Tuesday, March 11, 2014

SANTOS UNITED, YRC RISING STARS AND AVC SAIL IN SEMIFINALS OF KIFF PRESIDENTS’ CUP 2014


In match day 4 of the ‘’KIFF PRESIDENTS’ CUP 2014’’ three matches were played which were stretched to the maximum time as Santos United beat FC Sparx 1-0, YRC Rising Stars downed Kerala Challengers and AVC Kuwait put it across  Real Betalbatim Football Club. All the matches were played at the Al Sabah Hospital grounds in Kuwait on 07th March 2014.
In the first game of the day Santos United clashed with FC Sparx. As usual the young brigade of FC Sparx started the match with pace, but Santos with experience and skill held firm. Both the teams went for the attack after an early lull but could not score as their strikers fumbled at the goal mouth. As the match ended goalless during the regular time extra time was applied and Santos United took the lead when FC Sparx defender handled the ball in their penalty area and the resultant spot kick was taken by Tiago who made no mistake and took his team in the semifinals. Goalkeeper Francis of Santos United was declared the Man of the Match which was given away by Mr. Raymond D’Sa President of GOA Maroons. Francis officiated the proceedings.
Santos United FC

Goalkeeper Francis of Santos United was declared the Man of the Match which was given away by Mr. Raymond D’Sa President of GOA Maroons.

The second match saw YRC Rising Stars taking on Kerala Challengers. The match started on a sedate note with neither teams threatening the opposition defense. The best chance fell to Kerala Challengers Fajilu who found himself unmarked in the Rising Stars box, but shot wide. As both the teams could not score during the regular time and extra time the match was decided in the tie breaker. YRC Rising Stars came out winners and sailed in the semi finals as Kerala Challengers missed the crucial spot kicks. YRC Rising defender was adjudged the Man of the Match which was handed over by Mr. John Furtado, President of AVC – Kuwait. The match proceedings were conducted by Nicholas.
YRC Rising Stars
YRC Rising defender was adjudged the Man of the Match which was handed over by Mr. John Furtado, President of AVC – Kuwait.

The last match of the day was played between Real Betalbatim FC and AVC – Kuwait. AVC dominated the proceedings but could score as their strikers fumbled and at times RBFC defense held firm. In the second half AVC took the lead when Ismael scored when fed through from a cut back by Anthony. RBFC equalized when a superb strike from Denzil beat AVC goalkeeper. As the match ended one all in the regular time and extra time the fate was decided in the tiebreaker where AVC goalkeeper Martin saved from two spot kicks to ensure his team’s safe passage to the semifinals. Tiago officiated the match. Agnelo Martin bagged the Man of the Match which was given away by Mr. Fidelis Fernandes, President of KIFF.
AVC Sports & Cultural Association
Agnelo Martin bagged the Man of the Match which was given away by Mr. Fidelis Fernandes, President of KIFF.
All the matches were supervised by IFRA. Man of the Match trophies for the tournament are sponsored by KIFF President Mr. Fidelis Fernandes. Mr. Bernard Fernandes conducted the day’s proceedings and the customary housie.

The semifinal schedule on 14th March 2014. At 6.45 am AVC-Kuwait v/s Indian Strikers. At 8.00 am YRC Rising Stars v/s Santos United.

Report by: Xavier Furtado
Pics by: Julio Cardoso

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