24.05.2009 Match Day 5 :: Today Bandel witnessed a friendly football match between Steadfast Football Academy and the local outfit Bandel Sports Club football Academy, Bengal. The boys from Mumbai got the better of their opponents 1 - 0. Hamza Saikh scored the lone goal for Steadfast Academy.

24.05.2009:Steadfast Academy   1 - 0   Howrah Sahajatri Football Academy Steadfast :Hamza Saikh On the sidelines of the tournament Kolkatafootball.com reporter interacted with some of the young players and tried to find out more about them. NAME : ANAS VADGAMA: Class : 5th Standard Position: Striker Favourite Club In India :: Mohun Bagan Favourite Club International :: Manchester United Favourite Footballer In India :: Baichung Bhutia Favourite Footballer International :: Messi - Argentina Wants to play in future for :: Mohun Bagan Toughest Team in this tour :Mohun Bagan NAME : ALTHAMAS SAYEED: Class : 7th Standard Position: Stopper Favourite Club In India :: Churchill Brothers Favourite Club International :: Manchester United Favourite Footballer In India :: Gouramangi Sing Favourite Footballer International :: Rio Ferdinand - England Wants to play in future for :: Churchill Brothers Toughest Team in this tour :Kalyani Municipality F.A NAME : NEEL SHAH: Class : 5th Standard Position: Midfielder Favourite Club In India :: Mohun Bagan Favourite Club International :: Manchester United Favourite Footballer In India :: Baichung Bhutia Favourite Footballer International :: Messi-Argentina Wants to play in future for :: Mohun Bagan Toughest Team in this tour :Mohun Bagan Achievement : Winner (AIFF U-13 Football Festival) Team - Maharashtra NAME : TANAY SHAH: Class : 5th Standard Position: Midfielder(Winger) Favourite Club In India :: Churchill Brothers Favourite Club International :: Manchester United Favourite Footballer In India :: Baichung Bhutia Favourite Footballer International :: Messi-Argentina Wants to play in future for :: Mohun Bagan Toughest Team in this tour :Mohun Bagan 23.05.2009 Match Day 4 :: Today Stead Fast Football Adademy of Mumbai met IFA Nursey League Team Howrah Sahajatri Football Academy, Bengal in a friendly football match at Kalyani Mumicipal Stadium. The boys of Mumbai beat them 5 - 2. Little boy Anas scroed four Goals out of fives and another scored by Neel Shah. Sahajatri reduced the margin through Little master Satya Das and Bubai Hazra... 23.05.2009:Steadfast Academy   5 - 2   Howrah Sahajatri Football Academy STD :Neel Shah,Anas Vadgama 4 HSFA: Satya Das, Bubai Hazrta Tomorrow Steadfast will play against Bandel Football Club U-13 team at Bandel, Hooghly. 22.05.2009 Match Day 3 :: Today Stead Fast Football Adademy of Mumbai met Kalyani Mumicipality Football Academy Bengal in a friendly football match at Kalyani Mumicipal Stadium. The Boys of Steadfast played very well from the starting of the match. Altamash Sayed, Rihan Shroff, Tanay Shah were very much confident about their win. Within first half Stead was leading by 2 - 0. Altamash socred the 2nd goal from a 30 yard nice right footer volly. After ending the match Chairman of Kalyani Minucipality Dr. Santanu Jha handed over gifts and memento the visiting little footballer on behalf of Municipality and addressed some valuable speech for them. I-League player Suman Dutta, Bijoy Bansfore,Surojit Roy were also watched the match and presented gift to the Boys of both teams. Tomorrow the Steadfast boys will meet U-13 Boys of Howrah Sahajatri F.C at Kalyani Stadium Steadfast Academy   3 - 0   Kalyani Municipality Academy STD :NEEL SHAH, ALTAMASH SAYED, ADITYA GAWLI 20.05.2009 Match Day 2 :: Today Stead Fast Football Adademy of Mumbai met Ranaghat Veteran Football Academy of Nadia,Bengal in a friebdly football match at Ranaghat Stadium. Stead fast football Academy led my Rihan shroff played well. In the 15th minutes of the match Tanay Shah of Steadfast scored the only goal with a nice half volly off Captain Rihan's pass . Karl Malao of Steadfast has been selected Man (Boy?) of the Match today. Steadfast will meet Host team of this tour Kalyani Municipality Football Academy on 22nd May at Kalyani Stadium. U-15 Football Team of Kalyani Mumicipal Academy played in Manchester United Premier Eastern India Region Competiton this year. 20 th May ( Friendly ) :Steadfast Academy U-13   1 - 0   Rana ghat Veteran's Football Academy U-13 Scorer : Tanay Shah 15' (Steadfast) Man of the Match :: Karl Malao (Steadfast) Match day 1 :: 17.05.2009 :: Mumbai Based Steadfast Football Academy reached the Football Capital of India Kolkata yesterday. The teams are staying in Kalyani. To gather experience they will play some friendly match against local U-12 football Teams including Mohun BaganU-13 Team also. The Steasfast Academy Chief coach Maloy Sengupta told us that, within a few months his team will trip go to Denmark, Sweden to play some U-13 Tournaments their and before leaving their, it would be very helpful experience to play against some Bengal Teams. They will play against Mohun Bagan U-13 on 17th May at Mohun Bagan Ground and next day they will play against Kalyani Municipality Football Academy in Kalyani Stadium. They will also play against Ranaghat,Friends of the Stadium, Howrah Sahajatri Club,Sir Dukhiram Mazumder Coaching Center etc but the scheduled date has not yet fixed. Mohun Bagan Secretary Anjan Mitra handed over gift to Little Anas Vadgama of Steadfast Academy 17th May ( Friendly ) : La Martiniere U-13 5 - 6 Steadfast Academy U - 13 Scorers Steadfast TEAM :Neel Shahy, Rihan Shroff, Karl Malao,Tanay Shah,Soumyojit Ghosh,Altamas Seyed 17th May ( Friendly ) : Mohun Bagan U-13 2 - 0 Steadfast Academy U - 13 17th May ( Friendly ) : Mohun Bagan U-13 4 - 0 La Martiniere U - 13 THE STEADFAST ACADEMY TEAM Aditya Gaule  |  Pranamya Joshi  |  Neel Shahv  |  Anas Vadgama  |  Aayush Shah Abizar Bagasrauuala  |  Sourav Thakre  |  Rihan Shroff  |  Karl Malao  |  Alhan Kayser Tanay Shah  |  Soumyojit Ghosh  |  Altamas Seyed  |  Hamza Shaik Chief Coach : Maloy Sengupta Nachiketas Cup' 2009 U14 Boys Inter School Football Tournament Organised By : STEADFAST FOOTBALL ACADEMY - MUMBAI Don Bosco School Vasai win NACHKETAS CUP ’09 Boys U14 27.04.2009, Mumbai, Dennis Fernandes :: India has been facing a unprecedented heat wave, Mumbai too has not been spared. But it was no deterrent for the upcoming football stars battling it out at the Nachiketas Cup ’09. The tournament promoting wildlife conservation theme was played over two days on 25th & 26th April at the MSSA grounds Mumbai was alive with action on and off the field. 16 teams from schools in and around Mumbai participated in the tournament. The Screening of wildlife conservation documentaries provided by Mike Pandey of Earth Matter foundation highlighted the plight of the National Animal Tiger in India. The Event was inaugurated by Mr. Laxman and Sudhir Parthe, secretary of Nachiketas High School and Jr. college – Panchgani. “Sports and life skill promotion has always been high on our school agenda” says Mr. Laxman Parthe while inaugurating the tournament. Besides the football tournament the event was spiced up with India games Quiz Contest, Dekhoyaar Skill contest, Earth matter painting contest and Robinage spot contest. “I am glad to see the children enjoy the game of football in the backdrop of cricket. Media too has to plays its role to promote the game” says Steven Dias, Chief Guest on the event. The dead ball specialist and the current Mahindra United U19 coach Santosh Kashyap were the Guest of Honor along with Former India football Olympian Bernardo Pereira. The much awaited finals saw AVM Juhu coached by George Lawrence fight it out with Don Bosco’s Vasai. The match lived up to the expectation; a rare error by the custodian of AVM Juhu saw Don Bosco boys getting better of their counterpart. The India Games Quiz contest conducted by Jaideep Gandhi President of the Bayern Munich FC Mumbai Fan Club, Dekhoyaar Skill contest was a hit with the children’s. The participants received gift hampers from India Games, Silent hill resort, Robin Age and scholarship from Steadfast Sports Academy. Nachiketas Cup ‘09 Awards Winner : Don Bosco High School Vasai. Runner Up : AVM Juhu Fair play : St. Xaviers Fort Golden Boot : Shared by Shannon Pereira ( Don Bosco) and Thomas Alphonso ( St. Xaviers Fort) India Games Beat this Quiz Contest Winner : St. Xaviers Boys Academy Runner up : Arya Vidhay Mandir. Winner : Idhantha kakkar from Steadfast Sports and Adventure Academy. The Pics 1. Mr. Sudhir Parthe Secretary of Nachiketas High School and Jr. College Panchgani. 