AVC SPORTS CLUB WINS "FRIENDS CUP 2005"
A large Kuwait�s Liberation Day holiday crowd, witnessed a fantastic game of football displayed by 14 participating teams in the 5th edition of the "Friends Cup 2005" seven-a-side one day football tournament held at Soor Grounds, Kuwait city. The tournament was organized by Kuwait Duty Free sponsored-United Friends Club (UFC)under the auspices of Kuwait Indian Football Federation (KIFF).
The finals were played between AVC Sports Club (AVC) against Navelim Youth Center (NYC), and in the exciting duel AVC overcame a stiff challenge to defeat
NYC by a first half solitary goal scored by their young and talented striker Rolando.
Before the start of the finals, the chief guest, General Secretary of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS) and ex-KIFF Vice President, Gasper Almeida and the guest of honour, professional football referee, dramatist, and member of
IFRA-Kuwait, Junnifer Rodrigues were introduced to both the teams by the officials of UFC.
NYC by a first half solitary goal scored by their young and talented striker Rolando.
Before the start of the finals, the chief guest, General Secretary of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS) and ex-KIFF Vice President, Gasper Almeida and the guest of honour, professional football referee, dramatist, and member of
IFRA-Kuwait, Junnifer Rodrigues were introduced to both the teams by the officials of UFC.
UFC President Cajetan de Sanvordem thanked all the participating teams and the sponsors of the tournament and introduced the guest of honour and the chief guest. During the prize distribution ceremony, the chief guest in his short speech highlighted the efforts of UFC for the smooth conduct of the tournament.
Following prizes were distributed: Winners trophy sponsored by Seby Menezes to AVC, Runners-up trophy sponsored by Adnan Prad to NYC, Best discipline team trophy sponsored by Nickson Fernandes to Goa Maroons, Best goalkeeper of the tournament trophy sponsored by Abbas Ghobeishavi to Henry D'Souza of GOA Maroons, Best player of the tournament trophy sponsored by Danny Britto to Agnelo Miranda of AVC, Player of the finals prize sponsored by Peter Mendes to Rolando Fernandes of AVC, medals to all the officiating Referee�s were sponsored by Rex Garage, and refreshments to all the participating teams were sponsored by Peter Mendes.
The tournament concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by UFC General Secretary, Bernard Fernandes who also conducted the proceedings of the prize distribution ceremony.
The tournament concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by UFC General Secretary, Bernard Fernandes who also conducted the proceedings of the prize distribution ceremony.
Related news:
United Friends Club, recently held their annual general body meeting and the following committee members have been elected for the year 2005-06:
Cajetan de Sanvordem President
Seby Menezes Vice President
Bernardo Fernandes General Secretary
Menino (Cisco) Duarte Treasurer
Danny Britto Jt. Treasurer
Albert Azavedo Sports Secretary
Nicklas Rodrigues Team Manager
Hipolito Fernandes Asst. Team Manager/Doctor
Micheal D'Silva Cultural Secretary
Caetano Rodrigues Reliever
Augusto Fernandes Auditor
Sarto Baptista Team Coach
Upcoming Activity:
United Friends Club (UFC) will present Micheal D'Silva's Konkani drama 'Noora' at the Hawally A/C Hall on 8th April 2005.
The cast includes:
From Goa: Kala Academy Award Winner - Miss. Olga Vaz, Hero No. 1 - Menino Mario, Tragedy Prince - Maxcy Pereira, Natural Comedian - John D'Silva, and Character Comedian - Ben Evangelisto.
From Kuwait: Jose Rod, Querobina, Sylvester Vaz, Donald Colaco, Laurente Pereira, Trio Kings: Cajetan de Sanvordem - Marcus Vaz - Mario de Majorda, Adrian, Bab Agnel, Bab Jonathan, and Micheal D'Silva.
Music by Goa's Maestro: JOSINHO and Kuwait's popular talented musicians: Shahu Almeida, Socorro De Melo, Dennis and Agnelo. Stage Manager: Laurie Miranda. Sound: Spiders. For gate passes, contact: Raja Stores 2412970, Hipolito 9609135, Bernard 6014899, Nicklas 9732917 or Micheal 6428256 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Transport arrangement: From Kuwait City - Departure Time: 2:30 p.m. sharp.
Destination: Hawally A/C Hall.
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