FAHAHEEL BROS JR, BIG BOYS AND AVC – KUWAIT PROGRESS AHEAD IN IFFK LEAGUE 2011 AT DAYA GROUNDS.
Once again on a tranquil Friday morning the cream of Indian expatriate football community gathered on 25th March 2011 at the picturesque Daya Football Stadium to witness yet another day of compact expatriate football on the magnificent astro turf pitch, in the ongoing IFFK league for the unique and customised IFFK Rolling Trophy. Moving away from sand and worn out grass pitches, fans and players have simply adored this playing surface made available to IFFK by the concerted efforts of its members.
Experienced Veterans United kicked off the proceedings against Fahaheel Bros Jr in the first match of the day. Fahaheel Bros Jr. constantly attacked the Veterans citadel which fell in the 8th minute of the first half through Liyakkath Ali. Veterans were finding it difficult to handle the fleet footed Fahaheel Bros Jr., but somehow managed possession and displayed brilliant ball control in the midfield by Benny, Merwyn and Steven. Merwyn almost equalised for Veterans, but saw his shot ballooning over the cross bar with only the goalkeeper at his mercy. The second half was again dominated by Fahaheel Bros Jr who had the lion share of the spoils as Veterans players started to tire out and Liayakatt completed his brace. Veterans tried their best to come back in the game with Merwyn trying his best to wriggle out from the opposition strangle hold by pushing forward, but their forward line just faded away when Jayan C scored the third goal for Fahaheel Bros Jr. to end the game 3-0 in favour Fahaheel Bros Jr.
The second match pitted Indians against Big Boys. Indians with young new faces this season stunned Big Boys in quick succession with a brace from Scott Gomes. The first goal by Scott was a gem to watch as he collected a long hop from Remy in the midfield and placed coolly in the net beating the rival goalkeeper. Before Big Boys could get in to the rhythm Scott scored again and suddenly Indians were flying high and Big Boys in disarray. Expecting a backlash from the opponents Indians tightened their defence, but cracked under sustained pressure from Big Boys with Shaheer Usman reducing the margin before the breather. In the second half the flamboyant and animated manager of Big Boys changed his strategy and his team were quick off the blocks and stunned Indians with a quick equaliser from Ajmal Kareem. Goaded by this success Big Boys put relentless pressure on the opposition and surged ahead through Shaheer who scored the third goal and thereafter Niaz Ummer made it four for Big Boys to end the match 4-2 in their favour. By far this was the best performance by Indians in the ongoing league with their young and new faces shining bright. Big Boys displayed terrific performance to come back from two goals down to score four and win the match.
The third match between AVC - Kuwait and MAC was awarded to AVC- Kuwait as once again MAC played truant.
The matches were officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) Kuwait.
IFFK notifies all its affiliates and fans that the next round of IFFK League matches to be held on 1st April 2011 will be held at the Salmiya Baladiya Stadium as the renovated football pitch is ready for action.
Following are the league fixture scheduled on 1st April 2010 to be held on Salmiya Baladiya Stadium.
At 7.00am Big Boys v/s Fahaheel Bros Jr.
At 8.30am Don Bosco Oratory v/s Fahaheel Bros Sr.
NEXT IFFK LEAGUE FIXTURE AT SALMIYA BALADIYA GROUND ON 21ST APRIL 2011
