8TH DASWIN MEMORIAL TROPHY ORGANIZED BY SANTOS FOOTBALL CLUB

NYC lift Daswin Memorial Trophy:

Navelim Youth Centre got the better of Goa Maroons (G.O.A.) via the tie-breaker to lift the prestigious Daswin Memorial Football Trophy of the new millennium at Sour Grounds, Kuwait City.  The tournmanent was placed on the second day of Eid. This is the eight edition of the tournmant which was being organized by Santos Football Cub, under the auspices of Kuwait India Football Federation (KIFF).

The draw for the tournament was held at the venue on the same day.  The tournament consisted of two groups - A and B.  Chinchinim Recreational Club, Curtorcares United, Ave Maria XI, Clube Recreativo, Colva United Yellow, Navelimm Youth Centre, and United Friends Clubs made Group A, while Group B consisted of Colva United Centre, Santos Football Club, United Goans Centre, Goa Maroons (G.O.A.), Veterans XI, Bombay Boys Club and Rising Stars.

The two finalists dished out good soccer but failed to make a breakthrough. In the ensuing tie-breaker, Navelim emerged victorious. The 'fair play' trophy was awarded to Chinchinim Recreational Club. Earlier the chief guest Inacio Faleiro, president of KIFF was introduced to the players and the officials.  Justin Viegas compered the proceedings. Tony Dias, president of the club, proposed a vote of thanks.  The tournament was officiated by Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA).