FNSW Futsal Level One Coaching Course (Open to all Clubs)

Date: Sunday, 31st August 2008

Venue: Football NSW HQ
Valentine Sports Park
235-257 Meurants Lane
Glenwood NSW 2768

Time/Duration: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $130.00 per coach

For further details please contact Tim Genzo on (02) 8814 4464

Note this info was supplied by Sydney Benfica FC.

All Benfica coaches will be attending the course. Sydney Benfica FC will cover the cost for their coaches and attendance is compulsory.

Source : Sydney Benfica FC
Published : 16/6/2008

The NBFA is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Bushe as Technical Director and Head Coach of Girls and Ladies Futsal.

Head Coach of Boys and Men is Steve Knight, the current Australian Futsalroo Assistant Coach.

Applications are now being accepted for Coaches and Managers for the upcoming 2008/2009 Representative Season.

If you are interested, please submit the application form below before Mon 14th July 2008, either via email or fax.

To download a copy of the application form, please click here.

Source : Northern Beaches Futsal
Published : 16/6/2008

A new star of Solomon Islands soccer has emerged at the Oceania futsal championships in Fiji this week.

Solomon Islands are dominating the indoor tournament, due in large part to a little known teenager, now playing for a club-side in Spain.

The Oceania Football Confederation’s Steve Holloway says Elliott Ragamo is a major discovery.

“They are a real joy to watch, the crowd loves them, there is a university across the road full of Solomon Islands students so they pack in the Suva arena every night,” Holloway said.

“The real crowd pleaser, the number three for Solomon Islands is named Elliott Ragamo, who has got all the skills.

“He reminds us of Benjamin Totori, the Solomon Island international who now plays in the United States.

“Very quick, good step-overs plays as an international in Spain and is only 17 or 18 years old.

“Good touch, good speed, he plays in Spain at the moment but has a bright future and is not yet well known but a name to watch.

“The rest of the Solomon Islands team are a joy to watch and the crowd keeps coming back night after night.”

Source : ABC Radio Australia
Published : 11/6/2008

Tears of joy flowed freely amongst the Solomon Islands players, officials and supporters at the Vodafone Arena in Suva tonight as the crafty Islanders sealed their place in the 2008 FUTSAL World Cup after topping the OFC FUTSAL Championships.

Solomon Islands were done a huge favour by second finishers Tahiti who sent front runners Vanuatu packing after upsetting them 2-1 to give Solomon supporters much needed hope prior to their final match against minnows Tuvalu.

Backed by a jam packed crowd at the Arena, Solomon Islanders thumped Tuvalu 12-0 to top the points and more importantly book a place in the world event in Brazil.

Sensational captain Elliot Ragomo was in tears after the final whistle and could not hold back his emotions as he thanked the almighty and the people of Solomon Islands and dedicated their success to them.

“We are really overjoyed with this win and want to thank each and everyone who supported us all throughout and this win is dedicated to all of them.

“Our coaches have done a great job in developing us from a young age of 12 and keeping us together until now which has been the contributing factor behind our success here.

“We will do our best in the World Cup and call on for support and well wishes from our brothers and sisters in Oceania as we will be carrying their hopes in Brazil” said Ragomo.

Solomon Islands topped the championships with 15 points and Tahiti finished second with 13 points while Vanuatu settled at third spot with 12 points.

Source : Fiji Live
Published : 14/6/2008

Fiji striker Kamal Hassan finished as the top goal scorer in the 2008 OFC FUTSAL Championship which ended at Suva’s Vodafone Arena tonight.

The sublime Rewa striker was in devastating form for the hosts from Day one of the tournament and scored in every match for his team, finishing with a tally of 14 goals after getting his final two in Fiji’s 4-1 win in the last match of the tournament against New Zealand this evening.

Hassan the vice captain of the Fijian outfit dazzled his oppositions in the competition with his silky footwork and lethal right foot.

“I am really happy to finish as the top goal scorer and thank my team mates for setting up the goals which I scored in the tournament.

” Its an awesome feeling to finish on top and this achievement is something which I will always cherish in life and it just feels great to win this award for Fiji” he said.

