KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. FC SPARX SHINE, YRC RISING STARS WIN

KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. FC SPARX SHINE, YRC RISING STARS WIN, MALABAR UNITED, DHL FC, DON BOSCO ORATORY AND UNITED FRIENDS CLUB SHARE SPOILS ON MATCH DAY 7 AT MOH GROUNDS AT SABAH HOSPITAL ON 25^thOCTOBER 2013

Match between FC Sparx and Indian Strikers

It's a hard job - LLoyd D'Souza, IFRA official

Match between DHL and Malabar United

The 7th round of the KIFF League matches was held on MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital on 25^th October 2013 for the Late J.P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy. Four matches were held with Sparx FC winning against Indian Strikers 1-0, Malabar United drew 1-1 with DHL FC, YRC Rising Stars beat GOA Maroons 2-0 and DBO were held by UFC.

In the first match between Indian Strikers and FC Sparx the match got underway to a decent pace with FC Sparx dominating with their fleet footed strikers and a youthful midfield. They sounded the scoreboard through Bipin Sebastian in the first half. Indian Strikers found the going tough against a youthful team who have dominated the group ‘A’ so far. Sparx’s midfield and strikers played in tandem with their defense being rock solid not succumbing to any pressure from Indian Strikers and saw the match off with a 1-0 win and top the group. Zidik of FC Sparx was declared the Man of the Match given away by KIFF Vice President Derrick Gomendes. The match was supervised by Sarto Baptista and assisted by Jose and Lloyd.

FC Sparx won 1-0

Zidik of FC Sparx was declared the Man of the Match given away by KIFF Vice President Derrick Gomendes.

In the second game Malabar United took on DHL FC. Both the teams needing a win to stay afloat in the group went for the attack. DHL midfield was in coordination and sprayed defense splitting passes, but the forwards could not take advantage. As DHL started the match in right earnest they scored the opening goal through Cruz who tapped in after Malabar United defense failed to clear the lines. Any thought of DHL recording their first win was extinguished when a goal bound shot from Indian Strikers was fumbled by DHL keeper and Younus of Malabar scored from the spill. Towards the end of the second half both the teams went for a win but failed and the game ended in a tame draw at 1-1.  Rahim of Malabar United was adjudged the Man of the Match and the award was give away by KIFF PRO Joseph. The match was officiated by Pascoal with assistance from Lloyd and Tiago.

DHL FC earned a credible draw

Malabar United drew with UFC

 Rahim of Malabar United was adjudged the Man of the Match and the award was give away by KIFF PRO Joseph.

The third encounter was between Goa Maroons and YRC Rising Stars. The match started on a cautious note and gained momentum with Rising Stars pressing GOA Maroons deep and this ploy played dividends as Sydney of Rising Stars scored the first goal with a deft placement. The goal pumped Rising Stars who started dominating the pace of the match and found the second through their Captain Bernard who let go a stinging shot from the top of the box leaving GOA Maroons shot stopper a mere spectator. Maroons tried to come back in the match in the second half with purposeful substitutions, but Rising Star’s defense led by Joaquim held firm. Towards the fag end of the match GOA Maroons had their chances to reduce the margin, but poor balance infront of the goal led them down and the match ended 2-0 in favor of Rising Stars. Joaquim of Rising Stars was deservedly declared the Man of the match and the award was handed over by KIFF’s flamboyant Sports Secretary Kevin Vaz. The match was supervised by Nicholas with Alvaro and Sharma on the lines.

YRC Rising Stars won handsomely against Goa Maroons

Goa Maroons - lost 0-2 to YRC Rising Stars

Joaquim of Rising Stars was deservedly declared the Man of the match and the award was handed over by KIFF’s flamboyant Sports Secretary Kevin Vaz.

The last match of the day saw DBO taking on a rejuvenated UFC. DBO started with an attacking intent and their midfield reigned supreme. UFC came back strongly in to the match and mounted pressure on DBO defense led by Godfrey. The match was mostly played in the midfield with both the teams’ defense not allowing a sniff to the opposition. The second half started with a real intent of scoring by both the teams. DBO mounted pressure on UFC but their defense soaked in and attacked DBO on counters, but could not find the net and game petered to a fiery draw to leave group ‘B wide open. Shehin of UFC was awarded the Man of the Match for his superb midfield display which was handed over by KIFF Treasurer Shyam Kumar. The match was refereed by Tiago at the center with Nicholas and Pascaol on the lines.

