Thursday October 8, 2009 6:39 pm

Legea V-League Premiership Round 3 Review (VIC)

Round Three from Futsal Oz – Three from three for two

Logo - Futsal Oz (Small)Wednesday the 8th of October

By Adam Husseini

Fitzroy FC 11 vs. 2 Doncaster FC 6:30pm

A yellow and blue opening to the evening with front runners Fitzroy blowing a rattled Doncaster away with Mercurial James Blackburn & Samba King Leonardo Correa scoring 9 between them! Fitzroy opened the game with a fast short pass & groove style, new inclusion Serar Issa made a promising debut & linked up well with his new team mates. Manny “Bulldog” Karris was superb in defence, and the odd occasion Doncaster forwards beat him they had Goalkeeper of the year Flo Deffner to beat.

6-0 at half time and with the game won, some of Fitzroy’s interplay & goals were pure magic, and the audacious attempts to chip Con Makris (DFC) in the dying stages must have been tough on a proud Doncaster side that are yet to register a point. Doncaster had an intense post-match discussion which may see some new inclusions next week. They will need them to avoid being chained to the bottom of the table.

Referees: Nectar Karalis & Anthony Grima

Goal Scorers:
Fitzroy : James Blackburn 6, Leonardo Correa 3, Manny Karas 1, Luciano Bessa 1
Doncaster: Ari Vlahos 1, Zaya Younnan 1

Melbourne Uni 2 vs. 7 Pascoe Vale 7:15pm

Melbourne Uni’s passionate goal keeper Tom Wang missed this one with an elbow injury, so Joseph U had a second week in goals. Pascoe Vale, a revamped side before the close of the transfer window played donning beautiful orange LEGEA kits & plenty of talent with Victorian National representatives in Tommo Grigic, Juan Sastre & Adrian D’Ortenzio. And it was the latter who posed Melbourne Uni the biggest threat. It was a stalemate in the first half with both sides peppering both goal keepers. Anthony Cianflone was outstanding for Pascoe Vale albeit a bit rusty.

2-1 at half time and both sides putting on a interesting display of Futsal. Pascoe Vale began to take control in the second half knocking the ball around fluidly, with plenty of substitutions, a rotation here and a long ball there it wasn’t long before Adrian had a hat-trick and Pascoe Vale on there way to three points. Melbourne University are too reliant on Udit Dahwan & Duke Duva, there are plenty of first class Futsal and football players and Melbourne University. They will need to improve tenfold to avoid the drop this season.

Referees: Anthony Grima & Nectar Karalis

Goal Scorers:
Melbourne Uni : Udit Dahwan 1, Duke Duva 1
Pascoe Vale: Adrian D’Ortenzio 3, Tommo Grigic 1, Juan Sastre 1, Mohammed Alsakran 1

Metropolitan FC 3 vs. 9 North Melbourne FC 8:00pm

Plenty of pre-match banter for this prime time kickoff, a tale of two Futsal styles, both sides have Australian coaches with two different Brazilian Futsal philosophies. Metropolitan managed by Marco Barisic have recruited well and trained hard. They stuck to there game plan rotating and roaming freely, there one touch passing game almost had them an early goal when Mesquita hit the bar but there set piece routines let them down.

North Melbourne led by talisman Fernando De Moraes made a blistering start beating the champions Essendon but then losing to this seasons favourite Fitzroy. North Melbourne has added an extra dimension to the V-League with some fantastic Futsal being played. Colby had smashed one into the top corner to open the games proceedings and North Melbourne didn’t look back. They were 5-0 up at halftime. It was an incredible performance, Metropolitan surprised everybody substituting goal keeper Brendan Chen for outfielder Ahmed Muktar trying to utilize the 5th man but it was to no avail.

North Melbourne have to be joint favourites with Fitzroy now, Metropolitan look destined for a mid-table finish but its early days and teams will have a better indication over the next few weeks.

Referees: Anthony Grima & Duck Farah

Goal Scorers:
Metropolitan : Moussi Eloor 1, Marco Barbosa Jnr 1, Ahmed Muktar 1
North Melb FC: Johnathan Barrientos 3, Colby Waterfield 2, Bill Mihelakis 1, Fernando De Moraes 2

FC Essendon 8 vs. 11 Ashburton FC 8:45pm

There was no curtain raiser needed for the Champions, a healthy crowd watched on as they took on the rejuvenated green machine Ashburton. This game was an intense affair, with a combination of good Futsal, physicality, strength, speed and stamina. Ashburton opened the night with 3-4 near misses before Essendon scored with there first chance of the game. The opening 10 minute spell of the game was breathtaking, Ashburton really clicked and found the back of the net 5 times. Essendon responded with two quick goals in one minute and suddenly the game was on again.

