There were goals galore in the Futsal Junior Premier League as the inaugural competition kicked off at Woden Basketball Stadium last night. Leading the way, and putting down a marker for the season, were the exciting Majura Gungahlin United team who took advantage of Monaro Panthers depleted numbers to rack up an astounding 21-3 victory in the Boy’s competition with Samuel Habtemariam hitting a double hat-trick in the win.

There were also plenty of goals for Jarod Dickerson (4), Andrew Aitchison (3), Thomas Cosentini (3) and Harry Williams (3) whilst Benny van de Rhee scored twice. The Panthers found their way onto the score board via a double from Christian Davanzo with Alex Overall scoring their third goal. Indeed, if it hadn’t been for the heroics of goalkeeper Finn Jurak in the Majura Gungahlin United goal the Panthers would have scored plenty more.

A hat-trick from Brendan Ketley gave Belconnen United Strikers a winning start as they saw off the Belconnen United Devils 7-4. Jack Windross joined Ketley on the score sheet for the Strikers with two of his own, as did Connor White. In reply John Papanicolaou (2), Adam Forner and Jack Williams hit the back of the net for the Devils who showed lots of promise.

In the final game of the evening Nick Rolls led Boomerangs FS to a 8-5 win over Brindabella Blues scoring five times. James Fletcher (2) and Mate Barisic added to Rolls five-goal haul which was enough to defeat the Blues for whom Jarrad Bain (2), Mitchell Jervis-Hamilton, Jack Pilkington and Bobby Riyadi scored.

In the girls competition four goals from Ivana Galic was the highlight of Boomerangs FS 12-3 win over Belconnen United. Galic showed her ruthless touch in front of goal by scoring four whilst Keira Bobbin claimed a hat-trick and Alexia Karrys-Stahl and Claudia Mazey-Frankcom scored two each. Lara Mustaine rounded of the dozen. Rachel Henderson made sure her season got off to a good start personally with a brace for Belconnen United with Bella Giampaolo scoring their other goal.

Woden Valley United also started with a win with Amy Abbey scoring twice as they defeated Majura FC 4-1. Georgia Maslen and Anne Moses also netted for United with Georgina Ryan-Lewis goal a mere consolation for Majura FC. It’s early days in both the boys and girls competitions though so there is sure to be lots of ups and downs before the season concludes.

BOYS – RESULTS

Round 1

Monaro Panthers 3 (Christian Davanzo (2), Alex Overall) Majura Gungahlin United 21 (Samuel Habtemariam (6), Jarod Dickerson (4), Andrew Aitchison (3), Thomas Cosentini (3), Harry Williams (3), Benny van de Rhee (2))

Belconnen United Strikers 7 (Brendan Ketley (3), Jack Windross (2), Connor White (2)) Belconnen United Devils 4 (John Papanicolaou (2), Adam Forner, Jack Williams)

Brindabella Blues 5 (Jarrad Bain (2), Mitchell Jervis-Hamilton, Jack Pilkington, Bobby Riyadi) Boomerangs FS 8 (Nick Rolls (5), James Fletcher (2), Mate Barisic)

TABLE

LEADING SCORERS

6 Samuel HABTEMARIAM (Majura Gungahlin United)

5 Nick ROLLS (Boomerangs FS)

4 Jarod DICKERSON (Majura Gungahlin United)

3 Brendan KETLEY (Belconnen United Strikers), Andrew AITCHISON, Thomas COSENTINI, Harry WILLIAMS (all Majura Gungahlin United)

2 John PAPANICOLAOU (Belconnen United Devils), Jack WINDROSS, Connor WHITE (both Belconnen United Strikers), Jarrad BAIN (Brindabella Blues), James FLETCHER (Boomerangs FS), Benny VAN DE RHEE (Majura Gungahlin United), Christian DAVANZO (Monaro Panthers)

1 Adam FORNER, Jack WILLIAMS (Belconnen United Devils), Mitchell JERVIS-HAMILTON, Jack PILKINGTON, Bobby RIYADI (all Brindabella Blues), Mate BARISIC (Boomerangs FS), Alex OVERALL (Monaro Panthers)

GIRLS – RESULTS

Round 1

Belconnen United 3 (Rachel Henderson (2), Bella Giampaolo) Boomerangs FS 12 (Ivana Galic (4), Keira Bobbin (3), Alexia Karrys-Stahl (2), Claudia Mazey-Frankcom (2), Lara Mustaine)

Majura FC 1 (Georgina Ryan-Lewis) Woden Valley United 4 (Amy Abbey (2), Georgia Maslen, Anne Moses)

TABLE

LEADING SCORERS

4 Ivana GALIC (Boomerangs FS)

3 Kiera BOBBIN (Boomerangs FS)

2 Rachel HENDERSON (Belconnen United), Alexia KARRYS-STAHL, Claudia MAZEY-FRANKCOM (both Boomerangs FS), Amy ABBEY (Woden Valley United)

1 Bella GIAMPAOLO (Belconnen United), Lara MUSTAINE (Boomerangs FS), Georgina RYAN-LEWIS (Majura FC), Georgia MASLEN, Anne MOSES (both Woden Valley United)