The Qantas Futsalroos have won the 2010 AFC Futsal Championship ASEAN Zone qualifiers after defeating Indonesia 3-0 in tonight’s final played in Jakarta.

Having qualified for the 2010 AFC Futsal Championship by finishing as one of the top three nations from the tournament, the Qantas Futsalroos were looking to add some silverware to their already successful campaign. The Qantas Futsalroos had the psychological advantage over their opponents going into the match as they had previously defeated the host nation 4-1 in the group phase of the competition.

Qantas Futsalroos midfielder Toby Seeto continued his fine tournament form by opening the scoring after just seven minutes following some good team build up play. Indonesia had a few chances afterwards to equalise, but the Qantas Futsalroos goalkeeper Angelo Konstantinou was up to the challenge and pulled off a number of crucial saves to keep his sheet clean.

Within seconds of the start of the second half, the Qantas Futsalroos doubled their advantage when Dean Lockhart slid his shot in at the far post after being set-up by an Adrian Vizzari pass.

The result was sealed in the 38th minute when Toby Seeto scored his fifth goal of the tournament with a fine solo effort that ended with a stinging left-footed shot which propelled the ball into the roof of the net.

Qantas Futsalroos Head Coach, Steven Knight was ecstatic that his team achieved their two goals of qualifying for the 2010 AFC Futsal Championship and winning the qualification tournament.

“The first half was a very even contest with both teams having plenty of opportunities to score,” said Knight

“Our players were very patient, held possession and defended well in front of a very large vocal home crowd.

“The team unity throughout the tournament has been fantastic.

“It has been an absolute pleasure to coach such a talented group of players and we’re looking forward to our next challenge in Tashkent,” concluded Knight.

In the third place play-off, Vietnam defeated Malaysia 6-3 in extra time after the scores were locked at 3-3 at the end of regular time.

The Qantas Futsalroos will now focus their attention towards the 2010 AFC Futsal Championships which will be played in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 23-30 May.

Qantas Futsalroos Squad
AFC Futsal Championship ASEAN Zone qualifiers
20-25 February 2010

Joshua Codrington (Dural Warriors, NSW), Roger Cua (Mascot Vipers, NSW), Fernando De Moraes (North Melbourne FC, VIC), Miles Downie (Sporting Club Vila Verde, Portugal), Daniel Fogarty (NSW Thunder, NSW), Rhys Giovenali (Dural Warriors, NSW), Greg Giovenali (Salaria Sporting Village, Italy), Simon Keith (Maccabi Futsal, NSW), Angelo Konstantinou (Boomerangs FS, ACT), Dean Lockhart (Campbelltown City Quake, NSW), Pat Ross-Magee (Boomerangs FS, ACT), Tom Rogic (ANU, ACT), Tobias Seeto (Lanzarote Tias Yaiza, Spain), Adrian Vizzari (Inner West Allstars, NSW).

Team Officials
Head Coach – Steven Knight (NSW)
Assistant Coach – Robert Varela (NSW)
Goalkeeper Coach – Roger Cua (ACT)
Physiotherapist – Michael Sette (VIC)
Team Manager – Matt Sheppard (FFA)

The Football Federation of South Australia wants funding for a new soccer facility at Gepps Cross in Adelaide.

It has been costed at $14.7 million and would have five soccer pitches, indoor futsal courts for a variation of the game and administrative offices.

Michael Carter from the Federation says land has been identified at the State Sports Park.

“The State Government owns the land and would need to offer that land to Football Federation SA,” he said.

“It’s absolutely pitched at sort of under 6s right through to our super league and may even be able to host international touring teams coming to Adelaide.”

Indonesia’s send-off to the AFC Futsal Championship ended with a thud as it lost 3-0 to Australia in the Asean qualifying final at Gelora Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Stadium on Thursday.

Tobias Guang Hua Seeto scored twice for the Futsalroos, while Dean Lockhart added the other goal. Both teams had already secured places in the finals, which take place May 23-30 in Taskhent, Uzbekistan.

Vietnam claimed the last ticket to Tashkent, beating Malaysia 6-3 in the third-place match to avenge a 2-2 draw in the group stage. Vietnam is the defending Asean futsal champion, having won the title when it hosted the regional championship in June 2009. Its run to the title included an 11-10 victory over Indonesia in the semifinals.

Australia broke the deadlock in the final when Seeto shot past goalkeeper Yos Adi Wicaksono to give his side a 1-0 halftime lead. The visitors then stunned the home fans with a quick strike at the start of the second half, with Lockhart finding the net from an Adrian Vizarri feed.

Indonesia suffered a double blow on the play as its goalkeeper left the match injured following a collision with Lockhart.

The host pressed forward in search of a way back into the match, only for Seeto to wrap up the victory by scoring Australia’s third goal. Seeto also scored one of Australia’s goals when it defeated Indonesia 4-1 during Group A play on Monday.

