Goa Maroons, Navelim YC, AVC & CA, and Skynet Raiders in Semis: G.O.A. ROLLING TROPHY

G.O.A. ROLLING TROPHY

Match day 6 – Quarter finals

Goa Maroons, Navelim YC, AVC & CA, and Skynet Raiders in Semis

 

Posted by Julio Cardoso

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Action shot - Skynet Raiders verus Gulf Cable

 

Justifying their direct seeding into round two, Goa Maroons and Navelim YC took their expected places in the last four while AVC & CA and Skynet Raiders were the other two teams to qualify for the semifinals, in the 18th edition of the prestigious G.O.A Rolling Trophy organized by Goan Overseas Association (Goa Maroons) under the auspices of KIFF and sponsored by Bassem International Trading Company at the MOH ground, Shuwaikh (Kuwait).

 

In the day's first match, last year's finalist Navelim YC overcame a strangely subdued DHL FC 2-0. The ever dependable Alfred Pires put Navelim in front when he scored from close range in the first half while star forward Cruzedio Rodrigues put the game beyond DHL FC with his usual cool and clinical finish in the second half. Midfielders Terence and Roland played their hearts out for DHL but with no luck and with some erratic shooting by their forwards, could not get past Adrian deputing for Britto in the Navelim goal who did well to keep a clean sheet. Navelim YC made three substitutions in the second half, notable one being veteran Gasper Crasto who immediately made his presence felt in the Navelim half line.

Navelim Youth Centre won 2-0

 

In the second quarter final, a depleted C.R.C Chinchinim without the brilliant Gomes brothers and goalkeeper Antonio who are all on vacation, fielded only nine players against defending champions Goa Maroons and the outcome of the game was easily foreseeable when the redoubtable Zelito Cardozo scored for Goa Maroons in the very third minute of the game from an excellent cross by Bonny Niasso. Prolofic scorer Steven Rodrigues added two more and Bonny Niasso scored the fourth from a scorching 25 metres drive to make it 4-0 before the end of the first half.

Goa Maroons - winners

 

In the second half, using the shield of soccer law three, C.R.C Chinchinim players started falling like nine pins and the referee had no choice but abandon the match, as they did not have the minimum number of seven players on the field, and the match was awarded to Goa Maroons.

In the last match of the day, Gulf Cable flattered only to deceive after taking the lead through Sinu Thomas in the 15^th minute and then going on to lose 1-7 to Skynet Raiders. Gulf Cable were unfortunate to lose Abdul Kumarakkttil to a second bookable offence and Skynet Raiders taking advantage of an extra man in the extremely hot conditions scored at will in the second half through Sathyaraj Mohan (2), Doruesh Naik (2), Maleston Dias, Reazer Dias and Dominic Fernandes.

Skynet Raiders won 7-1

Schedule for semifinal matches:- Coming Friday, 25^th May 2012,

AVC & CA take on Navelim Youth Centre at 6:30 am,

followed by Goa Maroons versus Skynet Raiders at 8:00 am

 

IS PARRIKAR GOING TO KILL LOKAYUKTA?

CM SHOULD NOT KILL GOA LOKAYUKTA BY SETTING ITS AGENDA
By Aires Rodrigues

The unwarranted, reckless and deplorable recent statements made by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on the issue concerning the setting up and working of the Goa Lokayukta are deplorable. It is dismaying that the Chief Minister has given a clear indication that he intends to guide, monitor and set the agenda for the Lokayukta. This would be in clear violation and contrary to law. The very intent of the Lokayukta legislation is to ensure its total independence in its working and functioning.


Any attempts by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar to manipulate the Lokayukta would be strongly opposed, by moving the High Court if required.


Mr. Manohar Parrikar should realize that the Lokayukta would probe and prosecute complaints against all public servants including the Chief Minister. So Mr. Manohar Parrikar must desist and distance himself from directly or indirectly interfering in the setting and functioning of the Goa Lokayukta.


The Lokayukta would be headed by a retired High Court Judge so one wonders how the Chief Minister could be making statements dictating about how the Lokayukta should function and investigate complaints. A good and upright person may desist from accepting the position of Goa Lokayukta if there is such political interference by the Chief Minister even before it is set up.


Regarding the Chief Minister’s threat to those filing false complaints, the Chief Minister may not be aware that filing of false or vexatious complaints is already an offence under the law with courts today imposing stringent costs on such litigations if initiated with vested interest under the guise of public interest litigations.


It is also most improper for the Chief Minister to be advising the Press as to how and what they should be reporting. It may be recalled that on 1st October 2003 Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, had in a legal notice served through his advocate Narendra Sawaikar, warned all newspapers to refrain from publishing any statements issued by the Opposition. Will history repeat itself? The Chief Minister should not to stifle the voice of the opposition which is very vital to the successful working of any democracy.


Mr. Manohar Parrikar has been the Leader of the Opposition and knows for himself how vital that role is. The Goa Lokayukta should be set up without any political interference or manipulation if this government is really serious about its pledge of Zero tolerance to Corruption.