A good learning experience for the 2 upcoming teams

Indian Football Federation Kuwait (IFF): Friday 13th Nov 2009 was a day where two experienced teams clashed with two teams that were mere beginners. And it clearly showed on the score sheet.

Match 1: was played between AVC V/S Dominic Savio’s. AVC clearly had most of the ball possession right from word go. Within 9 minutes from the start of the game Kevin Vaz put AVC in front by neatly placing the ball behind the net. Dominic Savio’s lacked experience and it clearly showed as they were loosing the ball more often than not. Dominic Savio’s missed a number of chances to equalize but they could not grab onto the opportunities that came their way. In the mean time AVC looked strong and determined to score more goals. During 25th minute Agnelo Miranda scored AVC’s second goal of the game with a brilliantly timed long range shot which left the goal keeper a mere spectator. Before the half time Kevin Vaz scored yet again to take the score to 3-0. Post half time the game did not change much as compared to the first half as AVC cruised along the second half of the game as well and just like the first half the Kevin Vaz struck once more and completed his Hat-Trick. Later in the second half goals came from Francis Fernandes, Kevin Vaz and Anthony Rodrigues. The Match ended with a score line of AVC (7) – Dominic Savio’s (0). Top scorer for the game was Kevin Vaz with brilliant 4 goals. The match was officiated by Tiago Fernandes as the center referee, Sarto Baptista and Richard Dixon as the Lines Official.

Match 2: was played between Santos United V/S Indians. Indians are a newly formed team that is trying to stamp their authority and in the mean while Santos United has years of experienced under their belt. But Santos United was surprised as the Indians took the lead with the help of Joe who cleverly put the ball behind the net. But Santos proved their worth and came back strongly with the help of Roque Trevasso who equalized brilliantly and Basheer Kutty who put Santos United in front for the first time in the game. Upon half time the score remained 2-1. As the second half commenced Basheer Kutty struck once again to take the score to 3-1. Inexperience clearly showed upon the Indians who struggled to get a foot into the game and in the mean time Joseph Melon struck twice to move the score ahead at 5-1. The last strike came from Bonny Colaco from Santos Untied who sealed the game. The match ended with the score line of Santos united (6) – Indians (1). Top scorer for the game was Basheer Kutty and Joseph Melon who scored 2 goals each. The match was officiated by Milagres Crasto, Tiago Fernandes and Vincent Pereira as the Lines Official.

The game will be a good learning experience for the 2 upcoming teams Dominic Savio’s and Indians. The day saw as many as 14 Goals in total which is a record in itself for the record number of goals to be scored in a day.

Next Week Games will be as below:
VETERANS V/S AVC Time 7:00 am
DBO V/S MAC Time: 8:30 am



(Sai)
13/11/2009

IFF added a new chapter by organizing the matches on the artificial pitch (Turf)

IFF added a new chapter by organizing the matches on the artificial pitch (Turf

Indian Football Federation Kuwait – IFF added a new chapter by organizing the matches on the artificial pitch (Turf) at the Dayaa grounds on November 6th 2009. It was an overwhelming experience for all the players to play on this novel surface and the credit should go to the high profile members of Indian Football Federation Kuwait for arranging the new ground at such a short notice as the previously scheduled ground was under maintenance.

The 1st match in the IFF tournament was kicked off between the mighty DHL v/s the energetic Don Bosco Oratory (DBO). But the day clearly belonged to DBO and especially Leroy Rodrigues from DBO who scored a hat-trick and single handedly took the game away from DHL. The game commenced at 7:20 AM and within 15 min’s after the kick off Leroy put DBO 1-0 up by cleverly placing the ball behind the net from a ball that was superbly crossed by Leo Rodrigues. But within minutes DHL fought back and equalized with the help of Roland Fernandes who neatly placed the ball to the right of the goal keeper. The score remained 1-1 at half time. DBO clearly dominated the second half of the game and Leroy once again proving a thorn for the DHL’s defense as he scored 2 more goals and completed a hat-trick. DHL tried its best to make a come back into the game but all its efforts went in vain as Steven Rodrigues scored the fourth goal for DBO and sealed the game. By the end of the game the score remained DBO (4) - DHL (1).


Leroy Rodrigues


Match 2 was played between the experienced Sky Net team V/S the seasoned Veterans. The game started with both teams trying their best to draw 1st blood but both the teams came extremely close in doing so. Fortunately for Sky Net the first goal came in the form of a self goal that deflected off the defender of the veteran’s team leaving the goal keeper stranded. But the sprit of the veteran’s team did not deter. As veteran’s players tried their best to equalize. Sky net on the other hand pressed equally harder to score more goals but the wall’s of veteran’s which is formed of defender’s like Mervyn Fernandes and Teddy Pinto did not allow Sky Net to succeed. By the end of the first half the score remained 1-0. 15 min’s into the second half sky net scored another goal with the help of Binoj Cheruvathor. The scored remained the same till the end of the match. Sky Net (2) - Veterans (0).

Friday 13th November 2009 will see the Youth of Dominic Savio’s battling against the dynamic AVC and all eyes will be on the second match for the day to watch the skills and control of MAC and Indians that will be playing against each other for the very first time in the IFF League.

The matches were officiated by the member organization and the only professional one in the business Indian Football Referee Association – IFRA which is an important part of IFF. Another notable factor was the presence of the families of the teams attending the matches which were missing all these years. This is due to the professionalism and discipline inculculated by the Indian Football Federation. Towards the end of the matches players were seen requesting the IFF – Kuwait officials to conduct the whole season on the same pitch. It was a joy to those who experienced it and pain to those who missed the opportunity. According to officials of IFF – Kuwait three grass grounds in Kuwait are earmarked this year for the whole season.

Upcoming Fixtures are as follows:

13th Nov (7:00 AM): AVC V/S Dominic Savio’s

13th No (8:30 AM): Santos United V/S Indians

20th Nov (7:00 AM): DBO V/S MAC

20th Nov (8:30 AM): Veterans V/S ACV



Sai
Sainath Rajkumar Sarode
sai_sarode@gmail.com

IFF-Kuwait League Matches Fixtures and Venue

From: Xavier Furtado


IFF-KUWAIT LEAGUE MATCHES ON 6TH NOVEMBER 2009
- NOTE: Change in Venue:




Tomorrow's matches will be held on Al Amal Arabic School Ground at Daiya at 7:00 a.m. as the Fire Brigade Ground is under maintenance work.

The Al Amal Arabic School ground has a newly laid green artificial pitch and is one of the first kind in Kuwait, which is smooth and fast in nature. It's a first for the IFF-Kuwait football teams to play on this pitch.

Manchester United played CSKA Moscow on 21st Oct 2009 in the champions league match in Moscow on the same type of a pitch, hence no one should have any apprehensions about the pitch.

The schedule will be the same as has announced earlier, i.e. as follows:
Game 1: DHL V/S Don Bosco Oratory;
Game 2: Veterans V/S Sky Net (A),
Game 3: AVC V/S Domnic Savio.


For any queries, contact IFF Sports Secretary Liston Raju
or email: iffkuwait@yahoo.com, iffkuwait@hotmail.com

http://indianfootballfederationkuwait.blogspot.com/2009/10/iff-kuwait-inaugural-programme-friday.html

IFF-Kuwait - Executive Committee & Council Members Introduced

Arab Times / Saturday / October 31, 2009 - Page 45

www.arabtimesonline.com