GOA Maroons knocked out in first round: NYC Rolling Trophy

Curtorcares United

18th Navelim Y.C Rolling Trophy
Curtorcares United stun United Friends

- News by Gasper Crasto www.goa-world.com

Kuwait: Curtorcares United stunned star studded United Friends Club (UFC) 4-0 on a cold and windy Friday morning while formidable GOA Maroons lost out to Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) 2-0 in the 18th Edition of NYC Rolling Trophy tournament being played at Salmiya Grounds, Salmiya.

NYC Rolling Trophy played under the auspices of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF) is in the 18th year of its edition. The matches are officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA).

Curtorcares players praying before entering the field

It proved stars don’t rule the game in Kuwait Indian football as UFC’s ageing ‘star footballers’ such as Sarto Baptista, Phillip Ferrao, Jose Rod, Agnelo Fernandes (Mam) and evergreen goalkeeper Olavo Monteiro succumbed to a toothless defeat at the hands of Curtorcares whom they had defeated 3-1 last year in the same tournament. Young Zico Fernandes was the live-wire for Curtorcares upfront. He broke into the UFC defense repeatedly and scored 2 quick goals while Lawrence Furtado and substitute Padekaran accounted for the other two.

an aerial duel between UFC and Curtorcares at Salmiya Grounds

Roshan D’Souza was the rock in Curtorcares’ defence and also helped create chances as UFC dominated major part of the game after the first goal.

Formidable GOA Maroons bow out in first round

It is not many times that the four-time champions GOA Maroons have bow out of any tournament in Kuwait in the first round. In temperatures as low as 12° C, Maroons started with a quick passing game and put Kuwait Goan Association (KGA) under pressure right from the start. But despite Maroons’ control of possession KGA’s Vico D’Souza, Christo Colaco and Russel Rodrigues looked dangerous with their solo runs. Andre Dias gave the much needed lead for KGA and added another one to the score to clinch the match.

Maroons’ Jerry D’Souza who came in place of Deryk Fernandes showed lot of eagerness to equalize. However, KGA were able to use the runs of bubbling Zelito Cardozo and Jimmy Goveia to relieve pressure on their defense.

Referee Richard Dixon gave marching orders to KGA’s Remedio Fernandes for a second consecutive offence.

One of the strongest teams in the tournament, KGA will now meet Santos Football Club in the next round. The forthcoming game will gather high interest in the team.
Veterans beat Malayalee Arts and Sports

In another match, spirited Veterans Sports Club put it past Malayalee Arts and Sports to advance to the next phase. Both teams appeared equal throughout the match although Veterans were steadier in front of the goal and deservedly won the game. Striker Robin Fernandes and Jeffrey Rodrigues scored for the winners.

Malayalee Arts and Sports played their hearts to get back into the game with outstanding play by Mujeeb, Abdul Rehman, Niyas and Firoz. The youngsters excelled throughout the match.

Don Bosco show the door to debutants Goan Entertainment Club

A goal each from the boots of Custodio Ataide, Ratan Dogra and Steven Rodrigues made the scoreboard look decent for Don Bosco Oratory as they showed the door to debutants Goan Entertainment Club with 3 goals to nil.

Early pressure failed to produce shots on target at either ends. Goan Entertainment used all the tactics in the book to defend their citadel. Don Bosco shot into the lead through a combined move by Victor D’Costa, Sainath and Roshan Dias.

Enthusiasm seems to be the hallmark of the young Don Bosco players as they stake their claim to win another match.

Friday’s (28.12.2007) Fixtures

GROUND A
Kuwait Goan Association v/s Santos Football Club at 7:00 am
Curtorcares United v/s United Goans Centre at 8.30 am

GROUND B
Bombay Boys S. Club v/s Paradiso Sports Club at 7:00 am
CRC Chinchinim v/s Veterans Sports Club at 8.30 am

INDIAN AIRLINES AND ITS MISCHIEF.