6-4 at half time both sides went out with the belief that they could win a vital 3 points. It was 6-5 and Ashburton looked a bit nervous and cagey. Junior Melo scored a vital goal at a crucial stage & so did Michael Dixon to restore parity and eventually win the game. It was a huge win for Ashburton who can take confidence; form & belief into next weeks clash against the giants Fitzroy. Essendon have had an up and down start to this season but will definitely be in the title mixer come seasons end.

Referees: Nectar Karalis & Duck Farah

Goal Scorers:
FC Essendon : Alexander Stevanovic 3, Dushan Bosniak 2, Ivan Zilic 1, Ivan Stevanovic 1
Ashburton FC: Junior Melo 3, Michael Dixon 3, Adam Husseini 1, Marco Kuna 1, Igor Arsovski 2, Irzad Spijodic 1

FC Prahran 5 vs. 3 Albert Park 9:30pm

Cup Winners Prahran took on an Albert Park side who had added premiership player Ahmed Azzam to the list. Both sides started tentatively but it wasn’t long until Maxim Avram had lashed a shot into the top left corner. Maxim is a delight to watch, he glides around the court, and has become even more lethal using both feet when passing & shooting. Ned Torbica was in good form again pulling of numerous saves and was unlucky when an unsighted Sanjin Lazetic strike went straight through him.

Haider Noor (PFC) wasn’t his usual self, but his predatory instincts & movement proved constant annoyance for Zoran Matic (AP) who must be wondering how his side lost after hitting the bar numerous times and missing a penalty. Albert Park looks to be missing a key ingredient, which could be playing for them next week, Alia Redzepovic. Dino did well but lacks the chemistry with his team mates to be really effective and will look forward to his brothers’ return. Prahran are sitting in 3rd with 7 points and have made a great start to the LEGEA V-League.

Referees: Duck Farah & Anthony Grima

Goal Scorers:
Prahran : Haider Noor 2, Maxim Avram 1, Michael Habashi 1, Sanjin Lazetic 1
Albert Park: Dino Redzepovic 2, Ahmed Azzam 1

FC Carlton 9-3 FC Geelong 10:15pm

The late game saw battlers Geelong take on silky smooth Carlton who welcomed back Imran Arjoman. Carlton looked to run riot with 2 early goals to Hooman, but they didn’t, and after 8 minutes of play it was 2-2. Geelong was playing with pride and heart chasing Carlton all over the court.

They will need to fight for every ball for 40 minutes in upcoming games; they’ve done a terrific job getting into the V-League, now Geelong needs to start getting some wins on the board. They peppered Dianoosh with a few goal attempts late in the first half.

It wasn’t enough though and what was becoming a dire affair saw Carlton score some good goals to lock up the 3 points. 5-2 at halftime and 9-3 the final score, teams should keep in mind that it was goal difference that relegated FC Melbourne and that every goal is vital!

Referees: Nectar Karalis & Anthony Grima

Goal Scorers:
FC Carlton : Hooman Shekari 4, Savva Pattikis 2, Hamid Hassanikhoo 1, Robert Shekari 1, Iman Arjomand
FC Geelong: Aaron D’Antino 2, Dejan Rasic 1

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72 Responses to “Legea V-League Premiership Round 3 Review (VIC)”

    Next week Fitzroy vs Ashburton 9:30pm game of the round! Both sides have won 3 from 3 and will be looking to solidify there spot on the top of the V-League ladder.

    It was another terrific night of Futsal, cant wait for next week.

