KIFF VETERANS 7 A SIDE TOURNAMENT

KIFF VETERANS 7 A SIDE TOURNAMENT

INDIAN STRIKERS LIFT KIFF TROPHY

A large weekend crowd witnessed Indian Strikers edge AVC Sports & Cultural Association in the tie breaker 3-2  after normal time had ended goalless,  to win the annual Veterans 7-A-Side soccer tournament organized by Kuwait Indian Football Federation and played at the MOH Grounds (Shuwaikh) on 1^st March 2013.

Soccer stars of yesteryears

The hosts Kevin Vaz and Julio Cardoso

This popular tournament conducted annually for players above the age of 35, who are not registered with affiliated clubs, featured 16 teams and was played on a knock out basis.  Pool A  had Santos Football Club, DHL, United Friends Club, Kuwait Goan Association, Indian Strikers, Santos United, Malabar United and CRC Chinchinim, while Pool B was made up of Curtorcares United, Kerala Challengers, United Goans Centre, Skynet Raiders, KGA Red, AVC, Youth Recreation Centre and Don Bosco Oratory. Indian Strikers led by the charismatic senior veteran Robert  got the better of Santos FC, Malabar and KGA on their way to the final while AVC fielding the likes of Romel, Damian  and Milagres had to beat KGA, Don Bosco Oratory and Kerala Challengers to reach the final.

IFRA Officials

Before the start of the final, KIFF President Fidelis Fernandes appreciated the participation of the veteran players in this unique tournament, saying ‘Sports keep the mind and body active’.  He thanked the sponsors and various other  people who supported the tournament and then led the guests made up of  his managing committee, ex-presidents, club presidents, sponsors, and IFRA President to be  introduced to the two finalist.    

During the prize distribution ceremony, gifts were given to IFRA referees by Fidelis Fernandes.  Cosme Viegas who played at the age of 67 was awarded the oldest player by Seby Dias the KIFF Reliever, Fair Play trophy was won by Kerala Challengers and given by Francis Fernandes, IFRA President.  Man of the Match was won by Latif, the goalkeeper of Indian Strikers and given by Kevin Vaz the sport secretary, and Adly D’Lima KIFF treasurer gave away the runners up individual trophies to AVC Sports & Cultural Association.  The runner up trophy was given by Derick Gomindes, V. President of KIFF.  Individual winner trophies were given by Praveen Kumar, Gen. Secretary while the winner’s trophy was given by Fidelis Fernandes, KIFF President.

Indian Strikers - Winners

Man of the Match Latif - receiving his award from Kevin Vaz

Fair Play trophy to Kerala Challengers - Given by Francis Fernandes President of IFRA

Runners Up AVC Trophy - Given by Derrick Gomendes KIFF V. President

Fidelis Fernandes KIFF President giving away the Winners trophy to captain of Indian Strikers

Winners - Indian Strikers

AVC - Lost in the final

Teams with guests and IFRA officials

The tournament was sponsored by Xavier Furtado, Clifford Pinto, Tony Dias, V.K. Vohra, Bosco Leitao, Tony Correia, Vinay Kumar, B. M . Viegas, Agnelo Fernandes, Pascoal Afonso, Damian DÇruz and Fidelis Fernandes.  All the matches were officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) and the entire event was compered by Kevin Vaz and Julio Cardoso.

Julio Cardoso

Kuwait

G.O.A ROLLING TROPHY FINAL ON 8TH MARCH 2013

G.O.A ROLLING TROPHY FINAL

The final of the prestigious GOA Rolling Trophy organized by Goan Overseas Association under teh auspices  of  Kuwait Indian Football Federation will be held on 8th March 2013 at the MOH Grounds at 8:45am (sharp).

Before the final, a 3-A-Side tie breaker for Registered Club Officials will be held.