These days many Goans go to Goa on vacation flying by Indian Airlines. Somehow or the other IA is not having very good opinion of its service and punctuality. Yet having no choice Goans travel by IA twice a week even though the fare for Kuwait to Goa is higher than the fare for Malyalis and Tamilians traveling in the same flight from Kuwait to Kerala and Madras. Goans feel they are discriminated by charging them more fare. I hope Eduardo Faleiro the NRI Commissioner will read my lines. He was the first person to travel in this direct inaugural flight when he came to inaugurate this flight. Along with him Dr.Wilfred Desouza and one MP Mr. Aslam who was former Indian Hockey Olympian. A big party was held at Hotel Meridien where Faleiro spoke highly of IA and told Goans IA will serve Goans well. But in reality does IA serve Goans well? If it is so then why more charges for the passengers from Dabolim to Kuwait and vice versa? If it is so then why no proper service and appropriate facilities even on board at times?

The major problem for the travelers in this flight is baggage allowance. Many of our people are unaware of the exact number of kilos IA allows per ticket. During peak season it is 30 while during the lean season it can reach up to 40 and + but there is no exact confirmation from the authorities concerned. By not making its policy very clear, IA keeps everyone guessing. Many times passengers traveling by this flight bring more than 30 kilos but suddenly they get a rude shock at the weight in counter when the counter clerk tells them to pay for the excess luggage. Last week I went to reach one passenger who was traveling to Goa with an accompanied luggage of 32 kilos. The counterman allowed 30 kilos free as luggage allowance but charged for the 31st and 32nd kilos. When questioned why you are charging for 2 kilos, he replied “I cannot allow more then 30 kilos” and hence he wrote the “chalan” for KD 7.000. That means for every extra kilo above 30 kilos IA charges KD 3.500. But when the same passenger brought to the notice of the counter clerk that at the next counter the passenger flying to Kerala was allowed 38 kilos without charging any extra. What sort of equality IA performing by discriminating against Goans? It was not the question of KD 7.000 or charges for 2 kilos extra but it was a question of partiality IA shows to certain passengers and harasses others unnecessarily. It was a question why IA is not making its intention very clear so that passengers in advance know their weight allowance. It is a disgrace on IA and its management to practice such injustice.

I cannot understand what is the exact policy of IA at their counters in Kuwait. It looks to me every counterman is applying his own rule and there is nobody to supervise their decisions. In view of this faulty policy of IA, I advise my Goan brothers and sisters traveling to Dabolim by IA not to carry more than 30 kilos thinking they will escape from paying for the excess baggage. It is better to stick to 30 kilos unless one is ready to pay KD 3.500 per every extra kilo. There is no justice and no compassion at the IA counter unless you have some “wasta” which means influence in Arabic. Goans who are unaware of the policy of IA should be very careful.

Yet another instance of luggage harassment IA does was brought to my notice recently by one passenger flying by this flight from Kuwait to Goa. According to this passenger from Navelim he purchased some items at Duty Free shop at Kuwait Airport but before entering the flight, to his disappointment and shock, all his purchased items at Duty Free shop were weighed and accordingly he was charged. It was not he alone who faced this harassment but other passengers too. Weight charging for such items is something news to many of us but with IA anything can happen because IA flying from Kuwait to Goa and vice versa is the most unreliable flight not only in maintaining its flight schedule but in all respects. This is the history of IA direct flight. The NRI Commissioner who is paid by tax payers’ money for his salary and other allowances must take note of this. All the “chamchas” of NRI Commissioner in Kuwait some of them enjoying complimentary from IA must also know this.

A.Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

‘Bekar Louddi’ a lively Comedy Video

-Daniel F. de Souza, Goa

Comedian Selvy has virtually scored an ace with the release of his first comedy film ‘Bekar Louddi’. This fast paced comedy video is marketed under the banner of Cat Video and is available at all the leading music stores in Goa. Those who have been closely following the performance of comedian Selvy over the period must have surely noticed that he has moulded into a fine comedy artist in recent times. The richness of his acting talents has now surfaced in full flow. This comedy video is a confirmation of his creativity with writing comedy script.

‘Bekar Louddi’ is a comedy highlighting the pursuits of an unemployed youth (comedian Selvy) eager to get married an lead his life, unmindful of the consequences that may follow. But, the problem is, he does not have a steady job and lives with a care a damn attitude. He is very playful like a school going kid and has a deadly liking for any kind of sports. Sports and games take a first precedent in his life over any other things. The youth is mired with problems from day one of his marriage. While he is on his way to the church for his nuptials his attention is drawn to the young boys on the road side playing marbles and he is automatically drawn to the game. Later on he is called upon to take part in a penalty shoot out, crazy for football that he is, he obliges. It is fun watching a young man dressed in his wedding suit manning the goal post in a penalty shot out. The bride (comedian Janet) in the meantime is left high and dry at the church waiting for her groom to arrive. The events that follow next are even more hilarious. The bride riding a cycle along the village roads dressed in her wedding gown and searching for her groom is not only funny but very well captured on frame.

