I think the most famous Goan football referee was Souza alias Half Crack from
Merces. He was well known for his eccentric and dubious refereeing decisions.
He
was also a starter for Athletic events. There was an instance when the 'AK47'
of
the Goa Police did not fire for a 100m event at Campal. The athletes took off
after the set position. Half Crack ran after the athletes calling them back,
and
with the AK fortunately pointed towards hell.
BC
the other memorable referee was the late Simplicio of Majorda. He was
a teacher by profession, baatkar in his spare time and a referee at
other times. He had a bit of a temper and lived close to the Musoon
football ground and there were instances when the going got rough
during a game......(there is no Goa Poolice in the villages yo).....he
quietly slipped away from the action and back to his darkened home!!!
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