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J.P. D'mello Trophy (KIFF League) - 2008-09 Season 

 G.O.A Maroons champions of KIFF League - J.P. D’Mello Memorial Rolling Trophy 
for season 2008-2009

G.O.A Maroons won the KIFF League title for season 2008-2009 for the J.P. 
D’Mello Memorial Rolling Trophy in KIFF Silver Jubilee anniversary by defeating 
DHL Football Club in the final held on 19th June 2009 at the Salmiya Baladiya 
stadium, Kuwait.

The closing ceremony started with the march-past of all 18 Affiliates along 
with their escorts carrying respective club banners and followed by the KIFF 
President B.M. Viegas and the Guest of Honor Agustino Themudo. The players of 
both the finalists were introduced to all the Club Presidents and the Guest of 
Honour followed by the playing of Indian National anthem.

DHL Football Club were touted as favorites to win the title as they had stormed 
into the finals with a clean sheet from the qualifying round robin stage and 
also had the added advantage of beating GOA Maroons in the same group. But GOA 
Maroons with all their experience and will power were not to be daunted having 
won the league previously 2 times, since the inception of the KIFF league.

The game started with DHL dominating the early stages of the first half, but 
could not get a breakthrough with GOA Maroons relying on counter attacks. 
Slowly and steadily GOA Maroons picked up the tempo and took the game in the 
rival’s half, but failed to sound the scoreboard. The first half ended goalless 
with neither team making a breakthrough.

The second half started lively with GOA Maroons heating up the proceedings with 
Kennedy and Stephen being a constant threat to DHL defense and in one such move 
Kennedy rocked the DHL crossbar with a rasping volley. DHL did counter attack, 
but their plan failed as most of the attacks were routed towards their star 
striker Andre who was totally off color. The normal time ended with neither 
team finding the back of the net.

The match went in to extra time without any score in the regulation period and 
both the teams were content to see the extra period off comfortably to proceed 
towards the dreaded tie-breaker. The tie-breaker too failed to break the 
deadlock and GOA Maroons came out victorious in the sudden death with their 
shot stopper Anthony saving DHL Vitorin's spot kick, to the much excitement and 
joy of GOA Maroons fans, supporters, players and officials. The final 
score-line read 5-4 in favour of GOA Maroons to lift the prestigious KIFF 
league trophy.

The game was played in a very sporting manner by both the teams and the credit 
goes to All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FIFA affiliated referee Franky 
Fernandes for keeping the things quiet on the field of play.

The presentation ceremony started with the KIFF President B.M. Viegas welcoming 
the Guest of Honour, Agustinho Themudo, a well Konkani stage artiste, Club 
Presidents and other dignitaries. The President thanked all the sponsors and 
the general public for making the 25 years celebration a memorable one. He also 
requested all those who can to locate the playing field for the next season and 
help the Federation to keep the game alive. Agostinho Themuda complimented the 
KIFF Managing Committee and the Federation for the effort in organising the 
football game in this part of the world and in doing so giving the expatriate 
community leisure time enjoyment. 

Mementos were presented to all the 18 Affiliates by the KIFF President for 
keeping the game alive for the last 25 years. Mementos were also presented to 
GOA Maroons, YRC Rising Stars, Santos Football Club and United Goans' Center 
for completing 25 years in KIFF. Special mementos were presented to Franky 
Fernandes and AIFF for the goodwill gesture towards KIFF. The KIFF Managing 
Committee members were presented with plaques for their hard work and 
dedication in helping the federation to continue with the game.

 The following prizes were awarded: KIFF League Champions Trophy: GOA Maroons 
presented by KIFF President and Guest of Honor. KIFF League Runners-up Trophy: 
DHL Football Club given away by KIFF Vice-President Xavier Furtado. Winners 
individual prizes handed over by KIFF Treasurer Shyam Kumar. Runners-up 
individual prizes given away by KIFF Asst. Sports Secretary P.A. Tony. Fair 
Play Trophy: GOA Maroons given away by KIFF Gen. Secretary Fidelis Fernandes. 
KIFF League Highest Scorer: Josse of KGA presented by KIFF Sports Secretary 
Derrick Gomindes. Best Player of the finals Vitorin of DHL presented by KIFF 
P.R.O Jack Fernandes. 
 
Mementos were also presented to all the KIFF affiliated referees by KIFF 
Registrar Michael Fernandes. Customary gold coin was presented by V.K. Vohra to 
the highest scorer of the KIFF League. Special gift was given to KIFF Sports 
Secretary Derrick Gomindes by Tony Dias for his untiring efforts on the field. 
The federation also issued merit certificates to all the registered players 
with the federation. Special souvenirs marking the Silver Jubilee of KIFF were 
distributed on the ground.
 In spite of the inclement weather it was very heartening to note that the 
finals were witnessed by a large holiday crowd. The whole ceremony and the 
match was conducted professionally by the KIFF Managing Committee in 
association with Julio Cardozo and termed by all present as the best ever 
conducted finals thereby making the Silver Jubilee function a very special and 
memorable one. 

The federation takes this opportunity to thank all sponsors, well wishers, 
supporters, Arab Times, Kuwait Times, Goa-World.com, Kranti-goa blog, Salmiya 
Baladia Ground Authorities, Kuwaiti Sports Center (Adnan), All India Football 
Federation (AIFF), Goa Football Association (GFA), American Logistics, and all 
others who have generously contributed in whatever way possible to make the 
KIFF SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION A GRAND, GRAND SUCCESS.

Following is the KIFF Managing Committee for the current season (2008-2009)
Blandino M. Viegas President
Xavier Furtado Vice-President
Fidelis Fernandes Gen. Secretary
Shyam Kumar Treasurer
Derrick Gomindes Sports Secretary
Michael Fernandes Registrar
P.A. Tony Asst. Sports Secretary
Jack Fernandes P.R.O
Bernardo Fernandes Executive Member

It may be noted that Kuwait Indian Football Federation, Kuwait (KIFF) is the 
only Indian expatriate organization in the whole of Middle East region which 
follows and conducts their matches under FIFA laws and regulations. It is also 
the only Indian expatriate organization in the Gulf region which has a fixed 
registration for players and officials every season and a Managing Committee 
elected every season by the house comprising of all registered affiliates, 
thereby making it a democratic body. KIFF is a registered body with the Embassy 
of India, Kuwait.

KIFF Gen. Secretary Fidelis Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks and also 
highlighted the efforts of late J.P. D’Melo towards KIFF.

The whole ceremony was compered and choreographed by Kuwait’s ace compere and 
crowd’s favorite Julio Cardozo and coordinated by Fidelis Fernandes. Goa 
Caterers managed by Bernardo Fernandes provided soothing refreshments to the 
crowd throughout the finals. The proceedings were caught on camera by Simon 
Dias and music entertainment by DJ Mario.

More photos at:



http://kiffkuwait.blogspot.com/


 
 
Photo of Late J.P. D'Mello 
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 [The Goa-world.com takes this opportunity to thank KIFF Managing Committee 
including Xavier Furtado, B.M. Viegas, and Derrick Gomindes, football teams 
management, Salvador Dias, Photographer Rewon Gomes,  Agnello A.S. Fernandes, 
Gaspar Crasto, Julio Cardozo, Clifford Fortes, among others (including Goa's 
popular expat humourist, Lino B. Dourado,  for forwarding press reports, photos 
and other material, from time to time.  We appreciate their continued 
contributions].
 


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