KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. CURTOCARES UNITED, MALABAR UNITED, FC SPARX WIN. INDIAN STRIKERS HOLD AVC ON MATCH DAY 3.
The third round of KIFF League matches were held on 27th September 2013 at the Al Kazema grounds in Adeliya amidst favorable climatic conditions. The early two matches saw Curtocares United clashing with Santos United on ground ‘A’ and AVC – Kuwait locking horns with Indian Strikers on ground ‘B’. Santos
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| FC Sparx |
United buoyed by their first round win went on immediate attack and took the lead through John Costa. Curtorcares regrouped themselves and equalized through Bonny Niasso. The match reached a frantic pace and Curtorcares scored again through Cleto who was instrumental throughout the match. The result was put to rest when Bonny Niasso scored his brace and earned his side a well deserved win. Santos United tried their best but could not penetrate the determined Curtorcares defense. Cleto of Curtorcares United was declared the Man of the Match and the award was handed over by Mr. Carmo Santos, President of Santos United.
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| Carmo Santos the president of Santos United giving away the MOM to Cleto of Curtorcares United |
On ground ‘B’ Indian Strikers and AVC – Kuwait started the match with vigor and both sides showed attacking intent. AVC dominated the first half and took the lead through Savio. In the second half Indian Strikers came strongly and equalized through Harris. AVC surged ahead through their star striker Anthony who unleashed a superb volley. Not to be outdone Indian strikers once again equalized through Sinesh Mohan, but Anthony scored his second goal to put AVC ahead. In the dying minutes of the match Indian Strikers scored the equalizer through Harris and the match ended in an exciting draw at 3-3. Joseph Quadros of AVC – Kuwait was awarded the Man of the match which was presented by Mr. Cajetan Pereira, President of United Friends Club.
Cajetan Pereira the president of United Friends Club giving away the MOM to Joseph Quadros of AV
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| Hussain Ali of FC Sparx receiving the MOM from Shyam Kumar the president of Kerala Challengers |
The second 2 matches of the day saw FC Sparx taking DHL FC on ground ‘A’ and Malabar United and Skynet Raiders on ground ‘B’. FC Sparx who has impressed everybody this season took the lead through their hardworking Hussain Ali. DHL pressed hard for the equalizer, but the young brigade of FC Sparx would not let in their famed counterparts dominate them. They held on the lead till the final whistle and earned themselves an all important win and top the table in their group which itself is a major achievement for this dynamic club. Young Hussain Ali was unanimously adjudged the Man of the Match and the award was presented by Mr. Shyam Kumar President of Kerala Challengers.
In the other match Malabar United and Skynet Raiders started the proceedings with attacking intent and Malabar United took the lead through Jibu Varghese. As time came to a close Skynet tried hard for the equalizer but Malabar defense held firm and the match ended in favor of Malabar United who are now undefeated in their two league outings. Mostafa was declared the Man of the Match and Mr. Dominick Pereira, Asst Sports Secretary of KIFF gave away the award.
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| Mostafa of Malabar United receiving the man of the match award from Dominick Pereira, Asst. Sports Secretary |
The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Men of the Match awards for KIFF League season are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company.
The match schedule for 4th October 2013 to be played at Al Kazma Grounds is as follows:
At 6.45 am Real Betalbatim FC v/s Kuwait Goan Association on Ground ‘A’ and Don Bosco Oratory v/s GOA Maroons on Ground ‘B’
At 7.45 am United Goan Center v/s YRC Rising Stars on ground ‘A’ and Kerala Challengers v/s United Friends Club on Ground ‘B’
Report by: Xavier Furtado with inputs from KIFF
Pictures by: Julio Cardoso
