:::Host AVC defeat DHL to lift 7-aside Trophy::: Kuwait: Host AVC Overseas Sports & Cultural Association (AVC Kuwait) sponsored by shipping giants Kuwait Transcontinental Shipping Co.(KTS) retained the 3rd Edition of the AVC-Kuwait Football Tournament held on 7th March 2008 in Kuwait defeating DHL Football Club in the finals. AVC were led by young Liston deputizing for the injured Francis Jr. Enroute to the final, AVC-Kuwait got past the better of traditional rivals Navelim Youth Center (NYC), Veterans Football Club and Fahaheel Brothers, while DHL beat Don Bosco, Goan Entertainment Club(GEC) and United Friends Club in the other group. The finals between the two teams started with both teams on a cautious approach. AVC-Kuwait playing positional and defensive football got the steam out of DHL Players in the first half. DHL on the other hand mostly relied on long passes but AVC defense led by Vincy Pereira, Joseph Quadros and Liston stood firm and gave nothing away. The normal time of play ended goalless and in the ensuing tie-break AVC got past their DHL with goalkeeper Jose Fernandes bringing up 2 speculative saves. He was rightly adjudged the man of the finals.
New entrants Goan Entertainment Club (GEC) were deservedly awarded Best Disciplined Team. The proceedings of the finals were conducted by Kuwait's ace compere Merwyn Pereira and his live commentary brought much flavor to the game. The presentation party included the chief guest Mr. B.M. Viegas (KIFF President) John Furtado (AVC President), Tom Gracias (Manager, Canon), Glen D'Souza (AVC Member), Alvaro Dias (AVC Coach), Derrick Gomindes (KIFF Sports Secretary) and Ms Nadine Dias (GEC President). John Furtado, AVC Kuwait's President welcomed the guests and thanked everyone for making the event a grand one. The tournament was held under the auspices of K.I.F.F and officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA). A total of 20 teams participated in the tournament and the finals were witnessed by large crowds on a warm Friday afternoon. :::About AVC-Kuwait::: AVC-Kuwait was formed in 2001 and since then has been in the forefront in social, cultural and sports activities. The Management committee consists of: Mr. John Furtado (President) Xavier Furtado (Vice-President) Russell D`Silva (Sports Secretary) Ramsey Cardozo (Gen. Secretary) Arthur Moraes (Treasurer) Demin D'Cruz (Advisor) Levellyn D'Silva (Team Manager) Alvaro Dias (Coach & Exec. Member) Glen D'Souza (Exec. Member) Manuel D'Souza (Exec. Member) Francis Sr. (Exec. Member) Hilton Pinto (Exec. Member), Zoroaster Coelho (Exec. Member) Donald Colaco (Exec. Member) Trevor Mendes (Exec. Member) Joe Ferreira (Exec. Member) Agnelo DCosta (Exec. Member) Thomas (Exec. Member) AVC Kuwait extends acknowledgement to KIFF, IFRA, all participating teams, AVC fans, Arab Times, goa-net, www.goa-world.com team, Revon Gomes for photography, Mr. Paul and all those who assisted in making the 3rd edition a memorable one. www.goa-world.com www.indianfootball.com