Don Bosco players before the start of their match

United Friends Club drew with DBO

Don Bosco Oratory - drew with UFC

Shehin of UFC was awarded the Man of the Match for his superb midfield display which was handed over by KIFF Treasurer Shyam Kumar

The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Man of the Match awards for the KIFF League are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company. The customary housie snowball was conducted by Mr. Bernard Fernandes.

The schedule of KIFF League matches for 1^st November 2013 is as follows: At 6.45am Kerala Challengers v/s RBFC. 7.45am Skynet v/s FC Sparx.  8.45am AVC – Kuwait v/s Curtorcares United. 9.45am Indian Strikers v/s Santos United.

All matches will be played at MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital. Kuwait

Report by: Xavier Furtado

Pics by: Julio Cardoso

United Friends and Don Bosco Oratory score easy win

United Friends and Don Bosco Oratory score easy win

Pre season favorites United Friends Club finally got their act together and collected full points when they trashed United Goans Centre 5-0 while Don Bosco Oratory continued their good form to top group B by easily defeating Real Betalbatim FC 2-0 in the sixth week of matches of in the J. P. D’mello Rolling Trophy league organized by the Kuwait Indian Football Federation and played at the MOH Ground in Shuwaikh on 18/10/2013.  

 

Before the start of match 'fair Play' - UFC v/s UGC

United Goans Centre - have a lot of work to do to qualify

Upcoming referee Liston Dominic at the toss

United Friends Club

IFRA Assistant Alvaro Dias correctly (textbook)  supervising a substitution

In the first match of the day, United Friends Club proved their class when they overwhelmed United Goans Centre 5-0.   Abdul Munir was the hat-trick  hero for UFC while Remedios Fernandes and diminutive defender Shehen Valapil scored one a piece to leave United Goans Centre at the bottom of group B and will have to improve their performance to have any realistic chance of qualifying to the quarterfinal stage.   Abdul Munir was declared the Man of the Match and received his award from the hands of Francis the President of DHL FC. IFRA officials for the match were Liston Raju in the centre and assisted by Christopher Fernandes and Sharma on the lines.

  

Hat-trick man Abdul Muneer receiving his man of the match award from Francis - President of DHL FC

In the second match of the day, any ideas Real Betalbatim FC had of upsetting a strong Don Bosco Oratory were squashed when Lloyd Mascarenhas and Franky Oliveria  scored on either side of the half  to ensure Don Bosco Oratory the leaders place in Group B .  Hard working Alwin Mendes was declared the man of the match and received his award from the hands of Julio Cardoso, the Vice President of Indian Football Referees Association.  The match was officiated by Sharma in the centre and assisted by Nikush and Alvaro on the lines.

Youthful DBO - Winning has become a habit

RBFC players attacking the DBO goal

Alwin Mendes receives his Man of the Match award from IFRA Vice President Julio cardoso

Referee Sharma tossing at the start of the match between DBO and RBFC

Coming Friday at   FC SPARX will play INDIAN STRIKERS at 6:45am, followed by DHL FC versus Malabar United at 7:45am.  Goa Maroons will play YRC Rising Stars at 8:45am and the last match of the day will feature Don Bosco Oratory versus United Friends Club at 9:45am.

Report and pics by: Julio Cardoso / Kuwait

KIFF LEAGUE - FC SPARX ON A ROLL

KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. AVC SHUTS DHL, SKYNET BLANKS SANTOS UNITED, FC SPARX PIP MALABAR UNITED AND CURORCARES UNITED HOLD INDIAN STRIKERS ON MATCH DAY 5 AT MOH GROUNDS AT SABAH HOSPITAL ON 11^th OCTOBER 2013

The fifth round of the KIFF League matches got going on MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital on 11^th October 2013 for the J.P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy. Four matches were held with Skynet Raiders blanking high flying Santos United 2-0, Curtorcares United holding Indian Strikers 2-2, AVC shutting DHL FC 1-0 and FC Sparx piped Malabar United 1-0 in Group A encounter.

SKYNET RAIDERS - CAMPAIGN BACK ON TRACK

In the first match Skynet Raiders dominated the proceedings and took the lead through Arif Shaikh and increased their tally in the second half with a well placed volley again by Arif Shaikh. Santos United tried in vain to get into the match, but Skynet Raiders defense held firm and closed out the match to win 2-0. Arif Shaikh of Skynet Raiders was awarded the Man of the Match. The match was supervised by Sarto Baptista and assisted by Simon and Sharma.

In the second game Curtorcares United took an early lead, but Indian Strikers equalized and went on to take the lead. Martin of Curtocares equalized in the second half and held on the match which ended in a draw 2-2. Martin of Curtorcares was adjudged the Man of the Match. The match was officiated by Simon with assistance from Midas and Sharma.

