STRIKERS MENS TEAM CROWNED MELBOURNE FUTSAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

The Strikers mens team have lived up to their promise by being crowned the 2009 Melbourne Futsal League Champion. In a thrilling last round the Strikers defeated the dangerous Reservoir Wolves 3:1 in the semi-final with goals by Ben Bodo, Irzad Spijodic ans Alija Redzepovic. The Cobras destroyed Ashburton 8:0 in the other semi-final to set up a match bewteen the two best sides of the competition.

The Strikers again got the jump on the Cobras going up 3:0 in the first 10 minutes of the first half. The Strikers believing they had the game won then went to sleep, with the Cobras scroing the next five goals to go up 5:3 at half time. Some important tactical moves at half time saw the Strikers come back and score the next three goals to hit the lead. The lead then exchanged several times, with the scores locked in at 7:7 at full time. In a thrilling extra time, the Strikers got the only goal to win the championships 8:7. Both coaches were happy with the way their teams played, with perhaps the difference between the two sides being the hunger to win from the Strikers. On top of this great result, the Strikers also pulled off another award with key target man Irzad Spijodic being crowned the Golden Boot of the tournament. The Strikers will be looking at defending their crown when the 2010 version comes around.

STRIKERS U’11 CONTINUE GREAT FORM

The Strikers U’11 have continued their fine form in the Melbourne Futsal League by defeating the Pumas 17:1. The Pumas playing a defensive zone initially made it very hard for the Strikers to break them down. However the Strikers found some gaps through the defense, and once the first goal went in the flood gates opened. Five nil was the half time result, with the coaching staff insisting the boys play a patient game and commit extra players forward. The boys then upped the ante by scoring twelve goals to one in the second half. Regular keeper Jayden Merceica turned goal scorer with a rare opportunity up front scored an impressive 4 goals, with the speedster Matthew Conversano with another 4 goals. Jonathan Vakirtzis booted in with another 4 goals, Nathan Liberto and Jamie Gazelle chipped in with two goals each and Brayden Calleja and Samuel Logozzo also getting on the scoresheet.

The end result was a great team effort, with the boys going into the Summer break clear leaders at the top of the ladder.

FFV Report on STRIKERS MFL WIN

Football Federation Victoria News

The Open Men’s Division of the Melbourne Futsal League ended in dramatic fashion on Saturday, with St Albans Strikers seeing off Cobras 8-7 to collect the trophy in extra time.

A five goal haul from Cobras and Victorian State team player Anthony Ramzy wasn’t enough to see off an impressive Strikers team that took an early three-goal lead.

Cobras battled back to take a two-goal lead with goals from Ramzy and Ernie Simsek, but the honours were even at the full time whistle with the teams locked at 7-7.

With a penalty shootout looming, St Albans grabbed the decisive goal in extra time to clinch victory. Goals from Tom Grgic (2), Alija Redzepovic (3) and Irzad Spijodic (3) rounded off an impressive display from the Strikers.

Semi Final Results

Cobras 8-0 Ashburton United
Reservoir Wolves 1-3 St Albans Strikers

Grand Final Result

Cobras 7-8 St Albans Strikers

Season Top Goalscorers:

Irzard Spijodic (St Albans Strikers) – 17 goals
Ernie Simsek (Cobras) – 12 goals
Anthony Ramzy (Cobras) – 12 goals
Paul Presti (Ashburton United) – 11 goals
Alija Redzepovic (St Albans Strikers) – 11 goals
Haidar Noor (Cobras) – 11 goals

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