Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Monday, August 29, 2016
Ozone win friendly against Bengaluru FC
In a friendly played between the top two teams from the Garden City on Sunday morning, Ozone FC got the better of Bengaluru FC by one goal. Satish Kumar scored a brilliant goal from an Anto Xavier assist. With Bengaluru FC scheduled to play AFC Cup Quarterfinal against Tampins Rovers on September 14, they too wanted to get some good match practice. Over past few weeks the Steelmen played friendlies against couple of Army teams and DSK Shivajians.
Albert Roca fielded a full-strength team with captain Chhetri, medio Eugenseon, and three foreigners John Johnson, Álvaro Rubio, and Cameron Watson.
Ozone have built a strong team this season. They’ve strengthened their squad with several I-League players with World Cupper Cornell Glenn scheduled to join in few weeks’ time.
Starting lineup
Ozone FCB: Nikhil, Collin, Shrikant, Chika Wali, Vivek, Dhanachandra, Arun, Vignesh, Anto Xavier, Satish Kumar, Sabeeth. Subs prateek, Vignesh, Sam, Pradeep
Bengaluru FC: Lalthuammawia, Rino Anto, Fanai, John Johnson, Guru, Alwyn George, Álvaro Rubio, Cameron Watson, Eugeneson, Sunil Chhetri, Daniel Lalhlimpuia
Sunday, August 28, 2016
U16 Bengaluru Youth Football Cup 2016
Bengaluru Youth Football Cup (BYFC) 2016 will bring schools with 1000 boys across the state in a seven day event.
Under the auspices of Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA), The Bangalore District Football Association (BDFA), and Footieculture India, the under 16 inter-school tournament will be bringing forth an 11-a-side football tournament to be held from August 29th to September 4th 2016 at the Bangalore Football Stadium.
A total of 52 boys and 9 girls teams in fray for the BYFC 2016.
BYFC 2016 is a culmination on how football can play a crucial role in youth development and imbibe discipline, respect, team-spirit, and most importantly sportsmanship. Talent scouting, an integral part of this tournament will open window of opportunities for the gifted youngsters. In all, BYFC 2016 will represent the spirit of the beautiful game with a vision to take Indian football to the next level.
Awards
Girls
- Best Goalkeeper: Sanjana (Deens’ Academy)
- Best Defender: Nandita (Headstart Academy)
- Best Midfielder: Navina (Greenwood Int. Sch, Sarjapur)
- Best Forward: Amrita Vanshmi M G (RICE.Sch.)
- Best Goalkeeper: AKS Narula (Greenwood)
- Best Defender: Karthick (St. Alloysius)
Best Midfielder: Manav Kapoor (DPS North)
Best Forward: Addision (RICE Sch., Mathakondapalli)
- Monday, 29-08-2016, 8:30 am: Little Flower School 0 Vs St. Joseph's High School (Museum Road) 6 (Nakshatra-11', 23', Amaal-13', Lijo-14', Birendan-35', Andrew-37')
- Monday, 29-08-2016, 9:30 am: Seventh Adventist High School 4 (Sanjay-3', Niraj-15', 23', 35') Vs Venkat International Public School 0
- Monday, 29-08-2016, 10:30 am: Delhi Public School North 2 (Ravma-13', Sarvagna-27') Vs Presidency School, Balakahalli 0
- Monday, 29-08-2016, 12:30 pm: C Kadambi School 0, Basaveshwaranagar Vs Parikrama Centre for Learning 7 (Ranjith-5', Anish-6', 8', 11', SuryaPrakash-16', 17', Tarun-32')
- Monday, 29-08-2016, 1:30 pm: Deen's Academy 0 Whitefield Vs Sri Kumaran's School 2 (Mehul-25', Tathagat-30')
- Monday, 29-08-2016, 2:30 pm: Orchid's International School 0 Vs St. Alloysius 5 (Chaithanya -3', Mahtew-8', Immanuel-10', Allan Richard-16', Nikhil-22')
