KIFF LEAGUE SOCCER IN KUWAIT. WEEK:6.

Kerala Challengers, Navelim and United Goans Centre win.

Real Betalbatim and Indian Strikers settle for draw.

    

With just two weeks of matches left to complete the league stage of the J.P. D’Mello memorial Rolling Trophy, the picture is still not clear as to who will qualify for the quarter finals of the KIFF league with only Kuwait Goan Association having confirmed their place in the last sixteen. The quality of the teams and soccer has been exception this year and Kerala Challengers once again confirmed they are the team to beat with their third straight victory, while Navelim Youth Centre and United Goans Centre also collected full points in the sixth week of matches played at the MOH Grounds in Kuwait in the KIFF league organized by the Kuwait Indian Football Federation – Kuwait.

In the first match of the day, Kerala Challengers proved their class when they overwhelmed Santos United 3-0. Noufam Esmail opened the scoring for the Kerala team in the 15th minute of the first half and Arun Appukuttan and Shabeerali scored the second and third to complete the rout. Kerala Challengers now have nine points from three matches and have virtually qualified for the quarter finals with one more match still to play. The match was officiated by Sharma and ably assisted by Sarto Baptista and Michael on the lines. Noufam Esmail was declared the Man of the Match and received his award sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company, from the hands of Derrick Gomindes , Vice President of KIFF .

In the second match at 8:15am, Real Betalbatim and Indian Strikers slugged it out for a 1-1 draw, thus throwing group A wide open. Real Betalbatim with their dashing forward Denzil Jadhav in fine touch scored first when Denzil’s power packed shot on goal from just outside the penalty area of an indirect kick pass, went past the outstretched hands of the Indian Strikers goalkeeper in the 20th minute of the first half. Indian Strikers threw in all they had, and were lucky to get the equalizer in the second half when Lawrence’s try missed the feet of at least four defenders in the Betalbatim goal area and found the net. Denzil Jadhev of Real Betalbatim was declared the man of the match for the third time this season and received his award from William the President of Indian Strikers. The match was officiated by Julio Cardoso and assisted by Sharma and Michael on the lines.

Cruzedio Rodrigues once again showed why he is the most feared striker in Kuwait when he scored a fine hat-trick to help demolish YRC Rising Stars 5-0 in an all important match Navelim Youth Centre (NYC) had to win to stay in contention to qualify in group B. Rising Stars who have now lost all their matches and have no chance of qualifying started the game in attacking mode, but it was their defense that let them down. The hat trick by Cruzedio and two more by Duarte Ferrao playing in an unusual role of a forward were scored when the Rising Stars defense was split with precise through balls. Man of the match was rightly given to Cruzedio for his fine hat trick and the award was given by Francis Fernandes the President of IFRA. The match was officiated by Sarto Baptista and assisted by Julio Cardoso and Alvaro on the lines.

In the last match of the day, United Goans Centre (UGC) finally got on the points tally and kept their chances alive in group A when they beat Malabar United FC 1-0. Both the teams had their share of chances and the only goal of the match came when a Malabar defender blasted the ball into his own goal when trying to make a hasty clearance in a goalmouth melee. Ruzario Braganza who was a constant threat to the Malabar defiance was declared the man of the match and received his award from KIFF PRO Julio Cardoso. Alvaro Dias was the center referee and ably assisted by Vincy and Nikush on the Lines.

Matches scheduled on Friday 23/11/2012:-

06:45am Curtorcares United v/s United Goans Centre

08:00am YRC Rising Stars v/s Santos United

09:15am Malabar United v/s Real Betalbatim FC

10:30am Goa Maroons v/s FC Sparks



Report by:-
Julio Cardoso,
Kuwait

CHIEF MINISTER TARGETS A GOOD POLICE OFFICER.

CM TARGETS A GOOD POLICE OFFICER

 

By Aires Rodrigues

 

The sudden politically motivated transfer of Ponda Police Inspector Sagar Ekoskar only establishes that the gross interference in the working of the police continues even under Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who also holds the Home Portfolio. Sagar Ekoskar has been known to be a very talented and upright officer. His talents will be rested if not wasted with him being shunted to the Goa Reserve Police.

The Supreme Court has been very candid that the Police should be wholly insulated from any political pressure, whatsoever and should be allowed to freely discharge their duty of ensuring that law and order prevails. The Supreme Court directives do not permit police officers to be transferred before the completion of two years in their posting.

The Police force should function as an independent body. It is a shame that over the years officers have been manipulated and emasculated by politicians in power and in fact the officers have no role to play except to dance to the tunes of those in power. In effect they have been bound and gagged. The frequent transfer and victimization of police officers at the instance of politicians has to stop. It affects the morale and credibility of the entire police force. Manohar Parrikar has fooled Goans by promising us a Parivartan. He is just taking Goa further down the tube. Shame on you, Mr. Chief Minister.

DR. WILFRED MESQUITA SAYS IT ALL.

 

By Aires Rodrigues

He has officially let the cat out of the bag. It now seems that the truth has started emanating from the horse’s mouth. Goa State BJP Vice President and party spokesman Dr Wilfred Mesquita who himself is enjoying cabinet status after having been politically rehabilitated as NRI Commissioner being an unnecessary burden to the State Exchequer in a interview with Goa Chronicle said,

 

“Zero-corruption is our mantra. But unfortunately here is a fact, corruption in the state still exists even though it is our government”.

Dr Mesquita in his interview went on to say “Corruption and corrupt practice exists at all levels across departments, giving bribes and taking bribes still continues”.

Dr Mesquita has only reiterated the ground reality which is known to all. He may now not be able to wriggle out of what he said as the entire interview was reportedly recorded. As party spokesman for once he has spoken the truth. He will however have to explain as to what action his party’s government has taken on the people he has seen or knows taking and giving bribes. The so called mantra of Zero tolerance to Corruption is a hoax. This government has been nine months in office and Corruption continues unabated. Only the agents, brokers and beneficiaries have changed. Selective targeting of certain individuals is an old game, to keep opponents busy and the public fooled that there is a genuine cleanup drive.

The reason why the Chief Minister is shying from having a sturdy Lokayukta is obvious. That Manohar Parrikar chose to give Shobha Dumaskar two extensions in service as Director of Prosecution despite a Corruption related Court directed F.I.R of cheating against her is just an instance of the rot below.

For his outbursts on corruption against his own government, Dr Mesquita may now have to scout for a new party. It will however not be an arduous task for someone who has seen one to many. From the MGP to the Congress and later to the Save Goa Front with then joining the BJP, he has toured it all. If the clock ticks he may wade through to the NCP and could even land in Mamata Banerjee’s TMC as his constituency has a big chunk of voters from West Bengal. Let us however hope that Manohar Parrikar does not punish Mesquita for speaking the truth. The Vasco Gynecologist would hate to see his dream come true of cabinet status with red beacon abruptly aborted.