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Does registering with NBFA entitle a player to participate in the NSW Championships ?
Frank Rossi on September 5, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Mounties Futsal @ Fairfield (NSW)

Does registering with NBFA entitle me to play in the Nationals?
Frank Rossi on September 5, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Mounties Futsal @ Fairfield (NSW)

Does the registration go to Football NSW ?
Frank Rossi on September 5, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Mounties Futsal @ Fairfield (NSW)

Witnessed 9 games @ Dural on Saturday: No dramas with the slide tackles, did not see a single kick in taken from anywhere but right on the sideline, noone had a shot at goal from a kick off, noone tried to waste time from a goal clearance, BUT, there is always a “but”, a couple of 2-touch were missed…

All in all a very uneventful day.
Rob V on August 26, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Extra Law Update Announced (NSW)

I think the new slide tackle rule may change the game quite a bit.

Maybe a few more injuries
anthony on August 26, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Extra Law Update Announced (NSW)

New version now uploaded. The link in the main article now points to it.
Futsal4All Admin on August 24, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Changes – FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game 2010 – Players Edition

Cut and paste strikes again.

This has definitely changed – along with the other dozen things in the complete text of the Laws that were not highlighted in the circular.

Thanks for spotting my typo. New version sent to F4A admin.
Scott Kidson on August 24, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Changes – FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game 2010 – Players Edition

Just a question on Law 8 scoring from KIck off. This is not mentioned in the FIFA circular, yet the new laws 2010 say “a goal may not be scored directly from kickoff”. Has this law definetly changed… not a typo!!
In the NSW Futsal Referees document you have it subtitled as law 7, it is now law 8
urlies on August 24, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Changes – FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game 2010 – Players Edition

You can ask questions about the new 2010 FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game on the Ask The Ref forum:

http://futsal4all.com/forum/ask-the-ref/new-laws-of-the-game-for-2010/#p14

Scott Kidson on August 24, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Changes – FIFA Futsal Laws of the Game 2010 – Players Edition

good luck Kobe Kemp From Mr fagan And the Babushkas and brighton
Brighton Primary School Tasmania on June 8, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Fiji Futsal to revenge against Kurukuru

It is shaping up to be the strongest Men’s comp in a long time, and the other age groups won’t be shabby either.

Best of luck to ALL teams!
Rob V on August 13, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Allstars strike again (NSW)

Game on
mseeto on August 13, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Allstars strike again (NSW)

Excellent competition on Monday nights at Saxton stadium. John is very encouraging of all new comers and existing teams. I”m loving it
Rawiri on July 28, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Kiwi Futsal Kicks Off in Nelson (NZ)

Hi Mark,
Were you at this meeting on the 30th May or if not where did your information come from ? As I said earlier, we, the wider futsal community, can only go by what is posted on the official AFC website /statement. If your fortunate enough to be privy to information that contradicts the official statement I for one would be interested to know how and where you obtained this information. That is if you in a position to disclose your sources ?
Phil Dolton on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Hi Phil/Steven
At the AFC Committee on May 30, the Committee Members determined that 12 countries including Australia qualified for the AFC Club Championships 2011. Nine countries sent in entry forms by the 7 July deadline. The same rule was in place for the 2010 competition which NSW Thunder played in.
mseeto on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Hi Phil, I have attached an extract from futsalwire.

Nine MAs for AFC Futsal Club C’ship

Thursday, 29 July 2010 08:43

Kuala Lumpur: Nine eligible Member Associations have expressed their interest to participate in the second edition of the AFC Futsal Club Championship in 2011.

Kuala Lumpur: Nine eligible Member Associations have expressed their interest to participate in the second edition of the AFC Futsal Club Championship in 2011.

Iran, Qatar, Japan, Thailand, Lebanon, China, Uzbekistan, Iraq and Indonesia have all agreed to participate.

A Member Association is deemed eligible as long as it has an active futsal committee and an active nationwide home and away futsal league.

As per the decision of the AFC Futsal Committee at its recent meeting on May 30, 2010, the top three placed countries in the previous edition of the AFC Futsal Club Championship – Iran, Qatar and Japan, plus the host country of the Finals in 2011, will be given a direct entry into the tournament proper.

If any of the top three countries is selected as hosts, the fourth placed team from AFC Futsal Club Championship 2010 will be the replacement.

As Iran and Qatar are bidding to be the host for the Finals, Thailand will get automatic bye to the Final Round.

Selection format for the the remaining four teams for the eight-team Finals is yet to be decided.

In the Finals, eight teams will be divided into two groups of four and top teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.

The draw for the qualification round will be held during the second week of December 2010.

I dont believe we would have met the criteria of sending a State team to the next AFC club championship even if money was available at State level . A national standing committee needs to be set up to deliver a viable National league and given there seems to be no progress there we wait and wait and wait and watch other AFC organising committees develope their sport.
steven knight on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Mark, if I’m wrong I’m wrong, won’t be the first or last time, but as for contacting FFA or FNSW, again irrelevant. My coments are based on the fact the tournament is run by the AFC, not FFA or FNSW, and it is their press release/website that states the eligibility criteria. So based on the organizers published entry criteria Australia does not meet the required standards. Now if FFA or FNSW have done a special deal under the table to have the rules amended to allow us entry, then that is another matter that I am not aware of. I have no “inside” knowledge, I can only interpret what is posted on official websites by the people actually running the competition.
Phil Dolton on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

