28 February, 2009

Fiji Futsal squad named for OFC tourney

The Fiji Football Association’s FUTSAL commission has named a strong 25 member training squad for the upcoming Oceania Football Confederation FUTSAL Championship which will be played in Fiji. Fiji FUTSAL secretary Jainendra Sukhu said the commission decided to name a squad early so the team prepares well for the tournament. “Fiji is hosting the championship [...]

28 February, 2009

Chanel all the way (SA)

Chanel College has dominated the inaugural inter-school futsal challenge winning all divisions in both, the girls’ and boys’, competitions. The futsal competition involved teams from local high schools playing for the right to contest the ‘champion of champions’ event later this year. The high school girls played on Wednesday while the boys played on Thursday [...]

27 February, 2009

Futsal Super League Grand Final Review (NSW)

Last Saturday saw the end to another Futsal season with the Grand Finals held at Dural Sport & Leisure Centre. 12 boys – The clash between Minor Premiers, South Coast Taipans and Sydney Benfica lived up to everyone’s expectations with a magnificent display of attacking Futsal by both teams. In the end Benfica’s better finishing [...]

26 February, 2009

New Committee Elected at Sutherland (NSW)

The 1st AGM of the Sutherland Shire Futsal Association Incorporated took place on Friday 20th February 2009 at the head office of the Sutherland Shire Football Association Incorporated. The following members have been elected; President, Jonathan Simnett Vice President, Jim Apostolovski Secretary, Ruth Guerreiro Treasurer, Ruth Guerreiro General Committee, Colin Armstrong General Committee, Steve Simonovski [...]

25 February, 2009

Queensland School Futsal Premier and Championship League Results

The first round for both leagues have been held. The 14 years boys teams competed. Premier League Results Round-robin matches Assisi College v Robina SHS 3-3 Assisi College v Shailer Park SHS 1-10 Tullawong SHS v Clontarf Beach SHS 0-7 Robina SHS v Shailer Park SHS 0-2 Assisi College v Tullawong SHS 2-5 Robina SHS [...]

25 February, 2009

Fifty local coaches to attend futsal coaching course (Solomon Islands)

About 50 local futsal coaches will benefit from a coaching programme the Oceania Football Confederation will conduct starting Thursday in Honiara. Those coaches invited to attend the coaching programme are those who coached open men’s teams in the 2008 Honiara Futsal League and other coaches who involved with the Under 16 groups. Small Sided Games [...]

25 February, 2009

Mullum High Futsal boys take on the world (NSW)

Four talented Mullumbimby High School students were chosen to play for Northern NSW Vikings in the Schools Australian Futsal Championships at Dandenong in Melbourne recently. Simon Knight was in the U13 division while Corey Montgomery, Dan Musgrave and Simon’s brother Tim Knight all competed in the U15 division. The championships ran over 3 days with [...]

25 February, 2009

Futsal unites many faiths (NSW)

The Hills Stadium at Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill hosted the Unity Cup a futsal tournament first introduced in 2003 on Sunday. Organised by members of the Baha’i community of Baulkham Hills, players from Baulkham Hills, Nowra, Wollongong, Melbourne, Liverpool, Parramatta, South Coast, and Perth competed in the event. The competition’s aim is to unify [...]

24 February, 2009

Kurukuru boys assist PNG futsal programme

Futsal in the Solomon Islands has been rated higher in the Oceania region. Futsal Project Manager of the Win in Oceania Programme Scott Gilligan revealed this yesterday when confirming the participation of two Kurukuru national futsal players in the Futsal Development Programs in Papua New Guinea. Gilligan said Jack Whitney and Philip are there to [...]

24 February, 2009

Friday Night Mens Comp at Miller (NSW)

Vikings NSW Futsal would like to invite Open Men’s Teams to compete in a Friday Night Competition throughout Winter where they can continue to develop their skills and the game or just have a social enjoyable time. This competition will be held at Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre. 62 Cabramatta Ave Miller Entries close Friday [...]

23 February, 2009

Ragomo Back to Training for Upcoming Tournaments (Solomon Islands)

Holiday period is over and training session is resuming for young Elliot Ragomo, the Solomon Islands Kurukuru star and captain. Elliot Ragomo, in an interview with Solomon Times, said that they have resumed training as of last week as there are competitions coming up in the year. He said that during his holiday breaks the [...]

23 February, 2009

NSW Futsal Premier League and Super League Winners

Below is the list of all of the Grand Final results for the 2009 Premier League and Super League.  Premier League  12 Boys : Commodores 5-2 over Raiders 14 Boys : Quake 3-1 over Vipers 13 Girls : Commodores 6-0 over Allstars 16 Boys : Magic 3-2 over Eagles 16 Girls : Quake 2-1 over [...]

23 February, 2009

NSW Womens Competition

Vikings NSW Futsal would like to invite Open Ladies to compete in a Monday Night Competition throughout the Winter months to continue their love for the game of Futsal. This competition will be held at Cabramatta PCYC Railway Rd Cabramatta. Entries close Friday 6th March 2009 Please contact Amanda Bowering on 98250997 or [email protected] for further [...]

23 February, 2009

12 Australian Masters Games Futsal Results

Futsal Results and Pics have been made available for the 12th Australian Masters Games. A Grade and B Grade Pool Results can be seen here (PDF) or via a local copy here. The Finals Program Results can be seen here (PDF) or via a local copy here. Click the pictures for larger versions. Source : 12th [...]

23 February, 2009

Spathis the hero as the Magic win on penalties (NSW)

Sydney Magic PCYC 1 Campbelltown Quake 1 (Magic win 2-1 on penalties ) Magic keeper Peter Spathis proved yet again his credentials as Australia’s premier futsal goalkeeper by saving four out of five penalties to help the Magic overcome the Quake to win the Mens Premier League Futsal crown. Full praise should also go to [...]