- Monday, 29-08-2016, 3:30 pm: Pristine Public School 0 Vs K.V. Vidyashaala 1 (Swaroop - 13)
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 8:30 am: St. Meeras, Cambridge Layout W/O Cathedral HS, Richmond Town
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 9:30 am: GreenHood HS, Sarjapur 10 (Suman-6', 25', Rishabh-7', 17' Abrahan-1', Aremishman-14', Revanth-11', 21', Shravan-29', Koustubh-30') Vs East West, Basavanagudi 0
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 10:30 am: Infant Jesus HS W/O B.P. Indian HS, Malleswaram
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 11:30 am: Kensri Sch, Mariyappanapalya 0[5-Prathyush, Ashuthosh, Karan, Suman,Madav] Vs Anthony Claret HS 0[3-Joel, Mohith, Stalin]
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 12:30 pm: M.E.C. Pub. Sch, Yalahanka 0 Vs St. Claret Sch, Jalahalli 4 (Krish-10', Mighath-13', 24', Anoop-28')
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 1:30 pm: Whitefield Global Sch. 1(Charan-8') 3[Rajath, Charan, Rahul]Vs Candor Int. Sch, Hullahalli 1(Siddharth-37') 1[Aaron ]
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 2:30 pm: Embassy Pub. Sch., Magadi Road 3 (Chetan-5', Harisha V-11', Deepak–35') Vs Vydehi Sch. Excellence, WhiteField 0
- Tuesday, 30-08-2016, 3:30 pm: Parikrma Centre For Learning, Jayanagar 5 (Ranjith-9', 14', 29', Suryaprakasah-37', Tarun-38') Vs AECS Magnolia Maruti Pub. Sch., Arekere Begur Road 0
- Wednesday, 31-08-2016, 8:30 am: 515 ABWS Sch 0[4-Roopeshm, Avinash kumar, Danushraju, Md.Omer.AJ] Vs Bangalore Intl. Academy 0[3-Harishkumar, Kanishk, Deepak], Jayanagar
- Wednesday, 31-08-2016, 9:30 am: Dayananda Sagar Sch.Intl 0 Vs Bishop Cotton Boys. HS 5 (Pradhyum J-16', 18', 24', 29', Ronak Singh-30'), Residencey Rd
- Wednesday, 31-08-2016, 10:30 am: DPS East 3 (Aayushman- 5', Anesh-14', Mrinal-16')Vs Nagarjuna Vidyanikethan 0
- Wednesday, 31-08-2016, 11:30 am: HeadStart Academy 3 (Nikhal Menda–22', 23', 26'), Sarjapur Rd Vs Vibgyor Intl. Sch., Horamavu
- Wednesday, 31-08-2016, 12:30 pm: BGS IRS 0, Kumbalgude Vs St.Josephs 2 (Rajeev-12', Lijo-32'), Musuem Rd
- Wednesday, 31-08-2016, 2:30 pm: St. Joseph Indian HS 3 (Raghav–9' Vishwash-31', Manav Kapoor-37'), Mallya Rd Vs DPS North 0
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 8:30 am: Deens Academy 3 (Vlyas-5', Mehul-26', Tony-29') Vs Sri.Vani.Edu.Centre, MachoHalli 0
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 9:30 am: VidhyaniKethan Pub 0, Ullal Vs St. Alloysius 5 (Allan-2', Karthick-8', 22', Joshua-17', Ammanulla-30+), Cox Town
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 10:30 am: St. Meeras 6 (SanjayBabu-2' 12', Lohith-9', Mohd.Zaid-16', Ranjith kumar-22', Dhanush-27'), Cambridge layout Vs Karnataka Vidya Shala 0, Austin Town
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 11:30 am: Greenwood Int.Sch 9 (Abraham-6', Revanth-8', 25', 28', Reshabh-9', Shravan-10', Abhi-12', 23', Arcmishman-22'), Sarjapur Vs DPS Electronic City 0
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 12:30 pm: Govt.Sports School 1 (Linus Vivivan.V-14), Vidyanagar Vs Whitefield Global Sch 0
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 1:30 pm: Kensri Intl.Sch 3 (Anukaran-6', 16', Manav-27'), Mariyappanapalya Vs MEC Pub 0, Yelahanka
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 2:30 pm: Rise MathakondaPalli Model Sch W/O Infant Jesus HS