It was a great day with fantastic skills on display from all teams. Congratulations to the four teams that made the finals. The winners were worthy champions after a long and tiring day.
PJ on July 30, 2010 at 10:07 pm
The U19 Boys and Girls kick off the State Championships in Penrith (NSW)

FFA is too busy throwing ridiculous amounts of money at the 2022 World Cup bid, so I doubt is there’s much left over for futsal or even the women’s outdoor game given the events of this week.

btw..whatever happened to the results of the FFA survey many of us contributed to almost 2 years ago.
Simon on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Hi Phil
Ask FFA and FNSW. When you are told that it was the cost, please tell everyone on this website that you were wrong.
mseeto on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Sorry Mark but I still think you are missing the point – the cost is irrelevant. We don’t have a “home and away national league” or an “active futsal committee” at a national level for that matter, so regardless of whether we have the money or not – we don’t meet the eligibility criteria. Full stop. Nothing to do with money.
We knew 12 months ago that we had to set up a National League to meet the criteria so no big surprises here, but please don’t try to tell us “money” is the reason we are not going.
Phil Dolton on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Hi Glenn/Sharpe

The cost to send a team exceeds $60,000.00. The Champion team could not afford to go. I agree totally that we need to compete internationally. The whole question is how do we get the money?
mseeto on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

I think you people might find there is more to this than cost.

“A Member Association is deemed eligible as long as it has an active futsal committee and an active nationwide home and away futsal league.”

This – a home and away national league – is something we do not have. Therefore we’re not eligible. Simple really.
sharpe on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Mark, not much information in your response.
I would have thought that to promote our sport the AFC championship would have been an essential element in our attempt to improve our position on the world stage.
Our players need to be exposed to an international if we are ever a chance to qualify for a world cup.
I was lead to believe all the AFC Championship costs are funded by the host nation and all we have to fund is airfare and land cocts.
My question is who made this decision not to nominate, FFA or FNSW?
Was there any dialogue or debate as to decision and who were involved in this decision?
glenn lockhart on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

Australia is not sending a team because of the cost.
mseeto on July 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Nine member associations for AFC Futsal Club Championship

I hear yes.
For the love of the game on July 22, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsal Laws of the Game amendments for 2010

Have these changes been accepted by FNSW as yet? They won’t apply to PL/SL until they do and similarly by FFA for the next Nationals.
Frank Rossi on July 22, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsal Laws of the Game amendments for 2010

There are some interesting changes that will make NSW State League interesting/challenging.
For the love of the game on July 22, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsal Laws of the Game amendments for 2010

Sweet briefcase full of cash :p
IamJack on July 17, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Rogic signs for Allstars (NSW)

Any chance of a Futsal4all one-on-one interview with Troy? …..see what his vision is for the game in NSW.
Simon on May 4, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Football NSW appoints Troy McColl as Futsal Manager

More emoticons needed!!! :)

LOL
medway on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

medway: Unfortunately it’s just easier to copy and paste than spend my time typing out oxford dictionary definitions from the hard copy sources, particularly when you are the first person intelligent enough to check up on what i’ve written. Slightly patronising though to give someone a score out of 10 don’t you think?? Although maybe that wasn’t your intention, and there in lies the problem with online forums, no-one can make out the tone of your comment and thus offence is quite often taken when perhaps it shouldn’t be.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

My repertoire of insults has significantly increased after reading this thread. :|

To be honest, I don’t know what F4A Admin just didn’t delete all the irreverent and insultive posts, which is almost every single post!

Try discuss the content as it was ment to be, as opposed to attempting to be some sort of hero media analyst that scrutinises every spelling mistake and slight mis-interpertation.

Watto10,
Is it really necessary to use such language?

Futsalgk83,
I would like to point out that anyone can type a word into google, and copy and paste from a dictionary onto an online forum. It doesn’t show superior intellect, nor does the creative use of insults. But you get 7 out of 10 for trying.

It is interesting that hardly any threads on F4A remain ‘hate’ free…

The power of an alias?
medway on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Wow another little chimp that can type. Have you mastered the skill of using a rock to open nuts yet or are you still trying to learn not to eat your own faeces. How about you leave the topic to those who started it and go and play somewhere else.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

He’s not the moron here. Look in the mirror!
For the love of the game on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

wow you really are a moron aren’t you here i was thinking that we’d just had crossed wires but no sadly i was mistaken in this regard! If i would have told them that i wasn’t talking about them and instead was making a jibe at FNSW then your entire arguement falls down because i wasn’t talking to F4A in the first place that is how you were wrong and you can LOL all you want but i’m not the one that said i’d stop writing am I? lOL!!!
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

How can I be wrong if you just admitted that you wouldve told F4A admin it wasnt referring to them.
It was quite obvious even if it wasnt, it sure came across that way.
Which everone has agreed on except you and which you just alluded to.
Anyways. Keep writing LOL
rotate on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

If i’d been given a chance to reply to the futsal 4 all admin before being abused then i would have told them that i wasn’t referring to them. Yes won’t waste your time on me, hmmm has nothing to do with the fact that you are WRONG and just too proud to admit it.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

LOL.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Your a c******d futsalgk83!
watto10 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

futsalgk83, Im not wasting my time with you anymore.
You may continue to maunder if you like.

You posted on the F4A website stating very clearly

“If you need a proof reader then i am available.

ENOUGH SAID REALLY. :p ”

F4A admin also agreed it was directed to him with his reply

“Contact Football NSW. The article is as-is from their site.”

