KUWAIT GOANS ASSOCIATION WINS EXPATS FINAL IN KUWAIT.
In a not too exciting final of Expatriates South Asian Foot-ball
Championship, new comers on expatriate soccer scene Kuwait Goans Association
defeated another Goan outfit G.O.A. by 3 1, all the goals coming in the
second half. The match started at 2.30 PM and both the teams took the field
rather exhausted since both teams played semifinal at Sour Grounds in the
morning in another tournament where G.O.A. lost to Bombay Boys and KGA
defeated Santos by 2 0. During the first session of the final of E-SAF-C,
organized by Mount. Everest Sporting Club Katmandu, Kuwait, both the
finalists sponsored by BenQ.SiemenS played very cautiously circulating the
ball in the midfield only and whenever there was any attack, goalkeepers on
either side came to the rescue of their respective teams. In the second
half, KGA with some important tips from their big man Derrick Gomendis
changed the outlook of their game by dishing out fast soccer with methodical
play and accurate passing and in the 20th minute of this half getting the
ball near his feet outside the box, Ashton Fernandes released a nice but
surprise right footer which baffled the G.O.A. keeper under their bar when
the ball hit the net. Within 5 minutes right outer Vicky receiving a nice
pass from Ashton sprinted with the ball and hit it thru the angle where
G.O.A. keeper was guarding his post and who had no option but to bring the
ball from the net. The third goal of KGA was scored by their stylish forward
Alex in the 30th minute when receiving a nice feed on the left flank from
Ashton and dribbling past 2 defenders from the left side then moving into
the centre nicely placed the ball into the goal of G.O.A. The lone
consolation goal of G.O.A. was scored by their hardworking Miranda whose
free kick hit one of the defenders of KGA and the ball deflected into KGA
net of course to the surprise of Cony under the bar of the winners. The
final was umpired by the Kuwaiti referees.
The man of the Tournament Trophy was awarded to Ashton Fernandes who also
had a distinction of scoring goals in every match of this tournament.
Before the start of the final, The president, the Gen. Secretary and the
Adviser of the organizers thanked all the participating teams, spectators
and everyone who helped in supporting this tournament which was a big
success. Amongst others who spoke on that day were Mr. Manuel the president
of KIFF and the chief guest Mr. Qabandi from Amiri Deewan who showered
lavish praises on the organizers for so successfully organizing this
tournament which brought the participating countries and their people closer
to one another. Later on after the final speaking to this writer, Mr.
Qabandi said without having any patronage officially from Kuwait the
organizers have done this job wonderfully spending time and money of their
own. They deserve official support, concluded Mr. Qabandi. Also speaking
to the skipper Coney of KGA after the match how he is feeling to lift the
glittering trophy of the first edition of this tournament, said the former
Cabral and Vasco Sports Club (GOA) goalkeeper, I feel very proud, this is
the first time in my life I lift the winners trophy this way.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.
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