Saturday December 26, 2009 11:26 am

Strikers Futsal News (VIC)

News on Vic Club Championship teams and Super League A and B Grade winners

Published 21/12/09

NEWS ON STRIKERS JUNIORS TEAMS FOR VICTORIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

During January and February Strikers coaches and officials will be selecting squads for participation in the 2010 Victorian Junior Club Futsal Championships to be held in Bendigo.

Squads of 12 will be selected in the U’11, U’12, U’13, U’14, U’15 and U’16 age groups. Training will then be organised in the lead up to the tournament during the July school holiday’s. Final squads will be comprised of between 8 and 10 players.

Coaches will be selected based on their availabilty and their willingness to get involved. Any prospective coaches need to see Robert by the end of January.

As many know, we did extremely well in the last State Championships finishing winners and runners up in the 16’s and 14’s respectively, and our 13’s and 11’s finished 3rd. Since then our senior team has won the Melbourne Futsal League and our 11’s are comprehensively leading their competition. This can only put us in a great position for the State Championships.

Please look out for more news in the lead up to the State Championships.

NEWCOMERS SHPITZ F.C TAKE OUT SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Shpitz F.C have shocked perenial favourites Zeljo to take out the A Grade Super League Championships. In a highly impressive and entertaining affair Shpitz F.C kicked away in the second half to run out deserved winners. Once again star player Marijan Cvitkovic was outstanding with a couple of goals, with Zeljo unable to control his brilliant dribbling and pin-point passing. The goal keeper for Shpitz had a great first half keeping out Zeljo when Zeljo looked particularly dangerous. A string of great saves and some hesitancy in front of goal from Zeljo saw them miss out on some great opportunities. With a slight lead at half time of 4 to 3, Shpitz then turned on the gas and piled on the goals to secure victory 9:4. Shpitz seemed to have all the answers with a solid defense and a speedy and effective counter attack.

Zeljo will be looking at exacting revenge on Shpitz, especially as the champions have now moved to Monday nights to further strengthen the already powerful Monday night competition.

Goal scorers:
Shpitz: Michael 4, Tony 2, Marijan 2, Ante 1
Zeljo: Irzad 2, Alija 2

YOUNG GUNS A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

Young Guns have taken out the B Grade Super League Championships by defeating a strong Ninjured 11 goals to 6. Having lead the ladder all year, one could not begrudge the Young Guns this win. They have been clearly the best side in the B Grade, and will be no doubt licking their lips in anticipation of the impending promotion to Monday night A Grade. A very even contribution from all players of the Young Guns saw them take the lead early and maintain the focus throughout the match. The Ninjured battled hard with MVP Angelo battling hard to put his team back in the game. The strong crowd were treated to a high quality match, with both teams showing a 100% work ethic and great sportmanship. Both teams will go into the Summer break no doubt looking at improving further in the 2010 summer season.