LOPES BROS TO SING A SONG ON THE LATE ROSARY FERNS ON FRIDAY TIATRO.

The two Kuwait based well-known Tatro artistes Lopes Bros. once again will delight the audience on Friday 18th of this month by singing a specially composed new song on the late Rosary Ferns. In this song according to the available information Lopes Bros. will depict the life and works of the late Rosary Ferns as no singer and composer has done earlier.

In his untimely death in Janaury this year a solid void has been created in the Tiatro industry. In all probability this void will remain unrefilled because artistes like the late Rosary Ferns come to this world only once.

In the last Tiatro recently staged in Kuwait by Milagres de Chandor, Lopes Bros surprised the audience by singing the most beautiful song in that Tiatro on "Anna Hazare".

UGC 36TH SOCCER EDITION IN KUWAT WON BY MALABAR.

United Goans Center Conclude their Prestigious Tournament
Malabar lifts the 36th UGC tourney for the first time.

The spectators got a chance to see an exciting game of football in the finals of the 36th UGC tourney between Malabar FC and Curtorcares on 11-11-11 at Shuwaikh MOH grounds. The favorites Curtorcares were defeated by Malabar by a solitary goal.

Both the teams started playing with a quick pace and looked threatening in the initial minutes of the match. Malabar began to settle down and maintain more possession on the ball and began to create some attacking chances. The momentum began to shift Curtorcares way but the Malabar keeper made some good saves. Minguel of Curtorcares received a good cross from the wing and having beaten the last defender, shot wide of goal having only the keeper to beat. Towards the end of the first half, a long range effort from Binu of Malabar suprised the Curtorcares keeper and he had no chance of saving it.

Malabar went into the second half with a goal advantage. Sanal should have double the lead but he did not make his shot count having only the keeper to beat. Curtorcares began to take charge and started looking for the equalizer. They missed out on many chances but the defense and keeper of Malabar stood firm and made sure there would be no equalizer. Braz who has been the player standing out from Curtorcares all tournament was not allowed any room to make any plays. They defended well against corners and set-pieces and Curtorcares tried their level best giving it their all but they could not find the back of the net after 90 minutes.

The UGC tournament is being conducted under the auspices of KIFF and refereed by The KIFF referees Derrick, Victor, Edward and Arnold.

The master of ceremony proceedings were conducted by Miss Benny and Adolf. The line ups of both teams were announced before kickoff. During the half-time, the national anthems of Kuwait and India were played. The chief guest and KIFF President with all other club presidents were introduced to the players.

The President of the Indian Women Association (IWA) Mrs. Muriel Alphonso was the chief guest. She is the finance director at White Store. In her speech, she gave some good examples for the footballers to follow and praised the UGC organizers for working so hard to make this tournament a grand success. Towards the end of the final, Father Edwin and Father Roy and father from India appeared as guest of honors.

The opening ceremony of UGC tournament in 1979 was conducted by Father Dominic Santamaria and today two priests blessed the center on 11.11.11. They also praised the efforts of the organizers and the participating teams for putting on a good show.

The chief guest Mrs. Muriel Alphonso, president of IWA gave away the prizes to the winning captain and team. The man of the match was awarded to the goal scorer Binu of Malabar.The guest of honor and Vice-president Brigidio Fernandes handed out prizes to the runners up.

AVC bagged the best discipline team which was awarded in memory of late Joe Fernandes. In memory of late John Dcunha, the top scorer was awarded to Anthony of Malabar which was given by Agnelo. The housie prize was presented by Ms.Carol to the winner Mr.Benny. The KIFF president Mr.Fidelis gave away the referee prizes.

In the vote of thanks, all the sponsors were appreciated for their efforts Dr.Quasir, Zulficar Ahmed, DHL International Transportation and Peter Mendes. A special thanks to Arab times, Goa Karanti and Indians in Kuwait for providing coverage throughout the tournament.
Pictures of the finals of the 36th UGC tournament is available on our website:
http://www.unitedgoanscenter.com/gallery.html