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Alvito D'Cunha
Alvito Ronaldo Correia D'Cunha (born 12 July 1978, in Sanvordem) is a retired Indian football player. He was a former member of the India national team and represented India in the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He spent most of his club career in East Bengal. Playing career He played for East Bengal as a left winger for a long span of 14 seasons. He retired at the start of 2016 season as the club had not included D'Cunha in the squad. He previously played for two renowned Goan sides Salgaocar SC (1998–2002), and Sesa SC (1997–1998). He made a start after a few years for East Bengal against Kalighat Milan Sangha F.C. in the inaugural match of the Calcutta Premier Division 2013, where he scored from a penalty on the 15th minute, and assisted his state-mate Joaquim Abranches with a forward through pass to score his first goal for the Kolkata-based side. Statistics International Source: Honours Salgaocar *National Football League: 1998–99 *Super Cup: 1999 *Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sanvordem
Sanvordem (''Sanvodd'ddem'', pronounced, ) is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is a twin town with Curchorem and is about 14 km from Shiroda via Ponchavadi. Sunday is the major market day and people from the nearby areas flock to buy necessities. A few years back it was considered a more remote place in Goa but today it is a fast developing town. It is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from the Goan capital Panaji. Geography Sanvordem is located at . It has an average elevation of 18 metres (59 feet). Demographics India census, Sanvordem had a population of 4,832. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Sanvordem has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Sanvordem, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Government and politics Sanvordem is part of Sanvordem (Goa Assembly constituency) and South Goa (Lok Sabha constituen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
ASEAN Club Championship
The ASEAN Club Championship or ACC, also known as the Shopee Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an international club football competition organised by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) between domestic champion clubs. The competition is backed by AFC and FIFA. Qualification to the competition is for champions clubs from countries affiliated with the AFF. History The ASEAN Club Championship was first held as biannual tournament in 2003 and 2005. The first edition was sponsored by LG Electronics, which was also known as LG Cup Asean Club Football Championship. However, the tournament failed to gain traction due to lack of sponsors and conflict with the main calendar of the Asian Football Confederation. Plans to revive the tournament started as early as 2012. The tournament's revival was first proposed in 2019 but was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was revived in April 2024 for the 2024–25 edition with a new title sponsor, Shopee. Format and regulations The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2005 South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup
The 2005 SAFF Gold Cup was the sixth edition of SAFF Gold Cup. It was the second time the competition was held in Pakistan. All matches were held at the People's Football Stadium in Karachi. The tournament started on 7 December and ended on 17 December. India won their fourth title after defeating Bangladesh 2–0 in the finals. Both sides contested the finals in the 1999 edition with India coming out victorious with the same result and Bhaichung Bhutia scored in that finals as well. Ahmed Thariq, Ali Ashfaq and Ibrahim Fazeel of Maldives were the top-scorers of the tournament, all scoring three goals each. Participating teams Squads Venue The tournament was held at the People's Football Stadium in Karachi. Group stage Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout phase Bracket Semi-finals Final Statistics Goalscorers ;3 goals * Ali Ashfaq * Ahmed Thariq * Ibrahim Fazeel ;2 goals * Ariful Kabir Farhad * Jahid Hasan Ameli * Rokonuz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
SAFF Championship
The SAFF Championship (erstwhile SAARC Gold Cup and SAFF Gold Cup), is the primary association football competition contested by the senior List of men's national association football teams, men's national teams of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), determining the Sub-continental football championships in Asia, sub-continental champion of South Asia. History India is most successful team of this region. They won the title 9 times which is 7 times more than second most successful team Maldives (having won 2 times). Total countries that currently compete in the tournaments are Bangladesh national football team, Bangladesh, Bhutan national football team, Bhutan, India national football team, India, Maldives national football team, Maldives, Nepal national football team, Nepal, Pakistan national football team, Pakistan and Sri Lanka national football team, Sri Lanka. It is held every two years. Afghanistan national football team, Afghanistan joined SAFF in 2005 and left t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Calcutta Premier Division
The Calcutta Football League (CFL) is a ladder-based association football, football competition in the Indian state of West Bengal, organised by the Indian Football Association, Indian Football Association (WB) as part of the Indian State Leagues, state leagues. It is the list of oldest football competitions, oldest football league in Asia. The CFL is divided into Calcutta Football League#CFL Premier Division, CFL Premier Division, Calcutta Football League#CFL 1st division, CFL 1st Division, Calcutta Football League#CFL 2nd Division, CFL 2nd Division, Calcutta Football League#CFL 3rd Division, CFL 3rd Division, Calcutta Football League#CFL 4th Division, CFL 4th Division, Calcutta Football League#CFL 5th Division Group A, CFL 5th Division A, and Calcutta Football League#CFL 5th Division Group B, CFL 5th Division B with promotion and relegation between them. CFL has more than 160 mostly Kolkata-based clubs and units. Started in 1898, this league is the oldest football league in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2012 IFA Shield
