As promised earlier, below is an update of the Don Bosco Rink Football Tournament taking place at the Indian English Academy School (Salmiya - Kuwait)
DAY -01 05TH OCTOBER 2005 Rev. Fr. Lionel Braganaza sdb, Principal of IEAS and the Delegate of the Don Bosco Past Pupils in Kuwait declared the tournament opened. Also present were Rev. Fr. Tony D'souza sdb, Rector and Rev. Fr. Derrick Misquitta sdb, Admin. Matches for the day: DBO - Blue beat Hell Boyz - 06-0 (Jeff 3, Luis 1, and Sydney 2) Hell Boyz a team of young youth gave DBO-Blue a tough fight for the first 4-5 minutes then stamina failed them, the pressure they maintained dropped giving the DBO Blue the way they were looking for. Soccer Maniac beat Companeros Yellow - 01 -0 (Loyola) Both team equally balanced and also with skillful players, missing out on opportunity"Every goal scored is a well earned victory" Loyola doing the only justice for his side. Big Joe's beat Companeros Red - 01 - 0 (Rajesh) This match which we all thought would be a one sided game turned out to be an exciting one. Companeros a team not new to this game have mastered the sports well. Big Joe's a team with star players Roy, Collin, Alex, Rajesh and Roshan did not meet their objectives. It was in the dying minutes Rajesh gave them the winning point. X Pat beat Kuwait Independent Hockey - 02 - 0 (Brulio) Must say this is a sure coincidence that both this team happens to be in the same group and also played the first match in the group as last year. Both teams fielding the same players that played a year ago displayed brilliant skills holding on to draw in the first half. KIH defender Reggie for sure had a star shinning on his side for not getting a yellow card for bring down Brulio who had a open goal in front of him. One can only think of is "May be bringing the first day he was let off easy" DBO - White beat Game Boys - 02 - 01 (Philip 2) & (Malvit 1) The last match of the day was another thriller.DBO with a crack side could not believe they were down by 01 goal in the first 04 minutes. Philip, Godfrey, Stephen, Terence and James had no choice but go all out for that winning goal. Keeping well in the defend Nelson frustrated Philip and Godfrey. Towards the end in the dying second Philip managed to give DBO White the long awaited winning goal. As promised by the organizers a special gift will be awarded towards the end of the each day..DAY 01- Brulio of X Pats won for best goals scored. DAY -02 06TH OCTOBER 2005 The Showmen Beat Malad Boyz - 01 - 00 (JoseRod) The Showmen a team well named does consist of players who are indeed well known in Kuwait as Showmen in various field. Aggie and Duarte (Stepping Stones) Julio a veteran in organizing & comparing, Jose Rod who do not know this famous Konkani actor and play writer? And Lloyd our famous Master of Ceremonies and then we have Larry our famous lad from Don Bosco Matunga. These Showmen happen to be fantastic players with good ball skills. Surprising they could not break the defence of Malad Boyz. Malad Boyz could have shocked their opponents by taking the lead. Aggie with some good foot works & moves gave Jose Rod the opportunity to score the only goal of the match. AGAM Beat Speed 7 - 02 - 01 (Kevin & Vicky) (Renold) AGAM a well selected team by Manager Sanjay, nearly fell in the hands of a young inexperience side who were fast and quick. Taking the lead in the 3rd minute woke up the over confidence AGAM players. Kevin missing out on several open goals managed to give them the long awaited equalizer. The winning goal was scored by the Mr. Quick (Vicky). Compeneros Yellow and Red Both team gained easy 03 points each on walk-over. DBO - Blue DRAW Bombay Boys - 01 - 01 (Salman) & (Edwin) Quite an interesting match both teams equally balanced, speed and skills were shown by both sides. Bombay Boys scoring their first goal to a penalty. Looking for an equalizer DBO Blue brought in their skillful and elegant Salman who wasted no time in doing what he was called in for. The end results were both teams close account by 01 goal each. Footy Fantastic Beat McDonalds - 02 - 01 (Ryan & Darson) & (Juzer) The last game of the day and looking at the impressive side of McDonalds all play one touch football. The youthful Footy Fantastic so the team is called is truly fantastic with their foot . they are quick and do not give their opponents to settle down. Taking the lead and adding it to confirm their strength could have scored 04 goals. The only goal for McDonalds was scored by Juzer. Special gift for the day was: Best team Jersey combination went to speed 7. The runner up loosing out on 01 point was AGAM. Speed 7 gained an additional point by printing their name on the Jersey. Over all view for 02 days: A lot of compliments to the organizers on the following: The special ball used (size 5 with coating), Goal post enhanced quality. The above report has been complied with input from Christopher Fernandes and Philip Durate, both of whom deserve a special word of praise for their tireless efforts to make this tournament top notch. Julio Cardoso Kuwait