GOAN TEAM SHINES IN EXPAT SOCCER TOURNAMENT.
BENQ.SIEMENS sponsored Goan Overseas Association (G.O.A), India, one of the
top Indian soccer teams in Kuwait since its formation in 1980 easily
outplayed their rival M.E.S.C. Nepal by scoring 5 1 goals. One of the two
representatives of India in the tournament for South East Asian Countries
organized by Mount Everest Sporting Club Katmandu Kuwait, BENQ.SIEMENS
sponsored G.O.A. with the long tradition of attractive soccer played a
methodical game in which defender and skipper Ian played a stellar role in
the defense line while midfield was ably orchestrated by Alleluia and Agnelo
Miranda. In their forward line Dave showed his cleverness in making the
ball move in all directions. The first goal was scored in the 10th minute
by Alleluia who receiving a pass from his colleague Miranda, released a
powerful right footer that totally baffled Shresta under Nepals bar. Within
few minutes Kistu receiving the ball from Deve in the midfield sprinted with
the ball and beautifully placed it into the net. Thereafter Nepal exerted
heavy pressure on G.O.A. and displayed an attractive brand of soccer till
they reduced the margin in 25th minute of this half. Increasing the pace
of the game Nepal brought heavy pressure on G.O.A. defense and succeeded in
reducing the margin when their forward Naresh Rajbangshi scored their only
goal. During the second half the entire proceedings of the game were
controlled beautifully by G.O.A. The third goal of the winners was scored
by Elvis who receiving a beautiful pass by veteran Julio Cardoso who had an
unique distinction of still playing in good form as substitute, since the
time of inception of competitive soccer by Indians at Sour Ground, released
a power packed right footer that totally blinded Nepali goalie. Thereafter
in 30th minute of this session, G.O.A. again increased the tally to 4-1 thru
the boots of Elvis again. Thereafter it was a drab affair since G.O.A. were
all over the area of Nepal who totally surrendered till the winners scored
the fifth and final goal of the match thru Alleluia.
After the start of this match, due to some emergency situation, one of the
linesman suddenly left for home. It was in 7th minute of the match. Seeing
the precarious situation for the organizers, Julio Cardoso as usual
volunteered to assist to substitute himself for the official linesman thus
bringing the situation under control. As a matter of fact, on the inaugural
day the entire proceedings were beautifully compeered with his mellifluent
tongue by Julio Cardoso.
In the second match between K.L.U.S Sri Lanka and S.R.S.C. Nepal, inspite of
playing an aggressive soccer there was no winner since both the teams scored
a goal each. Both the teams scored their goal in the second half, Nepal
thru their forward Tanka Raut while a minute before final blow brought in a
nice equalizer thru Mohideen which was a beautiful solo effort.
Both the matches were refereed by Kuwaiti umpires namely Ali Hussain, Bader
Nazaal Al Sameri, Mohamad Ahmad and Abdallaji Abdallah Al Amir.
Next Friday Fixtures: G.O.A. India v/s S.Y.C. Sri Lanka at 1.00 p.m.
followed by
K.G.A. India V/s K.L.U.S. Sri Lanka.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.
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