Be gone simpleton.
rotate on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Just thought i’d also point out that my direct quote mentions FNSW AS THE FIRST THING. The whole article then goes on with FNSW asking all the questions. Hmmmmmmm……….might have got on your high horse a little early for that hey rotate,

Yes, as I said before clearly a sign of the superior intellect.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

haha the fact that you can’t even read in the article that it was posted by FNSW means that you really are not the sharpest tool in the shed are you, I don’t need to say that i’m not talking about F4A because I am actually capable of synthesising information from an article and then applying it and quite clearly when i mentioned that I could proof read it was a dig at them.

So for a superior intellect you can’t read the article yourself, you can’t then get my humour and then you can’t read what it is that i’m writing, hmmmm yes clearly you are the far superior intellect, oh that was a joke in case you didn’t get that one or you can’t read properly. Oh and it’s BALDERDASH!!!!!!

I’ll see you at the next nationals Watto10, then well see who’s the better player, i’m willing to bet it won’t be you.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Oh wow, an attempted test of wit…. I wont waste my far superior intellect on someone far inferior.
But I do appreciate the fact you acknowledge not only my fabulous grasp of the English language but also my incredible wit.
I thought you were onto something there, but then you once again began to convey utter balderash.
Your original post was clearly a dig at F4A, it made no mention of FNSW and their lack of proof reading.
rotate on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

@futsalgk83 Mate you didn’t play at nationals…your shit!
Don’t be a smart ass bro!
watto10 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Wow such incredible wit from you rotate, if you were in any way shape or form an intelligent human being then you’d see that I don’t need to swear at you or anyone else to make you dash to your keyboard and furiously type utter nonsense in an attempt to look like you are not a 12 year old boy sat at his desk looking at websites that he shouldn’t be while mummy is downstairs making dinner.

However to get back on topic, nothing that I have said was meant to take the piss out of F4A (who i think do a great job of bringing futsal news to the masses) or of Peter Spathis who I have played against at nationals and I think is a great keeper. I was pointing out my frustration at FNSW being unable to proof read their own work before putting it up and that is it.

If you don’t like what I say then no one is forcing you to read it but the fact of the matter is that I am right so it really doesn’t matter what names you decide to call me based on your fabulous grasp of the english language.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Save us all the nonsense gk83. This is an interview done by FNSW, brought on here for all Futsal enthusiasts by F4A about P.Spathis. We dont need your smart arse comments. If your going to contribute, contribute about the topic at hand.
Dont blow your own personal trumpet about being a poof reader.
rotate on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

WOW futsalgk83, such a genious you are. Your intelligence and major contributions never ceases to amaze me.
Harmless jibes such as girl, and sand where it shouldn’t be and dessert being fairybread.
Wow that is real hard core stuff, such mind blowing gibberish.
If your dessert is fairy bread maybe you should change your name to futsalgk93 or maybe even futsalgk03.

gib·ber·ish (jbr-sh)
n.
1. Unintelligible or nonsensical talk or writing.
2. Unnecessarily pretentious or vague language.

[Probably from gibber, to speak unintelligibly (of imitative origin) + -ish.]

gibberish [?d??b?r??]
n
1. rapid chatter like that of monkeys
2. incomprehensible talk; nonsense

jibe
n jibe, gibe [d?aib]
a cruel or unkind remark or taunt cruel jibes.
(withat) to make fun (of) unkindly.

F4A Keep up the great work. Besides futsalgk03 we are more than satisfied and extremely grateful with all the work you do without his proof reading.

sat·is·fied (sts-fd)
adj.
1. Filled with satisfaction; content: a very satisfied customer.
Adj.
2. satisfied – filled with satisfaction; “a satisfied customer”
content, contented – satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; “a contented smile”

grate·ful (grtfl)
adj.
1. Appreciative of benefits received; thankful.
2. Expressing gratitude.
3. Affording pleasure or comfort; agreeable.

——————————————————————————–

[From obsolete grate, pleasing, from Latin grtus; see gwer-2 in Indo-European roots.]

——————————————————————————–

grateful·ly adv.
grateful·ness n.
rotate on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Wow there’s one i haven’t heard before. Like i said previously why don’t you kids go and play with your toys and come back when you’ve got a vocabulary that eclipses that of a six year old.

P.s.

Vocabulary

–noun, plural -lar·ies.
1.
the stock of words used by or known to a particular people or group of persons: His french vocabulary is rather limited. The scientific vocabulary is constantly growing.
2.
a list or collection of the words or phrases of a language, technical field, etc., usually arranged in alphabetical order and defined: Study the vocabulary in the fourth chapter.
3.
the words of a language.
4.
any collection of signs or symbols constituting a means or system of nonverbal communication: vocabulary of a computer.
5.
any more or less specific group of forms characteristic of an artist, a style of art, architecture, or the like.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

I know how much you love d**k!
watto10 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Awwww have the girls got sand somewhere it shouldn’t be??? It was an observation simple as that, if you kids want to go and play with your action man and leave the discussions to adults, then we’ll tell you when dessert is on. It’s fairy bread, i know how much you loveeeeee fairy bread.
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

futsalgk83, You are a d**khead.
Enough said!!
rotate on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

@ Futsalgk83…who cares??? twat!
watto10 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

Contact Football NSW. The article is as-is from their site.
Futsal4All Admin on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

“FNSW recently caught up with Peter Spathis and asked him some questions to get incite to one of the country’s best Futsal goal keepers.”

