Round 1 was dubbed the Clash of the Titans but going on results and performances of the past couple of seasons the two leading clubs went head to head in a battle of Goliath vs Goliath with both ourselves and this weeks opponents the Sydney City Eagles the leading two clubs for three of the past five seasons.

The Academy the 12s and 13 girls were requested to be postponed and we accepted the postponement with games to be played in the near future (Monday 20th of October)

u/14 Boys

The u/14 boys was the first game to be played on the day, and our boys led by former Sydney City Eagle Andres Vais got the clubs first 3 points.

Vais was absolutely outstanding against his former club scoring two goals and assisting in a third whilst last seasons u/12 contingent in Jason Madonis and Dylan Caton were also brilliant in setting up the victory. Madonis scored a sensational goal at target with a great turn and shot which left the Eagles keeper stranded. Mark Brackerig in goals also played his apart making some crucial saves.

This squad is a team on the rise but must learn to put the opposition away once the opportunity arises. The Eagles whilst missing key players still had Aaron Messina in goals who was at his usual best whilst Vince Costa and Josh Ibini Isea were also standouts for the Eagles.

Score Magic 5 Eagles 4
Scorers:
Magic: Andres Vais 2, Jason Madonis 2, Nathan Parish 1
Eagles: Josh Ibini Isea 2, Sam Perre 1, Chris Naumoff 1

u/16 Boys

What was mentioned to be one of the best games of the round turned into a lopsided result right from the outset. Unfortunately for our boys we were on the receiving end. Our Magic boys with 7 regulars missing just had no chance against a rampant Eagles side who looked ridiculously good. In this form the Eagles already look like the team to beat but once our boys get back to full strength we will be there abouts come seasons end.

Score Magic 1 Eagles 8
Scorers:
Magic: David Talevski 1
Eagles: Mallia 4, Ibini Isei 3, Castrogiovanni 1

u/16 Girls

Our girls left it late but the performance warranted a much larger winning scoreline. Full credit to the Eagles girls who fought hard and took a very early lead and then doubled their lead and took a 2 nil lead into half time.

Unfortunately for the Eagles their luck ran out with 3 minutes to go when Jenna Kingsley scored the winner. Our Magic girls had an abundance of shots and chances but just couldn’t hit the back of the net thanks to an outstanding performance by the posts and the young Eagles Goal keeper. In the end the pressure told and the deadly strike force of Tash and Jen proved the difference. Sam Bergin also played brilliantly.

Score Magic 3 Eagles 2
Scorers:
Magic: Jenna Kingsley 2, Natasha Lo Giudice 1
Eagles: H. Murray 1, S. Ascone 1

Youth Mens

The Youth Mens game was another great game which saw some great players also miss the fixture from both sides via suspension in Anthony Musumeci and Aaron Cimitile. In any case the game was of high quality and could’ve gone either way.

The Eagles took a commanding 3-0 lead mainly through the brilliance of ex Magician star Kerryn Baccas. Full credit to our boys and led by the brilliance of Albert Crocco and former Eagle Michael Candy our boys fought back relentlessly to get back to 3-2 and could’ve easily taken something from the game such was the seesawing nature of the clash. In the end the Eagles prevailed with the points in a close fought encounter.

Score Magic 2 Eagles 3
Scorers:
Magic: Albert Crocco 1 Michael Candy 1
Eagles: K. Baccas, C. Hanly and own goal

Open Womens

The Womens clash was probably the most lopsided game of the day even though it doesn’t suggest that on the score board. With the game currently under investigation the score line at the time of the abandonment with 13 seconds to go was Magic leading 2-1.

Had it not been for the sensational form of Eagles keeper Erin Hunter the Eagles could’ve been in for a very long day. Youngsters Natasha Lo Giudice and Jenna Kingsley were again outstanding playing in the senior side where they will be called upon to score the goals and again they didn’t let us down.

The Eagles in fact went in front against the run of play and that was an own goal but even then our girls looked in total control just as they did from the outset. With the shooting stat of 14-3 in our favour it showed the type of performance our young side manufactured.

Even more impressive was the performance without “senior” members of our side in 18 year old Rose Scarlato and 18 year old Clare Tyson. Nat Spirovski and Kahlee Doyle stepped up and were awesome as was Sophie Svinos who made her first start in the senior side after her two goal performance last week.

Score Magic 2 Eagles 1 / TBA
Scorers:
Magic: Natasha Lo Giudice 2
Eagles: Own Goal.

Open Mens

The Opens Mens clash was another superb match. The game was a repeat of last seasons Grand Final and with some of the Eagles boys having a point to prove the game was always going to be a fantastic spectacle.

The Eagles side went out and took two commanding 2 goal leads throughout the game but true to the Magic Spirit our boys fought hard and kept coming back and our never say die attitude came to the for, coming back to eventually score themselves a very hard fought 4 all draw.