- Thursday, 01-09-2016, 3:30 pm: 515 ABWS School, Ulsoor W/O Global Int.Sch, Whitefield
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: Embassy Pub. Sch., Magadi Road Vs DPS South 1 (Deepak–20')
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: St. Joseph's Sch, Museum Rd. 3 (Brandon – 7', 26', Nakshatra-31') Vs Seventh Day Adventist HS 0
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: DPS North 1 (Sarvagya-1') Vs Parikrma 0
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: St. Alloysius, Cox Town 0 (2-Allan, Vishal) Vs Deens Intl. Academy 0 (1-Prabhav)
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: Greenwood 4 (Abrahman-2', Suman-9', Revanth-12', Dhruva-33') Vs St. Meera 0
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: Govt. Sports School, Vidyanagar 3 (Linus Vivian-3', Tarun Kumar-12', Tejus Sutar–30') Vs Kensri Sch, Mariyappanapalya 0
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: St. Joseph's Sch, Mangalore 2 (Pritham-8', Vernon-38')(5-Vernon, Mervin, Sharan, Alistar, Kevin) Vs Head Start Academy 2 (Ojas K-7', Aryan Rao-11)(1-Ojas K)
- Tuesday, 06-09-2016: Bishop Cotton Boys School, Residency Rd. 2 (Abhishek-5', Md.Vzair Rizwan-33') Vs MKET Eng Sch, Harihar 1 (Rithesh-38')
- Wednesday, 07-09-2016, 8:30 am: St. Joseph’s, Mangalore 0 Vs DPS East 2 (Mrinal-17', 32')
- Wednesday, 07-09-2016, 9:30 am: 515 ABWS Sch, Ulsoor 0 Vs Bishop Cotton 2 (Abhishek Paul–15', Vazir Rizwan-24')
- Wednesday, 07-09-2016, 10:30 am: Rice Intl, Mahtakondapalli 5 (Safnad–3', Adision- 20', 21', Akash-27', Chiranjan–34') Vs DPS South 0
- Wednesday, 07-09-2016, 12:30 pm - QF: Govt.Sports School 0, Vidyanagar Vs Winners of RICE. Sch 2 (27', 28')
- Wednesday, 07-09-2016, 1.30 pm - QF: Greenwood 3 (Shravan-15', Chaitanya–25', 27') Sarjapur Vs St. Alloysius 0
- Wednesday, 07-09-2016, 2.30 pm - QF: DPS North 1 (Vamsh M–39) Vs St.Joseph’s, Musuem Rd
- Thursday, 08-09-2016, 10 am - Semi Final: DPS EAST 0(2-Sushil, Kabir ) Vs RICE Sch, Mathakondapalli 0(4-Harpret, Janio, Ferndes, Umashankar)
- Thursday, 08-09-2016, 11:30 am - Semi Final: GREENWOOD 1(Revanth-29') 4 [Siddarth, Shravan, Naman, Koustabh] Vs DPS NORTH 1(Raghvir M-55') 2 [Anirudd, Raunaq K]
- Thursday, 08-09-2016, 4:30 pm - Final: RICE Sch, Mathakondapalli 1 (Sanatomaa-48') Vs GREENWOOD 0
- Wednesday, 31-08-2016, 1:30 pm: DPS East 3 (Dhanya Narendra–6', 10', 30') Vs HEADSTART 0, Sarjapur Rd
- Thursday, 01-09-2016: Rise Mahtakonda Palli Model School 3 (Boda Priyanka.D- 2', 25', Ulli Vasuda-8') Vs Vidyaniketan, Ullal 0
- Wednesday, 07-09-2016: Deen’s Academy 0(4-Sanjana, Nimisha, Veda, Ruba Faraz) Vs HeadStart 0(3-Nanditha, Tanya Gupta, Aditi A)
- Thursday, 08-09-2016, 9 am - Semi Final: Greenwood 1, Sarjapur Vs Deen’s Academy 0
- Thursday, 08-09-2016, 3:30 pm - Final: Greenwood Int. Sch. Sarjapur -0(1) Vs RICE, Mathakondapalli 0(0)
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Bengaluru sign young Gursimrat, Vishal bags extention, Darren Caldeira returns
Bengaluru FC Media
Staying true to its philosophy of promoting and honing young talent, Bengaluru FC have signed promising defender Gursimrat Singh (19) on a one-year deal, the club announced Tuesday. The I-League champions also added to the squad by signing familiar faces in defender Vishal Kumar and midfielder Darren Caldeira on short-term deals.
