INDIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION LEAGUE - KUWAIT DBO EXCELS WITH HATRICK OF HATRICKS AND DHL MOVE AHEAD
With the weather perfect for football and the artificial pitch made lively by the heavy downpour it was goal fest at the 7th round matches of the ongoing IFF-Kuwait league being held at Daya Astro Turf pitch on 18th December 2009. The 1st match was between Don Bosco Oratory and INDIANS. DBO was expected to win the match easily, but much was expected from INDIANS after their previous dismal outings. They did start on a bright note, but once again their strikers had no clue at their shots. DBO opened the scoring through their star striker Leroy and went on a rampage before half time to lead 4-0 at the lemon break with goals from Leroy, Ratan, Peter and Steven. In the second half INDIANS went on a defensive mode to contain the opposition and allowed DBO to camp permanently in their half. This move allowed the DBO strikers and midfielders to play around with the opposition at will and it was just a matter of time before INDIAN defence succumbed to the pressure. The floodgates opened with Ratan, Stevin and Leroy notching their respective hat tricks with Liston also sounding the scoreboard. INDIANS were left dazzled by this onslaught as they could not control the young brigade of DBO from scoring at will. Leslie of INDIANS tried hard on his own to control the proceedings somehow, but the required support from his teammates was inadequate to keep DBO at bay. The match ended with DBO winning comprehensively with an 11-0 margin and thereby topping the league table on a better goal average going into holiday season break. The second match was between DHL and Santos United. DHL searching for their 1st win in the league to kick start their season and Santos United looking to consolidate their position in the league table started the match in a whirlwind motion. Both the teams matched each other in the initial stage of the match, but DHL were more forceful in their attack. Santos United looked dangerous in their counter attacks with Basheer and James Rebello excelling upfront. DHL were awarded for their persistent attack and defender Elvis Camelo opened the scoring with a well timed placement. Santos United equalized immediately when a long floater from Basheer caught the DHL keeper off guard and the ball entered the net. At this stage it was unpredictable as to who will be the winners as both the teams played swift soccer with the astro turf pitch complimenting fast play. DHL went ahead as Qusai applied the finishing touch to the brilliant display of football from DHL defender Calado. DHL kept the momentum and once again Calado in a brilliant move all by himself scored the 3rd goal from a very acute angle which surprised the spectators. Santos United with their hardworking midfielder Godwin fashioned the move upfront and once again their star striker Basheer reduced the margin with a cool finish to go into the breather 3-2 in favour of DHL. At the change of ends DHL upped the ante and a blistering short from DHL striker Rosario bludgeoned the net to go up 4-2. Santos United once again showed their grit and will power and upped the pressure on DHL and reduced the margin through James Rebello the score being 4-3. At this period it looked like both the teams might share points, but DHL keen on winning the match scored their 5th goal through substitute James to end the match 5-3 in favour of DHL and thereby notching their 1st win and going in the holiday break with positive frame of mind. Santos United showed a lot of promise and grit with Godwin in midfield and Basheer and James Rebello excelling upfront. Both the matches were supervised by IFRA - Indian Football Referees Association. As the holiday season approaches Indian Football Federation Kuwait (IFF-K) takes this opportunity to wish all the affiliates, players and their families, IFRA, media partners goa-world.com team, Arab Times, Kuwait Times, Indiansinkuwait.com, Kuwaitsamachar.com, and all the football loving fans a "Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2010" Note: The next matches are scheduled for Friday, 8th January 2010 with AVC- Kuwait taking on SkyNet followed by INDIANS with DOMNICK SAVIO. Posted by IndianFootballFederationKuwait