Invitation for Goa Rolling Trophy

3-A-Side tie breaker - draw

To

The President/General Secretary

ALL KIFF Affiliated Clubs

Kuwait

Dear Sirs,

In order to promote a sense of comrade between KIFF Affiliated Club Officials, a 3-A-Side Tie Breaker Tournament will be held at the MOH Grounds on Friday 8^th March 2013, before the start of the G.O.A Rolling Trophy final. 

The tournament is ONLY for club officials registered with KIFF and each club can field a maximum of 5 and a minimum of 3 members for this tournament.  As a special gesture and since it’s a festival tournament,  a team from KIFF (Committee members) and IFRA have also been invited to participate in this tournament.

The draw was held during the Veterans Tournament organized by KIFF and it is attached herewith , along with the rules and regulations of this tournament.

Your participation & presence will be highly appreciated.

Regards

Fidelis Fernandes

President

Kuwait Indian Football Federation

CURTORCARES UNITED 7 A SIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENT

In the Curtorcares United 7 A side one day Soccer tournament organized on the 25th of February 2013, on the occasion of National Day of Kuwait, Kerala Challengers beat Don Bosco Oratory 1-0 in the finals to emerge winners.

Below are some pics of the event.  Detailed report will be posted by Curtorcares United on a later date.

Tense moment in a match

Indian Strikers goalkeeper makes a fine save in the penalty shootout with DBO

action shot - Skynet players & Goalkeeper

IFRA Referees did a fine job - in action Jose Colaso

DBO Goalkeeper in action

Curtorcares Players, team management and supporters with chief guest  Curtorim MLA  Reginaldo Louranco

Action shot in the match between DBO and AVC

SPARX put up a fine display

The day's host Ms. Rebello

Chief Guest Reginaldo Lourenco addressing the teams

Captain of DBO receiving the runners up trophy from special invitee Mr. Victor Misqueita

Special Invitee Gasper Almeida of Goa-World.com giving away the best  forward award

Fajillu of Kerala Challengers receiving the best player award

Best goalkeeper of the tournament, the goalkeeper of Indian Strikers

Sharma the official for the finals receiving his gift from KIFF President Fidelis Fernandes

Witty Curtorim MLA Reginaldo Lourenco  addressing the gathering

Jubilant Kerala Challengers players with Chief Guest and Curtorcares President Amaldo

3RD WILLY GOMES MEMORIAL 7 A SIDE TOURNAMENT

In the 3rd Edition of the Willy Gomes Memorial 7 A Side tournament organized by United Friends Club on 26th February 2013 (Liberation Day of Kuwait), Kuwait Goan Association beat AVC Sports & Cultural Association to lift the glittering trophy.

Attached are few pics.  Detailed report from UFC follows

centre referee tiago with assistants Pasocal and John before the start of final

Match between Don Bosco Oratory and Goa Maroons in progress

The guests being introduced to the players

The finalists AVC and KGA pose for group photo with guests

Final in progress

Cheslee of KGA fumbles near the AVC goal

Finals

KGA players supporting their victory in the finals

The large holiday crowd that witnessed the matches

Charismatic host Gasper Crasto kept everyone on their toes

UFC President, Cajetan Pereira addressing the gathering

The honored guests, Victor Misqueita, Clifford Pinto &  beloved Curtorim MLA Alexio  Reginaldo Laurenco

MLA Reginaldo Laurenco giving away the best goalkeeper of the tournament to the custodian of SPARX

Savio Fernandes of AVC receiving the runners-up trophy from KIFF President  Fidelis Fernandes

Youngster Cheslee receiving his winners trophy from Chief Guest Clifford  Pinto

A happy Salvador Dias receiving his team's prizes

The best player of the tournament Anthony of AVC

Captian of KGA receiving the Winners Trophy

UFC President Cajetan Pereira handing over the Willy Gomes Memorial Trophy to KGA Captain

