The draw for the 12th edition of G.O.A Rolling Trophy being organized by Goan Overseas Association (Kuwait) was held at the Village Inn Restaurant on Wednesday, 2nd March 2005 at 7:30pm. This prestigious soccer tournament being organized under the auspices of KIFF and sponsored by Bassem International Trading Co. (Mr. Charles D'Sa) will commence on 1st April 2005.
In the presence of Mr. Charles D'Sa (Managing Director, Bassem International Trading Co.) and his spouse, Mrs. Nora D'Sa, participating team officials, KIFF representatives and the managing committee of G.O.A, the draw was conducted by sports secretary, Mr. Clifford Fortes. Earlier, Mr. Raymond D'Sa the president of G.O.A welcomed the guests and hoped that the tournament would be played in the true spirit of the game. Mr. Charles D'Sa in his brief speech reiterated his commitment to promoting sports in the community and wished all the 14 participating teams good luck. Following is the tentative schedule of matches:- Group A : Navelim Y.C, Veterans United, Santos, Paradiso, United Friends Club, Viva Goa, Goa Maroons. Group B : Kerala Challengers, Curtorcares, CRC Chinchinim, United Goans, Bombay Boys, Rising Stars & AVC Sports Club. Matches schedule:- No Date Time Ground Match First Round Matches 01 11 Mar 05 7:00am Ground B United Friends Club v/s Viva Goa 02 11 Mar 05 8:45am Ground B Bombay Boys v/s Rising Stars 03 01 Apr 05 6:45am Ground A Navelim Y.c v/s Veterans United 04 01 Apr 05 8:30am Ground A Santos v/s Paradiso 05 01 Apr 05 6:45am Ground B Kerala Challengers v/s Curtorcares 06 01 Apr 05 8:30am Ground B CRC Chinchinim v/s United Goans Quarter finals 07 08 Apr 05 6:45am Ground A GOA Maroons v/s winner of match 1 08 08 Apr 05 8:30am Ground A Winner of match 3 v/s winner of match 4 09 08 Apr 05 6:45am Ground B AVC Sports Club v/s Winner of match 2 10 08 Apr 05 8:30am Ground B Winner of match 5 v/s Winner of match 6 Semi finals 11 15 Apr 05 6:45am Ground A Winner of match 9 v/s Winner of match 10 12 15 Apr o5 8:30am Ground A Winner of match 7 v/s Winner of match 8 Finals 13 22 Apr 05 8:00am Ground A Winner of match 11 v/s Winner of match 12 Report compiled by: Julio Cardoso
