AVC Kuwait wins CRC 9 a side Trophy Seasoned campaigners AVC-Kuwait sponsored by shipping giants Kuwait Transcontinental Shipping Company Kuwait won the prestigious CRC 9 a side football tournament organized by CRC Kuwait held on the famous Soor Grounds on 21st April 2006 under the auspices of KIFF. In the finals AVC-Kuwait beat Curtorcares United in the tie breaker to lift the prestigious Trophy which eluded them for quite sometime. In the semifinals held on the same day Curtorcares United blanked United Friends 3-0 whereas AVC Kuwait trounced Bombay Boys 3-1.
The finals was rather subdued as AVC-Kuwait who were the favorites after having scored 14 goals in three matches in the run up to the finals were lethargic and missed their usual flair. Curtorcares United lifted their game and almost scored with Melvin missing an easy sitter from a rare defensive lapse by AVC's stubborn defense line. Veteran and experienced goalkeeper Alvaro Dias manning the AVC goal after along time made sure nothing goes past him during the normal time. Towards the end of the second half Edwin of AVC sent a scorcher which hit Victor on the goal line and bounced back in play and Curtacares heaved a sigh of relief as it was sure goal with Olavo on the wrong end. In the tiebreaker the tiring AVC's stalwart Alvaro Dias made way for acrobatic Jose in the goal who effected a splendid save and send AVC's fans into raptures. The game was played in a very friendly nature by both the teams. It may be noted that out of 7 tournaments held in this season under the auspices of Kuwait Indian Football Federation Kuwait, AVC- Kuwait have entered 5 finals and stepped the podium 3 times. Goalkeeper of AVC-Kuwait Alvaro Dias was adjudged the man of the finals. The Chief Guest for the finals was Mr. Manuel D'costa, the President of KIFF. The tournament on the whole was very well organized. Congratulations to AVC-Kuwait for the achievement and all the best in future. Francis Xavier _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list ([email protected])