The winners KGA

THIRD WILLY GOMES MEMORIAL ROLLING TROPHY 2013 ON 26TH FEBRUARY 2013

THIRD WILLY GOMES MEMORIAL ROLLING TROPHY 2013 ON 26TH FEBRUARY 2013

The draw for the 3rd Seven A Side soccer tournament  in memory of Late Willy Gomes  was recently held at the MOH Grounds and the tournament will be held on 26th February 2013 (Liberation Day)

Draw of the 3rd Willy Gomes Memorial rolling Trophy

KIFF SEVEN-A-SIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENT FOR VETERANS

KIFF SEVEN-A-SIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENT
FOR VETERANS
ORGANISED BY KUWAIT INDIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION
AT MINISTRY OF HEALTH GROUND ON 1ST MARCH, 2013

KIFF is pleased to invite you and your families to witness  the upcoming Veteran's Tournament.

The Tournament will be held at the MOH Ground (Shuwaikh) on  the 1st of March as per the KIFF 2012-2013 Season schedule. We look forward to your support and cooperation.

Veterans Tournament on 1st March - Draw

The Curtorcares United 7 A side tournament will be held on 25th February 2013, on the occasion of the National Day of Kuwait

Curtorcares United 7 A Side tournament on 25th February 2013 - draw

KERALA CHALLENGERS, REAL BETALBATIM IN FINALS

G.O.A ROLLING TROPHY

KERALA CHALLENGERS, REAL BETALBATIM IN FINALS

United Friends Club and AVC make exit

Real Betalbatim made it to their first ever major final when they upset United Friends Club 2-0, while in an earlier match Kerala Challengers subdued a strong AVC Sports & Cultural Association 1-0 in the semi finals of the 19th edition of the ongoing G.O.A Rolling Trophy organized by Goan Overseas Association (Goa Maroons) and played at the MOH Grounds in Shuwaikh on 15^th February 2013 under the auspices of Kuwait Indian Football Federation.  

On a cold morning in a chaotic semi-final, with tampers flying high, and where referee Pascoal had to give marching orders to one players from either side, Kerala challengers scored in the 14^th minute of the first half when Fajillu Maveli’s feeble attempt in a goalmouth melee saw the ball rolling in the AVC goal with goalkeeper Alvaro caught off guard and his defenders flatfooted.  The second half saw AVC make a number of attempts with Savio, Anthony and Sydney coming close to scoring, but the strong Kerala defence led by Sumesh Valappil and Arun Appukuttan ensured the scored remained 1-0 in their favour. Kerala Challengers also won a few fans when they came back on the field to play out the last five minutes of the game when the referee had accidentally ended the match five minutes before time.  The match was officiated by Pascoal and he was assisted by Sharma and Tiago on the lines.

Kerala Challengers in finals

In the second semi-final title favourites United Friends Club suffered a shock defeat when Real Betalbatim fielding a couple of extremely talented youngsters and led by their crafty and experienced defender Theodore Pinto plummeted them into submission 0-2.  Real Betalbatim playing tidy soccer with Denzil, Bradley, and Assemcao feeding off each other, scored the first goal in the 10^th minute when a UFC defender handled the ball in the penalty area and Bradley Rogtao coolly slotted past a diving Martin Dias in the UFC goal.  In the second half, although Jamnas and Hemanth of UFC made a couple of attempts, the Real Betalbatim defence held firm with their keeper pulling of a couple of excellent saves.  The second goal that virtually killed off the UFC challenge came in the 15^th minute of the second half when an attempt by a Real Betalbatim forward deflected off defender Teotonio into the UFC goal.  The referee had to caution as many as six players, three from either side to keep the game from getting out of control.  The match was officiated by Julio Cardoso and he was assisted by Sharma and Tiago in the lines. 

Real Betalbatim in their first final

The final of this prestigious tournament now into its 19^th edition between Kerala Challengers and Real Betalbatim will be played on 8^th March 2012 at 8:45am.

Julio Cardoso

Kuwait