Day 3 of the KIFF league for the Late
JP D’Mello Rolling Trophy kicked off in humid conditions on 19th
October 2012 at the MOH Sabah grounds in Kuwait with four matches.
In the first match of Group A, two
strong teams from South India, Malabar United and Indian Strikers locked horns.
Malabar United after losing the first match started strongly, but Indian Strikers
held firm. Indian Strikers went ahead early through Haris Kunnammal. Malabar
United equalized through Jibhu after a spot kick was awarded. In the second
half Dunston put Indian Striker ahead. As the match was heading towards a draw,
Malabar United equalized through Jayan to share the spoils. Man of the Match
was awarded to Jagadeesh of Malabar United. The match was supervised by Christopher
and assisted by Mubarak and Simon.
The second match in Group B was
between Skynet Raiders and YRC Rising Stars. Skynet after the setback in the 1st
round started positively and were awarded a penalty which Tiago converted. Five
minutes later Skynet increased their lead through Sunny. In the second half
Manuel scored a brace to end a comfortable win for Skynet and keep alive their hopes
for qualification. YRC Rising Stars did make forays into Skynet to reduce the
deficit, but could not breach the tight Skynet defense. Man of the Match was
awarded to Manuel of Skynet Raiders. The proceedings were conducted by Mubarak
at the center with Simon and Sharma on the lines.
3rd match of the day in
Group D, GOA Maroons took on CRC Chinchinim. GOA Maroons kicked off in style
with their midfield toying with CRC. Joe opened the scoring for GOA Maroons and
Zelito rounded to make it 2-0 at half time. In the second half GOA Maroons were
all over CRC who did not have any answer to the onslaught. Zelito continued his
fine form and scored the brace and third for GOA Maroons. The rout was
completed by Joe who scored from a penalty spot to complete his brace and lead
the final tally in favor of GOA Maroons 4-0. The score line would have been much
worse for CRC Chinchinim if not for their goalkeeper Anthony who saved
admirably in the final stages of the game. Man of Match was bagged by Zelito.
The match was refereed by Francis in the center and Sharma and Christopher on
the lines.
The final match of the day in Group C saw
Don Bosco Oratory taking on United Friends Club. DBO attacked the rivals from
the opening, but UFC as usual soaked in the initial pressure and counter
attacked. Sustained pressure from DBO earned them a penalty which Lloyd
converted in the 1st half. UFC retaliated and equalized in a
brilliant fashion with their diminutive medio Xavier scoring a gem of a goal
sending his well directed kick from the top of the box into the roof of DBO
goal. The second half started on frantic pace with DBO dominating initially,
but Martin under the under UFC was once again at his superlative best. UFC
counter attacked with Xavier again with his fleet footed runs unleashed a
scorcher which beat the DBO goalkeeper, but hit the bar and came out. DBO pressurized
UFC for the winner but Martin did not allow his goal to be breached and the game
ended in a 1-1 draw. Man of the Match was awarded to Xavier of UFC. The match
was supervised by Philip at the center with Francis and Vincy on the lines.
The Man of the Match awards are
sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company. Housie snowball (bingo) prize is
sponsored by Al Qatan Travels.
On 26/10/2012 Kuwait Goan Association
is conducting its 4th Edition of Eslinda Alemao Memorial 7 a side
Football tournament which is open to only KIFF affiliates starting at 6.30am at
the MOH Grounds.
The schedule of matches on 02/11/2012
for the ongoing KIFF League:
1st Match at 6.30am Navelim Youth Center v/s Santos
United
2nd Match at 8 am CRC Chinchinim v/s FC
Sparks
3rd Match at 9.15am DHL FC v/s Kuwait Goan
Association
4th Match at 10.30am Curtorcares United v/s Real
Betalbatim FC