“Scoring 4 goals against Solomon Islands, the eventual winners of the tournament is also something which I see as an achievement as Solomon Islands were unarguably the best team in the tournament” added Hassan.

Fiji finished fifth in the tournament with three wins (New Caledonia 4-2, Tuvalu 13-2 and New Zealand 4-1) and three losses (6-11 Solomon Islands, 2-5 Vanuatu and 2-9 Tahiti).

Solomon Islands topped the championship and will represent Oceania in the FUTSAL World Cup in September in Brazil.

Source : Fiji Live
Published : 14/6/2008

Solomon Islands have booked their spot in the FUTSAL world cup in Brazil after they won the Oceania FUTSAL championship competition at the Vodafone Arena this afternoon.

They tied with Vanuatu in the last day of the competition at 12 points on the tournament tables.

Tahiti did the Solomons a favor when they defeated Vanuatu 2-1 to dash Vanuatu’s chances of booking their ticket to Brazil this September.

The Solomon Island camp is bursting with excitement and celebration. Officials have planned a huge celebration at the Pacific Theological College in the next few hours.

Solomon Islands had earlier thumped Tuvalu 12-0 in their last game.

Source : Fiji Live
Published : 14/6/2008

 

The Solomon Islands will represent the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil in September after winning the OFC/Vodafone Futsal Championship in Suva tonight.

The Solomon’s only needed three points from their final game against Tuvalu after Tahiti defeated Vanuatu 2-1 in the opening game of the day.

They finished it off in style with a 12-0 win and earned a birth at their first ever FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Micah Lea’alafa led the way with four goals while Elliot Ragomo, Jack Wetney and Francis Lafai scored two apiece. James Egeta and Alfred Punguika completed the rout with late goals.

Tahiti leapfrogged Vanuatu into second place and the silver medal with another inspirational performance, coming from behind to snatch the win in the last minute.

The wild celebrations of the Tahitians were in sharp contrast to the tears of the Vanuatu side who narrowly missed out on their world cup dream.

Fedy Vava opened the scoring in the 5th minute for Vanuatu before Michael Mahuri equalised just before halftime. Matana Bea snuck the winner in the final minute of the match and sent the Tahitian party into a celebrating frenzy.

Fiji collected their third win in the final match of the tournament with a 4-1 victory over New Zealand.

Fiji opened the scoring in the 31st minute when the tournaments golden boot – Kamal Hassan potted his 14th goal of the tournament.

New Zealand equalized in the 37th minute when Joshua Martin found the net before Assis Chand grabbed two goals in the space of a minute to turn the game back in Fiji’s favour. Muni Arvindra Naidu killed the game off with a goal in the last minute.

Championship Golden Boot

No Name               Team Goals
9    Kamal HASSAN  FIJ     14
9    Micah Lea’alafa  SOL  12
10   Jack Vira Ala     VAN  9
14  Bakr Al Saudi     NZL   9
3    Elliot Ragomo    SOL   8

Source : Oceania Football Confederation
Published : 14/6/2008

Fiji closed the curtain on the OFC Futsal Championship in Suva with a 4-1 win over New Zealand in the final match of the tournament.

It was the third win of the championships for Fiji and provided some solace for Coach Imtiaz Khan and his squad after a grueling week of injuries and tired legs.

Fiji and New Zealand finished the tournament level on nine points but the kiwis snuck into fourth place with a better goal difference.

Fiji opened the scoring in the 31st minute when the tournaments golden boot – Kamal Hassan potted his 14th goal of the tournament.

New Zealand equalized in the 37th minute when Joshua Martin found some room to turn in the Tahiti box and fired home to create an exciting final three minutes.

Assis Chand then grabbed two goals in the space of a minute to turn the game back in Fiji’s favour before Muni Arvindra Naidu killed the game off with a goal in the last minute.