    Highlights will be up by Monday I imagine… futsaloz.tv and futsaloz.com people!

    adam on October 8th, 2009 9:29 pm

    Ashburton are league favourites go the green machine

    ryan on October 9th, 2009 1:35 am

    Fernando De Moreas: say no more…Nth Melbourne will be Champions

    Funny Cat on October 9th, 2009 11:01 am

    I’m with ryan Ashburton will be kings…rumour has it Junior Melo is going to Fitzroy? He will be a big loss if this is true. massive froth

    Roberto on October 9th, 2009 2:27 pm

    This league looks good,wouldnt it be good to get the best four teams from this league to play against the best four teams from NSW premier league add in Canberra and four from Queensland and call it a National League,anyone up for it

    steven knight on October 9th, 2009 2:46 pm

    Steven, I think your onto something really great, I suppose as all these leagues generate some more publicity it will become easier to attract the corporates. Hopefully the FFA will support this and the rest will become history. Most people like futsal once they see it, even for the 1st time. lets be honest it is a beautiful game.

    Froth on October 10th, 2009 3:47 pm

    the froth gets thicker and thicker..who went to the vic state trials?

    Matt on October 11th, 2009 2:44 pm

    The V-League is without doubt the best league in Australia.

    no.1frother on October 11th, 2009 7:51 pm

    ^ I doubt that very much.

    I would put my money on the NSW Futsal Premier League…

    James on October 11th, 2009 8:42 pm

    v-league is great, but the top side there would be ranked no higher than 6th or 7th in the nsw mens premier league at the most. a couple of super league teams would also trump the v-league.

    steven knight has a great idea to prove it, but without the $ it aint gonna happen.

    dave on October 12th, 2009 8:44 am

    Great idea for a national league…… just wondering though if Sth Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia do not matter or have NO players?

    Sounds like a league FFA would come up with though….. tri-state and call it national! lol

    joking? on October 12th, 2009 10:28 am

    “The V-League is without doubt the best league in Australia”

    ummmmm…. I think not. have you not seen the footage. The court is tiny with the exception of a few most of the players are very ordinary.

    The one thing I got out of it, fat guys like me could still get a run in goals or like Milton, on the field.

    V league looks like a great club league.

    ole on October 12th, 2009 11:26 am

    “V league looks like a great club league.”

    That good???????

    Talkin' Futsal on October 12th, 2009 11:31 am

    A national futsal league would be a dream for all futsal centres, clubs and players. But it probably isnt viable at this stage, tours are though.

    Are all NSW premier league games played on an international full size court? Is there a break for these futsal superstars to play against anybody else? Are the surfaces slippery?

    Lastly, besides Fernando who has played A-league, what level have the nsw futsal players played outdoor?

    Alter Ego on October 12th, 2009 1:42 pm

    the LEGEA V-LEAGUE premiership is a fantastic Futsal League. Victoria is basiclly starting from scratch and can only get better. The nsw premier league has been around for a long time and is perhaps the best futsal league in the land. I suppose we will never really know for a fact until a national futsal league is formed. Good to see everyone is frothing at the mouth over the beautiful game….

    Matt on October 12th, 2009 2:08 pm

    @AlterEgo

    Which V-League player has played internation tennis, or football, underwater ludo?! Define your futsal by how well people go in football and I’d expect you’ll cop a a face full of flames from the guys on this site.

    But for the record the following have all played in the NSW State League at one time or another … EPL – Nicky Carle … A-League – Leo Carle, Jordan and Tyler Simpson … NYL – Terry Antonis, Husky Akil … W-A-L – Steph Haim, Jo Burgess, Caitlin Jarvie, Emma-Kate Dewhurst, Servet Uzunlar, Leena Khamis, Trudi Camilleri … would you like me to continue?

    Divine on October 12th, 2009 2:27 pm

    Perhaps a National League is out of the question, though a 3 round tour spread over the year with a small number of top league teams from each state Qld,NSW,VIC perhaps even one each from Tas,Wa,Sa would be possible.

    Easter Weekend
    Queens Birthday Weekend,
    Summer Round, perhaps around national holiday period Early Jan,

    Three Potential playing periods. Of course there are many more and certainly these may not appeal to all. But surely there are plenty of potential periods where this may be possible??

    Anyone up for it?

    ChickenDance on October 12th, 2009 3:02 pm

    Alta…. What makes you think an outdoor player makes a good Futsal player???

    Apart from the fact this league is generating some conversation the level of play, playing venue and general game is ordinary.

    The commentator brings a bit to the game, but then you can’t understand what he is saying… lol

    toepoke on October 12th, 2009 3:54 pm

    @ChickenDance,

    NSW is dfinately up for it and I’d say that ACT,QLD & VIC would definately be interested.

