Washington tops Vegas in earthquake-delayed game

Delle Donne shines

LAS VEGAS, Aug 6, (AP): It took two arenas, four weeks, four referees and one earthquake before the Washington Mystics finally could take down the Las Vegas Aces.

Elena Delle Donne and the Mystics made their short trip to Las Vegas pay off, completing the second half of a game suspended by an earthquake with a 99-70 win over the Aces.

The original game was suspended with Washington leading 51-36 after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Southern California just before halftime, with the effects felt as far away as Las Vegas and Mexico. After talking it over, WNBA officials suspended the game out of an abundance of caution. NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas also were postponed that night.

Delle Donne

In this April 5, 2019 file photo, Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter (15) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic

guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida. (AP)

Later Marvin introduced the registered clubs along with their officials.

Fr Franco Pereira graced the ceremony with a beautiful prayer and welcomed the gesture of GFAK for the Goan community in Kuwait saying this unique event will definitely bring all Goans in Kuwait under one roof. So far I was a part of all Goan cultural activities and today onwards I am also a part of Goan football.

It was a historic moment for all 12 teams lined up in the middle of the ground donning their beautiful and colourful team uniforms in hot weather which was a clear indication and reflection of their love towards football.

Manuel D’Costa greeted everyone on behalf of GFAK and thanked all the distinguished guests, sponsors, registered clubs, players, supporters, well-wishers and committee members. Also special thanks was rendered to our media supporters Gasper Crasto and Rivon for beautiful photography. Also rendered was a special thanks to John Fernandes of Arab Times who designed the beautiful logo of the association.

GFAK members along with the distinguished guests cut the cake and released the balloons as a mark of open season.

Guests present: Fr Franco Pereira, Fedelis (Ex-KIFF president), Derick Gomendis (KIFF President), Lawrence Pinto, Bosco Laithav, Norman Noronha, Avelion Dias, Mario Katty and many other prominent Goans along with their family members.

Event was compered by Marvin Pereira, sound and music provided by Hudson.

Matches are officiated by GFAK approved referees – Agnel D’Cunha,