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    goa wins the final of the Goa Women’s Football Festival 2016

    08/05/2016 … Goa XI came out all guns blazing and won the final of the Goa Women’s Football Festival 2016 with a very convincing 6-0 victory over Tibet Women’s Football team.
    Goa XI were led by a fine hat-trick by substitute Somaaya Mukundan. Goa XI started the final match in an attacking pace and kept pounding the opposition goal, which gave no time for the Tibet team to settle in the game.
    Vailanka D’Souza opened the scoring for Goa XI with a simple tap in goal off a nice pass received from Cianna Lobo. The early goal broke the momentum of the Tibet team and Goa XI controlled the pace of the match from there on.
    A goal mouth fumble led to an unfortunate own goal in the 17th min to push the lead further to 2-0 for Goa XI. In the 20th min of play, Velanie Fernandes gave a nice through ball pass to Vailanka D’Souza who did a nice turnaround dribble that beat the defender and deftly placed the ball in the back of the net to put Goa XI up 3-0. Tibet midfielder Ngawang Otsoe and inspirational captain Jamyang Chotso tried to motivate the team and kept the possession of the ball for a brief moment in the midfield.
    Goa XI coach Juliet Miranda brought in Somaaya Mukundan and she got into the action right away by scoring a goal in the 24th min of play using her pace to beat off 2 defenders and the Tibet goalkeeper Tenzin Dekyong. Goa XI lead 4-0 at the half-time.  The 2nd half started with the Tibet team looking eager to pull a goal back but the Goa XI defence line marshalled by Cynthia Lobo and Linda Colaco gave no room for Tibet forwards to make any shots at the Goa XI goal. 
    Lhakpa Bhutti, Sonam Dolma and Rithar Dolma worked tirelessly for the Tibet team throughout the match. Somaaya Mukundan increased the lead to 5-0 by scoring a fine goal off a pass from left winger Anline Fernandes in the 33rd min of play.
    The match in the 2nd half was confined to the midfield and Tibet players made a few attempts at goal and showed their skills. Somaaya got her hat-trick with a nice goal with a good volley that crashed into the nets in the 46th min of play off a pass from Cianna Lobo. The match ended with Goa XI winning the match 6-0.  

    Mementos were presented to the winners and runner’s up by the Chief Guest Mrs. Merlin D’Souza-Vice-Chairperson, Mapuca Municipal Council, Special Invitees Mr. Lavino Rebello, Goa Football Association Vice-President (North), Mrs.Juliana Gurjao e Colaco, Women Sub-committee Chairperson, Mr. Raju Banavalikar and Mr. John Silva-GFA’s executive members, Mr. Peter Vales technical Director-GFA, Mr. Rahul Rodrigues, Co-founder and MD, Zest Concepts were present for the prize distribution ceremony. Mr. Paul Fernandes presented the vote of thanks and compered the finals.

    ‘SPIRIT OF INDIA RUN’ BY MR. PAT FARMER TO REACH GOA ON FEBRUARY 8

    January30, 2016 … The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India along with State Tourism departments of the States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Chandigarh are supporting ‘Spirit of India Run’ by Pat Farmer, an ultra Marathon Runner from Australia. Farmer will run over 4000 km in 60 days starting from Kanyakumari and finishing in Kashmir. He launched his run on January 26 celebrating India’s Republic Day and Australia Day.

    A meeting  was called in the Directorate of Tourism  Chaired by its Director Shri Sanjeev Gauns Dessai to chalk out the modalities of the organization, management dn coordination the “Spirit of India Run” by Mr. Farmer and his team who will reach Goa on February 8, 2016. And will proceed from Margao to Velagar (Maharsahtra) on February 9, 2015.

    The meeting was attended by Regional Director of India Tourism Regional Director (Western & Central Region) Shri Vikas Rustagi,  Director  of Sports & Youth Affairs, Shri V. M. Prabhudessai, Addl. Collector (Ponda) Shri Damodar Morajkar, Health Officer, Urban health Centre , Panaji Dr.Pritam Naik, Information Officer Shri John Aguiar,  SDPO Ponda Shri Serafin Diaas, SDPO Panaji,  Smt. Sunita Sawant and others.

    Mr. Farmer is a multiple world record holder for endurance running and has run from the North Pole to the South Pole and across Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, the Middle East and North America. He has served  as a Member of Australia’s Parliament, with 3 years as Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Science and Training.