    Frank Rossi on October 12th, 2009 4:39 pm

    22 rounds is a long season. I suppose a weekend State of Origin style would be mouth watering. lets give it a go, and as far as toepoker is concerned get on a plane or even drive here, the Victorian Futsal Stadium and the v-league is unreal.

    Froth on October 12th, 2009 4:52 pm

    @divine

    who cares I’m with you, b/c you asked, the v-league has had plenty of quality outdoor players Andy Vlahos won the 2008 & 2008-9 v-league premiership with Nth Melb FC when he was playing for Melb Victory, tensal baser who played for South Melbourne and the socceroos youth team, Fernando De-Moreas currently playing and just recently an 18 year old by the name Dimi Hatzimoreas who was in the Victory youth team got a contract with a Belgium 1st div club and not to mention all the Vic state league players who are currently playing. not mention the mount of state league players who unfortunately cant get a gig in the v-league. anyway everybody is loving Futsal and I guess thats all that counts….I say lets get this party started

    ryan on October 12th, 2009 5:52 pm

    All this focus on footballers playing futsal.

    Yes it’s great to see, but how many FUTSALroos play in the V-League.

    Um… Yes. Right.

    The V-League certainly looks to be a midweek competition that is well run and very well put together. Congrats to Futsal Oz for putting it together.

    There are certainly some groups in NSW who could take a leaf out of Futsal Oz’s book.

    Having said that, to call the V-League the premier futsal comp in the country is a bit of a laugh. I mean if it was, surely the Victorian Men’s side would be full of V-League players destroy everyone at the National Titles right?

    James on October 12th, 2009 5:59 pm

    @james
    unfortunately politics was a big factor, the Vic State squad that represented Vic in the nationals this year didnt consist of not even one v-league player at the time. for the record a third strength v-league team smashed the Vic squad at the Vic Futsal stadium 2 weeks before they arrived in canberra. since then some progress has been made and the v-league is now affiliated with the FFV. Ashburton FC is managed by the vic state coach and the majority of the same vic state players came over and played for Ashburton FC. they ended up 5th on the ladder after 22 rounds and got ko in the 1st round of the Souvlaki Hut FOz Cup….so dont worry james we know.

    ryan on October 12th, 2009 6:17 pm

    Oh well sounds good – look forward to seeing a strong Vic team in January!!!

    James on October 12th, 2009 6:51 pm

    me too..jobs not done, still have to convince the top players to fork out $600 bucks each to go to canberra. something tells me this aint ganna happen.

    ryan on October 12th, 2009 8:53 pm

    All positives on this one please.Proof on whos the best club team is in the comp.I saw heaps of quality players at the last nationals(ffa), sorry vikings couldnt afford any more time off work and sorry Tas,Sa thinking about the extra travel costs involved.Why not have two teams travel away and the host state governing body put up the cost of the venue and referees at a two court venue say @ $140\hour +$100\hr referees with host to supply time keepers @2hrs ea over sat and sun two game format with clubs coming up with travel and accomodation costs for their mens and womens teams.

    steven knight on October 12th, 2009 9:19 pm

    In the old James Hardy National League clubs would play double headers when they travelled interstate. E.g. Melbourne Buffalos vs Sydney Tornadoes on Sat night and vs Parramatta Spartans on Sunday afternoon. Then Brisbane and Melbourne would both come to Sydney on the same week end and play each other on the Sat night and a Sydney team on Sunday; same when Sydney teams came down to Melbourne and the La Trobe Valley or Geelong.

    Those were the days Knightie…

    Rob on October 12th, 2009 10:12 pm

    Any nsw highlights online? Any decent purpose built futsal stadiums? Where are nsw futsal prem games played? What kind of venues? tv shows cover it?

    I think there is a relation between futbol and futsal evident with brazil and other small sided football nations that produce gems.

    Fernando & Kui would waltz into the aus team.

    Alter Ego on October 12th, 2009 10:21 pm

    @ Elter Ego

    “Any nsw highlights online? Any decent purpose built futsal stadiums? ”

    Dural Sport & Leisure Centre:
    International size court, 42×22; grandstand seating for over 500 people.

    Other venues used include the Olympic Sports Hall, 40×20 court.

