Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 is ready to start tomorrow. The cup will kick-off at 16:30 at Thinadhoo Football Ground. 8 Teams have participated in the Cup and teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 each. The first round of the cup will be played in a round-robin manner in the group and top 2 teams cross play in the semi-final to qualify for the final on 13th December 2010.The Cup is sponsored by Dhiraagu. Several traders in Thinadhoo provided their generous assistance to the cup and Choco highlights and thanks the generosity of the sponsors and traders. The opinion leaders and well-known football figures have well-received the cup and is looking forward to its commencement and smooth execution. Choco would like to thank assistance provided by Thinadhoo Office, The FA (Thenadhoo Football Association), and major sports figures in Thinadhoo for their support and assistance, alongside the sponsors and traders.
The first game of the tournament will be a ceremonial match played between the dream team of Choco Cup 2009 and a team of selected under 19 players in Thinadhoo. The match will be preceded by a small opening ceremony.
An official involved with the Cup informs that Dhiraagu Choco Cup 2010 will be a tournament with high quality, that has not been seen recently in the island. The introduction of commercial flavour to the Cup will provide further cement to sustain and expand the cup into a one big larger cup that involves the whole Huvadhoo Atoll.
The final match will be played in 13 December 2010 and is scheduled to be followed by a colourful ending celebration.
Choco urges all football lovers to come and support the players and yet once again bring out the old football spirit back into the field.
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