A regular in the India under-19 squad between 2014-15, Gursimrat spent five years at the Chandigarh Football Academy before being drafted into the AIFF Regional Academy in Navi Mumbai from where he went on to represent the country. He was also part of the AIFF squad that won the Under-19 I-League in 2015. “I am thrilled that I have signed my first professional contract with the best club in India. I am looking forward to learning and growing every day. This is a big chance for me early in my career and I am focused on making the most of it,” said Singh, who hails from Ludhiana.
Gursimrat was part of the SAFF Cup-winning India side of 2015 and also represented the country in the Under-19 AFC Championship in Palestine in the same year.
Caldeira, a Bengaluru player from 2013-2015, makes a return to the Blues after spending last season with Mumbai FC. Meanwhile local lad Vishal penned an extended deal after his three-year contract with the Blues ran out earlier in May.
Bengaluru head coach Albert Roca said the side could do with the new additions given the big AFC Cup game is less than a month away. “The club’s philosophy is to give young talent a stage and I believe that’s exactly what Gursimrat has got. He is talented, works hard and wants to keep improving which is a good sign for anyone taking the professional path. It’s also good to have Vishal and Darren back with the team. They have been with the club before but are working hard to bring value add to the squad which is what we need ahead of the AFC Cup tie,” he said.
Staying true to its philosophy of promoting and honing young talent, Bengaluru FC have signed promising defender Gursimrat Singh (19) on a one-year deal, the club announced Tuesday. The I-League champions also added to the squad by signing familiar faces in defender Vishal Kumar and midfielder Darren Caldeira on short-term deals.
A regular in the India under-19 squad between 2014-15, Gursimrat spent five years at the Chandigarh Football Academy before being drafted into the AIFF Regional Academy in Navi Mumbai from where he went on to represent the country. He was also part of the AIFF squad that won the Under-19 I-League in 2015. “I am thrilled that I have signed my first professional contract with the best club in India. I am looking forward to learning and growing every day. This is a big chance for me early in my career and I am focused on making the most of it,” said Singh, who hails from Ludhiana.
Gursimrat was part of the SAFF Cup-winning India side of 2015 and also represented the country in the Under-19 AFC Championship in Palestine in the same year.
Caldeira, a Bengaluru player from 2013-2015, makes a return to the Blues after spending last season with Mumbai FC. Meanwhile local lad Vishal penned an extended deal after his three-year contract with the Blues ran out earlier in May.
Bengaluru head coach Albert Roca said the side could do with the new additions given the big AFC Cup game is less than a month away. “The club’s philosophy is to give young talent a stage and I believe that’s exactly what Gursimrat has got. He is talented, works hard and wants to keep improving which is a good sign for anyone taking the professional path. It’s also good to have Vishal and Darren back with the team. They have been with the club before but are working hard to bring value add to the squad which is what we need ahead of the AFC Cup tie,” he said.
Chika Wali to join Ozone FC
If sources are to be believed, football fans of the Garden City might see another top footballer playing in the namma city. Nigerian central defender, a veteran in Indian domestic football scene, Chika Wali is set to join Ozone Football Club, Bengaluru.
Playing his 10th season in India, Chika has earlier played for various I-League teams like Pune FC, United Sports, Salgaocar, and Mumbai FC.
Monday, August 22, 2016
Subrata Paul named winner of Arjuna Award
AIFF Media
Subrata Paul was named as a winner of the prestigious Arjuna Award. Subrata who has nicknamed the ‘Spiderman’ for his acrobatic saves during the 2011 AFC Asian Cup Doha has represented India for over a decade. Besides, he has also Captained India in several matches.
Speaking to www.the-aiff.com, Paul said that the Award will “motivate” him to do better.
“The Arjuna Award is one of the highest Awards for sportspersons in our Country. Over the years the best in their respective fields have been conferred with the Award. A sportsperson never plays to get any Award. But when your achievements get recognized, it is an added motivation to do better,” he stated.
“I need to thank all my Coaches, my Teammates, AIFF, the Football fraternity and my family who stood by me and supported me over all these years,” he added.
National Coach Stephen Constantine couldn’t hide his delight over the phone. “No one deserves the Arjuna Award more than Subrata. He has done so much for Indian Football both on and off the field. I am very happy for him. Congratulations,” he told www.the-aiff.com.