    Every Premier League court has a minimum requirement of 34×18 which is the average size of most National League courts in Brazil.

    talkin' Futsa; on October 13th, 2009 6:04 am

    futsal4all, can we do a poll to find out how many in the futsal community would be willing to pay $10.00 per day to watch a National League game in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra? This will be the only way currently to fund such a tournament.

    mseeto on October 13th, 2009 7:05 am

    V League looks like its going strong which is good to see & what we need is other states to follow so FFA wake up & see that we need a national league soon rather than later, but also just because Fernando De Moreas(futsalroo) is playing in the v league dosen’t mean the league is stronger than the NSW league.
    Players like Lachlan Wright,Chris Zeballos,Adrian Vizzari,Peter Spathis all these guys could play futsal professionally overseas any day.
    But on serious note V -league, NSW league is what we need if our game is going to get more publicity & taken more seriously by FFA

    F on October 13th, 2009 7:53 am

    @ mseeto we’ll change the Poll tonight to ask that question.

    Futsal4All Admin on October 13th, 2009 8:17 am

    I think the poll is a good idea, I would love to see the top V-League sides play against the top NSW sides.

    I think a league becomes lengthy and arduos. Weekend tournaments would suit most I imagine, fly in Friday Night, play multiple games Saturday Morning. Then play the rest on Sunday Morning.

    Sooner rather then later me hopes!

    adam on October 13th, 2009 9:52 am

    I’m currently trialling for the mens victorian side and i can tell everyone here that the new players coming in from the vleague are sharp and hungry. It really helps having a quality futsal comp running year round, as evidenced by NSW. Will be interesting to see how vic goes this year at nationals cause it will be a much stronger team going across even without fernando.

    Futsalgk83 on October 13th, 2009 10:16 am

    NSW and VIC have great leagues.
    We in Canberra are jealous of that.
    But when it comes down to it, We can still claim to have the best club team in AUS. hehehehe

    Stirrer on October 13th, 2009 10:37 am

    I thought Milton is the Coach of the Vic Mens side.

    I gotta laugh at the flurry of activity around wanting a National League, don’t get me wrong I think it’s a great idea, but when push comes to shove nothing will happen…. again.

    As for Futsal on the net, I was looking at the Vikings cup stuff which looked pretty good.

    ole on October 13th, 2009 11:17 am

    @ Stirrer “But when it comes down to it, We can still claim to have the best club team in AUS.”

    ??????????????????????????????????????

    Fence Sitter on October 13th, 2009 12:00 pm

    So when is NSW going to Iran? And im with fence sitter, best futsal club in Aus in ACT? I don’t think so!!!

    Adam on October 13th, 2009 1:47 pm

    Adam: Apparently after the FFA nationals in Jan 2010 on the 10th.

    Dkennedy on October 13th, 2009 1:56 pm

    The AFC Futsal Club Championships will be on 4-12 March in Iran. The Asian Championships Qualifiers will be on 13-18 Feb in Indonesia. The AFC Championships will be in Uzbekistan at a date tba, possibly late May.

    mseeto on October 13th, 2009 4:04 pm

    I would like to say I’m pleasantly surprised with all the comments listed and totally understand the interest this has generated.

    I will stress the fact, that myself and the rest of the V-League commission and its representatives are under no illusion and know, in particular nsw, along with other states and territories have lead by example for many years and are and have been the bench mark (in futsal) in Australia.

    The V-League has been running since 2006 and has improved out of sight season to season. There is no doubt there is more room for improvement.

    On a national level: it is essential that the frame work for a national league is established and looked at very seriously by our state governing bodies and ultimately the head of football.

    At this stage the FFA need to re-conduct its investigations, identifying the viability and practicality of an Australian league of Futsal.

    There is no doubt our sport is very attractive and popular enough to ask for a fair go.

    If the FFA do not re-conduct a thorough assessment of an Australian League of Futsal this would leave us with no other choice then to take action.

    Until then we will work smart and hard to improve the standard and conditions, setting up the foundations of bigger things that lay ahead.

    Regards,

    Peter P

    Peter P on October 13th, 2009 4:27 pm

    Peter…. don’t hold your breath.

    There was an extensive assessment of Futsal done a year ago and it included conducting a national league. But as yet it has not been released and probably not likely to be. Word on the street says that the report went to the state football bodies…. and thats where it stopped.

