Goa Maroons and Dons Bosco emerge as winners
The chill of winter had arrived yet the sun shone brightly indicating perfect match conditions for the first match of the return of the 37th Annual United Goan Centre football tournament. The tournament was held at the Ministry of Health Ground in Shuwaikh in association with the Kuwait Indian Football Federation on 7th Nov 2012.
The First match was between the Goa Maroons Football Club and Santos United Football Club, which could have been anyone’s game as both sides held their own and remained at nil up until the half-time. After the halftime ended, the Goa Maroons gained more control and possession of the ball, as Gabriel Fernandes scored the first goal, giving the Maroons something to cheer about and the Santos United, something to worry about.
The second half marked a bit of change in the line-up as veteran players Jamie Figuera and Julio Cardozo came on as substitutes. Following Gabriel’s lead, Joe Gomes, Steven Rodrigues and Julio Cardozo scored one goal each, further solidifying the 4-0 victory of the Goa Maroons.
The match was officiated by Mubarak with Sarto and Sharma on the lines.
The Second match between Don Bosco’s Oratory and the Navelim Youth Center didn’t make spectators wait for long as the first goal was scored within the first ten minutes by Arif Shaik of Navelim. The Don Bosco boys however didn’t seem to be feeling the pressure as they continued their game and soon returned the favor with an equalizer when Godfrey Aguiar scored their first goal bringing the first half to a 1-1 close.
The Second-Half saw Don Bosco score another goal by Ashton Fernandes putting them in the lead with an added goal advantage. But it appeared that one goal wouldn’t be all that Ashton Fernandes delivered as he emerged minutes later with yet another goal, sealing their fate for a sure win as the game ended 3-0 in Don Bosco’s favour. The Match was officiated by Julio with Sarto and Mubarak as linesmen.
Schedule for Friday 14th December Soccer games are as follows;
First match between AVC football Club and United Friends Club is at 6:45 am.
Second match between the Kerala Challengers and Skynet Raiders is at 8:30 am.
And third match at 10:15 am between the YRC rising Stars and the Curtorcares United.
By Giselle Fernandes,
KUWAIT.
KUWAIT.