Indonesia advanced to the final with a 5-3 defeat of Malaysia on Wednesday, while Australia knocked off Vietnam 4-1 in the other semifinal.

The Qantas Futsalroos have qualified for the 2010 AFC Futsal Championship after defeating Vietnam 4-1 in the semi-final of the qualification tournament in Jakarta this evening.

After a tense start, the Qantas Futsalroos opened the scoring in the 13th minute through Fernando De Moraes who hit the underside of the crossbar with a powerful shot from the top of the D. The lead was doubled a few minutes later when Toby Seeto hit a shot from distance and placed it neatly past the unsighted Vietnamese goalkeeper.

Early in the second half, Vietnam pulled a goal back when Truong Quoc Tua was left unmarked and slotted into an empty net after the Qantas Futsalroos goalkeeper, Angelo Konstantinou, came off his line to intercept a pass.

Midway through the second half Toby Seeto scored his second goal of the match when Greg Giovenali found him with a well-placed free-kick. Seeto’s deft left-footed finish restoring the Qantas Futsalroos two goal lead going into the final stages of the match. Fernando De Moraes sealed the result two minutes from time when he beat his defender out wide, cut inside and appeared to be fouled but the referee played advantage. In the process of falling De Moraes was able to get a foot to the ball and slid it past the keeper.

Qantas Futsalroos Head Coach Steven Knight was absolutely delighted that his team had achieved their goal of qualification.

“The result was what we came here for, that being qualification for the AFC Futsal Championship,” said Knight

“I have been very impressed with how the players, especially the younger ones, have stepped up at the international level and the discipline that they have shown throughout the tournament.

“We are still looking forward to playing in tomorrow’s final and the experience that we are gathering along the way will be very valuable for future tournaments,” concluded Knight.

In the other semi-final, host nation Indonesia came from a goal down to defeat Malaysia 5-3.

The Qantas Futsalroos will now face Indonesia in the final of the AFC Futsal Championship ASEAN Zone qualifiers on Thursday 25 February, whilst Malaysia will meet Vietnam in the third place play-off match.

AFC Futsal Championship ASEAN Zone qualifiers take place from 20-25 February in Jakarta with the top three teams qualifying for the 2010 AFC Futsal Championships which will be played in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 23-30 May.

The Qantas Futsalroos have qualified for the 2010 AFC Futsal Championship after defeating Vietnam 4-1 in the semi-final of the qualification tournament in Jakarta with ACT Cobras players Tom Rogic, Pat Ross-Magee and Angelo Konstantinou all featuring.

After a tense start, the Qantas Futsalroos opened the scoring in the 13th minute through Fernando De Moraes who hit the underside of the crossbar with a powerful shot from the top of the D. The lead was doubled a few minutes later when Toby Seeto hit a shot from distance and placed it neatly past the unsighted Vietnamese goalkeeper.

Early in the second half, Vietnam pulled a goal back when Truong Quoc Tua was left unmarked and slotted into an empty net after the Qantas Futsalroos goalkeeper, Angelo Konstantinou, came off his line to intercept a pass.

Midway through the second half Toby Seeto scored his second goal of the matchwhen Greg Giovenali found him with a well-placed free-kick. Seeto’s deft left-footed finish restoring the Qantas Futsalroos two goal lead going into the final stages of the match. Fernando De Moraes sealed the result two minutes from time when he beat his defender out wide, cut inside and appeared to be fouled but the referee played advantage. In the process of falling De Moraes was able to get a foot to the ball and slid it past the keeper.

Qantas Futsalroos Head Coach Steven Knight was absolutely delighted that his team had achieved their goal of qualification.

“The result was what we came here for, that being qualification for the AFC Futsal Championship,” said Knight

“I have been very impressed with how the players, especially the younger ones, have stepped up at the international level and the discipline that they have shown throughout the tournament.

“We are still looking forward to playing in tomorrow’s final and the experience that we are gathering along the way will be very valuable for future tournaments,” concluded Knight.

In the other semi-final, host nation Indonesia came from a goal down to defeat Malaysia 5-3.

The Qantas Futsalroos will now face Indonesia in the final of the AFC Futsal Championship ASEAN Zone qualifiers on Thursday 25 February, whilst Malaysia will meet Vietnam in the third place play-off match.

AFC Futsal Championship ASEAN Zone qualifiers take place from 20-25 February in Jakarta with the top three teams qualifying for the 2010 AFC Futsal Championships which will be played in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 23-30 May.

ASEAN qualification zone hosts Indonesia and Australia qualified for the 2010 AFC Futsal Championship after defeating Malaysia and Vietnam respectively in Wednesday’s semi-finals .

The Indonesians ran out 5-3 winners at the Jakarta Indoor Tennis Centre before the Futsalroos saw off Vietnam 4-1 at the same venue.