Insight \In”sight`\, n.
1.A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; — frequently used with into
“He had an insight into almost all the secrets of state”
Versus

Incite \In*cite”\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Incited}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Inciting}.]
[L. incitare; pref. in- in + citare to rouse, stir up: cf. F. inciter. See {Cite}.]
To move to action; to stir up; to rouse; to spur or urge on
“he incites racial hatred”

If you need a proof reader then i am available.

ENOUGH SAID REALLY. :p
futsalgk83 on June 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
FNSW Talks with current Futsalroo Peter Spathis

@Mel, I didnt know who you were but after only 1 call, it seems like your quite popular with the male fraternity down in NSW Futsal so ill leave the simmo arse kissing to you :)

@watto10 Ive been a supporter of the National team for many a year as well as having played the sport for even longer and have always thought even back in the good early days of futsal dating back to the Mad Allisons that SK was nothing more than a hack. He should have stopped making a mockery of the sport and brought a jersey from Rebel.

@Ash, Couldnt agree more. Jim Roberts aka Knownothing or Joe Brent aka Snake and even Inspector Gadget were disgraceful as coaches. You can see why, just look where they have all ended up. They sure do all have one thing in common – Besides being terrible they selected terrible players ahead of more deserving. Knighty was a star, one of the deadliest Target men this country ever produced and was a disgrace what knownothing did! Knighty is without doubt the right man for the job and a coach who is going to lead our country to bigger and better. Its just a shame that his 2 senior players let him down.
There is only one thing I disagree with you on and that Knighty would never pick a player based on being a kiss arse. Hes proved that once already. Hopefully he sees there are better more deserving players around. But congratulations to Simmo, hes managed to suck his way into another National team and another trip away..
rotate on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

he hasnt worn number 5 for 15 years…he would have started wearing it from 1997 at the earliest..post delamore days,coz del wouldnt have let him even mix the gatorade..though credit where credit is due,he has vastly improved as a player. but thats a given after many years of competing against the worlds best.and unlike gilligan(or the great jim roberts…but dont get me started on that hoax..australian coach..!! F*@K ME..!! he could write what he knows about futsal on the back of a postage stamp..!! ),knighty would never pick someone coz they are a kiss ass. i believe knightys appointment as coach is the best thing to happen to oz futsal since delamore..but thank god we not only have a fantastic futsal brain in charge,we dont have the likes of jim roberts,joe brent and gilligan lurking around in the background. i have no doubt with knighty in charge,we will improve in leaps and bounds. i can only imagine how good we would be if jim roberts didnt screw him/us over 20 years ago(oh thats right…roberts remembers it as an attempted coup by knighty..poor old man..senility has obviously set in..though some might say he has been senile for many,many years.)
Ash on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Don’t worry I have played him many a time and he has had a go at trying to break mine! Has not much else to offer!

15 years of kissing ass must feel like a long time, but hey can’t take it away from him…good on him if it gets him that green and gold!
watto10 on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

lol maybe u should play so he can break yours :).. get in watto. :)each to their own :) still has worn number 5 for 15 years. if that burns you. so be it. cheers to simmo :)
mel on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

@ Mel “ppl like u should be kissing his arse. ur a nobody”
And who are you?
Why should we be “Kissing his arse”??? He is a nobody actually…This guy has “Kissed arse” all his life to be getting into NSW and Australian teams! Funny how every club he plays for the coach is national coach! All he is good for is snapping players legs in half! WOW what a great contribution!

Rotate deserves to voice an opinion, as a supporter of his nation he can say whatever he f**king well wants!
watto10 on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Im not saying anything to you. Not sure why your so defensive. Im simply stating my opinion on the player. I dont think he warrants a place in the team. He obviously was taken o/s as an experienced player and has let his team down again. Shame. Because i think his experienced might have helped a little in such an important clash.
rotate on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

credit to the team- group of youngters- did awesome.
mel on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

pfft think ur saying that to the wrong person. keep ur opinion to urself- u sit at home on the net- ppl like u who dont support players let the team down. get a life. 15 years of playing for the futsalroos. one time send off. ppl like u should be kissing his arse. ur a nobody.
mel on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Well done to Steven and the remainder of the lads. It was a great effort considering the age of the team and the amount of new debutants. Most of you did us proud.
rotate on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Note – Pat Ross Magee didn’t get on in this game. Sorry – neglected to mention it.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Thanks Mel, That guy is an idiot. He continues to let the Futsalroos down.
rotate on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

sent off last game
mel on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

I Didnt see S.Keiths name throughout the updates………? Why ROT ?
rotate on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Thanks for bringing the site down to all those watching. :) It didn’t help you but it will make a great story to tell the boys.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

:(
mel on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Foggy is pulled up into the crowd for a group hug with the Uzbek fans. The crowd chants – OZ-TRAIL-E-YA! OZ-TRAIL-E-YA!.

The ‘Roos group together in the centre of their half and break to the applause of the crowd.

For the second Championship running, the hosts remove the FutsalRoos from the competition.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

06:44 – Konstantinou is playing as a quasi-fifth man. We are yet to penetrate with it. Let’s just hope it doesn’t lead to a long range Uzbek goal.

05:11 – GOAL AUS (3-4) Long ball to Seeto in the corner and Giovenali manages to put it between two defenders and Umarov’s legs.

04:40 – Tajibaev is saved well by the legs of Konstantinou

04:17 – GOAL UZB (5-3) Yet another counter sees Ngaluafe powerless to stop the cross as the third man, Sviridov, arrive to finish between Ngaluafe and Konstantinou

03:00 – Off a corner, Rogic fires just over from eight metres.