INDIAN STRIKERS - DREW WITH CURTORCARES UNITED

CURTORCARES UNITED - DREW

The third encounter was between AVC-Kuwait and winless DHL FC. AVC dominated the entire proceedings, but could not find the target early on. AVC’s star striker Anthony scored in the second half to give his team the lead and the match by winning 1-0. Man of the match was Luciano of AVC – Kuwait. The match was supervised by Tiago with Liston and Christopher on the lines.

AVC - BACK TO WINNING WAYS

In the fourth match the fleet footed FC Sparx continued their good form and outperformed Malabar United with Hussain scoring the match winner and also bagging the Man of the Match award. The match was refereed by Nikush at the center with Christopher and Liston on the lines.

FC SPARX ON A WINNING SPREE

The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Man of the Match awards for KIFF League season are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company.

As per KIFF directive all the matches will be played on MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital for the remainder of the current season.

Report by: Xavier Furtado

KIFF LEAGUE DON BOSCO PIP GOA MAROONS

KIFF LEAGUE 2013/2014. YRC RISING STARS BLANK UNITED GOANS, KERALA CHALLENGERS ROUT UNITED FRIENDS CLUB, DON BOSCO PIP GOA MAROONS AND KGA HOLD RBFC ON MATCH DAY 4.

The fourth round of the KIFF League matches was held on 4^th October 2013 at the Al Kazema grounds in Adeliya on match day 4 for the J.P. D’Mello Rolling Trophy. Four matches were held with Kuwait Goan Association holding Real Betalbatim FC to a goalless draw, Don Bosco Oratory piping GOA Maroons 1-0, Kerala Challengers routing United Friends Club 4-2 and YRC Rising Stars blanking United Goans 3-0. In the first match on ground ‘A’ between KGA and RBFC, both the teams played cautious football and attacking at counters. RBFC kept the attacking KGA strikers at bay. RBFC tried to break the deadlock and as both the teams failed in finding the net the match ended in a tame draw. Cristovam Colaco of KGA was declared the Man of the Match and the award was present by Mr. Manuel D’Costa ex KIFF President. In the second match on ground ‘B’ DBO started the proceedings against GOA Maroons.

 Both teams fresh from their successful opening encounters started with intent. DBO took the lead when young Nikhil D’Souza scored the all important goal. GOA Maroons tried in vain to come back into the match, but their efforts went in vain as the match ended in favor of DBO 1-0. Nikhil of DBO was adjudged the Man of the Match for his brilliant display and the award was handed over by Mr. Vijay  the President of RBFC. The third match of the day was between YRC Rising Stars and United Goans on ground ‘A’. Rising Stars attacked from the start and Bernard gave the lead for Rising Stars and went on to complete his brace with Xavier scoring the third to give his side a comfortable win. UG forwards and midfield could not coordinate and their defense crumbled against the onslaught of Rising Stars. The match ended in favor of Rising stars 3-0 with Bernard  of Rising Stars bagging the Man of the Match award presented by Mr. Pascal the President of UG.

The fourth match saw Kerala Challengers locking horns with United Friends Club. Kerala Challengers found their rhythm from the start and Fajilu scored to give the lead and Rafeeq consolidated to make it 2-0 for Kerala Challengers. Fajilu completed his brace with Shaberali also scoring for Kerala Challengers. UFC did try best and scored two through Abdul Muneer, but it was not their day as Kerala Challengers won the match 4-2 and UFC losing their second on the run. Fajilu was rightly adjudged the Man of the Match was for his overall performance and the award was handed over by Mr. Bosco Leitao.

The matches were supervised by IFRA officials. Man of the Match awards for KIFF League season are sponsored by United Steel Industrial Company.

KIFF would like to inform all affiliates and football fans that the football action now shifts to MOH grounds near Sabah Hospital from 11^th October 2013. KIFF would like to thank the authorities of Al Kazema Stadium for their wholehearted support in providing the grounds to conduct its activities.

The match schedule for 11^th October 2013 to be played at MOH grounds at Sabah Hospital is as follows:

At 6.45 am Skynet Raiders v/s Santos United. At 7.45 am Curtorcares United v/s Indian Strikers. At 8.45 am AVC – Kuwait v/s DHL FC. At 9.45 Malabar United v/s FC Sparx

KIFF LEAGUE WEEK 3 - CURTORCARES UNITED SHOCK SANTOS UNITED

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 27^th 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

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.

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

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.

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 4^th 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