Indonesia, who lost 4-1 to the Australia to set up the meeting with the Group B winners were one down at half-time after Fadzil Abdul Karnim opened the scoring for Malaysia in the 18th minute.

But Jalani Ladjanibi equalised ten minutes before the hosts struck three times in a two minute spell with Ladjanibi’s second (35th) and goals from Angga Surya Saputra (35th) and Jefri Purba (37th) contributing to a healthy 4-2 lead, with Khairul Rizuan netting Malaysia’s second also in the 37th minute.

With a minute left on the clock Muizzudin bin Mohammed Haris scored Malaysia’s third but Sayan Karmadi ensured Indonesia finished the match with a two-goal cushion.

In the second semi-final Australia enjoyed a comfortable win with doubles from Fernando de Moraes (16th and 39th) and Toby Seeto (18th and 31st) while Vietnam’s consolation goal came in the 21st minute courtesy of Truong Quoc Tuan.

Malaysia and Vietnam have one final chance for a ticket to Tashkent when they meet in Thursday’s qualification climax, with the winners booking the last available berth at the 2010 AFC Futsal Championship which will be held in Uzbekistan in May.

Indonesia and Australia face each other again on the same day in the qualification ‘final’, with the hosts keen to avenge their 4-1 group stage defeat.

Viet Nam will play Australia today for a place in the Asian Futsal (indoor football) Championship to be held in Uzbekistan next May.

The two will face off in the semi-finals of the Southeast Asian qualifying tournament in Jakarta from where the top three teams will qualify.

Indonesia and Malaysia will play the other semi-final with the losers going into a play-off for third place.

Viet Nam have played Australia just once before in futsal, in a semi-final match at the ASEAN Football Federation Futsal Championships in Bangkok in 2007, losing 4-1.

Viet Nam was forced to play powerhouse Australia after allowing Malaysia to claw back in their last group match and draw 2-2 after leading 2-0. Malaysia topped the group on goal difference.

Viet Nam had easily thrashed Cambodia 12-1 and the Philippines 4-1 in other group matches.

The finals will be held in Tashkent, the Uzbek capital, from May 23 to 30.

Thirteen teams have already qualified – hosts Uzbekistan, defending champions Iran, runners-up Thailand, third-placed Japan, China, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Kuwait.

Mona Vale residents are angry Pittwater RSL has ignored their protests and will build five new outdoor futsal courts on Jubilee Avenue.

A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said the courts will exacerbate noise residents already endure from the RSL on weekends.

“I live here and don’t want to hear whistles blowing and yelling until 10pm – the noise just echoes through the whole valley because of the Blackmores building next door to it,” she said.

“I know what I get from the RSL and now I’ll hear five futsal courts for the rest of the week – I can hear when someone picks up their steak, plus traffic and people in the carpark.”

The resident said the courts should be housed indoors, like other futsal venues.

“We are on land zoned as industrial but we have a house here and live here and they are treating us like we don’t exist,” she said.

Another resident, Geoffrey Walsh, is concerned futsal spectators will bring drinks to the courts from the RSL.

“When residents purchase their homes and there’s a development control plan in place we expect the control will look after the residents’ interests,” he said.

The courts will have eight light poles, a canteen, seating area and can operate until 10pm from Monday to Saturday.

Although there is “no permanent seating for spectators”, management must ensure they are supervised if necessary to minimise noise “whenever practical and possible” under council development conditions.

Planning and assessment manager Lyndsay Dyce said the council assessment took all concerns and statutory requirements into account. “They reduced the area by one court and pushed it back and in determining the application the council has given due consideration to all the environmental aspects and consider the consent valid and appropriate,” he said.

Mr Dyce said a requirement for the courts to be indoors is too major a change in the original application.

Futsal will start in Nelson with leagues up and running on 8th March playing out of the World Class facility at Saxton Stadium. The

Futsal is quick, requires a sure touch and is great fun.. while you’re enjoying the game both your fitness and skill levels are improving.

As an introduction to a ‘new’ sport we’re offering registration and the first 6 week league –commencing Mon 8th March (including the next two weeks warm up games) Under 18 $40, Over 18 $45.

You can enter as a team or as an individual. Futsal is the fastest growing indoor sport in New zealand so why not get you or your team involved now

For further details contact John Vaughan on 027 547 4436

The biggest event on the Tasmanian Futsal calender is back!!

Get your school team together now and battle it out for school pride against the strongest schools in the state.

For more information please contact either;

North – Will Gee
will@vikingsfutsal.net
0447 335 431

South – Corey Smith
corey@vikingsfutsal.net
0437 935 991

SCHOOL TITLE DATES:

North – 17th, 18th & 19th March
South – 24th, 25th, & 26th March

Click here for a 2010 schools booklet (PDF)
Click here for a 2010 schools entry form (PDF)