It was a brilliant game which showcased many futsalroos including Spathis, Nolan, Paine, Zeballos and Waddick and both teams especially those five turned it on by scoring 5 of the games 8 goals. Full credit to both clubs and both teams on an outstanding game.

Score Magic 4 Eagles 4
Scorers:
Magic: Andrew Nolan 2, Marino Musumeci 1 Andres Gomes 1
Eagles: Waddick 2, Baccas 1, C.Zeballos 1

Source : Sydney Magic PCYC
Published : 16/10/2008

Name	Leonardo Malfara
Nickname	LEO
Date of Birth	20.06.1997
State/Country you play Futsal in	NSW Australia
What got you started in Futsal?	The Love for the Game and the long outdoor season break
What age did you start playing?	5
Preferred on field position	Pivot and Flanker
Current Team/Club you play for	U12 - Sydney Magic
Hardest Futsal opponent	Till this year Junior Roos From Rockdale PCYC. In Premiere League so far Western Raiders
Favourite Meal	A nice juicy Steak and Pasta
Favourite Hobby	Playing Soccer
Favourite Team	Manchester United
Favourite Sportsperson	Carlos Teves
Favourite Music	Regaton
Most Memorable Futsal moment on or off the court	The 2007 U10 Grand final At Rockdale PCYC. Junior Roos 4 vs Green Machines 5
Which coach would you say influenced you the most in Futsal and at what age?	My Under 8 Coach Ricky who always believed in me
What was the best tip you’ve ever been taught in Futsal?	Fast and precise passes
What goals do you still want to achieve in Futsal?	To win my first Premiere League Comp.
List 3 people you would love to have over for dinner	Carlos Teves, Diego Forlan and Christiano Ronaldo

New Futsal competitions are about to start up at My Druitt and Bidwell.

• Senior Mens, Womens and Mixed
• Junior Boys and Girls (Ages 6-17)
• Competition Duration November 08 – April 09
• Registration Thursday 23rd Oct, 30th Oct and 6th Nov. 5pm-8pm at PCYC Mt Druitt.
• 10% Discount for full teams registered and paid up front.

Registration packs available from Mt Druitt PCYC (Luxford Rd, Shalvey), or call 02 9628 2628, 0419 434 430, or email pfitzpatrick@pcycnsw.org.au

The official flyer can be seen below :

Source : Police & Community Youth Clubs NSW
Published : 16/10/2008

 

When: 31st – 2nd November
Time: Friday 5pm – 9pm
Sat – 9am – 3pm
Sun- 9am 12 pm
Where: Carrara Basketball Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Carrara
Age Requirements: Minimum age for competition is 30yrs

Cost for Futsal:
• $30 per player (1st Futsal team)
• $20 per player (2nd Futsal team)
Cost for Masters Games: $100

Entries Close: 24th October
Entry: Enter on the Masters Games Website

Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2008. 9.00am – 5.00pm
Updated Venue Change : Dural Sport & Leisure Centre (Cnr Kenthurst & Pellitt Lane)
Venue: Ashfield Boys High School (Liverpool Rd * Ashfield)
Cost: $99.00 including GST

Payment can be made by credit card over the phone by contacting Rokelle MacNaughton at the FNSW Futsal office on 88144464; these payments will incur a surcharge. Cash and credit card payments can also be made on the day.

All Candidates are reminded to wear suitable attire to be actively involved in practical sessions. Your own writing material, drink bottles and lunch are also recommended.

All candidates must be 16 years of age, or older, in order to participate in the course.

All candidates need to fill in the attached form (here).

For any further details please contact Rob Varela, Futsal Development Officer, on 88144465 or robv@footballnsw.com.au

Source : Football NSW
Published : 14/10/2008

Two of Wauchope’s premier athletes took to the courts of Melbourne at the national 2008 School Futsal championships.

Matt Hensley and Sam Cass played against some of the best Futsal players in the country at Dandenong as part of the northern NSW representative side.

The Wauchope High School students played a total of eight games over the five days but were cursed with bad luck from the start.

It didn’t help that the northern NSW players hadn’t met before the tournament and didn’t get a chance to train before the carnival.

Their side – due to various circumstances – could only field 6 players and the one person interchange was not enough.

The fast pace of the five-a-side game relies on interchanges and it showed with the northern NSW side going down in all of their eight encounters.

But coming up against the best in Australia was reward in itself according to Cass.

“The standard of play down there was so high,” he said.

“There were some freakish players and some great contests.

“It was a good chance to play against the best and futsal is pretty popular in Dandenong,” he said.

Cass playing at pivot in the backs still got a chance to go forward scoring five goals while Hensley kicked 13 putting in a good showing for national selection.

The yet to be selected national side will get the chance to play teams from the greatest futsal nation in the world – Brazil.