FIJ: 2. Mira SAHIB; 3. Sandeep Sanjesh NAIR; 6. Assis CHAND; 9. Kamal HASSAN;12. Nishad Wasim ALI (GK);

SUBS: 1. Azmat BEGG (RGK); 8. Muni Arvindra NAIDU; 10. Dinesh Chand MUDALIAR; 11. Imtiaz BEGG;

COACH: Imtiaz KHAN (FIJ)

ABSENT: 4. Alvin AVINESH; 5. Nayzal Siga Ali; 7. Vikash PRASAD;

NZL: 3. Andrew GWILLIAM; 4. Marvin EAKINS; 8. Joshua MARTIN; 19. Michael CORRINGHAM; 20. Clayton CHAPPELL (GK);

SUBS: 1. Elias BILLEH (GK); 5. Yukin NAIDOO; 12. Luke FIELD; 17. Victor ZAIA; 23. Gregory O’CONNOR; 10. Ouadhah RAGUED; 14. Bakr Al SAUDI;

GOALS: 8. Joshua MARTIN 9′, 17. Victor ZAIA 27′; 14. Bakr Al SAUDI 35′;

COACH: Erkin Osman (AUS)

REFEREE: Teihotu TAEREA (TAH)

2nd REFEREE: Peter L. PAKOATONG (VAN)

3rd REFEREE: Stephan PARAGE (NCL)

Source : Oceania Football Confederation
Published : 14/6/2008

“It is a dream come true for the players to now be part of the World Cup Family. We are all filled with joy and excitement.”

Those were the emotional words of Solomon Island Coach Victor Wai’ia today, after his side won their first OFC Futsal Championship and with it a place at the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil in September.

The Solomon Island team only needed a win against Tuvalu in their final game to clinch the title after Vanuatu had fallen 2-1 to Tahiti in the day’s earlier match.

They did it in style with a 12-0 win which brought emotional scenes from the young squad.  

Micah Lea’alafa led the way with four goals while Elliot Ragomo, Jack Wetney and Francis Lafai scored two  each. James Egeta and Alfred Punguika completed the win with late goals.

Wai’ia thanked all the teams at the tournament for a great tournament that he said will help their progress in rasing the bar to the next level.

“The loss against Vanuatu has inspired us to work harder. The level at the World Cup will be a lot higher than what we’ve been playing at so our training and planning from now will be very important.”

Wai’ia acknowledged the terrific crowd support his team received in Suva.

“The crowd here was great but also the support from back home helped us a lot. They have all been praying for us and I thank god for the strength he has given our side.”

“I think there will be a big crowd at the airport to welcome us home.”

“This team has achieved our original plan and I am so happy.”

OFC FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP FIJI 2008
SOLOMON ISLANDs vs TUVALU
VODAFONE ARENA, SUVA, FIJI
SATURDAY 14 JUNE

SOL: 1. Alick LIOKA; 3. Elliot RAGOMO; 7. James EGETA; 9. Micah LEA’ALAFA; 12. Jack WETNEY.
SUBS: 2. Philip HOUTARAU; 4. Alfred PUNGUIKA; 5. Jenan KAPU; 6. Moffat SIKWA’AE; 8. Francis LAFAI; 11. Ron GINIO; 13. Stanley PUAIRANA (rgk)
COACH: Victor WAI’IA

TUV: 22. Starchel SOLOSENI; 2. Felo FEOTO; 5. Mau PENINSULA; 8. Peniuna KAITU; 11. Imo FIAMALUA.
SUBS: 3. Tioti Maati TOAFA; 6. Paitela KELEMENE; 17. Neemia ONOSEMU; 19. Mahaga TEIAPUTI; 21. Maio ETIMANI.
COACH: Sami NEEMIA (TUV)

REFEREE: Francois TROLLIARD (NCL)
2nd REFEREE: Chris COLLEY (AUS)
3rd REFEREE: Allan ALICK (VAN)

0′- Solomon Islands meet stern opposition from Tuvalu in the opening minutes

1′- GOAL! Elliot ROGOMU scores for Solomon Islands and are the Kurukuru on their way to Brazil? The fans at Vodafone Arena believe so~!