    Mr. Farmer’s ‘Spirit of India Run’ is aimed at cementing relations between India and Australia; encourage tourism and personal relationships with a view to create awareness of India as a ‘Must Experience’ destination for travellers from Australia; and support causes and charity which in the current endeavour is to raise funds for education of girl child.

    Mr. Pat Farmer commenced his  run from Kanyakumari on January 26, 2015  and conclude at  Srinagar on March 31, 2016. He is accompanied by a television crew which would cover the entire run and prepare a documentary that would be screened multiple times on Australia’s TV Network.

    Mr. Pat Farmer will run on an average 70-80 Km., daily through the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir and cover a distance of 4600 km.

    GFDC Poira 2nd Anniversary

    27/01/2016 …. The Goa Football Development Council’s Poira centre celebrated its 2nd Anniversary with fun, flair and loads of exhibition football matches between teams from GFDC Mayem, Sanquelim, Arpora grassroots centres who joined the celebrations. The function was also graced by GFDC Member Secretary, Aleixo Da Costa and Arjuna Awardee & GFDC Council MemberBrahmanand Shankwalkar.

    Speaking on the occasion Brahmanand Shankwalkar congratulated the entire Poira team for 2 years of hard work evolved towards the young budding trainees who are being moulded to future Indian stars.

    He also urged trainees to give 100 per cent in training which will benefit them during matches. GFDC Member Secretary, Aleixo Da Costa was pleased to visit the centre for the 2ndtime in few months and acknowledged the hard  work done by coaches and centre head and other members of Poira grassroots centre which obliged him to attend the anniversary.

    He further stated that Goa has not seen any Arjuna Awardees after Brahmanand Shankwalkar and Bruno Coutinho and advised trainees to focus and work hard to be like them and achieve greatness and laurels.

    He also stated that the progress made by Poira centre will enable its trainees  play at the highest level in years to come. Among the dignitaries present were Narendra  Tari, Panch Member, Sunil Govekar, President of Siquerim Sports Club, Sandeep Hadfadkar from Chowgule Company and Narayan Tari, Poira High School Teacher.

    The centre is by administered by Sinquerim Sports Club and supervised by Laxman Hadfadkar, Centre Head and Coaches Madukar Tari, Yatin Chopdekar and Ankita Tari.

     

    would try to host IPL T-20 cricket matches at new facelift panjim gymkhana once it completes says GCA president chetan dessai

     17/01/2016 … The ongoing works of giving a facelift to the Panjim Gymkhana turning the gymkhana cricket ground in an international standard could fetch future ipl t-20 cricket matches at the gymkhana ground in the capital city says president of goa cricket association chetan dessai
     
    The proposed building will be constructed at the cost of approximately Rs 4 crore and on completion, the building is expected give a new look to the place with the state of the art cricket facilities which could host ranji matches in future. 
     
    Speaking to goanreporter.com gca president chetan dessai said that gca would make the panjim gymkhana ground in to an international cricket standard where in ranji matches as well as ipl matches could be held in the capital city
    Mr dessai said that the committee members of panjim gymkhana would also have their own plans in the new facelift panjim gymkhana ground

    indiscipline among the party leaders would not be tolerated at any cost says gpcc president luizinho faleiro

    28/12/2015 … Giving strict indications to his party leaders ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections President of the goa Pradesh congress party luizinho faleiro has said that indiscipline among the party leaders would not be tolerated at any cost and that the party leaders would have to work ahead to bring back the congress party in to power in the state

    Speaking on the foundation day of the congress party programme gpcc president luizinho faleiro said that there were certain congress mla’s who were waiting to be thrown out of the congress party so as to get a chance to be ministers in the present bjp led government but would definitely not take action against them and at the same time would also like to see a set of discipline among the congress mla’s as well party leaders ….

