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
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