Comedian Janet ably supports comedian Selvy as his unfortunate wife in this video and is part of all his pursuits and adventures in a laugh a minute riot. The comedy in this video is further enhanced with the presence of comedian Agostinho Temudo who plays the character of a beggar and is the President of the All Goa beggars Union.He leads a large group of beggars who go around in an organized manner. This is an entirely new breed of beggars who go about their job at strategic locations in a dignified and hi-fi manner begging for alms totally suited and booted. Some of the comedy sequences shown with respect to begging and the tactics they employ to earn their daily bread are well depicted. Comedian Agostinho with his natural flair for sleek comedy ably supported by the other comedians is a treat to watch.

A couple of comedy sequences involving comedian Selvy and comedian Agostinho evokes natural laughter like the one when Selvy sharpens the daggers and Agostinho misunderstands the purpose behind such an action. Then there is the incidence of the simple comedy sequence connected to a supposedly mobile conversation. But the final outcome is good and is a proof of Selvy’s fertile mind in creating comedy. Comedian Janet has given her best in her role as a young bride and wife and is natural in every sequence. So is comedian Selvy, who has taken good care to depict the character in all its finer aspects. The day to day adventures of this young couple and the manner in which they go about their married life is what provides the basis for comedy.

The videography and editing is done by Joywin Fernades and Lenoy Gomendes has provided the music and background music.
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Manfa’s Golden Hits audio album released

Manfa Music has recently compiled a audio CD ‘ Manfa’s Golden Hits’ Vol 1. The audio album has 16 selected tracks comprising of 12 solos, one trio and three duets which are all hits. Some of the popular singers compiled in this audio album are Trio Kings (Joaquim-Jr.Rod-Anthony), Goa’s nightingale Lorna, M.Boyer, Antonette Mendes, Mohana and Alex, Jr. Rod, Sucorina, Ophelia & Romeo, H. Briton, Sharon, Osvi Viegas, Bab Peter, Babli, Betty Naz and Nephie Rod.

‘Master plan’ a trio by the trio kings is the first track on the album followed by a sentimental solo ‘Nimanno Adeus’ (lyrics Sylvester) sung by Lorna in which she pays rich tributes to her mentor the late Chris Perry. M. Boyer’s ‘Gulfakarancho Power’ a comedy solo adds glamour while ‘Kantteachi Vatt’ (lyrics H. Briton) sung by Antonette Mendes brings out her sweet sentimental voice. Bab Peter’s all time hit ‘Magnnem’ finds a place in this album followed by a very old duet ‘Ghovachem Ghor’ by Mohana & Alex.

‘Satvo Sacrament’ a very popular track by versatile Jr. Rod makes good listening with meaningful lyrics and good music backup. Comedian Sucorina adds luster to the album with her voice singing a comedy solo ‘Dil Mera Thoda na’ (lyrics H.Britona) to a famous Hindi melody. Versatile solo singer Jose Rod’s presence is strongly felt in his solo ‘Magnnem’ (lyrics Katty de Navelim). Tragedy Queen Ophelia sings a sensational duet ‘Besanv Zaem’ (lyrics Bab Peter) together with late Romeo Mendes. Foot-taping music follows next with H.Briton belting out a comedy solo ‘ Love-aria’ (own lyrics) . Highlighting the dangers of AIDS in her sentimental solo with the same name is silky voiced Sharon (lyrics Osvi Viegas).

‘Divors by Osvi Viegas, Jivitachi Chavi (lyrics Bab Peter) sung by Babli, Isabela a duet by Betty Naz & H. Briton (lyrics H.Briton) and as solo Ghorkar by Nephie Rod’ are the final tracks on the audio album which are all worth listening and adding to the collection. The last track on the CD album is once again focused on the dangers of AIDS and has some thought provoking lyrics, rendered beautifully by the Mumbai based singer Nephie Rod.

The musical score provided for the various tracks on the album is by Maestro Josinho, Tony Dias, Babush, and Agostinho Da Cruz. The album is priced at Rs. 150/- and is available at all leading music stores across the state. Go for it and add it to your collection of Konkani music.