Over the years Subrata has been a winning member of the AFC Challenge Cup, three editions of the Nehru Cup and the 2016 SAFF Suzuki Cup. He is the 24th Footballer to have won the Award, the last being Sunil Chhetri in 2011.
Subrata Paul was named as a winner of the prestigious Arjuna Award. Subrata who has nicknamed the ‘Spiderman’ for his acrobatic saves during the 2011 AFC Asian Cup Doha has represented India for over a decade. Besides, he has also Captained India in several matches.
Speaking to www.the-aiff.com, Paul said that the Award will “motivate” him to do better.
“The Arjuna Award is one of the highest Awards for sportspersons in our Country. Over the years the best in their respective fields have been conferred with the Award. A sportsperson never plays to get any Award. But when your achievements get recognized, it is an added motivation to do better,” he stated.
“I need to thank all my Coaches, my Teammates, AIFF, the Football fraternity and my family who stood by me and supported me over all these years,” he added.
National Coach Stephen Constantine couldn’t hide his delight over the phone. “No one deserves the Arjuna Award more than Subrata. He has done so much for Indian Football both on and off the field. I am very happy for him. Congratulations,” he told www.the-aiff.com.
Over the years Subrata has been a winning member of the AFC Challenge Cup, three editions of the Nehru Cup and the 2016 SAFF Suzuki Cup. He is the 24th Footballer to have won the Award, the last being Sunil Chhetri in 2011.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Monday, August 8, 2016
Bengaluru sign two Spanish players, complete foreigner slots
Bengaluru FC Media
Bengaluru FC announced the signing of Spaniards Alvaro Rubio and Juan Gonzalez as coach Albert Roca completed his roster of foreigners for the Blues this season.
Rubio (37) is a highly-experienced midfielder who spent ten seasons at Spanish club Real Valladolid (2006-2016) during which he played close to 300 games and captained the side that kept shuffling between La Liga and Segunda Division. Gonzalez (29), meanwhile, is a defender who spent two seasons each with the B teams of Deportivo and Real Madrid before moving to German club Fortuna Dusseldorf where he spent three seasons – one in the Bundesliga and two in the second division. He last played for Amercian side Rayo OKC.
The duo complete Bengaluru’s set of four foreigners after the club announced it had signed Australian midfielder Cameron Watson on Saturday. Watson, Rubio and Gonzalez arrived in the city on Sunday and took part in a session with the team on Monday morning.
While Gonzalez has signed a contract that keeps him with the Blues till the end of the season, Rubio’s term lasts till the end of the year.
“I am happy to have signed for Bengaluru FC. We trained with the team today and everyone is very welcoming. The aim is to try and understand the systems as soon as possible and I would like to use my experience to help the team to success,” said Rubio who also has appearances for the
Spanish national U-20 and U-21 sides.
Gonzalez, who even had a stint with Hungarian club Ujpest FC said he was keen to settle in soon. “I’ve come here to experience something new and I’m confident I will be able to contribute to the team’s success. I’ve left my family back home and that is tough but I’m here to do a job and do it well,” said the towering defender who stands at 1.92 meters.
Roca was confident of the kind of edge the two players would give to the squad. "Alvaro and Juan bring with them valuable experience of playing at the top level. They have played with and competed against some of the best players in world football and I have little doubt that they will give the team an advantage. They are good professionals and team players and will strengthen the squad before what is a crucial set of AFC Cup games,” he said.
Bengaluru FC announced the signing of Spaniards Alvaro Rubio and Juan Gonzalez as coach Albert Roca completed his roster of foreigners for the Blues this season.
Rubio (37) is a highly-experienced midfielder who spent ten seasons at Spanish club Real Valladolid (2006-2016) during which he played close to 300 games and captained the side that kept shuffling between La Liga and Segunda Division. Gonzalez (29), meanwhile, is a defender who spent two seasons each with the B teams of Deportivo and Real Madrid before moving to German club Fortuna Dusseldorf where he spent three seasons – one in the Bundesliga and two in the second division. He last played for Amercian side Rayo OKC.
The duo complete Bengaluru’s set of four foreigners after the club announced it had signed Australian midfielder Cameron Watson on Saturday. Watson, Rubio and Gonzalez arrived in the city on Sunday and took part in a session with the team on Monday morning.
While Gonzalez has signed a contract that keeps him with the Blues till the end of the season, Rubio’s term lasts till the end of the year.
