GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ http://www.goa-world.com/ http://www.goa-world.com/goa/credit%5Ccredit.htm Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. >Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday someone, somewhere learns a >little..... >________________________________ > > > > Siolim United Dubai Lifts RBFC Open Rolling Football Trophy >– In Memory of Late Sheikha Huda Bader M.A. Al-Sabah > >Kuwait: After the success of the inaugural Tournament last year, Real >Betalbatim Football Club (RBFC) had the privilege in organizing the 2nd >Edition of Open Rolling Football Tournament in fond memory of Late Sheikha >Huda Bader Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah on 27/10/2012 at Surra Football Grounds >and they have proved yet again and shown everyone that they are the best in >organizing Football Tournaments. The weather too played its part in ensuring >that we had a beautiful weather throughout the day. And late in the evening >the heavens opened up and we had some beautiful showers to the excitement of >the spectators who had turned up in large numbers to witness the event. The >day will be remembered and cherished by children and families for years to >come, as it was like an family outing and children made the most use of it >while enjoying the game of football. >This year a total of 24 Teams participated, 3 Teams from Dubai, namely Aldona >United F.C., Siolim United and Vanxim Divar and a total of 21 Teams from >Kuwait namely, AVC, Don Bosco Oratory, Navelim Youth Center, DHL, KGA, Indian >Strikers, Real Betalbatim F.C., CRC Chinchinim, Veterans United, Goa Maroons, >National Catering Co., Nagoa Verna F.C, Friends Circle, Fahaheel Brothers, The >English School, Blue Racers Guirim, Sparx, Skynet Raiders, Curtorcares United, >St. Domnic Savio and Rising Stars. >The Tournament was conducted on a League cum Knock out basis and a total of 68 >Matches were held during the entire day from 7:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The >Tournament commenced with a one minute silence in rememberance of Late Sheikha >Huda Bader Mohammed Al-Ahmed al-Sabah in whose memory the Tournament was being >held. It was interesting to note that all the matches were played at a very >fast pace and Teams vying to qualify for the Knockout stages. >A total of 8 Teams qualified for the Knockout stages and renown teams to miss >out were last year's Winners, Aldona United, Vanxim Divar, Navelim Youth >Center, DHL and Fahaheel Brothers to name a few. Third Place Winners were >Indian Strikers and The English School, Salmiya had to settle for a Fourth >Place. >Before the Finals National Anthems of Kuwait, India and RBFC were played and >Balloons with Ribbons were released to mark the event and it was a treat to >watch. So also a Children Exhibition match between City Boys Blue and Kheitan >Boys White was held in order for them to show their talent. They all were >cheered and supported by their Families and a large holiday festive crowd. >Highlight of the Day was an Women's Exhibition Match which was thoroughly >enjoyed by all the spectators and above all the women themselves as it brought >back their memories of youth. >The Finals took place between new outfits Siolim United, Dubai and Kuwait >Giants Goa Maroons, and was played at a blistering pace and it was a thrill >for the spectators to watch. Both the Teams showed tremendous skills and ball >control and were vying for the prestigious Rolling Trophy. The Finals had all >the ingredients necessary to make it a memorable Finals. Players who won the >hearts of the Spectators were Federico, Newton and Joel for Siolim United and >Blesson D'Souza and Regi Rodrigues for Goa Maroons. And in the end had to be >decided by a Tie-Breaker and was once again won by a Dubai based Team, Siolim >United and they ensured yet again that the Trophy will take a Flight to Dubai. >All the 68 Matches were officiated by renowned Referees Body namely, Indian >Football Referees Association (IFRA) and hats off to them for professionally >officiating so many matches on a single day without any incidents whatsoever. >The Referees officiating the Finals were presented with a Mementos. A large >holiday crowd along with Children waited anxiously for the Chief Guests, >Sheikha Hanouf Al-Sabah and Sheikha Dalal Al-Sabah to arrive but due to prior >commitments and bad weather could not witness the event. The Guest of Honor, >HK Mohan, First Secretary, Embassy of India and KIFF President Fidelis >Fernandes, ensured the day's proceedings were not jeopardized and spoke >highlighting the mega event and gave away the Prizes. >RBFC President, Vijay Gonsalves spoke on the occasion and thanked Sheikha >Hanouf Bader Al-Sabah and Sheikha Dalal Bader Al- Sabah for supporting RBFC in >their activities. He also thanked RBFC Executive Committee for their tireless >efforts in ensuring a successful Tournament. Further he thanked all the 24 >participating Teams, Supporters of RBFC, Mr. Bader Nasser Al- Kharafi, Gulf >Cables & Electrical Industries Co., Manoj Cardoso (Al-Bahar Group, Peter >Mendes (Lays), IFRA Officials, Immaculate Gonsalves, Gaspar Almeida, >goa-world.com, Media Supporters, and the Spectators for witnessing in large >numbers in making this event a success. RBFC CEO, Robin Fernandes, flew all >the way from Goa to witness this Tournament. >Free refreshments to all the spectators on the day were provided by Lipton, >Lays, and Bernard. Photographers, Simon Dias and Agusto Fernandes captured the >day's proceedings, renowned MC's Alex Taylor and Lloyd D'Souza took control of >day's programming and DJ Mario provided sweet music to the ears of the >spectators. >The Winners Trophy and Gift Voucher was awarded to Siolim United, Dubai at the >hands of Mr. HK Mohan and Runners-up Trophy and Gift Voucher was awarded to >Goa Maroons at the hands of KIFF President, Fidelis Fernandes. >Trophies were awarded to Best Goalkeeper - Martin Dias, The English School, >Best Defender - Regi Rodrigues, Goa Maroons, Best Midfielder - Joel Jeogie, >Siolim United Dubai, Best Striker - Frederico Fernandes, Siolim United Dubai, >Best Discipline Team - Indian Strikers, Player of Finals – Blesson D'Souza, >Goa Maroons, Player of Tournament - Newton Pereira, Siolim United Dubai and >Highest Scorer - Lloyd Mascarenhas, Don Bosco Oratory. So also Mementos were >presented to all the 24 participating Teams. RBFC does not want to take any >credit but instead give credit all the participating Teams and Spectators for >their support in making this event a success. >Photos by: Simon Dias (Navelim)/Agusto Fernandes (Nuvem) >courtesy: RBFC (Teddy Pinto). > The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 >http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 >Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 >www.targetgoa.com http://goablog100.blogspot.com