Cass has another year left at high school and will get another shot at the titles next year.

He will continue playing in the local Futsal competition as well as the Wauchope representative side.

The high scoring game is gaining popularity in Australia with Wauchope’s own league going from strength to strength.

Cass says more people are always welcome to the sport which plays at the Wauchope Sports Stadium.

“It’s a great game and involves more fast paced skill work than soccer because it’s on a much smaller field,” he said.

“It’s great for improving your skills and its fun.

“It’s proving more and more popular for the girls as well,” he said.

For more information about Futsal or to enquire about playing contact Joe Fisher on 0408 118 737.

Source : Wauchope Gazette
Published : 16/10/2008

Name	Dean Lockhart
Nickname	Bully
Date of Birth	30.4.1987
State/Country you play Futsal in	NSW, Australia
What got you started in Futsal?	My Dad played
What age did you start playing?	7
Preferred on field position	Pivot
Current Team/Club you play for	Campbelltown City Quake
Hardest Futsal opponent	Lachlan Wright
Favourite Meal	Penne Napolitana
Favourite Hobby	Surfing, Snowboarding
Favourite Team	Manchester United
Favourite Sportsperson	Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, Muhammed Ali
Favourite Music	Indie/Alternative
Most Memorable Futsal moment on or off the court	Being presented with my Debut Australain jersey, scoring on debut, and representing Australia at the AFC Championships 08'
Which coach would you say influenced you the most in Futsal and at what age?	My dad at age 7, he brought me into the sport and also the help from Scott Gilligan for honing my skills since age 9
What was the best tip you’ve ever been taught in Futsal?	"No silly flicks into the middle of the court" - quote courtesy of Simon Keith.
What goals do you still want to achieve in Futsal?	Represent my country at a Futsal World Cup
List 3 people you would love to have over for dinner	Tiger Woods, Will Ferrell and Miranda Kerr

Futsal is one of over 70 sports included in the 12th Australian Masters Games.

Football Federation Victoria will administer the Futsal component of the Games to be held in Geelong in Victoria from 20 – 23 February 2009.

The Games move to Geelong in Victoria after Adelaide hosted the previous 10th and 11th Australian Masters Games, incorporating the inaugural Australasian Masters Games. Providing you meet the minimum age requirement of 30 years you can participate!

Comps will be held for Mens 30+, 35+, 40+ and 50+. Womens comp is 30+. There will be A & B grades in each section, and the fees are $40 per person per event.

Visit the official website for the Registration options and more details.

Ahead of the first women’s world championships, Karalee product Kate Lutkins said she wanted to help make a name for Australia in futsal. Having returned home, the 20-year-old can rest easy after Australia finished sixth from 12 teams at the week-long tournament in Spain. “I think we made our mark,” a weary Lutkins said of the team’s impact on the world stage. In her Australian debut, the home-grown girl was the second youngest on the Aussie team, which came within a goal of beating the eventual champions. The Aussies won the first two games against Italy and Paraguay, before being knocked from the top four by the host team Catalonia. “It was a really unlucky quarter-final, we should have won it,” she said of the close encounter and what she described as the best game of the tournament. “We were up two-nil but we just didn’t want it.”

Given her first taste of a major international competition, Lutkins was in awe of what the rest of the world had to offer. “It was just awesome,” she said. “Most of the teams had totally different styles.” However, she admitted some slight rule changes made it a little bit more difficult, but managed to cope. One rule she found difficult to manage was the use of slide tackling, which is illegal in Australia. “We didn’t adjust to that one,” she said. “We just thought it was so dangerous, people were getting hurt. “It was quite frustrating (the different rules), we were getting penalised and you wouldn’t know what for.” Despite arriving back in Australia stiff and sore, Lutkins was back on her local court a day later.

Source : Queensland Times
By : Kristen Burrows
Published : 13/10/2008

Name	Trent Flanigan
Nickname	Tent
Date of Birth	18.10.1980
State/Country you play Futsal in	ACT, Australia
What got you started in Futsal?	Pals
What age did you start playing?	10
Preferred on field position	Pivot
Current Team/Club you play for	Canberra Olympic Supercats
Hardest Futsal opponent	Lenisio – That guys a freak…
Favourite Meal	Liquid Lunch
Favourite Hobby	Quarters
Favourite Team	Liverpool FC
Favourite Sportsperson	Ben Cousins
Favourite Music	80's
Most Memorable Futsal moment on or off the court	3-3 Draw with Argentina at KL5’s – (And the night out after)
What was the best tip you’ve ever been taught in Futsal?	When in doubt, kick it out……
What goals do you still want to achieve in Futsal?	Play in a World Cup
List 3 people you would love to have over for dinner	I'd have to have Kingy / Aeroplane Sox and The Pieman – One of the great Dinners!!!