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strong foreign strikers in the opposition camp prompted him to adopt a defensive strategy in the Durand Cup final against Sporting Clube-de-Goa here today. “They had three foreigners in their ranks, two of whom were strikers, so going on all out attack would not have been the right strategy,” Rozario said after his side lifted the coveted trophy for the first time. “But we did have a strategy do go for counter-attacks”, he said. “A win for a team comprising totally of Indian players was a very good sign for the game in India”, Rozario said. Describing the win as a “dream come true,” the coach, who was previously with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, 16 July 2011 purple beret Bangalore, said beating a “big team” which finished second in the National Football Lesgue was a big achievement. “My boys played like brave soldiers and defended their goal like their life depended on it,” he said. “We had very limited resources but got the best out of them.” The threat of Dudu and Chidi was taken care of and the duo became frustrated as a result. “Only Bebiano Fernandes looked dangerous as he played very well and created a lot of chances,” Rozario said. Admitting that luck was also on Army XI’s side, he said “the Sporting forwards missed a few chances but we reduced their effectiveness to a large extent.” “We played a match against the national team before it left for Karachi as part of our preparation and we learnt a lot from marking players like Bhaichung Bhutia,” Rozario said. With inputs from JK Bose and Sam Sharma
The IAF football team in 1948. Seated 3rd from left : Sqn Ldr Arjan Singh, now Marshal of the IAF history Shimla-the birthplace of the Durand Cup and the Indian Air Force “While the bored soldier circled Jakho and in all likelihood entertained himself by throwing stones at the monkeys, the Simla elite focused on Annandale. This is approached by a sharp descent and is the largest stretch of level ground in Simla; Annandale was the spot that saw the first plane landing in the town at the end on the First World War. It is now used as a helipad. Before aviation became an indispensable part of our lives, this glade surrounded by deodars in all their majesty, was the magnet for everything that required space - fairs, horse races, polo and cricket matches or gymkhanas. Annandale was the original playing field for the Durand Football Tournament named after Sir Mortimer Durand who, when Foreign Secretary, donated the challenge Trophy; this, the oldest soccer tournament in the country, is played up to the present day - but no longer at Simla.” (excerpts from- Shimla The summer capital of British India - by Raaja Bhasin) AN AIR FORCE IS BORN “The Gazette of India No.41, Simla, Saturday, October 8, 1932” No. 564 In pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Indian Air Force Act, 1932 (XIV of 1932), the Governor General in Council is pleased to appoint the 8th October, 1932 as the date on which the said act shall come into force. No. 565 The Governor General in Council is pleased with effect from the 8th October 1932, to establish the Indian Air Force....” Contributed by J.R Nanda, CEO AviOil India, from his collection of memorablia on Shimla, his birth place and home town. purple beret July 2011 17
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