    Many many of use know exactly how Football views Futsal in Australia

    ole on October 13th, 2009 4:45 pm

    I agree with ole but what do you do? its hard to grin and bear it…something has to be done….

    ryan on October 13th, 2009 10:57 pm

    The problem seems to be the futher we all leave it the less likely anything will happen and the more bitching that takes place the more we divide. We NEED a National league set up now as all other member countries are well into an organised national league as seen on varies websites and we NEED to view the best futsal players in Australia . The A.F.C qualifiers in Feb now 17 weeks away, no coach appointed,no squad announced,no training camps since may2008 and with little or no preperation little likely hood of success at the A.F.C championship assuming we can qualify.FFA or Viking or other we need the best players representing Australia mens and women and who cares who runs domestic competitions as FFA can’t develop this sport at grassroots as there is not enough facilities to get sufficient training time to make a difference.Funding should come from the top not from the bottom and questions should be asked by us that if funding is being made by the sports commission or Fifa for a futsal program then why has it been so long since the mens team has had a national camp when i know for a fact that the disable team have five a year. The standing committees and stake holders need to be more vocal and stand up to FFA to get their act together or go straight to the sports commission to find out what the futsal grant amount is and ask why its not being spent in the right way

    steven knight on October 14th, 2009 9:04 am

    @ steven knight: Do you have contact details/names/no.e-mail re: FFA Futsal, sports commission, fifa or other relevant parties? need the direct source please. appreciate your assistance.

    Peter P on October 14th, 2009 9:42 am

    Do we need to get a petition happening around the country? A big mock up of an australian futsal jersey signed by every futsal fan and player in the land?

    Adam on October 14th, 2009 10:02 am

    Peter, John Boultbee is in charge of the National Program,he would be aware of the sports commission grant for futsal and i believe each affiliated member of Fifa/Afc recieve a per head capitation fee adult/junior based on its registrations for futsal/beach soccer. This is one reason why the grab for domestic players is so vital to them as if the above information is right all monies are then placed into THE NATIONAL PROGRAM. Scott G could possibly give you an amount figure on the sports commission grant if he chooses.

    steven knight on October 14th, 2009 11:54 am

    Steven… you’ll probably find that all that info is in the now hidden report.

    Sounds like you all want a Futsal purist group like Vikings to lead the way… *W*

    toepoke on October 14th, 2009 2:10 pm

    thank you Steven

    Peter P on October 14th, 2009 2:13 pm

    Far from it toepoke!

    Adam on October 14th, 2009 2:58 pm

    no toepoke i believe the current and future players should have access to a national competition and then be eligible to represent their state\country so as to express their abilities on an international stage at the highest level and maybe be picked up by an overseas club and sign a professional contract like our outdoor counterparts.We are asked to participate in overseas friendly tournaments however due to funding restraints only rarely take up the opportunities yet i bet when the Socceroos travel overseas for a friendly the entourage travels as well BECAUSE ITS IN THE NATIONAL BUDGET . I ask how can the Solomons afford this Libya trip to get experience on the world stage and our national team cant even get together once since the last nationals (ffa and viking) where i gave the national manager a list of the best 40 ffa players and the best 20 viking players. How can our players at the elite level get better if their not experiencing stronger competition. The Joe blow public wouldn’t give a toss whether vikings ffa or others are running a domestic comp if its run well, I’m talking about players who are ready to retire or step-up at the state and national level who are passionate about a fantastic sport and deserve better than what they are getting and im not saying pulling dollars out of their own pocket to attend a national team tour makes you a national team player.Wouldn’t it be good to see Archie Thompson v Adrian Vizzari as an example.

    Steven knight on October 14th, 2009 5:14 pm

    Well, I’m a huge fan of not having the FFA or State Football bodies involved with futsal. I want to see Futsal run for Futsal and the many Futsal fans. The issues you highlight all stem from the FFA if Futsal was recognised as seperate body (much like A STATE BODY IS) I believe the game will move ahead.

    Sadly, for some reason football fear the game of Futsal, I can only assumed it’s because they haven’t got their game in order and are fearful of the fact that Futsal could become very popular.

    Brazil have a pretty good setup with the CBF and the CBFS. psst, word is the FFA asked someone from there to coach Australia, then told him they were canning the program…I guess rumors are rumors

    toepoke on October 14th, 2009 5:46 pm

    This is very much like Coronation Street !
    I miss two months then WOW!
    Same story, same arguments, same FFA review (pity their security wasn’t better ! lol).