02:39 – Konstantinou fires hard but not with a lot of accuracy from and Australian kick-in.

02:17 – Konstantinou finds Seeto with a precision long ball, but the ‘keeper and one other are there to block the shot.

02:10 – FOUL AUS (3-0) Lockhart clatters into Sviridov.

01:59 – Lockhart can’t quite control Rogic’s centre inside the Uzbek area and it goes over.

01:44 – Giovenali picks off the Uzbek through ball to set up a three on one as Fogarty arrives, but Seeto miscontrols the last pass.

00:58 – Giovenali threads a great ball into space up top for Fogarty but he misreads it and doesn’t run on.

00:49 – From the corner, Uzbekistan play right back. Looks like they are happy to kill the clock and suck the Aussies forward.

00:17 – FOUL AUS (4-0) Giovenali is overly physical taking the ball from Tojibaev

00:05 – The crowd counts down to the end.

FULL TIME

Uzbekistan 5 (Yunusov 18′/33′, Fayzullaev 26′, Irsaliev 27′, Sviridov 36′)
Australia 3 (Seeto 20′, Adeli 24′, Giovenali 35′)

Fouls:
1st Half: 2-2
2nd Half: 4-0 Australia

Timeouts:
Uzbekistan 33′
Australia Nil

Cautions: Nil

Send Offs: Nil
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

06:44 – Irsalov hits the left post as we are hit on the counter once again two-on-one.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

07:55 – Seeto stops another two-on-one becoming another goal as Tojiboev.

07:49 – From the resulting kick-in Spathis saves from Irsaliev

07:34 – GOAL UZB (4-2) Yunusov makes the lead two as once again the Uzbeks counter attack and find the open man on his way to the back post.

07:18 – TIME-OUT UZBEKISTAN. Konstantinou is on in goals.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

08:27 – Irsaliev puts his first time shot over as Fayzullaev finds him with a sweet diagonal ball.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

08:46 – Rogic does everything right to get the byline, but his cross lets him down and the Uzbeks go on another counter.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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14:32 – GOAL UZB (2-2) A turn over and quick forward ball see Ahmedov playing through Seeto’s legs to Fayzullaev who pushes the ball into the net as Giovenali is a little too slow to recover.

13:00 – GOAL UZB (3-2) Rogic is disposessed deep in the Uzbek half, but it’s suddenly three on one, but Irsaliev goes alone and flicks the ball deftly over the advancing Spathis and into the bottom right corner of the Australian goal.

10:44 – FOUL AUS (1-0) Seeto puts a coat hanger on Tajibaev. No card though.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

15:09 – Sharpirov can’t get a head to Fayzullaev’s powerful kick in to the back post.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

20:00 – The second half kicks off and the starting five are back out except for Miller who is replaced by Rogic.

19:01 – Irsaliev breaks down the middle left and finds Spathis chest with the shot.

18:27 – The big screen shows Uzbek coach Sapo talking with the next line of Uzbek attack as the corner comes over and is hoicked over by Elibaev

17:50 – The new half seems to have caused new problems for F4A.

17:22 – Regan tells me that it’s too many people refreshing too often. Take it easy people :)

16:21 – GOAL AUS (2-1) Raymond Miller adds to his star appear. He skins one and with a two on one with the keeper draws the slide tackle as he releases to Adeli to find the back of the net
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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Looks like the server is struggling with all of the refresh requests from everyone. I’ll be turning off a bunch of extra features to see if it helps.
Futsal4All Admin on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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HALF TIME
Uzbekistan 1 (Yunusov 18′)
Australia 0 (Seeto 20′)

Fouls:
2 – 2

Timeouts:
Uzbekistan Nil
Australia Nil

Cautions: Nil

Send Offs: Nil
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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20:30 – Spathis misjudges a return pass from Rogic and the crowd laugh at him as he races back to recover. That’s all forgotten four seconds later when the Miyatani Naoki

20:05 GOAL AUS (1-1) Fogarty’s shot rebounds off and Seeto belts it into the top corner to see the half back on level terms. Amelia White, sitting beside me, is claiming the goal is hers.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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21:00 – Into the final minute and it’s all gone very quiet. The crowd is still often booing the Australians when they have posession.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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22:00 – Yunusov points the finger at Giovenali after the Australian pivot comes across to help Miller in defence and the Uzbek goes down. It’s no foul though and the Aussies have a clearance.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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22:31 – UZB GOAL (1-0) Rogic is disposessed on the near touch line by Ahmedov and the ball is fed to Yunusov who beats Spathis low and right.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

23:54 – Elibaev takes a beautiful ball from Irsaliev in space only to have Spathis save.

23:18 – The same two players link in the same move again but this time Fogarty is on hand to clean up.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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26:36 – This is a sign of confidence. Every player on the bench is getting about even game time to this point. McAndrew, Seeto, Rogic and Lockhart are on currently.

24:30 – It’s still tight and tense. Any time the Uzbeks get the ball in the Aussie half, the crowd amps up.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

26:36 – This is a sign of confidence. Every player on the bench is getting about even game time to this point. McAndrew, Rogic, Lockhart and Seeto on presently.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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27:20 – Lockhart is on and challenges in the area. Both players go down but there is no foul to call. Goivenali beats the first to the ball and half nutmegs Fayzullaev, however he picks it and forces a save from Spathis’ knees.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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27:50 – The trumpetter in the crowd starts to play and bring the crowd to a little more life. The stands are packed and there are people standing a the top of the grandstand and sitting in the aisles.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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29:10 – A quick stoppage as a Uzkbeki player crumples after a small push from Giovenali. No foul is awarded as the felled player clatters into Adeli on the ball.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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30:51 – Fogarty almost opens the scoring for the ‘Roos being played in but pushed the sidefooted shot perilously close to the left upright.

