RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, February 21, 2001 With the conclusion of the
last two round matches last Friday at the Dabbab ground, the NSV soccer tournament for the
Safa Makkah Clinic Rolling trophy has reached the semifinal stage.
Of the actions, Al Smari Poly Clinic
team defeated Star Sports club by a narrow margin of one goal. Musthafa Manjeri was the
lone scorer for the victorious side. He netted the ball beautifully after receiving a fine
pass from the center forward.
RICC president, Kammad Haji was the chief guest during this match and was introduced to
both the teams during the break.
In the second encounter, NSV Riyadh had an easy sailing against M. M. A, winning in the
end by 3-1. Mujeeb Vazhakkad scored two goals in the first half while Shakeeb increased
lead in the second half. For the losers, M. H. Ashraf netted one.
Here, Adam Ismail and the regional manager Haul Shipping Company, P. V. Ashraf were the
chief guests. During the break, they were introduced to both the teams.
NSV Riyadh, Central Brothers, Star Sports club and Alsmari clinic have
qualified for the semifinal round.
According to Shakeeb, the committee is making a colorful arrangement for the final and the
awarding. He appreciated the efforts of the organizers for the great work done in getting
this soccer tournament to roll.
The committee managing the show comprises M. T. Ashraf, Ayyub Khan Vizhimjam, Shakeeb,
Ashraf Kokkadam, P. V. Ashraf, E. K. Rasool Salam, Madhu Soodanam Nair, Ashraf
Vadakkerila, Shihab Mundakkayam, Kammu Chemmad, P. C. Ali, Jamal Panaroor, K. A. Rahman
and Louis Sebastian.