2′- GOAL! Micah LEA’ALAFA scores and now its 2-0 to Solomon Islands

3′- Solomon Islands are in total control and with this advantage can afford to stroke the ball around

4′- The pressure appears to be off Solomon Islands in this match – the FIFA Futsal World Cup berth is all but theirs unless Tuvalu stage a highly unlikely rally

5′- Tuvalu has adopted a more defensive block strategy but with Solomon Islands already assured of top spot there appears to be no pressure to attack with intensity

6′- Tuvalu get forward occasionally but rarely shoot

7′- Solomon Islands nearly get caught on the break but Tuvalu cannot finish

9′- Jenan KAPU misses an easy chance!

10′- GOAL! Jack WETNEY makes it 3-0 to Solomon Islands

13′- This match has a strange air about it with qualification for Brazil a formality for Solomon Islands

14′- Tuvalu break one on one but Alick LIOKA makes a good save with his legs to keep the scoresheet blank for Tuvalu

15′- Solomon Islands call a time out

16′- Solomon Islands shoot wide

17′- Solomon Islands win a free kick Tuvalu defend bravely and clear the danger

17′- GOAL! Micah LEA’ALAFA makes it 4-0 to Solomon Islands

18′- James EGETA shoots fgrom long range and Starchel SOLOSENI makes a great save!

18′- The crowd gets in behind Tuvalu!

19′- GOAL! Micah LEA’ALAFA makes it 5-0 and the crowd begins its “GO SOLO GO!” chants

HALFTIME: SOL 5 TUV 0

21′- Solomon Islands go straight onto the attack through Jack WETLEY

21′- GOAL! Elliot RAGOMO scores to make it 6-0

21′- GOAL! Alfred PUNGUIKA makes it 7-0 to Solomon Islands

26′- GOAL! Jack WETLEY scores Solomon Islands eighth goal of the afternoon

29′- Time for some intrigue its a penalty for Solomon Islands and the crowd are cheering for him to save from James EGETA

30′- GOAL! As you can guess SOLOSENI can’t live up to the hopes of the crowd and EGETA scores!

30′- Solomon Islands are toying with Tuvalu as this match has lost much of its tension and drama

35′- GOAL! Micah LEA’ALAFA scores Solomon Islands tenth goal

37′- GOAL! Ron GINIO gets in on the act to make it 11-0

38′- GOAL! Francis LAFAI adds number twelve for Solomon Islands

FULLTIME: SOL 12 TUV 0

SOLOMON ISLANDS OFC FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS 2008

SOLOMON ISLANDS QUALIFY FOR THE FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP – BRAZIL 2008

Source : Oceania Football Confederation
Published : 14/6/2008

Tahiti secured second place in the OFC Futsal championship in Suva tonight with a gutsy 2-1 win over Vanuatu in their final match of the tournament.

Matana Bea was the toast of Tahiti when his last minute winner propelled his side over Vanuatu and into the silver medal spot.

For Vanuatu it brought an end to their World Cup dream and the wild celebrations of the Tahitians were in sharp contrast to the tears of the Vanuatu side.

Vanuatu went ahead in the fifth minute when Fedy Vava fired home from close range after a swift attack led by Derek Malas.

Tahiti have made a name for themselves at this tournament as a team who will fight to the death and defend with their lives. But they also have a very dangerous counter attack and Vanuatu found this out the hard way when Michel Maihuri equalised in the 16th minute following a swift break

The second half was an intense battle of attack versus defence. Vanuatu were in desperate need of a goal to keep their championship dream alive and controlled long spells of possession while Tahiti blocked everything that was thrown at them with a tight knit structurally sound defence.

As the clock wound down Vanuatu started taking more risks forward and Bea was able to capitalise with a clincal Tahitian counter attack with 10 seconds remaining.

The crowd made up of predominantly Solomon Island fans adopted Tahiti as their own as the game progressed and the Tahitian spirit and endeavour was inspiring for all involved.

As the final whistle sounded Tahiti erupted into a wild celebration before performing the Haka for the appreciative crowd.

Tahiti coach Rani Bea described the win as the proudest moment of his short Futsal coaching career.

“I have so much happiness in me right now, but most of all I want to thank God.

