Chris Valentino sdb LONAVLA, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008: The Don Bosco Past Pupils Unit of Lonavla organized an invitational “Dawn-to-Dusk Seven-a-Side” Football To
urnament on September 11, 2008. Eight professional teams, from in and around Lonavla competed in this event kicking-off at 9 am and ending at 5.30 pm. Earlier in the day, Fr Thomas D’Costa Rector of Don Bosco Lonavla inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion he quoted Don Bosco “Run, jump, shout, laugh, play…but do not sin.” He also stressed the importance of friendship stating: “let us live as friends, let us come as friends and leave from here as friends.” As the heavens opened up, with loud thundering and heavy showers pouring down incessantly, the gladiatorial exhibition on the grounds was well worth the watch. Solid performances comprising rock-like defence, superb run-downs along the flank, no-nonsense tough tackling slides, last-ditch efforts, chest-downs, curling shots, fantastic passes and brilliant finishes with exuberant lunges were all on display as the day progressed. Well-planned moves, coaches at hand, nerves and formations were the hot topics of the event. Some of the teams displayed sheer magical skill with the ball being bandied about with abandon glee. Egged on by vociferous spectators most of whom were school and college students, Don Bosco Lonavla clinched the finals with a comprehensive 2-0 victory over local stars Gunners as Agnello Daniel and Clifford Saldanha slammed in the decisive goals! Karan
Barretto emerged as the highest scorer of the tournament. Fr Flovi D’Souza coordinated the entire event with great aplomb combining meticulous planning with precise execution. Responding to queries he said: “the main purpose of this tournament was to provide exposure to our own boys and the way the tournament has progressed, I am happy with the outcome where much-better teams and popular favourites have been outclassed by our boys.” The ‘past’ and present pupils of Don Bosco Lonavla continue to reign supreme at this hilly paradise, which is otherwise bereft of such healthy recreational activities.
urnament on September 11, 2008. Eight professional teams, from in and around Lonavla competed in this event kicking-off at 9 am and ending at 5.30 pm. Earlier in the day, Fr Thomas D’Costa Rector of Don Bosco Lonavla inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion he quoted Don Bosco “Run, jump, shout, laugh, play…but do not sin.” He also stressed the importance of friendship stating: “let us live as friends, let us come as friends and leave from here as friends.” As the heavens opened up, with loud thundering and heavy showers pouring down incessantly, the gladiatorial exhibition on the grounds was well worth the watch. Solid performances comprising rock-like defence, superb run-downs along the flank, no-nonsense tough tackling slides, last-ditch efforts, chest-downs, curling shots, fantastic passes and brilliant finishes with exuberant lunges were all on display as the day progressed. Well-planned moves, coaches at hand, nerves and formations were the hot topics of the event. Some of the teams displayed sheer magical skill with the ball being bandied about with abandon glee. Egged on by vociferous spectators most of whom were school and college students, Don Bosco Lonavla clinched the finals with a comprehensive 2-0 victory over local stars Gunners as Agnello Daniel and Clifford Saldanha slammed in the decisive goals! Karan
Barretto emerged as the highest scorer of the tournament. Fr Flovi D’Souza coordinated the entire event with great aplomb combining meticulous planning with precise execution. Responding to queries he said: “the main purpose of this tournament was to provide exposure to our own boys and the way the tournament has progressed, I am happy with the outcome where much-better teams and popular favourites have been outclassed by our boys.” The ‘past’ and present pupils of Don Bosco Lonavla continue to reign supreme at this hilly paradise, which is otherwise bereft of such healthy recreational activities.