GOAN GIRL PENNY REBELLO SOCCER UMPIRE IN KUWAIT.

MARCH 5, 2013

GOAN GIRL PENNY REBELLO SOCCER UMPIRE IN KUWAIT.

Penny Rebello seen in action on the Lines. 

l ike father – like daughter.  Thus goes the saying. This daughter is none other than the young and youthful daughter of once India’s top football defender Anton Rebello from Curtorim, Salcette, Goa.  Her name is Penny Rebello who is employed in Kuwait at Don Bosco High School - Kuwait as a PT Teacher having done her graduation in Physical Education in Goa. Inheriting all the sporting qualities of her once renowned footballer father who had great distinction of playing for Salgaocar Sports Club-Goa, representing Goa in the Nationals and India XI as well a number of times in international outings, Penny as a  sportsperson in Goa at school, College and Goa level  created a name and fame for her.  She is not an ordinary sportsperson but very renowned one in Goa before taking up an employment in Kuwait.  She represented not only her School, College, University and Goa in different disciplines of the sports including soccer but above all she represented India in Volley ball and toured Portugal and Germany playing volley-ball for India with great distinction. 

Penny Rebello with her Papa Anton. 

 Last Friday on 1^st of this month during the one day soccer extravaganza for the veterans under Kuwait Indian Football Federation, she surprised everyone there by doing the job of the Linesman with courage and confidence.  I think she is the first female in Kuwait to do the Linesman job and that too so perfectly well.

Anton Rebello seen with a Memento presented to him in Kuwait a few years back for his excellence in soccer. 

As a member of Indian Football Referees Association in Kuwait Penny  is well versed in soccer laws and shortly she may surprise us all by umpiring the games from the centre as being done in many parts of the world.

Penny Rebello seen extreme left before the start of the match.

It is a big honour for Goans in Kuwait to have among them such a high caliber athlete. She deserve our support and encouragement for her further promotion in this field.

A. Veronica Fernandes,

Kuwait.

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