Depleted A.V.C go down fighting
Curtocares United win NYC Rolling Trophy
Curtocares United win NYC Rolling Trophy
Kuwait: Siemens Mobile sponsored Curtorcares United overcame a depleted A.V.C side 4-3 in the tie-breaker to win the coveted XVth Navelim Youth Centre (NYC) Rolling Trophy on Friday.
The final watched by a large number of spectators at Kuwait�s famous Sour Grounds had a shaky start for Curtorcares United with stand-in goalkeeper Laurenco Cardozo looking rickety in goal. But the team, encouraged from the sidelines by club President Salvador Dias himself, looked confident as the match progressed and Laurenco making a couple of good saves.
A.V.C Overseas Association, despite it�s recent run of form struggled in the prime action. The absence of some of their key players lost out to injuries and suspension was evident. They had equal chances in the first half though, with strikers Kevin Vaz and Ronnie finding themselves in possession of the ball numerous times near the opponents area but missing out to find a finish.
Curtorcares United�s young midfielder Caridade D� Souza in combination with captain Domnic Fernandes played his heart out throughout the match. However, Curtorcares� strikers Ivo D� Costa and Melvy failed to capitalize on chances that came their way. AVC too, were solid in defence to give anything away - defenders Vincy Pereira and Alex Sequeira kept their shadows on the Curtorcares strikers and made first time clearances.
The second half was equally poised with both teams shooting at goal to clinch the winner. AVC�s Francis Rodrigues and �Player of the Tournament� Roland Joseph played magnificently, both players showing tremendous stamina and ball control. Curtorcares defence marshalled by stopper back Teotonio displayed grit and a determination to win.
The tie-breaker was resorted to decide the winner as the normal period and extra-time ended goalless. Curtorcares scored through Caridade, Laurenco, Ignatius Martins and Melvy Fernandes while Ronald, Liston and Nicholas scored for AVC. Vincy Pereira and Alvaro�s kicks were saved by Curtorcares goalkeeper.
�Though we lost, I am absolutely pleased with the performance of our players. They all played well despite absence of some of our regulars.� Xavier Furtado, Vice � President of AVC commented later after the match, �As everyone witnessed, there were less shots at our goal... Erratic shooting in the tie-break eluded us embracing the prestigious NYC Trophy�We apologize disappointing our fans and promise to break the jinx of winning finals in the near future.�
It should be noted, this is AVC�s second consecutive 11 a-side final held under Kuwait Indian Football Federation (K.I.F.F) this season. They lost to Kerala Challengers 2-0 in the Rising Stars final of the last tournament. AVC have also won two of the four seven a-side tournaments held so far.
For Curtorcares, this is a record straight tie-breaker victory in the four games they played in the tournament.
Mr. M.P. Dalbehera, General Manager � The City International Exchange Co. (Official sponsor of NYC football team) was the chief guest on the occasion. In his speech, Mr. Dalbehera praised both teams for playing out �spirited football and providing spectators a lively entertainment on a Friday (holiday) morning.� He also said the game was equally contested and one could not distinguish winners from losers. Earlier, NYC President Agnello A. S. Fernandes introduced the guests and appreciated the "support extended out to NYC by sponsors, well wishers and friends to promote a game which is loved and enjoyed by everyone.�
Other dignitaries who presided and handed over the prizes were Mr. V.K. Vohra, Ex � President of K.I.F.F, Wilson Coelho, P.R.O - Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Raymond D� Sa � President G.O.A Maroons, Lawry Pinto � President Rising Stars, Rabindra Pimenta � Ex-President of GWS, Cajetan Pereira � President United Friends Club, Mrs. Neeta Fernandes, Mrs. Maxima D� Costa, Mrs. Olinda Salvador Dias, Mrs. Tessy Noronha, Thomas Fernandes � Vice President of NYC, and Eusebio Fernandes � Sports Secretary of NYC.
Following prizes were awarded:
* First Hat-trick of the Tournament (offered by Ivo Rodrigues) � Manul Fazhu of Kerala Challengers
* Best Defender of the Finals (off. by Michael Pereira � White Rose Restaurant) � Teotonio of Curtorcares United
* Best Midfield Player of the Finals (off. by Michael Pereira - White Rose Restaurant) � Caridade D� Souza of Curtorcares United
* Best Striker of the Finals (off. by Salvador Dias) � Kevin Vaz of A.V.C
* Man of the Match (off. by Flobert Gomes) � Francis Rodrigues of A.V.C
* Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament (off. by well wishers) � Anthony Fernandes of C.R.C Chinchinim
* Player of the Tournament (off. By Nicholas Monteiro) � Roland Joseph of A.V.C
* Best Discipline Team of the Tournament (off. by Bernard Fernandes - Goa Caterers) � C.R.C Chinchinim
* Individual Prizes for the Referees (off. by Steve Santimano)
* Runners-up Trophy (off. by Maurice D� Costa � Asosy Garage, Tel. No. 6595352)
* Winners individual prizes (off. by Fanscisco Fernandes)
* Winners Trophy (off. by B.M. Viegas � Vice President K.I.F.F)
The NYC tournament was co-sponsored this year by Mr. Lancy Mendonca. Official photography of the final was done by Simon Dias - [EMAIL PROTECTED].
Teams:
Curtorcares United: Lourenco Cardozo (goalkeeper), Aleixo Fernandes, Marcelino Pereira, Teotonio, B.S. Datta, Domingo Fernandes / Anthony D� Costa, Kennedy Ferrao, Caridade D� Souza, Ivo D� Costa / Ignatius Martins, Naem Kazi / Andrew D� Souza and Melvy Fernandes.
AVC Overseas Association: Alvaro Dias / Nicholas Fernandes, Alex Sequiera, Basheer Bepari, Vincy Pereira, Francis Rodrigues, Victor Andrade, Rolland Joseph, Liston, Frezar Gomes / Henry Fernandes, Ronnie / Jimmy Goveia and Kevin Vaz.
Referees: Manuel Dias (Centre), Julio Cardoso & Eric Almeida (Asst. Referees), Faisal (Fourth Referee).
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