“I am happy to have signed for Bengaluru FC. We trained with the team today and everyone is very welcoming. The aim is to try and understand the systems as soon as possible and I would like to use my experience to help the team to success,” said Rubio who also has appearances for the
Spanish national U-20 and U-21 sides.
Gonzalez, who even had a stint with Hungarian club Ujpest FC said he was keen to settle in soon. “I’ve come here to experience something new and I’m confident I will be able to contribute to the team’s success. I’ve left my family back home and that is tough but I’m here to do a job and do it well,” said the towering defender who stands at 1.92 meters.
Roca was confident of the kind of edge the two players would give to the squad. "Alvaro and Juan bring with them valuable experience of playing at the top level. They have played with and competed against some of the best players in world football and I have little doubt that they will give the team an advantage. They are good professionals and team players and will strengthen the squad before what is a crucial set of AFC Cup games,” he said.
Friday, August 5, 2016
Bengaluru sign A-League midfielder Cameron Watson
Bengaluru FC Media
I-League champions Bengaluru FC have signed Australian midfielder Cameron Watson, the club announced on Friday. The twenty-nine-year-old who spent five seasons with Australian A-League side Adelaide United before turning out for Newcastle Jets last season, joins the Blues on a deal that keeps him at Bengaluru till the end of the 2016-17 season.
Watson, who fulfils the Asian player criteria, becomes the second foreigner to sign for Bengaluru after defender Johnson penned a two-year extension at the end of last season.
The Australian, whose stints include a season with the youth and reserve teams of Portuguese giants FC Porto, said he was delighted with his move to Bengaluru. “I’ve spoken to a few people and heard good things about the League. I’ve even had a word with former Bengaluru player Sean Rooney who had a lot of nice things to say about the club and I’m really looking forward to joining the team as soon as possible. I’ve been training with a local club here and keeping as fit as possible. There’s a big AFC Cup game coming up and the sooner I get there, the better,” said Watson.
Cameron hails from Melbourne and has also had appearances for the U-17 and U-20 sides of the Australian national team. Watson comes with oodles of experience having made more than 200 appearances in the A-League and has also played in the AFC Champions League with Adelaide in 2012.
A midfielder with an impressive work-rate and one who seamlessly switches between helping out in defence and attack, coach Albert Roca felt that Watson’s addition would be vital to the Blues’ plans for the season. “Cameron is a good player in a position that’s very important to the team. He has a good background playing in Australia which I think is an impressive League in terms of standard and his presence would help us grow,” said the Spaniard.
I-League champions Bengaluru FC have signed Australian midfielder Cameron Watson, the club announced on Friday. The twenty-nine-year-old who spent five seasons with Australian A-League side Adelaide United before turning out for Newcastle Jets last season, joins the Blues on a deal that keeps him at Bengaluru till the end of the 2016-17 season.
Watson, who fulfils the Asian player criteria, becomes the second foreigner to sign for Bengaluru after defender Johnson penned a two-year extension at the end of last season.
The Australian, whose stints include a season with the youth and reserve teams of Portuguese giants FC Porto, said he was delighted with his move to Bengaluru. “I’ve spoken to a few people and heard good things about the League. I’ve even had a word with former Bengaluru player Sean Rooney who had a lot of nice things to say about the club and I’m really looking forward to joining the team as soon as possible. I’ve been training with a local club here and keeping as fit as possible. There’s a big AFC Cup game coming up and the sooner I get there, the better,” said Watson.
Cameron hails from Melbourne and has also had appearances for the U-17 and U-20 sides of the Australian national team. Watson comes with oodles of experience having made more than 200 appearances in the A-League and has also played in the AFC Champions League with Adelaide in 2012.
A midfielder with an impressive work-rate and one who seamlessly switches between helping out in defence and attack, coach Albert Roca felt that Watson’s addition would be vital to the Blues’ plans for the season. “Cameron is a good player in a position that’s very important to the team. He has a good background playing in Australia which I think is an impressive League in terms of standard and his presence would help us grow,” said the Spaniard.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Cornell Glen joins Ozone Bengaluru
Few weeks back we posted on our FaceBook Page highlighting Ozone Football Club Bengaluru’s intention to create a strong team. They already had players with I-League experience in Subodh Kumar (East Bengal), Sabeeth (Mohun Bagan), Justin Sthepen (Mumbai FC). Also talked about getting few quality foreigners.
