KUWAIT INDIAN SOCCER LEAGUE. J.P. D'MELLO ROLLING TROPHY.

GOA MAROONS, UFC, NYC AND INDIAN STRIKERS IN LAST FOUR

In exciting quarter final matches of KIFF league for the J.P. D’Mello Trophy organized by Kuwait Indian Football Federation and played last Friday at the MOH Grounds in Shuwaikh, Goa Maroons upset Kerala Challengers 3-2 while Navelim Youth Centre edged AVC Sports & Cultural Association 1-0 and Indian Strikers trashed Kuwait Goan Association 5-2 to join United Friends Club in the last four.

In the first match of the day, KGA and Indian Strikers started and ended the first half on equal terms with the score level 2-2; before Indian Strikers went on to add three more in the second half to take the game away from KGA. Agnelo Martins and Cheslee scored for KGA while Aiva Sameen and Roy Pathroso scored two each for the winners and Sainudeen scored one. Roy Pathroso was declared Man of the Match and received his award sponsored by Integrated Logistics Company, from the hands of Indian Strikers President William Stronach. The match was officiated by IFRA officials, Francis Fernandes, Tiago and Julio Cardoso.

In the second match at 8:45am, former champions Navelim Youth Centre took one step closer to the final when they edged strong contenders AVC 1-0. The all important goal was scored by Cruzedio in the second half when he latched on to a pass from new signing Sanford Cardozo to side step Vincy in the AVC defense and score past the outstretched hands of goalkeeper Alvaro Dias to set up a mouth watering semi final clash with UFC. United Friends Club (UFC) last week had beaten Real Betalbatim in the tie-breaker after normal time had not produced any result and the man of the match was Ramson Costa the goalkeeper of Real Betalbatim and he received his award from Mario Carneiro. Cruzedio was declared man of the match and received his award from Julio Cardoso. The match was officiated by Tiago and he was assisted by Michael and David on the lines.

In the final match of the day, 10 men Goa Maroons came from behind to shock Kerala Challengers 3-2 in an exciting encounter. Kerala Challengers got the first goal in the 10th minute of the first half when Sumesh scored from a free kick . Maroons equalized almost immediately when Ian scored from the penalty spot after diminutive forward Joe was brought down in the box. Kerala Challengers made it 2-1 when Abdul Thuyadi beat the Maroons offside trap and scored on the stroke of half time. In the second half Maroons were reduced to 10 men when Steven Rodrigues was send off by referee Michael for a second booking and when it seemed that Kerala Challengers would qualify for the semi finals, hard working Gaby scored one of the most bizarre goal this season when he back heeled a cross from Larry to level the score 2-2 and take the game to extra time. It was in the dying minutes of extra time that Joe was again brought down in the penalty area and Ian made no mistake in scoring from the penalty spot to give Maroons a famous win and qualification to the semi finals. Kerala Challengers easily one of the strongest team in the league will rue the missed chances they had in the second half. Gaby was rightly declared man of the match and received his award from Tony Gonsalves the ex-president of United Goans Centre. The match was officiated by Michael Dias and he was assisted by Nikush and Francis on the lines.

The semi finals are slated for 31/5/2013 with UFC taking on Navelim Youth Centre at 6:45am followed by Indian Strikers playing Goa Maroons at 8:45am. The finals of this prestigious tournament will be held on 14/6/2013 at one of the major stadium in Kuwait. This year’s final will be graced by the popular soccer star and India football captain Sunil Chettri who is a household name in India and overseas. Chettri was recently instrumental in helping Churchill Bros of Goa lift the I-League title and is one among only three Indian Players who had an overseas stint with foreign clubs. He first played in American Major League Soccer club Kansas City Wizards in 2010, and had a brief stint with Sporting B’s in Portugal before returning to India.

Report by:-Julio Cardoso

Kuwait.

CONDOLENCES

We, the President, Executive Committee, Members & Players of United Friends Club - Kuwait, deeply mourn the sad demise of QUITERIA PEREIRA (mother of our dear friend Britto Pereira), who expired in Goa on 9th May 2013. May God Almighty grant the family the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.   Cajetan de Sanvordem President United Friends Club-Kuwait.

Be Alert: Konkani Video Album ‘Xiddukh Ravath’ to be launched in Kuwait

By Gasper Crasto

Kuwait: Goa’s thespian star Cajetan Pereira, popularly known as Cajetan de Sanvordem based in Kuwait, will release his maiden Konkani video album entitled, ‘Xiddukh Ravath’ (Be Alert) in Kuwait on 10th May 2013. 

The video in a crystal clear DVD format is set for a grand release on 10th May 2013 during the staging of the Musical Evening (Songit Sanz) - ‘Kazar Zatam, Punn?’ at the Indian Community School, Salmiya.

Cajetan de Sanvordem, a Kala Academy Award winner for Best Actor and Konkani Bhasha Mandal's Best Singer Award winner, has been in the limelight on Konkani stage – acting and singing in dramas, films and videos, for over 3 decades and remains one of the most popular and much loved artiste in Kuwait.

‘Xiddukh Ravath’ presents a number of songs composed by Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D’Silva. The music is provided by Maestro Shahu Almeida while the classy Cinematography and Editing is attributed to Franky Fernandes.