2.Team lineup for the Finals with Steven Dias 3.The winner Don Bosco Vasai receiving the trophy from Steven Dias Nachiketas High school and Jr. College – Panchgani, is hosting “NACHIKETAS CUP 09” its 1st annual U14 Boys Interschool football tournament from the 25th to the 26th of March 2009, at the Mumbai Schools Sports Association Grounds – Marine lines, 10:00 am onwards. This tournament is being hosted to promote the worlds most popular game ‘Football’ and as NECT is based in the cradle of Nature, this year, the Nachiketas Cup ’09 has chosen “Wildlife Conservation” as its theme highlighting the issues of Vanishing Tigers and Elephants. In all we have a 2 day extravaganza with 16 teams participating for the football as well as Quiz, Skill and Painting contest titles. The event will be spiced up with Skill, Quiz and Painting Contest promoting Wildlife conservation, health and nutrition awareness wherein both children and parents will be able to learn and get valuable inputs for budding sportsmen. Galaxy of Sports Stars and Celebrities Steven Dias, Viren Rashquina, Godfrey Pereira, Bernard Pereira, Santosh Kashyap, Marc Robinson is expected to turn up for encouraging and promoting the game of Soccer, subject to date availability. EVENT DETAILS AT A GLANCE Name of the Event: Nachiketas Cup 09 – U14 Boys Interschool football tournament Venue: MSSA grounds, Marine lines Date: From April 25th to 26th, 2009 Timings: 10am onwards. CONNECTED ACTIVITIES: Skill, Painting Contest by STEADFAST SPORTS AND ADVENTURE ACADEMY Quiz Contest by Jaideep Gandhi – President of Bayern Munich Mumbai Fan Club.. LIST OF TEAMS TAKING PART: 16 teams SPORTS STAR / CELIBRITIES: Steven Dias – Profilic striker of Mahindra United Godfrey Pereira – Former India Football Captain Bernard Pereira – India hockey Olympian Santosh Kashyap – Former India Footballer, Mahindra United U19 Coach Viren Rashquina – Former India Hockey Captain Marc Robinson – Former model and fashion event organizer Parmeet Sethi – Bollywood Actor SOCCER PRO’S Rink Football Tournament Bandra Gymkhana Ground - Mumbai from 24-28th March 2009 Slumdog millionaire jhalak at Soccer Pro’s 28.03.2009 : Dhairya Ingle :On the fifth and the final day of the Soccer Pros rink football tournament atmosphere was no less electrifying at the Bandra Gymkhana than that of the FIFA Finals. “I came here because It is very exciting to see soccer live and we do not have many opportunities to see it in Mumbai”, said the martial arts black belt Arjun Bajwa, who has acted in blockbuster movies like Fashion, Summer 2007, Who Tera Naam Tha and Guru. “These shorter versions of the game will help in promoting the game, which is essential as our associations are almost doing nothing to bring up the game”, he further said. The Chief guest of the event, renowned personality Ishika Mohan a still photographer for the 8 Oscar winner movie Slumdog Millionare, Veer Zara and host of other movies also seemed to enjoy the game. “My love for soccer brought me here,” said the ardent fan of Paulo Maldini. “I wouldn’t like to see the shorter version of the game as football is something that should be enjoyed for ninety minutes. However, the infrastructure for football in our country needs overhauling. It would be nice if sports were made compulsory in the schools or colleges,” she further said. Raj Singh Chowdary, encouraged the players throughout the evening. “Once you are a sports person, any sports can bring you here,” said the top seed lawn tennis player.” Personally I do not blame the Government for the less popularity of the game I would rather blame the association for the not doing anything for the game,” said the lead actor from Gulaal. The women finalist Companeros were outclassed by Sea View in every department winning 9-0. The revelation of the event was the performance by the Veterans, displaying outstanding skills. Rhema SF, valiant attempts for scoring goals were in vain losing the match against Goestanne. The much anticipated match lived up to its expectation, with both team equally matched, Boca Juniors ended with a sudden death victory over I. C Extension. Boca Juniors won by 4-3. The competition mood was transformed into a cheerful mood