Four matches were held with Kerala Challengers beating Real Betalbatim Football Club 2-0, Skynet Raiders overcoming FC Sparx 2-1, Curtorcares United shocking AVC – Kuwait 6-0 and Indian Strikers registering their first win against Santos United 1-0

Skynet goalkeeper Olavo in action

Match between Skynet Raiders and FC Sparx

IFRA officials (L to R) Chris, Pasocal, Mubarak Yousuf

AVC

UFC President 

 Rafeeq of Kerala Challengers was declared the Man of the Match given away by Mr. Amaldo Fernandes, President of Curtorcares United.

In the first match between Kerala Challengers and RBFC the match got underway with a cautious approach, but as time passed Kerala Challengers upped the tempo and went ahead through Rafeeq and consolidated the lead in the second half through Mohammed H. RBFC tried to come back into the match, but Kerala Challengers held firm and won the match 2-0.  Rafeeq of Kerala Challengers was declared the Man of the Match given away by Mr. Amaldo Fernandes, President of Curtorcares United. The match was supervised by Tiago and assisted by Mubarak and Nicholas

In the second game FC Sparx took on Skynet Raiders. Both the teams started the proceedings with speed and Skynet took the lead through Sony Gomes. Arif Shaikh consolidated the lead for Skynet. In the second half FC Sparx came back strongly, but Skynet goalkeeper Olavo thwarted everything thrown at him. Towards the fag end of the match FC Sparx reduced the margin through Bipin, but Skynet held on to win the match 2-1 and end FC Sparx’s unbeaten run in the league. Francis Olavo Monteiro of Skynet Raiders was adjudged the Man of the Match for his superb performance and the award was give away by Mr. Demino D’Cruz, Founder and Advisor of AVC – Kuwait. The match was officiated by Mubarak with assistance from Chris and Pascoal

 Francis Olavo Monteiro of Skynet Raiders was adjudged the Man of the Match for his superb performance and the award was give away by Mr. Demino D’Cruz, Founder and Advisor of AVC 

Skynet Raiders

The third encounter was between Curtorcares United and AVC - Kuwait. The match started on a sedate note with AVC Kuwait dominating the opening proceedings. Curtorcares went ahead against the run of play when AVC failed to clear the lines from a corner and Cleto Gomes scored. As AVC searched for an equalizer Curtorcares scored from a counter attack when Bonny Niasso connected his header to increase the lead. In the second half AVC was in a uncharacteristically shutdown mode and allowed Curtorcares to score at will with Bonny Niasso completing his hat trick and Cleto his brace to give their team a well deserved victory by 6 goals to nil and consigning AVC to their heaviest defeat. Bonny Niasso was deservedly declared the Man of the match and the award was handed over by Mr. Michael of Indian Strikers. The match was supervised by Pascoal with Lloyd and Julio on the lines.

Bonny Niasso was deservedly declared the Man of the match and the award was handed over by Mr. Michael of Indian Strikers

The last match of the day saw Indian Strikers taking on a Santos United. The match was mostly consigned to the midfield at the start. As time wore on Indian Strikers attacked with intent and found the net through Vijeesh. Santos tried in vain to come into the match, but their strikers fell short of the target. Indian Strikers held on to win the match at 1-0. Dixon Benedict of Indian Strikers was awarded the Man of the Match which was handed over by Mr. Raymond D’Sa President of GOA Maroons. The match was refereed by Julio at the center with Lloyd and Christopher on the lines.

Dixon Benedict of Indian Strikers was awarded the Man of the Match which was handed over by Mr. Raymond D’Sa President of GOA Maroons

The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Man of the Match awards for the KIFF League are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company. The customary housie snowball was conducted by Mr. Bernard Fernandes with the prize of air ticket sponsored by Al Qattan Travels.

The schedule of KIFF League matches for 8th November 2013 is as follows: At 6.45am Don Bosco Oratory v/s Kuwait Goan Association. 7.45am Real Betalbatim FC v/s YRC Rising Stars.  8.45am GOA Maroons v/s United Goans center. 9.45am FC Sparx v/s Santos United.

All matches will be played at MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital. Kuwait

KIFF advises all that the matches will start promptly at the given time with the 1^st match starting at 6.45am sharp from now onwards. Individual intimation is being sent to the affiliates.

Report oby: Xavier Furtado

Pics: Julio Cardoso / Kev Vaz