    Mr faleiro said that the congress party did not had certain no of its mlas in their fold as some of their party mlas were harassed by the bjp led government in the state by vindictive politics

    Faleiro also stated that the present in gdp had completely fallen down since the time the bjp party had taken over at the centre

     

    Goa cricket association to fund panjim gymkhana for upgrading cricket infrastructure at the cricket ground at panjim gymkhana to hold ranji matches in the state

     01/11/2015 … Goa cricket association would fund more than a crore for upgrading cricket infrastructure at the cricket ground at panjim gymkhana which also hold ranji matches in the state …

    Speaking to goanreporter.com president of goa cricket association chetan dessai said that the members of the panjim gymkhana had a meeting with gca officials where in it was decided to help panjim gymkhana upgrade its cricket ground along with other facilities …

    Mr dessai said that from now on all the ranji trophy matches would be played only on panjim gymkhana, gca porvorim and margao cricket ground

     

    goa corporate league from this year instead of goa premiere league says goa cricket association

    31/10/2015 … Managing committee of the Goa cricket association have decided to organize goa corporate league from this year instead of goa premiere league which was being held in the past few years …

    Addressing media persons after the managing committee meeting gca president chetan dessai said that the under the new goa corporate league gca would invite corporates to be a part of the tournament once the board of control for cricket in india gives gca permission to hold the tournament

    Mr dessai also stated that the prize distribution ceremony of goa cricket association would be held on 4th of November …

    Meanwhile gca secretary vindo phadke expressed satisfaction over the goa ranji team

     

    PERMISSION MANDATORY FOR IMPARTING PARAGLIDING TRAINING

    Panaji: September, 2015 …. In view of prevailing situation in the country and intelligence inputs on terror threats to India the District Magistrate North Goa has passed an order for obtaining permission for carrying out Paragliding training is mandatory to those persons parting training on bases of Paragliding and intermediate Level in various parts of North Goa District without obtaining any permission from the concerned Authorities and without intimating the Law Enforcement Agencies as a result of which such training could even be linked with terrorist outfits and other anti social elements.

    In view of above fact the District Magistrate has passed an order and instructed the following direction to all the Paragliding trainers in entire North Goa District.

    Necessary permission for carrying out Paragliding training should be taken from the following authorities: the local body concerned, the Director of Tourism, Panaji, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of the area, the Director General of Civil Aviation, the Traffic Air Controller, Dabolim.

    Superintendent of Police, North Goa and the Police Inspector  of local Police Station should be given a complete schedule of the training (month wise)well in advance with complete name and address of the Trainer .

    A register should be maintained at the training site with the following details: full name of the trainee, full address of the trainee, copy of Identity proof that is either a Voter card or Driving license or Smart card or Passport or Government ID card only and signature or left hand thumb impression of the trainee.

    This order shall come into force with effect from September 25, 2015 and shall be effective for a period of 60 days i.e. upto November 23, 2015 (both days inclusive) unless withdrawn earlier.   

    Vasco SC and Salgaocar FC play out goalless stalemate!

    23/09/2015 ….. It was a tale of missed opportunities for Salgaocar FC as they were guilty of spurning chances aplenty, to end up with their second successive goalless draw in the on-going Goa Professional League played at Duler against old foes Vasco SC. With this draw the Greens have accumulated 5 points from 3 matches while Vasco have the same number of points having played an additional game.

     The notable absentees from Salgaocar’s starting line-up from their earlier two encounters were Leny Pereira at the heart of dense and Scottish medio Martin Scott as coach Malcolm Thomson opted to field several of the younger players who haven’t had a run out yet in the league. Jay Ganesh was handed his first start of the season and Abhijit Das replaced Bruno Colaco in goal for the Greens. Salgaocar made a lively beginning and could have shot into the lead as early as the 4thminute but striker Myron Borges blasted over from hand-shaking distance from a beautifully whipped in free-kick from the right by Brian Mascarenhas. Just after the 10 minute mark, Kingslee Fernandes who was full of running for Vasco SC and at the heart of the Vasco midfield then probably had the best chance to put Vasco ahead as he side footed a cross from John Fernandes, but Abhijit Das recovered well after being wrong footed to parry the ball away for a corner.

     Salgaocar’s captain Rocus Lamare found himself in the thick of things as he tried to find the top corner from just inside the box after the ball landed at his feet off a headed clearance from a Gilbert free-kick but the ball sailed agonisingly over. Myron was the culprit yet again after he failed to meet a delightful cross from Rosario Mendes from the right. The Greens were inching ever closer to breaking the deadlock and almost found the back of the net at the stroke of the half hour mark as Saran’s left footer brought out the best of Shilton Fernandes in the Vasco goal.