The album, shot entirely in Kuwait, features celebrated Gracy Morais, Clemmie Almeida, Katty de Navelim, Bab Agnel, Irene Vaz, Michael D’Silva, Mario de Majorda and Cajetan de Sanvordem supported by Clara Rodrigues, Baby Acacia, Jemima, Joshua, Aerosmith, Janet Franco, Braz de Parra, Domnic Mascarenhas, Agusto Fernandes, Danny Britto, John Furtado, etc. Picturisation of each song intertwined with rhythmic beats showcases the Goan spirit of Konkani-style songs -- making the album artistic, rich and melodious.

The title song, ‘Xiddukh Ravath’, a solo by Cajetan de Sanvordem has to be seen to be admired. The filming of this song is incredible. The theme has a lesson for everyone to be alert about a disease in this modern era that is most terrifying. 

Gracy Morais and young Clemmie (Cajetan’s daughter) render their voices for a sweet song called ‘Visiting’ which throws light on the hard-life abroad.

‘Bolatkar’, is a splendid trio by Cajetan-Michael-Mario based on some of the hottest issues in our society at the moment.

Katty de Navelim’s ‘Posko’, is a beautiful song sequenced with scenes enacted to perfection by John Furtado and Clara Rodrigues.

‘Soro ani Cigar’ is a comedy duo by Cajetan de Sanvordem and Michael D’Silva sung to a rhythmic tune. The song displays the class of the two singers.

Irene Vaz and Bab Agnel sing ‘Be-Visvaxi Ghorkarn’ highlighting the character of an unfaithful wife. Irene looks fabulous in the video.

The trio, ‘Madras Vailankanni’ by Cajetan-Michael-Mario is a treble of great excellence stressing on the evils of Goan politicians.

Mario de Majorda and Bab Agnel’s song ‘Dar ani Uzo’ is sure to enthrall viewers for the amazing act in the backdrop by Janet Franco, a popular personality in Kuwait. The song too is very meaningful.

‘Nirmilelem’ is a touching, beautifully composed song sung by Clemmie-Cajetan-Michael-Mario.

Michael D’Silva is dressed up as ‘Postman’ singing a comic song. The song is fantastic; however, the posh backdrop displayed can be easily recognized as that of Kuwait, and not Goa, as the song depicts.

The entire album has an excellent flow of music by Maestro Shahu.

Cajetan de Sanvordem has fondly dedicated the project to his beloved parents late Jose Salvador and late Maria Magdalena Pereira.

Cajetan first came into spotlight when he was just 8 years of age singing in school and village dramas. He landed in Kuwait in 1976. His first appearance on Kuwait's stage was in P. Jose de Colva's drama 'Aiz Maka Faleam Tuka' at Keefan Hall in 1977, followed by Konkani dramas directed by Jenifer Rod, Aleixinho de Maxem, Benny de Aldona, the list goes on.

Initially he sang solos in each and every drama as well as act, especially when the role was based on expatriate topics. Together with Marcus Vaz and Xavier Gomes, he formed the famous trio Cajetan-Marcus-Xavier, which created waves and enjoyed tremendous popularity in Kuwait as well as other Gulf Countries and in Goa. Currently, Cajetan is teamed up with Mario de Majorda and Michael D’Silva. The singers are famous for explosive lyrics and are synonymous with Konkani audience for their intellectual lyrics, stunning style and a blend of their incredible voices. 

Cajetan has acted in countless Konkani dramas (Tiatrs). The prominent among them are of Late Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa, M. Boyer, Remmie Colaco, Anthony San, H.Britton, Jose Rod, Roseferns, Jess Fernandes, Patrick Dourado, Vitorino Pereira, A. Morais, R. Morais, Rosario Dias, Chrismeena, Rosary Ferns, Marcus Vaz, Laurente Pereira, Mario de Majorda, Michael D'Silva, Xavier Gomes, Bonaventure D'Pietro, Jessy Dias, Jenifer Rod, Aleixinho de Maxem, Benny de Aldona, J.P. Parra, Tony Call, Mendes Bros., F.X.Pereira, F.Cardoz, Simon Gonsalves, Joe Ferrera, etc.

Cajetan is well-known in Kuwait for being the lead star in Goa’s first e-Cinema feature film ‘Black’ produced by T-Bush in 2007. He also appeared on the smaller screen in a specially filmed VCD of Jose Rod's drama ‘Devan Dilem Devcharan Velem’. Cajetan has also written and directed dramas such as 'Bhattkarachem Kortub' and 'Africar' in his home town back in Goa.

Besides acting and singing, Cajetan is a well-known public figure in Kuwait. Time and again, he has been elected to several Indian organizations. He is the President of United Friends Club – a football association and the Ex-President of Kuwait-Goa Tiatristanchi Sonstha (KGTS). He is also the President of Guardian Angel Club of Sanvordem (Kuwait), Head of Cultural Cell of Goan Welfare Society (GWS) since inception, and an active member of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF).

‘Xiddukh Ravath’, made for a global audience is sure to leave a mark of Cajetan de Sanvordem’s class as a showman – a singer and actor of immense ability.