    Steven is right in a lot of what he says but we DONT need a National league NOW…..we’ve nothing to back it up long term.

    WE NEED A SEPERATE National Futsal federation organising the sport from 6 year olds upwards…..with no influence (directly) from the FFA or Football…it is after all nothing to do with them !!!!!

    Until that happens…keep on dreaming !

    F.Sala on October 14th, 2009 6:23 pm

    Welcome back again Tom!

    James on October 14th, 2009 7:26 pm

    Steven you’re right in that we’ve been way too lenient with FFA. Without a Coach there’s no driving force to attend any of the invitationals or to hold training camps. As it stands, you’re the assistant coach….. correct? Call me and we’ll start upsetting a few people.

    Frank Rossi on October 14th, 2009 9:24 pm

    The worm turns ?

    F.Sala on October 15th, 2009 4:56 am

    @ F.Sala “The worm turns ?”

    I did not notice you had moved…

    Talkin' Futsal on October 15th, 2009 6:33 am

    @James. What’s Tom’s background?

    Paul on October 15th, 2009 8:02 am

    Buckley for V-league :)

    Matt on October 15th, 2009 10:48 am

    Matt, can i ask if this “Buckley” you speak of play in the Sunday State Championship?Because as far as i know that is the only way they will be able to get in to the V-league…
    Even if they are in the State Championship, how do you figure they will be able to compete with FC Melbourne??

    High Horse on October 15th, 2009 12:10 pm

    Who is Tom?

    I’m with you F.Sala Futsal run by Futsal with a relationship with FFA.

    Problem is, the FFA want ownership but not the responsibility

    ole on October 15th, 2009 12:18 pm

    we are getting closer lads i can feel it. hang in there. FFA or no FFA the game and our passion will rise to the top. More TV exposure and populare demand….were coming…whatch this space no be long.

    Froth on October 15th, 2009 12:38 pm

    You’re right ole………. Isn’t FIFA like that ?

    Like father like son ! lol

    F.Sala on October 15th, 2009 12:38 pm

    Attention Ole and F.Sala; It’s called shelving..And i’m not talking what you do at a night club

    High Horse on October 15th, 2009 12:43 pm

    High Horse, “shelving” – night club, I gotta ask… what are you on about?

    @ Ole, I agree the FFA have shown any responsibility towards the game. YOu almost get the impression they are happy to let the game muddle along and the “hopefully” die out. Sorry FFA that is not going to happen

    I’m all for the FFA contracting someone like Vikings to run the sport as a sport, there is precedence here, FIFA contract World Wide Beach Soccer to run beach soccer.

    @ F.Sala it would be nice to see FIFA bring the game into line with Football and cater for more than just the men once every 4 years

    toepoke on October 15th, 2009 2:12 pm

    I believe High Horse got his terminology wrong !

    When it applies to FIFA and the FFA and Futsal its called……..

    S H A F T I N G !

    F.Sala on October 15th, 2009 7:13 pm

    Have to agree with Sala… Its such a shame too…

    who else here thinks Futsal is more exciting on a court slightly bigger then a basketball court and not the astronomical dimensions of the stadium in Canberra.

    why on Earth would fifa come up with these maximum dimensions???

    Futsal thrives and can work at a universal level if it is played on basketball courts…

    frustrated :S

    adam on October 15th, 2009 9:04 pm

    R4 now complete. Head to the vleague page at futsal oz for a sneak peek

    adam on October 15th, 2009 9:54 pm

    sorry Adam, the small courts are great for club games etc bigger courts are great for elite. I will however conceed that the FIFA WC courts are too big. 35×20m are great for watching elite teams

    ole on October 16th, 2009 4:54 am

    You guys are kidding right?

    It’s pretty rich for you all to blag on about the FIFA size for playing areas as too big when we don’t even play correctly to international standard…

    More space, more time on the ball and less physical contact – That’s what a larger playing area is good for. Of course you have to be fitter as well. All of which are things Australian teams struggle with at an international level.

    Next you’ll all be saying that FIFA should play running clock because we do…

    James on October 16th, 2009 7:51 am

    At the end of the day we are here because we are Futsal fans, whatever size field, whatever level, whererever you play.

    Its terrific to be apart of and even better to watch at times!

    adam on October 16th, 2009 8:09 am

    v-league is great, would beat any league in aus

    coach on October 19th, 2009 11:26 pm

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