30:13 – FOUL AUS (2-2) Adeli is pinged for holding at target.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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31:04 – Fayzullaev puts two Aussie on the ground faking the shot but his cross to the back post is cut out by Giovenali
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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wuhan 4 thunder 3. thailand i think are missing one of the twins who is very good he was injured before the start of the tournament. they have also had a few injuries i think during the tournament.
jamie amendolia on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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31:34 – Good job Regan.
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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Sorry everyone, server problem, had to reboot.
Futsal4All Admin on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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40:00 – We’re set to go – a huge Uzbek flag was unfurled over the home supporters covering about a fifth of the stadium.

39:11 – Every touch the Australians get is greeted with boos from the crowd.

39:00 – FOUL UZB (1-0) – Ngaluafe is hit with a strong hip.

38:00 – FOUL UZB (2-0) – Fogarty goes over under a Uzbek challenge. Japanese referee Kazuya Isokawa calls the foul and from the kick the ‘Roos get a corner as it’s deflected away by the defence.

37:10 – After a half chance thirty seconds earlier, Ahmedov hits the side netting this time.

36:45 – FOUL AUS (1-0) – THe Aussies are adjudged their first foul.

36:11 – Another Uzbek burst forward, but again the radar is off as the shot is high, wide and handsome.

35:08 – Seems Futsal4All.com.au is having a problem. I can’t get the site up. Have e-mailed the admins.

34:48 – Not much consistent ball possession for the Aussie yet, although the defence looks reasonably solid. The Uzbeks are defending from 27 metres out.

33:08 – Regan’s on the case at F4A. In the meantime, Seeto, Rogic and McAndrew have all made entrances. Miller is still out there.

32:08 – Miller, Rogic and Seeto hook up, but Umarov gets a hand to the cut back ball
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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Interesting Jamie, so you guys almost played the chinese national squad.
Wonder what happened to thailand I expected them to make the semis.
What was the Wuhan vs Thunder score again?
glenn lockhart on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
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how did NSW go against wuhan dilong jamie?
mel on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

sorry six players
jamie amendolia on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

*** FUTSALROO FLASH***

Kick-off for Uzbekistan v Australia will be 10:30pm AEST.

A very heavy rain storm and high wind here in Tashkent resulted in a leak through the retractable roof here at the stadium after the first match finished. All subsequent matches have been delayed by 30 minutes.

Quarter-Final Updates
QF2: Thailand 2 – China 9
QF4: Japan 4 – Kyrgyzstan 0
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Some intersting facts from that game. Sis of the players in china’s team played for wuhan dilong against nsw thunder in iran, and 8 of the nine goals were scored by wuhan dilong players.
jamie amendolia on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Amazing result China vs Thailand!!!
glenn lockhart on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

I echo those sentiments, wishing the boys all the very best, what a great experience for them. Well done steve.
How are they looking Scotty?
glenn lockhart on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

i second that- and thanx scott for commentating :)
mel on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

I would like to congratulate the team and steve on their achievements so far in the tournament. Good luck for tonight, i am sure you will have the support of alot of us back here in Australia. Lets hope you can go one step further.
jamie amendolia on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Quarter Final 1
China 9
Thailand 2
Ref_On_Tour on May 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Futsalroos vs Uzbekistan – Live Commentary

Thanks to Ref On Tour for the first half. According to the AFC Website, final result 5-4 to Australia.

http://www.the-afc.com/en/component/joomleague/?view=report&compID=382&matchId=2864

Goal Scorers for Australia (in the order of their goals) : Giovenali, Miller, Rogic, Miller, Rogic
Futsal4All Admin on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

Amelia will be covering the second half, even if only in her report that will come in later.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

HALF-TIME

Australia 2 (Giovenali 24′, Miller 20′)
Tajikistan 2 (Mahmudov 5′, Jumaev 8′)

Fouls:
Tajikistan 4-2

Time Outs:
Australia 14′

Cautions: Fogarty 15′ (AUS)

Sorry guys but unfortunately, it ends here for me today.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

22:30 – A two and a half to go in the first period and the Aussies are trying to play Rogic to feet at target almost all the time. The space is there, but at the moment the control is not, and that doesn’t change as Adeli slips into the role and miscontrols his first touch there.

21:48 – Keith goes sooo close to tying it back up. His drive nutmegs the keeper but catches enough of Sharipov’s leg to be turned into the near post and out.

21:14 – Spathis over throws to Adeli

20:19 – GOAL AUS (2-2) Welcome to International Futsal Ray Miller. His bomb from on the touch line from 10 metres dipped superbly to tuck under the cross bar.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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22:30 – A two and a half to go in the first period and the Aussies are trying to play Rogic to feet at target almost all the time. The space is there, but at the moment the control is not, and that doesn’t change as Adeli slips into the role and miscontrols his first touch there.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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23:07 – Rogic, Keith, Seeto and Ngaluafe are on court as there is a brief stoppage to treat Sharipov who challeges Rogic strongly and comes off worst.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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23:29 – Fatkhuloev forces the ‘Roos to put their scrambling defence into action. Plenty of bodies are ready to put the ball out for a corner.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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23:50 – FOUL TJK (4-2) Although the Tajik bench want to complain about it, Miller is pushed over during dispossesion running toward goal. From the freek kick, Keith passes to Ngaluafe who blasts wide, from wide.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

24:14 – Miller’s cutback after beating his man for pace on the right flank, is just a little to steep for Rogic.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

24:41 – Giovenali pokes just wide from about 7 metres
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

25:27 – Mahmudov flicks a long ball over the bar, alone inside the penalty area.