This time the big catch is 2006 FIFA World Cupper from Trinidad and Tobago striker Cornell Glen. Though Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated in the first round of the World Cup, he appeared in all three games in the group league stage and almost scored against Sweden in his World Cup debut match.
Glen has played four seasons in the Indian soil scoring 41 goals. In the last season he moved out from Shillong Lajong to Mohun Bagan.
Glen is like to join the squad next month, his signing is surely going to make a huge splash in Bangalore Football!
This time the big catch is 2006 FIFA World Cupper from Trinidad and Tobago striker Cornell Glen. Though Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated in the first round of the World Cup, he appeared in all three games in the group league stage and almost scored against Sweden in his World Cup debut match.
Glen has played four seasons in the Indian soil scoring 41 goals. In the last season he moved out from Shillong Lajong to Mohun Bagan.
Glen is like to join the squad next month, his signing is surely going to make a huge splash in Bangalore Football!
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
50 teams to participate in U-16 Youth League
AIFF Media
In what is a balanced representation of Teams from all over India, the second edition of the U-16 Youth League scheduled to kick-off in September 2016 will feature 50 odd Teams battling for the top honours. This comes after the grand success of the inaugural edition where 39 Teams had participated last season.
Speaking to www.the-aiff.com, Sunando Dhar, CEO, I-League indicated about growing interest amongst the Academies and the Clubs. “That’s the aspect which we are looking for,” he said. “Last season 39 Teams had competed in the Youth League but the number has jumped to 50 this season, which is more than overwhelming,” he added.
AIFF Technical Director Scott O’Donell maintained the magic mark of 50 showed the “positive intent.”
"Reaching the magic figure of 50 in the second year of the U-16 Youth League shows the positive intent among the Clubs and private Academies. They deserve due credit for their untiring effort towards building up the Teams,” he said in a chat to www.the-aiff.com.
Complementing O’Donell, Dhar further stated that “it only reflects the increasing level of the interest among the kids towards the ‘Beautiful game.’ All India Football Federation has always aimed in broad-basing the game and this shows we are on the right track.”
“Playing competitive Football is a big part of a young Player’s development. The U-16 Youth League will give the Players (and Coaches) the opportunity to test themselves against Teams from other States. The first edition of the U-15 Youth League was a huge success and it is great to see even more Teams expressing their interest,” O’Donell opined.
The inaugural edition saw Minerva Academy FC overwhelming Royal Wahingdoh FC in the high-octane final in Goa to conquer the silverware.
The League which has conceptualised as the U-15 Youth League has been rechristened to U-16 Youth League keeping the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 in mind.
Perhaps the most significant aspect stays the participation of three Teams from Kashmir. After LoneStar Kashmir’s success, Jammu and Kashmir Bank and Real Kashmir have also enrolled them for the U-16 Youth League, thus making it to three Teams from the State.
“I can’t recollect three Teams from Kashmir playing in a National Tournament -- and this is U-16 Youth League. We welcome Teams from all nook and corners in the League. This League itself is in a League of its own,” Dhar commented.
Another notable feature has been the keenness to participate from Gujarat, the home State of India’s Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi. Sports Authority of Gujarat and Kahaani FC will flaunt the colours of Gujarat in the U-16 Youth League this season.
Besides, the State of Kerala has also strengthened its presence in the league as three more Teams are going to join the contingent along with Kovalam FC from God's own Country. Prodigy FA, who have passed the Academy Accreditation Test with flying colours will be joined by SEPT FA and Red Star FC.
In what is a balanced representation of Teams from all over India, the second edition of the U-16 Youth League scheduled to kick-off in September 2016 will feature 50 odd Teams battling for the top honours. This comes after the grand success of the inaugural edition where 39 Teams had participated last season.
Speaking to www.the-aiff.com, Sunando Dhar, CEO, I-League indicated about growing interest amongst the Academies and the Clubs. “That’s the aspect which we are looking for,” he said. “Last season 39 Teams had competed in the Youth League but the number has jumped to 50 this season, which is more than overwhelming,” he added.
AIFF Technical Director Scott O’Donell maintained the magic mark of 50 showed the “positive intent.”
