G.O.A ROLLING TROPHY
Real Betalbatim, UFC, Kerala Challengers
and Don Bosco win
In interesting first round
clashes in the 19th edition of the prestigious G.O.A Rolling trophy
organized by Goan Overseas Association (Goa Maroons) and played at the MOH
Grounds in Shuwaikh on 18th January 2012 under the auspices of
Kuwait Indian Football Federation, Real Betalbatim, United Friends Club (UFC)
and Don Bosco Oratory (DBO) qualified for the next round.
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| Goa Tournament - Real Betalbatim |
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| Goa Tournament - Sparx |
In the first match of the day,
Real Betalbatim overcame a youthful Sparx 2-1 and are through to the
quarterfinals. Real Betalbatim had
several opportunities in the first half to score, but erratic shooting by their
forwards ensured a barren first half.
Denzil of Real Betalbatim finally broke the deadlock when he scored the
first goal of the game in the third minute of the second half, and although
Sparks did put a lot of pressure for the equaliser, the Real defence led by
Teddy Pinto stood firm. Elvis added a
second when he headed neatly from a free kick taken by Bradley. Although Sparks pulled one back, it was a
little too late.
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| Goa Tournament - Skynet Raiders |
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| Goa Tournament - UFC |
In the second match of the day,
United Friends Club won 2-1 against Skynet Raiders in a sea-saw battle which
saw both sides missing opportunities.
However it was UFC who took the lead at the stroke of half time when
Teotonio their dependable defender headed home from a free kick. Jamnas added a second in the 25th
minute of the second half, while Skynet Raiders who tried their level best to
find the equalizers were able to score one through Ismail in the dying minutes
of the game.
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| Goa Tournament - Don Bosco Oratory |
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| Goa Tournament - United Goans Centre |
Strong title contenders Don
Bosco Oratory got the better of United Goans Centre 1-0 in a game mostly
confined to midfield with few chances in between. Although Don Bosco Oratory had the edge and
the UGC keeper had to make a couple of good saves, UGC too missed a good chance
towards the end, when their forward
missed the target.
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| Goa Tournament - Kerala Challengers |
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| Goa Tournament - Indian Strikers |
On 25th January
Kerala Challengers got the better of Indian Strikers 4-0 with Shabbir Ali
scoring a fine hat-trick to ensure his team’s progress into the second
round. Rafeeq opened the scoring for
Kerala Challengers in the 24th minute of the first half while Shabbir
Ali socred in the 5th, 12th and 25th minute of
the second half.
Coming Friday 01/2/2013, CRC
Chinchinim will play DHL at 6;45am, followed by AVC v/s Curtorcares United at
8:15am and the last match will feature KGA v/s Malabar at 9:45am.
Julio Cardoso
Kuwait