25:03 – FOUL AUS (2-3) Fogarty pulls down Fayzullaev when the Tajiks counter attack. The advantage is played and at the next stopage, the advantage foul and the yellow card are shown.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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26:27 – FOUL TJK (3-1) Giovenali steps up to take the free after a Tajik trip.

26:27 – GOAL AUS (2-1) Giovenali finds the gap inside the right post to halve the deficit.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

26:38 – From the corner Ngaluafe pushes the ball wide fo the right post about a foot short of where Giovenali’s waiting foot is positioned.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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27:00 – Mahmudov is about 3cm from finger and glove rubber away from adding to the Tajik advantage. Great save from Sapthis point blank.

26:39 – TIME OUT AUSTRALIA. The will resume with a corner.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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28:30 – Fatkhuloev puts one on target and Spathis comes out feet first to save.

27:59 – Ngaluafe turns neatly on the edge of the area to shoot but Sharipov is perfectly positioned to cover it all chest.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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31:05 – Rogic and Miller both have shots stopped by Sharipov.

29:35 – The Aussies are pressing a little higher in defence. Keith is off and Adeli is on.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

30:35 – FOUL TJK (2-1) Sharipov saves from Rogic but then overextended on the clearance giving the Aussies a direct free kick from 6 and a bit metres. Keith plays it short in a cute little play, but Sharipov is awake and drops on it quickly.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

33:10 – Seeto breaks down the far side of the pitch. As he flicks it past the advancing keeper who drops to block. It hits his arm but the referees wave away the handball claims.

33:10 – FOUL TJK (1-1) After the play finishes, the referees signal an advantage foul accumulation.

32:33 – GOAL TJK (2-0) Jumaev is on hand to poke home after the Aussies are done in transition again.

32:10 – Seeto again finds himself alone up top after a great through pass from Rogic, however the goalkeeper cuts his angle early and Seeto chips harmlessly into his body.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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33:48 – Rogic and Miller replace Ngaluafe and Fogarty. Amelia White is trying to counter the pro-Tajikistan chanting in the crowd.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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35:30 – GOAL TJK (1-0) In transition, the Aussies are caught out on the counter and three on two at the wrong end, Mahmudov ends up with the ball and tucks it under the crossbar.

35:30 – Jumaev is in the next three on two for the Tajiks, but his shot flies high.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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36:14 – FOUL AUS (1-0) Seeto is adjudged to have pushed Sharipov in the Tajik goal as they contest a header.

35:57 – Ngaluafe goes just wide for a second time in a minute.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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17:18 – Ulmasov stading deep in the Aussie half gets the ball on his own after the Australians turn it over on the attack. His shot flies wide.

17:09 Fogarty gets through the middle but his pressured shot is straight at the keeper.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

37:49 – A two touch right in front give the Aussie’s an indirect from 6m. Giovenali steps on it and Ngluafe hits the advancing ‘keeper with the shot.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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38:28 Spathis in action again as Mahmudov looks for the top corner and finds the Australian custodian’s glove instead.

38:10 – Giovenali hits the top of the crossbar and over from 15m for the Aussie’s first chance fo the game.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

38:46 – Ulmasov has the first chance, but Spathis is quickly out to the edge of the “d” to save the shot.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

40:00 – Tajikistan kick off and we’re away. If there happens to be any Tajiks reading, Sharipov, Fayzullaev, Fatkhuloev, Mahmudov and Ulmasov have started for the Central Asians.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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Konstaninou comes up for the exchange of pennants and wins the toss. The Australians will be running left to right (or towards the camera if the admins have attached the photo a the top of this thread)
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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The referees lead the teams to the pitch. Kim Jang Kwan (KOR) and Rey Ritaga (PHI) are the referees with Nurdin Bukuev (KGY) and Abdulla Abdulrahman (BAH) manning the officals bench.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

The flags are out – we’re under 10 minutes from the start now.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

The starting line ups have been released. For the FutsalRoos, Spathis, Giovenali, Seeto, Ngaluafe and Fogarty are the starting five.

Konstantinou, Ross-Magee, Keith, Lockhart, Adeli, Rogic and Miller are listed on the bench.

As previously mentioned Ian McAndrew is not kitting up and although listed here as a non-playing player, Mark Symington will not be joining the squad here in Uzbekistan.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

Final Score Lebanon 4 – Indonesia 2. Lebanon will now play IR Iran in the quarter-finals as they did in the previous edition of the tournament. The match will be at 8pm on May 27 (1am, May 28 AEST).

Uzbekistan will also progress from Group A to play the winner of the Australia v Tajikistan match (or Australia if the match ends drawn). That match will be at 5pm on May 27 (10pm AEST). Live commentary will be provided all things being equal.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Futsalroos vs Tajikistan – Live Commentary

*** Futsalroo Flash ***
Ian McAndrew will be the player left off the team sheet today.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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3:09 Score update
Lenanon 4 (5 fouls)
Indonesia 2 (4 fouls)
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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6:26 – FOUL Lebanon – Five fouls
Lebanon 4
Indonesia 2
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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7:00 Score Update
Lebanon 4 (4 fouls)
Indonesia 2 (2 fouls)
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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10:53 GOAL Lebanon
Lebanon 4
Indonesia 2
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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13:30 Foul Lebanon (1-0)
Lebanon 3
Indonesia 2
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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15:14 – Caution: Jailani (IDN).
Lebanon 3
Indonesia 2
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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18:45 – GOAL LEBANON 3:2
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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18:45 – GOAL LENABNON 3:2
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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The FutsalRoos have arrived in the venue here at IT University Complex. It’s half-time in the Group A match between Lebanon and Indonesia. The winner will advance to the quarters. Indonesia go through if it’s a draw.