“Before the tournament I didn’t think we could go this far because we have never competed at this level before.

“But game after game we started to believe we could win the gold medal and to end up with the silver is just amazing.

“This will have a big impact on Futsal in Tahiti because now all the young people will believe that they can do it.”

“At the start of the tournament we had no one supporting us but by the end the whole stand was shouting for us. It is a moment I will never forget.”

VANUATU vs TAHITI
VODAFONE ARENA, SUVA, FIJI
SATURDAY 14 JUNE

TAH: 1. Rehia DAVIO (gk); 3. Jimmy RIARIA; 4. Romeo PATIRA; 6. Michel MAIHURI; 10. Usiera PUKOKI.
SUBS: 2. Matana BEA; 5. Lysis TAUHA; 7. Steeven TINO; 8. Tetuanui TINOMOE; 9. Iorama BEA; 11. Amau TETUANUI; 12. Fernand TUANUA (rgk)
COACH: Rani BEA (TAH)

VAN: 1. Chikau MANSALE (gk); 3. Ben EDWARD; 5. Fedy VAVA; 6. Derek MALAS; 10. Jack Vira ALA.
SUBS: 2. Terry QUARE; 4. Lui SIFAS; 7. Ben HUNGAI; 8. Louis DOMINQUE; 9. Siardon Mera TALKANAMAL; 11. Saen Wowut FANAI; 22. Daniel MANSALE (rgk).

REFEREE: Scott KIDSON (AUS)
2nd REFEREE: Rajnish DAVE (FIJ)
3rd REFEREE: Amitesh BEHARI (FIJ)

LIVE TEXT UPDATES

0′- The match gets underway and its end to end stuff

2′- Tahiti has a chance but Chikau Mansale saves!

4′- Vanuatu miss what looked an easy chance for Derek Malas!

5′- Time out called by Vanuatu

7′- Tahiti shoot but Mansale saves superbly!

9′- Tahiti get caught on the counter attack!

10′- GOAL! Fedy VAVA scores for Vanuatu and the small but vocal Ni-Vanuatu fans erupt in delight!

11′- Fedy VAVA breaks clear but shoots wide – so close for Vanuatu!

12′- Good buildup play by Tahiti but MALAS and TALKANAMAL break clear – its a corner for Vanuatu

12′- Shot by Ben EDWARD is saved by Rehia DAVIO

14′- Ben EDWARD shoots again and forces another save from DAVIO – exciting stuff from both teams!

14′- Romeo PATIRA blocks a Derek MALAS shot!

15′- ALA loses the ball to Michel MAIHURI but Ben EDWARD wins it back!

15′- Ben EDWARD strikes a beautiful shot and Rehia DAVIO pulls off a wonderful save – its a head to head duel between these two players!

15′- Time out called by Tahiti

15′- Vanuatu miss a great chance to go 2-0 up as Saen FANAI fails to connect cleanly with a Fedy VAVA cross inside the Tahiti circle

15′- Fedy VAVA has become more and more influential for Vanuatu as this tournament has progressed – and he’s making all the difference here this afternoon

16′- Vanuatu keep possession searching for an opening but Tahiti refuse to lie down

16′- GOAL! Tahiti has equalised in sensational fashion!!!!!! Mansale lets one slip through his hands and its now 1-1!!!! Goal to Michel MAIHURI!

16′- Tension grips the Vodafone Arena as the match and championship swing back into Solomon Islands favour…who will qualify for Brazil?!

17′- A one-two play by FANAI and TALKANAMAL results in a goal kick and the recriminations for Vanuatu begin

17′- A clever chip shot from Terry QUARE deflects for a Vanuatu corner!

18′- Romeo PATIRA blocks FANAI’s shot and it stays Tahiti 1 Vanuatu 1!

19′- Vanuatu are camped in Tahiti’s half as the energy levels of both teams hit a high as they search for the next goal

19′- Tahiti coach Rani BEA urges his team onwards as they break forward

20′- We have less than 53 seconds left in the first half….

20′- A free-kick from Louis DOMINQUE is deflected and whipped across goal with TALKANAMAL missing at the far post

20′- 12 seconds left….Tahiti corner….