by a cute performance by the little glitter girls from the Sandeep Soparkar studio choreographed by Kareena Lobo which was followed by the prize distribution ceremony. Soccer needs a slum dog millionaire twist and it was evident at Soccer Pros. Match Report Women     Sea View     9 - 0    Companeros Veterans    Goestanne    1 - 0    Rhema SF Men    I.C Extn    3 - 4    Boca Juniors “I love Soccer, more than cricket,” Film Star Sameer Kocchar 27.03.2009 :Match Report Day 4:: Right from master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to spin wizard Sharme Warne were disappointed about the fact that the IPL has now moved out of India, one more name has added to the count. It is none other than Sameer Kochaar who has hosted the 1st edition of IPL and also acted in the movies like Jannat and Zeher. Sameer who was present at the tournament with his trainer Satish said personally I love Soccer more than cricket as I have played soccer at the state level and event like Soccer Pros will obviously benefit the game. However, I think it would really be nice of the Government if they would come up with more soccer grounds,” said the ardent Manchester United Fan. Bollywood celebrity, Vivan Bhatena who has acted in “Chak De” and popular daily soaps like Chuna Hai Aasman, Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and host of other TV serials was present to encourage the players with his beautiful wife Nikhila. Their 1st marriage Anniversary celebration could not hold them back from being present at the event. “Playing soccer is itself a promotion of the game” Says Nikhila a David Beckhem fan. The Match of the day surely was between Air India and Geostone, which ended in a draw. Air India leading by 2 goals at the lemon break were held by Geostone in the 2nd half with an outstanding performance. Both the matches of Mighty duck, led by former India captain Godfrey Periera were high energy matches. I.C. Extn and Boca Junior displayed outstanding performance, progressing to the finals. Kalina Rangers went on a rampage against 4 men Royallers winning 12-1. The Final day, besides Match action promises high Entertainment and Celebrity support from Slumdog Millionaire, Gullal and Fashion star casts. Match Report - Day 4(27.03.2009) Men A  :   I.C Extn   3 - 2    Wild Eagles Men A  :   Joga Boys   3 - 5    Bandra Packers Men B  :   Sky Larks   1 - 2    Boca Juniors Men B  :   Mighty Ducks   3 - 2    Celtic B Veterans  :   Geostanne   3 - 3    Air India Men A  :   I C Extn   3 - 0    Bandra Packers Men B  :   Boca Juniors   5 - 2    Mighty Ducks Veterans  :   Kalina Rangers   12 - 1    Royallers Next two days Hollywood Stars to be present in the Tournament 26.03.09:The SOCCER PROS rink football tournament besides high voltage football action is going to be lit up with bollywood stars for the next two days supporting their favourite teams. CELIBRITIES For 27 March 2009 SAMEER KOCHAR – Actor ::Jannat,Ek se mera kya Hoga,Bold Zeher :: Anchor IPL VIVAN BATHENA:Model cum Actor :: Chhoona Hai Aasmaan,Chak De! India,"Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.. SALIL FERNANDES ::Director movie “The Mole” CELIBRITIES For 28 March 2009 MADHUR MITTAL :: - Actor::Actor Slumdog Millionaire ISHIKA MOHAN - Still Photographer ::Wake Up Sid ,Slumdog Millionaire,Ta Ra Rum Pum, Midnight Lost and Found,Undisputed,The Forest,Veer-Zaara,Devdas ARYAN BAJWA :King Fashion -Summer 2007,Guru,Bhadra,Woh Tera Naam Tha RAJ SINGH CHAUDHARY – Writer cum Actor ::Gullal Saby Naronha Stars for Bandra West FA 26.03.2009: Dhairya Ingle :The Tone of the day was set by twelve year old Idhanta Kakkar, displaying amazing skill with the ball charging the Players as well as the kids, setting up the Skill Contest Challenge. Idhanta a student of Chatrabhuj Narsee Monjee School, Vile Parle (W) credits his skills to Steadfast Sports and Adventure Academy. Pallavi Shetty, an ace swimmer and Suzanne Sablok, fommer Miss India, who came to enjoy the game of Soccer tried their skills with the ball too. Encouraging the players Suzanne Sablok said, “Being a sports lover I feel that tournaments like Soccer Pro’s organized by sports clubs will encourage our children to take up sports, especially in a country like India, nothing except cricket