Sydney Magic Premier League Futsal Round 3 Report (NSW)

Round 3 of the Premier League took us to Parklea to take on the promising Western Raiders.

The Academy game was a superb curtain raiser to the Premier League Fixtures and the talent showcased by both squads was at the highest standard. Congratulations should be extended to both sides on a brilliant performance.

12 Boys

The 12s fixture was an absolute cracker of a game which had absolutely everything. It was without doubt the best game of the day and the 4-5 result was every bit as close as the scoreline indicated. The Young Raiders started off very well and led by the brilliant Noah Chianese took an early lead but the determination and heart shown by our boys was unparalleled.

Behind 4-1 the boys came storming back led by Vincent Giannini and Michael Loupis and belted the Raiders with everything they had and just as the cracks began to appear in the young Raiders rearguard our boys lifted another notch to close the game to one goal.

The Raiders scored again as did our young boys but young Tony Lo in goal for the Raiders made a brilliant save denying our boys from the penalty spot. Our young magicians also went on to hit 3 posts and had numerous top chances but just couldn’t find the back of the net to get points out of the game which they thoroughly deserved.

Well done to both squads on a brilliant game which had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Score 4-5
Magic: Micheal Loupis, Ryan Henderson, Vincent Giannini and Mark Rizovski.
Raiders: N Chianese 4, A.Vlismor 1.

14 Boys

The Under 14 Boys game was another which could’ve gone either way but led by the enigmatic duo of Andres Vais and Alex Doyle our side put on a display that was absolutely fantastic and one that proved this team is definitely heading in the right direction.

The futsal the team played was a joy to watch and with all the squad playing extremely well the boys are well and truly in the running for a top 4 spot as long as they keep playing the futsal that coaches Ross and Billy are trying to instill in them.

Score 3-2
Magic: Andres Vais 2, Alex Doyle 1
Raiders: M. Herceg 1, S. Drewrey 1.

13 Girls

The Under 13 girls fixture was played the following Monday evening as were the remaining two female games and our young girls started the game brilliantly but faded away towards the end of the first half.

Still without a goal keeper the girls conceded 2 early goals but they never stopped trying and could’ve easily taken something from the game had it not been for the fantastic form of Shamiran Khamis in the Raiders goal. The girls just need to get a little bit of confidence back and soon and realign themselves into the team we know they are capable of being.

Score 1-3
Magic: Georgia Klapos 1
Raiders: A. Pollicina 1, L. Meduri 1, E. Sherry 1.

16 Boys

The 16 boys were brilliant. That’s one of many words that could describe their performance. From goal keeper to reserves the entire squad was sensational.

Anthony Poniris was once again brilliant in attack as was David Talevski whilst Marcello Bortone played one of his best games in a long time. The return of Clayton Musumeci was instrumental in the team playing excellent and structured futsal.

The Raiders are a very good side in their own right but on the day our boys just blew them off the court.

Score 6-2
Magic: Anthony Poniris 2, David Talevski 1, David Han 1, Clayton Musumeci 1
Raiders: Z. Freeburn 1, M, Brennan 1.

16 Girls

The 16 girls have continued their good start to the season with another comprehensive victory. They are beginning to mix their undeniable talent with a little bit of structure and the results are coming thick and fast and with greater Futsal playing.

The girls were once again a joy to watch and are turning into the favoured team to watch every Saturday such is the talent within the squad and the way they are playing at the moment.

Score 4-1
Magic: Jenna Kingsley 2, Natasha Lo Giudice 2
Raiders: S. Haaring 1.

Youth Men

The Youth Mens are still yet to click and suffered their 3rd straight defeat. The talent is definitely in the squad and we eagerly await for their form to turn. Missing key players hasn’t helped in 2 time goal keeper of the year Roberto Maiorana and Miki Awad. But under the watchful eye of Tony Candy and Peter Musumeci we know its only a matter of time.

On the day the result could’ve gone either way but Shane Ardle was the difference. For our boys with a bit more compose could’ve taken something out of the game. Albert Crocco and Micheal Candy were yet again the stand out 2.

Score 2-4
Magic: Albert Crocco 1, Anthony Musumeci 1
Raiders: S. Ardle 3, R. Diaz 1.

Women

The Womens game was the 3rd and final that was played at Homebush on the Monday evening and the result was a formality against a young raiders side. Full credit to the Raiders girls for their never say die attitude but our girls were just a class above from the outset.

Even though the Raider girls scored early the response was swift and deadly with Clare, Doyle and Nat working a free flowing move that saw the score even out and from then on there was only one way the result was heading.

Some of the play by our girls was of the highest of quality. Sophie Svinos was once again in superb form as was Natalie Spirovski.

Score 6-1
Magic: Clare Tyson 2, Rose Scarlato 2, Sophie Svinos 1, Jenna Kingsley 1.
Raiders: J. Hurst 1.

Men

The Men’s game was another fantastic and exciting end to end clash and special mention must go to the young Raiders side for putting up such a gallant and courageous effort.

Our boys who went behind then in front and then behind again with only 8 minutes to go stormed to the front and added a few extra nails into the coffin of the Raiders for good measure.

Our boys left it to late to go ahead for good but some of the play was outstanding. Ross Fazzalaro was once again superb setting up numerous chances whilst Marino Musumeci was as always dangerous while Andres Gomes was back to his tricky best.

In the end a deserved but very tough fought victory for our boys.

Score 5-3
Magic: Marino Musumeci 1, Andrew Paine 1, Andres Gomes 1, Dylan Maloney 1, Ross Fazzalaro 1.
Raiders: R. Tripia, R. Miller 1, K. Romero 1.

Players of the Week - Round 3

Male Player of the week - Clayton Musumeci u/16 Boys

Whilst attack is the way you win games if its not for players who also think defence first then your always going to struggle and Clayton proved that on the weekend by having a brilliant game controlling the play and making the extra defensive yards whilst his team mates were very attack minded. Had it not been for Clayton’s defensive efforts the score line could’ve been a lot different.

Female Player of the week - Kahlee Doyle Open Womens

Doyle was on fire against the Raiders. Playing in her favoured position of pivot Doyle dominated the game laying on half the teams goals with precision passing and her uncanny knack of seeing what others cant. The famous Doyle roll over was also at its finest.

Goal Keeper of the week - Marcello Bortone u/16 Boys

Marcy had a superb game in fact one of his best in a number of years. Whilst his team played very well Marcello was at his shot stopping best this round and made some spectacular saves to keep his team in it when the opposition went on a run.

Team of the week - Under 12 Boys

Whilst losing the boys were exceptional in a game where there deserved to be no loser. The youngest of Magicians played brilliantly and with so much heart they deserved something out of the game. The result deserved a victory and had it not been for a bit of bad luck and a few posts then the 3 points would’ve been theirs. The club was extremely proud of your commitment and effort.

Source : Sydney Magic
Published : 11/11/2008