20′- Shot by Usiera PUKOKI is saved brilliantly by Chikau MANSALE!

HALFTIME: VAN 1 TAH 1

21′- Tahiti win a free kick but MAIHURI fires it straight into the wall

21′- Vanuatu break qucikly with Derek MALAS but he fires his shot high over DAVIO’s crossbar!

22′- Rehia DAVIO saves a Terry QUARE thunderbolt long range effort

22′- Jimmy RIARIA makes a solid tackle on Jack Vira ALA and wins the kick-in for Tahiti

22′- Tahiti open Vanuatu wide but can’t score as Chikau MANSALE makes a match saving block!

23′- What Tahiti lack in technical ability they compensate for in heart – they do not know when to stop running and battling!

24′- Vanuatu cannot break this stout Tahitian defending – now Tahiti break fast…

24′- Terry QUARE is through but MAIHURI saves with a physical – but legal – tackle!

23′- Derek MALAS cannot find a way through a wall of Tahitian defenders

25′- Vanuatu look under intense pressure with Tahiti turning in another big hearted performance

27′- The text updater has just been hit by the ball after Vanuatu defend a Tahiti break!

27′- Jimmy RIARIA with the kick-in for Tahiti…he hits the ball long and Tahiti win another kick-in

29′- MANSALE pulls off save of the tournament to deny Tahiti – this match is pulsating with excitement!

31′- MANSALE pulls off another save as Tahiti make rapidfire substitutions their trademark in this tournament so far

31′- 9 minutes remaining and this is anyone’s match – Solomon Island and Vanuatu fans are watching on the edge of their seats!

31′- Its 1-1 here in Suva but in Port Vila Vanuatu and New Caledonia are locked at 0-0 in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa/OFC Nations Cup 2008 clash…!

32′- Derek MALAS is subbed back into the match as Vanuatu go searching for the goal that will put pressure on Solomon Islands…

33′- Tahiti battle on gamely searching for an elusive winner

33′- Derek MALAS is on form for Vanuatu and their is plenty of time for both teams to make the next breakthrough

34′- Tahiti attack breaks down and MALAS breaks away only for QUARE to shoot at DAVIO who hits the ball over the bar with his knee

34′- Romeo PATIRA shoots wide on the break!

34′- Now QUARE fires over the crossbar from close range for Vanuatu!

34′- MANSALE and DAVIO are candidates for the two best goalkeepers at this tournament DOMINIQUE shoots but Usiera PUKOKI blocks!

36′- FREE KICK to Tahiti and Romeo PATIRA to take it…Jimmy RIARIA shoots and gets a deflection for a corner but Vanuatu break through Fedy VAVA…

37′- Shot for VAVA but DAVIO saves…!

37′- If it stays the same Solomon Islands will just need to beat Tuvalu to qualify for Brazil…if Vanuatu get a goal and win this match then Solomon Islands will need to win by 13 goals

37′- Vanuatu has called a time out

37′- 2 minutes and 31 seconds remain in this match – it is delicately poised…!

37′- Tahiti miss a three on one as MANSALE saves! Sensational save! What excitement! As Vanuatu break DAVIO saves for Tahiti!

39′- Freekick to Tahiti has Vanuatu’s hopes disappeared for qualification for this tournament

40′- We have 58 seconds left to play in this cauldron of a match

40′- RED CARD Ben EDWARD has been sent off for Vanuatu and Vanuatu’s hopes take a nosedive!

40′- GOAL! MATANA BEA SCORES FOR TAHITI AND ITS 2-1 FOR TAHITI!!!!!!!!!

FULLTIME – The Solomon Islands fans have erupted in delight as have the Tahitian players who now perform a haka to a rapturous applause.

Fans around the stadium chant, “GO TAHITI GO! GO TAHITI GO! GO SOLO GO! GO SOLO GO!”

Solomon Islands now need to beat Tuvalu to qualify for the FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP – BRAZIL 2008

Vanuatu leave the arena in tears after a pulsating effort.

Source : Oceania Football Confederation
Published : 14/6/2008