is given importance, this is a stepping stone.” While all the fun and Skill display was flowing around, the players were involved in some serious competition. As the tournament was getting tougher no opportunity was wasted to score goals. The Game of the day was between Bandra West FA and United Veterans, Saby Naronha assisted by Peter Dharmai saw the Bandra Packers win comprehensively. Match result Day 3 Women   Body Liners  1 - 3  Sea View Women   Bandra Packers  0 - 0  Companeroes Men ‘A’   Wild Eagles  3 - 2  YMSC Men ’A’   Bandra Packers  2 - 0  Rhema SF Veterans  Kalina Rangers  0 - 2  Rhema SF Veterans  Companeroes  3 - 0  Royallers Veterans  Bandra West  6 - 3  United Veterans Men ‘B’   Boca Juniors  3 - 1  Chimbai Men ‘B’   W2Dream Team India  1 - 3  Celtic ‘B’ Olympian to the rescue at Soccer Pros 25.3.2009:: Bernard Pereira, Olympian halts the Airmen’s flight 25th March, Bandra by Dhairya Ingle Exams are currently on but children have chosen their favourite game – soccer over studies. The ‘Soccer Pros’ – the Rink Football Tournament currently on at the Bandra Gymkhana has gathered much attention among the school kids as many of the school coaches are playing in the tournament. Afraz Norrani, third standard student of St. Andrews High School, an ardent soccer fan came to support his soccer coach as he normally has very little opportunity to watch the pros in action. “I love football and I came here to see my seniors play and imbibe their skills while I play amongst with my friends or even while practicing at home.” Aasma Norrani says,” It is a shift in trend, in our times we used to like cricket and still like cricket, but these kids today are super enthusiastic about soccer like it’s the case with Afraz whenever he sees football he wants to play with it.” Benard Pereira, an ex Olympian says, “It’s wonderful to see these kids coming here as they love football. They come here to enjoy the game and also it gives an excuse for the kids to forget the their studies for while. We play for the veterans as we get an opportunity to meet our colleagues after a long time and it’s a wonderful feeling that our students see us playing.” Match result- 2nd Day Women   Body liners  1 - 2   Freunds Women   Bandra packers  1 - 2   Sports Bandra Men  Carmalites  0 - 3   Boca Juniors Men  Borivali Youngsters  0 - 5   Chimbai Veteran  Rhema S F  8 - 0   Royallers Veteran  Air India  2 - 2   Bandra West Veteran  Geostanne  6 - 2   United Veterans Men  VUFC  1 - 2   W2 Blacks Men  Gloria Young stars   2 - 3  Celtic Men  Soul Fly  4 - 5   Skylarks Men  Sellibrity  3 - 5   Mighty Ducks Air India Breezes through at Soccer Pros 24.03.2009 : Dhairya Ingle ::: It’s Raining Goals at Bandra Gymkhana, 72 goals on day 1.Eloquent sports caster, Bollywood celebrities and Cheer girls one may guess that this might be a scene of a cricket match but hang on, this was the first day of the Soccer Pro’s tournament at Bandra Gymkhana playing hosts to yet another dazzling sport event. Air India Veterans proved once again with there performance as to why they are consider one of the Best team in Indian football in all formats of the Game. Bernard Pereira ex Olympian, playing for Bandra West FA veterans attempts to award a win for his side were in vain, losing to Geostone in closely fought match. “I am a huge sports freak” say Ashwin Mushran, popular actor comedian from the hit movie Fashion, who was present with his wife beautiful Rebecca. “I love all sports and but soccer is special, hence I am here to revive the game of football. I used to play football when I was in school but now I hardly follow sports. I think the people in power are to be blamed for the plight of football in India, we need events like Soccer Pros to promote sports.” Day 1 : Match results Women ::   Sea View   6 - 0  Freunds Women ::   Compeneroes   2 - 0  Sports Bandra Men ::   Celtic’A’   2 - 3  Joga Boys Men ::   Compeneroes   4 - 6  Wild Eagles Veteran ::   Compeneroes   2 - 5  Kalina Rangers Veteran ::   Air India   5 - 3  United Veterans Veteran ::   Geostone   2 - 0  Bandra West F A Men ::   W2 Dream Team   2 - 8  I.C. Extension Men ::   Vasai United   0 - 4  Rehma Foundation Men ::   Young Lads   0 - 8  Bandra Packers Men :;   Gloria FC   0 - 4  Y.M.S.C.