"Reaching the magic figure of 50 in the second year of the U-16 Youth League shows the positive intent among the Clubs and private Academies. They deserve due credit for their untiring effort towards building up the Teams,” he said in a chat to www.the-aiff.com.
Complementing O’Donell, Dhar further stated that “it only reflects the increasing level of the interest among the kids towards the ‘Beautiful game.’ All India Football Federation has always aimed in broad-basing the game and this shows we are on the right track.”
“Playing competitive Football is a big part of a young Player’s development. The U-16 Youth League will give the Players (and Coaches) the opportunity to test themselves against Teams from other States. The first edition of the U-15 Youth League was a huge success and it is great to see even more Teams expressing their interest,” O’Donell opined.
The inaugural edition saw Minerva Academy FC overwhelming Royal Wahingdoh FC in the high-octane final in Goa to conquer the silverware.
The League which has conceptualised as the U-15 Youth League has been rechristened to U-16 Youth League keeping the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 in mind.
Perhaps the most significant aspect stays the participation of three Teams from Kashmir. After LoneStar Kashmir’s success, Jammu and Kashmir Bank and Real Kashmir have also enrolled them for the U-16 Youth League, thus making it to three Teams from the State.
“I can’t recollect three Teams from Kashmir playing in a National Tournament -- and this is U-16 Youth League. We welcome Teams from all nook and corners in the League. This League itself is in a League of its own,” Dhar commented.
Another notable feature has been the keenness to participate from Gujarat, the home State of India’s Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi. Sports Authority of Gujarat and Kahaani FC will flaunt the colours of Gujarat in the U-16 Youth League this season.
Besides, the State of Kerala has also strengthened its presence in the league as three more Teams are going to join the contingent along with Kovalam FC from God's own Country. Prodigy FA, who have passed the Academy Accreditation Test with flying colours will be joined by SEPT FA and Red Star FC.
Chinta signs for Mohun Bagan
Pic: Mohun Bagan Fanatics/Sandipan Gupta
Hubli boy Chinta Chandrasekhar Rao signed for Mohun Bagan at the IFA office today. Chinta had a forgetful last season after ending the season with Sporting Clube de Goa in 2013-14 - nothing went as per plan.
He had a talk with Kalyani Bharat FC, nothing worked out, and then the club winded their operation. So when nothing went in favor for him, he decided to join the Bangalore-based Super Division team Students Union. This club was close Chinta’s, he knew the Ravi and Trimurthy sir, and they were like family members.
Chinta wanted to play BDFA League primarily to keep himself fit, and then try for I-league clubs later in the second window, however, that did not work out either. Several players from ISL returned to the I-League clubs making my chances difficult to play in the first eleven.
Bangalore League was postponed, the other thought came to his mind was to try second division. He was heading nowhere but he was hopeful that god will open up the door.
Chinta got a call to join the century-old club from Sanjoy Sen, his former coach during United Sports and junior India days. He was practicing with the team for past few weeks and Chinta’s performance will be evaluated in Kolkata Football League, which has already started, and Mohun Bagan will be playing their first game on this Saturday, August 6.
He’s determined and up for the big task. Best wishes to Chinta from Football in Bangalore!
Hubli boy Chinta Chandrasekhar Rao signed for Mohun Bagan at the IFA office today. Chinta had a forgetful last season after ending the season with Sporting Clube de Goa in 2013-14 - nothing went as per plan.
He had a talk with Kalyani Bharat FC, nothing worked out, and then the club winded their operation. So when nothing went in favor for him, he decided to join the Bangalore-based Super Division team Students Union. This club was close Chinta’s, he knew the Ravi and Trimurthy sir, and they were like family members.
Chinta wanted to play BDFA League primarily to keep himself fit, and then try for I-league clubs later in the second window, however, that did not work out either. Several players from ISL returned to the I-League clubs making my chances difficult to play in the first eleven.
Bangalore League was postponed, the other thought came to his mind was to try second division. He was heading nowhere but he was hopeful that god will open up the door.
Chinta got a call to join the century-old club from Sanjoy Sen, his former coach during United Sports and junior India days. He was practicing with the team for past few weeks and Chinta’s performance will be evaluated in Kolkata Football League, which has already started, and Mohun Bagan will be playing their first game on this Saturday, August 6.
He’s determined and up for the big task. Best wishes to Chinta from Football in Bangalore!
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