     Just a couple of minutes from the breather Pawan was unable to get any power from inside the 6-yard box to trouble the Vasco custodian. Just as it seemed that both sides were headed into the break level, the Greens created three golden opportunities but failed to bulge the net. Gilbert’s shot was somehow scrambled away and then Rosario blasted wide after a strong run saw him get into a good shooting position in the box. The Greens still had time to head up the field before the hooter and both Jason and Pawan failed to get on the end of a teasing cross from Brian, when all that was essentially required was a tap in.

     In the second period, Salgaocar looked to build patiently and had Vasco on the back foot early on with a flurry or corners but were unable to trouble the scorers. The game however did come to life in the final 15 minutes when both sides looked to go for the elusive winner. First up Shubham Desai found the ball at his feet with the Salgaocar keeper beaten off a cross from Aghin Ashokan but the defense were somehow able to clear their lines. Minutes later a mistake from Pawan at the top of the box saw substitute Agnelo D’Souza through on goal but blasted wide. Agnelo was presented another glorious opportunity in the 85th but failed to hit the target.

     The game did get a lot more physical during the second period and a lunging tackle by Salgaocar substitute Charles Miranda along the by-line saw the referee send him off with 2 minutes still left on the clock. Eventually, neither side was able to break the deadlock and walked away with a point apiece.

    FC Goa record an emphatic win over Al Shabab ~Reinaldo and Jofre found their names on the scorecard once again as the Goan franchise of the Indian Super League (ISL) beat the former Saudi Arabia Premier League (SPL) champions 2-1~

     

    panjim… September 16, 2015: FC Goa beat Al Shabab 2-1 in their second friendly ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season 2, at the Al Shabab stadium in Dubai, on Tuesday evening.

    Zico made four changes from the 11 that started in the 2-2 draw against Al Khaleej.LaxmikantKattimani started in between the sticks in place of Elinton Andrade while Narayan Das, PronayHalder and Darryl Duffy were handed starts in place of Debabrata Roy, JoaquimAbranches and ThongkhosiemHaokip.

    The hosts hit on the gas early on, but the Goans managed to ward them off before Leo Moura’s cross for NicolauColaco alerted the AL Shabab defense in the eighth minute.

    Goa kept a good shape in the defense marshaled by marquee player Lucio despite having to deal with a couple of long efforts from their opponents until the Gaursstarted getting offensive in attack. Reinaldo failed to control Moura’s pass in the 27th minute.

    Two minutes later, it was 1-0 in favour of FC Goa with Jofrefinding the back of the net through a deflected free-kick in the 29th minute.

    The ISL side kept up the ante but Narayan Das was deemed to have fouled an Al Shabab player inside the box, and a result of the converted penalty both teams walked into the lemon break with the scoreline reading 1-1.

    Crossing over, it was more of a battle for authority at the center of the park despite a couple of efforts made by FC Goa to move ahead.

    Three quick changes for Goa saw Nicolau, who picked a slight injury, get replaced by Keenan Almeida. Jonatan Lucca and Romeo Fernandes came in place of Bikramjit Singh and Duffy respectively.

    Jofre was blocked a shot at goal in the 66th minute after linking well with Narayan and on the other side Al Shabab let fly a free-kick from about 30 yards wide of the mark.

    The 71st minutes sent the FC Goa fans in Dubai in ruptures as Reinaldo restored his side’s lead with a brilliant finish that was a succeeded from a pass by Romeo who dribbled past two opponents after receiving the ball from Moura.

    Chants for Romeo filled the stadium as Al Shabab tried desperately to find a late equaliser and almost did so in the 84th minute off a header.

    FC Goa had to survive the remaining minutes with 10 men on the pitch following the marching orders given to skipper Lucio for high boots. Jofre gets his share of the applause, being substituted by Luciano Sobrosa in the 88thminute.

    The timings of the Goan side’s remaining matches against Ajmal FC, Al Jazeera Club and Hatta Club at the respective clubs’ grounds on 16, 19, and 20 September respectively, have been revised to 1745, 1730 and 1730 respectively (Dubai local time).

    Said Zico, Head Coach, FC Goa“It was good because all the players played around 90 minutes with a good level. This was the most important thing in this match. Many things were good during the matches. There are some things that we have to correct.”

    Fans may follow the live updates of the friendly matches in Dubai on FC Goa’s official twitter handle (@fcgoaofficial) while those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can witness the stars with their own eyes.

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