23 February, 2009

Vipers edge out the Magic in a thriller (NSW)

Sydney Magic PCYC 3 Mascot Vipers 4 The Mascot Vipers womens team took the lead early in the game and were never headed to prevail over rivals the Sydney Magic 4-3 in tense and pulsating game of grand final futsal. The Vipers took a surprise early lead when a kick-in from Amanda Cergovski near halfway [...]

23 February, 2009

Late goal seals Youth title for Benfica (NSW)

Sydney Benfica FC 3 Dural Warriors 2 A dramatic late winner in the dying seconds from Hussein Akil gave Sydney Benfica the Youth Super League title in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Dural Warrirors. Benfica had the majority of the opening possession with their defenders finding space and going close from long range. Dural opened [...]

22 February, 2009

Benfica Rocks at Dural! (NSW)

Sydney Benfica FC shook the foundations at Dural, on Grand Final Day. After what can only be described as a sensational season, players, officials and supporters came prepared for a long day, as the club’s 12 Boys, Youth Men & Men’s teams prepared to do battle. 12 Boys – South Coast Taipans v Sydney Benfica [...]

22 February, 2009

Campbelltown City Quake Futsal Grand Finals Review (NSW)

Last Saturday saw the climax of the 2008/09 NSW Premier League Season, with Quake participating in 3 of the 8 finals, and coming away with 2 Championships. Our 14 boys and 16 girls were crowned Champions, and our Open Men falling short after a dramatic penalty shootout. In the end, a fantastic way to finish [...]

22 February, 2009

Lots of great Futsal Footage from Sydney Magic (NSW)

Sydney Magic has a lot of great Goal Keeper and Goal Scoring footage available on their new-look website. Its worth your time to take a look… Main Multimedia Page Keepers Corner Goals of the Week

22 February, 2009

Great Penalty Shootout Footage from Sydney Magic (NSW)

Congratulations to the Mens and U16 Boys who both won their respective Grand Finals. The U16 Boys won in extra time (3-2 over Sydney City Eagles), while the Mens game was decided on penalties. Peter Spathis “we love you” put on an unbelievable keeping display saving 4 out of 5 penalties to give Magic the [...]

21 February, 2009

International Coaches Course Underway (NZ)

20 coaches from around New Zealand are being put through their paces this weekend under the guidance of Master Coach, Mauricio Marques. Vikings Futsal NZ is once again running an International Futsal Coaches Course in association with Mauricio Marques of Brazil’s EBF (Escola Brasiliera de Futebol) Marques, fresh from being a keynote speaker at Football [...]

21 February, 2009

Sutherland 1st Annual Presentation (NSW)

The 1st Annual Presentation of the Sutherland Shire Futsal Association Incorporated was conducted Friday evening the 20th February 2009 from 7pm. In excess of 120 people attended including players, parents and supporters with special guests also in attendance Mr. Adam Confoy of 5 Star Futsal, Mr. Frank Rossi representing the Futsal Standing Committee of Football [...]

20 February, 2009

Futsal Grand Finals for Premier & Super League (NSW)

This Saturday sees the end to another Futsal season with the Grand Finals held at Dural Sport & Leisure Centre. Congratulations to all Players, Coaches and officials from the respective clubs on a fantastic season, resulting in a grand final appearance. There have been some clubs who have made a number of grand finals these [...]

20 February, 2009

Good Luck Boys! (NSW)

Sydney Benfica FC would like to wish all their players the best of luck for this weekend’s grand finals. Remember boys, no matter what the result, go out there and have fun !!!! To the rest of the Sydney Benfica teams, pack your picnic baskets & eskies and get to Dural to support your teams. [...]

20 February, 2009

Contract for soccer star (QLD)

When growing up, many of us dream of throwing on our favourite team kit and running on to the field with our heroes. Whether that is for the North Queensland Cowboys, the Brisbane Lions, the Queensland Reds or Manchester United, it is a dream that is rarely fulfilled. Cannonvale’s 15-year-old soccer player Todd Jenkins is [...]

20 February, 2009

Ali wins it for Devils (Fiji)

Utility Siga Ali’s brace helped Navua’s Red Devils overcome Nadogo 2-1 in the Fiji FA Futsal Championship final on Wednesday night. National rep Ali scored the winner on the stroke of fulltime as Red Devils collected the $700 top prize while Dinesh Mudaliar’s Nadogo settled for $300. Last month Red Devils scooped the Fiji FA Beach [...]

20 February, 2009

Navua clubs clash in FUTSAL Quarters (Fiji)

Top Fiji and Navua clubs Red Devils and Red Rock will meet each other in the first quarterfinal of the Fiji Football Association FUTSAL competition at the Tattersalls Leisure Centre this evening. The two Southern Forest Limited-sponsored side which are laced with Navua reps were tipped to clash in the final but pool results rules [...]

20 February, 2009

OFC Executive Committee Meeting Rarotonga ’09

Proposals for a revised O-League and details of the US$8 million “Win in Oceania” project were among the hot topics discussed at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Executive Committee meeting held in Rarotonga at the weekend. Convening at the Muri Beach Club Hotel on Saturday, the meeting opened with a guest appearance from Cook Islands [...]

19 February, 2009

Jess a star at futsal (QLD)

Redland Bay’s Jess Anderson has a great passion for soccer and futsal. The 11-year-old, who is in remission from juvenile arthritis, was goalkeeper for the Queensland team that won the National Futsal Championships in Sydney last month. Jess said she had been playing soccer for three years, but enjoyed the indoor version, futsal, because it [...]