UAE Exchange-sponsored Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) held the 4th Eslinda Alemao Memorial
7-a-side football tournament under the auspices of KIFF with twenty (20) teams
participating at the MOH Grounds-Shuwaikh on the first day of Eid.
The popular tournament was graced by chief guest, Siemens CEO Carl Otto Klermund, guest of honour Air India Country Manager Ajay Sinha, KIFF president Fidelis Fernandes, KIFF committee members, officials and players of participating teams, football lovers and spectators.
The popular tournament was graced by chief guest, Siemens CEO Carl Otto Klermund, guest of honour Air India Country Manager Ajay Sinha, KIFF president Fidelis Fernandes, KIFF committee members, officials and players of participating teams, football lovers and spectators.
A number of sponsored prizes were given away including an Air India ticket Kuwait-Goa-Kuwait, UAE Exchange, Gulf Cable & Electrical Industries Co., Mughal Mahal Restaurants, Eureka, Al-Othman & Al-Bisher Co., Lulu Hypermarkets, Bhasin Co., Fitwell Tailor, Lays, Dana Optics, Lipton Tea, Indian Delights Restaurant, Almaria, and Al Sallal Intl. Co.
Comperes Merwyn Pereira and Penny Rebello kept the crowd
entertained throughout the matches between the 20 teams. The tournament
progressed competitively and at the semi-finals stage. Kerala Challengers,
Curtorcares, Don Bosco Oratory and KGA teams fought for the coveted final
spots.
Three time consecutive finalists, organizer KGA with DBO ended with a fine display scoring 3-1 to take home the trophy as well as awards for DBO players: Micheal Dias (first goal scorer of finals and Man of the Match), Vicky Waghmare (Best striker), the match was ably supported by DBO’s Lloyd Mascarenhas. Winners trophy was donated by Brazil Deniz (NYC) in remembrance of Late Fr. Thomas Fernandes.
Three time consecutive finalists, organizer KGA with DBO ended with a fine display scoring 3-1 to take home the trophy as well as awards for DBO players: Micheal Dias (first goal scorer of finals and Man of the Match), Vicky Waghmare (Best striker), the match was ably supported by DBO’s Lloyd Mascarenhas. Winners trophy was donated by Brazil Deniz (NYC) in remembrance of Late Fr. Thomas Fernandes.
The Chief guest praised the KGA president on the seventh
anniversary and handed over the tropies to the winners, DBO and runners-up KGA
respectively. Among others who earned special awards were John Mora -Best
Defender, Martin Gomes – best midfielder of Curtorcares United and they also
took the Best Disciplined Team trophy, Teddy Pinto (oldest KIFF registered
player - Real Betalbatim FC).
Visiting Goan priest Fr. Xavier Pinto and Tony Rodrigues were
special guests. Kerala Challengers and Curtorcares United were given semi-final
trophies, and Riwon Gomes (for photography); Special Mementos were presented to
the Chief guest, KGA’s Augustine Fernandes, Eduardo Dias, Christovam Colaco
(Best player of tournament award winner), and Russell Rodrigues (ex-KGA) who
will bade farewell soon.
A word of appreciation and thanks was voiced to Tome Gracias, B.M.
Viegas, Brian Gomes, Elvira D’Souza, Joseph D’Souza, Philip Coutinho, Steven
Sequeira, Arab Times, Gaspar Almeida, goa-world.com team, Peter Mendes,
q8india.com, Agnelo Fernandes, indiansinkuwait.com, Kuwait Times, Franwin
Noronha, Xavier Mascarenhas, A.Veronica Fernandes (goa-kranti blog), Joseph
Melgulhao, Roshan Lorena, DJs and sound by Cheslee D’Souza & Frank Costa,
Tony Barbosa, Clifford Pinto, Peter Fernandes, Kevin Vaz, Vishal Edward Khan
(photographer) and Ambrose.
The matches were officiated by Indian Football Referees Federation
(lFRA). Earlier Sinatra Dias and Olesya Dias welcomed the guests with flower
bouquets, KGA President Salvador Dias thanked all affiliated all for their
support and cooperation. KGA team since inception in 2005 has been in the
forefront in organizing as well as claiming top spots both in KIFF League and
individual football tournaments.
Report by:
Gasper Almeida
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Mrs. Klermund giving away individual gifts to KGA
players.
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Gaspar Almeida
congratulating Curtorcares United Team Player
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KIFF President & KGA committee member Fidelis
Fernandes giving away the Best Disciplined Award to Curtorcares United
President Amaldo Fernandes.
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Don Bosco Oratory Players line up to receive their
individual prizes from KGA President Salvador Dias
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Air India Country Manager Ajay Sinha presenting the
Runners-up Trophy to KGA Captain & Goal Keeper
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KGA President welcoming the Chief Guest and Guest of
Honour
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Front Row: 3rd & 4th from Left: Don Bosco Players
receiving the Winners' Trophy from Chief Guest
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Penny Rebello (Extreme Left) and Merwyn Pereira
(Extreme Right) who compered the Tournament proceedings
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