2012 IFA Shield began on 3 March 2012. Pune FC along with six other I-League teams participated in the 116th edition. Brazilian Série A famous team Botafogo came here to participate in the 116th edition of the Shield. Groups In Group 'A', East Bengal will with Shillong Lajong FC and Bhowanipur SC :: In Gr. "B" Brazilian side Botafogo with Chirag United Kerala and Southern Samity :: In Gr. 'C' Pune FC with Pailan Arrows and Ar-Hima Club and in Gr. ' D ' Prayag United with Mumbai FC and Aryan club. Results Pune FC were held by minnows Pailan Arrows, while Southern Samity stunned I-League side United Kerala. East Bengal pip Bhawanipore FC 2–1 in the 116th IFA Shield opener at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Pune FC Pune Football Club was an Indian professional football club based in Pune, Maharashtra. The club competed in I-League, then top flight of Indian football league system. The club was one of the most professional clubs in Indian football histor ... W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
IFA Shield
The IFA Shield is a football competition organized by the Indian Football Association, the football governing body in the Indian state of West Bengal. The IFA came into existence in 1893, and was named after the association. The IFA Shield tournament was started in the same year. It is the third oldest football tournament in India, after Durand Cup and Trades Cup, and is among the oldest football competitions in the world. History The royal houses of Patiala and Cooch Behar, A.A. Apcar of Armenian Club and J Sutherland of Dalhousie AC had financially contributed for the inception of the Shield. The coveted shield was designed by Walter Locke & Co. (Calcutta) and made by Messrs Elkington & Co. (London). During the initial years of the competition, the IFA Shield was dominated by British Army teams and the Royal Irish Rifles defeated W.D.R.A. to lift the first IFA Shield in 1893. However, their stranglehold over the Shield was broken in 1911, when Mohun Bagan became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2011 Indian Super Cup
The 2011 Indian Super Cup was the 10th Indian Super Cup, an annual football match contested by the winners of the previous season's I-League and Federation Cup competitions. The match was between Salgaocar and East Bengal with East Bengal winning 9–8 on penalties. The match played at Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi New Delhi (; ) is the Capital city, capital of India and a part of the Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Parliament ..., on 18 October 2011. Background This was Salgaocar's third time playing in this match (they won the first two times) and fifth for East Bengal (they won it two times as well). Match details References {{DEFAULTSORT:Indian Super Cup Indian Super Cup finals 2011–12 in Indian football East Bengal Club matches Salgaocar FC matches Football competitions in New Delhi October 2011 sports events in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2012 Indian Federation Cup
The 2012 Indian Federation Cup was the 34th season of the top knock-out competition in India. The qualifiers started in August while the final round took place from 19 September 2012 to 30 September 2012. Salgaocar were the defending champions, having beaten East Bengal 3–1 in the 2011 Final. DD Sports Friday agreed to telecast live the semifinals and final of the tournament. The cup was eventually won by East Bengal after they defeated Dempo in the final on 30 September 2012. Teams Calendar The calendar for the 2012 Indian Federation Cup, as announced by the All India Football Federation: Qualifying rounds All of the teams entering the competition that are not members of the I-League and have to compete in the qualifying rounds. Group stage Group A Group B Group C Group D Semi-finals Final Goalscorers 5 goals: * Chidi Edeh (East Bengal) 4 goals: * Manandeep Singh (East Bengal) * Koko Sakibo (Dempo) 3 goals: * Anthony D'Souza (Salgao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2010 Indian Federation Cup
The 32nd Federation Cup qualifiers commenced from 14 September. Eight teams battled it out for a place in the quarterfinal round and had been divided into two groups. The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2011 AFC Cup. Qualifying play-offs The winner from each Zone qualified for the quarterfinal round which were held from 21 September. , - !colspan="3", Zone A Round 1 , - !colspan="3", Final Play-off , - !colspan="3", Zone B Round 1 , - !colspan="3", Final Play-off Quarter-final league The two qualifiers from the preliminary knock-out round joined the 14 I-League teams, who had been divided into four groups. Group A Group B Group C Group D Semi-finals , - !colspan="3", Semi-final 1 , - !colspan="3", Semi-final 2 Final , - !colspan="3", The Final Top scorers Top scorers as of 29 September 2010. ;5 goals * Ranti Martins * Muritala Ali ;4 goals * Tolgay Ozbey ;3 goals * Jose Ramirez Barreto ;2 goals * Odafe Onyeka Okolie * C.S.Sab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2009–10 Indian Federation Cup
The 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup (known as Hero Honda Federation Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 31st season of Indian Federation Cup. East Bengal F.C., East Bengal defeated Shillong Lajong F.C., Shillong Lajong on penalties to win the competition in the final for their sixth time and earned a place in the 2010 AFC Cup. The league phase of the tournament was held in both Guwahati and Silchar. Group stage Group A Group B Venue : Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium, Silchar Group C Group D Venue : Nehru Stadium, Guwahati, Nehru Stadium, Guwahati Semi-finals In what was seen as a major upset, Shillong Lajong F.C., Shillong Lajong defeated defending 2008–09 I-League, I-League champions Churchill Brothers S.C., Churchill Brothers 1–0 in the first semi-final, thereby qualified for the final for their first time. East Bengal F.C., East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan A.C., Mohun Bagan to make their 13th appearance in the final of the competition. ---- Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Federation Cup (India)
The Federation Cup was an annual knockout football competition and the premier cup competition in men's domestic Indian football until 2017. Established in 1977, it was organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The Federation Cup was eventually replaced by the Super Cup from the 2018 season. Bengaluru were the last champions, having defeated Mohun Bagan 2–0 in the 2017 final. History In 1977, the All India Football Federation started the Federation Cup as the first club based national tournament in the country. Inaugural champion of the competition was the ITI (Indian Telephone Industries) who defeated Mohun Bagan in the final. In 2015 the All India Football Federation announced that the Federation Cup will be put on hold to avoid scheduling conflict with the Indian Super League and the I-League. After the Asian Football Confederation mandated that a club must play at least 18 matches in the season, the AIFF decided to revive the tournament under new forma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