Goals on both sides of the break see the score at 2-2.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm
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One point missing:

12:07 – From the second attempt at restart Keith strikes the free kick true to target and Nazari gets across well to block the shot away.
Ref_On_Tour on May 25, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Futsalroos vs Iran – Live Commentary

To confirm, I’ll be doing the Iran game from 12:45am.

There are other factors that will determine whether I’ll be able to be at the Tajikistan game.

It’s unlikely that someone else will do it unless a member of the team officialdom wanted to – perhaps the team media manager – who is well known to this site?
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

Hi Scott, Thanks for your effort in bringing us the game. I’m so proud of the boys, great to see Tommy Rogic performing so well and Danny back into the fold. Congratulations to all the boys on a great performance. Hopefully we can take it to Iran in preparation for the big one against Tajikistan.
Scotty do you have anyone who can fill your role of match commentator??
glenn lockhart on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
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If I am able, I’ll commentary the Iran match, however it’s highly unlikely that I’ll be here for the final match against Tajikistan.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

And for those wondering, Shervin Adeli and Ray Miller did not get onto the pitch as far as I could see.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
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Also, for those who may not have heard, the ‘Roos went down 9-1 to Thailand and 3-1 to Port Authority, the Thai team who finished 4th in the AFC Club Championship in March, in their two pre-tournament trials.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

FULL TIME
Australia 4 (Rogic 16′, 21′ 39′, Ngaluafe 17′)
Kuwait 2 (Al Mekaimi 19′, Al Jaser 34′)

Time outs
Kuwait 17′, 37′
Australia 19′, 40′

Fouls
1st Half: 4-2 Australia
2nd Half: 5-5

Cautions
Al Nakkas 39′ (KUW)
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

0:00 – The ball comes back into play and the Aussies pass the pill around for nine seconds to soak up the clock and win their opener.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

0:09 TIME OUT AUSTRALIA
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

0:09 FOUL KUW (5-5) Australia hit the bonus as Al Nakkas runs another Aussie down. From the restart Australia draw a corner and call a time-out.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

0:20 Rogic springs the five man again to pass to Giovenali who misses the open net.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

0:50 seconds left – the starting five are back on and it’s the ‘Roos who are cheering every defensive play now.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

1:01 GOAL AUS (4-2) Rogic picks off a pass back to ALothman and pushes the ball into an open net from 15m.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

1:42 – FOUL KUW (4-5) Al Nakkas puts a great rubgy tackle on Rogic to be shown the first card of the match as the Aussies defend the 5-man ably.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

1:59 – Alothman is on for the power play.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

2:22 After another Spathis save at one end, Keith and Rogic put on a draw and pass, but Sayyed Mosawy is up to save the shot.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

3:28 – Rogic at target gives up Australia’s fifth foul with a push as a long ball comes over. Kuwait immediately call a time out

3:28 – TIME-OUT KUWAIT
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

3:42 – Spathis goes down injured after a heavy clash with a Kuwaiti attacker. After a short delay he’s back up and ready.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

5:20 – A two-touch against Kuwait sees the ‘Roos with an indirect free kick at the top of the “D”. Surprisingly, blasting through the five man wall is unsuccessful.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

5:30 – Fogarty goes himself with Ngaluafe arriving at the right post. His shot deflects off the ‘keeper.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

6:28 – GOAL KUW (2-3) Counter attack and although Spathis makes a parry save there are two unmarked Kuwaitis in the Aussie “D”. The goal was a formaliity.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

8:15 – Alothman’s low drive appears to be pushed onto the post by Spathis but the referees see differently and the goal clearance is awarded.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

9:06 – Giovenali can’t keep pace with his marker who dishes off low to the right. Spathis cuts out the cross to launch a counter attack with Rogic’s shot flying over.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

9:59 – AL Nakkas puts another bomb on target. Spathis parries and Seeto kicks and overhead to clear the danger.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

10:49 – FOUL AUS (4-3) Rogic trips up Al Nakkas. The same Kuwaiti sends the free kick well over the bar
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

12:30 – Spathis comes to cut out a cross and dashes 10m ball at feet before clearing to the far goal line.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

13:40 – FOUL KUW (3-3) Fogarty is pushed and then when he grabs hold as he gets the foul, the Kuwaiti bench goes up.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

14:50 – Foggy’s little backheel find McAndrew who shoots just wide. That would have been very interesting if he’d hit the target.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

16:32 – FOUL KUW (1-3) A push near the touch line.

16:01 – FOUL KUW (2-3) After taking offence to Giovenali challenging, Rogic is upended by two Kuwaiti defenders.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

17:00 – FOUL AUS (3-0) Another infringement from the Aussies and again in the Kuwaiti half.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

18:02 – Rogic’s next run finds Giovenali who’s slight overrun (or underdone pass depending on how you see it) is cleaned up by Sayyed Mosawy in goal for Kuwait.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

18:25 – FOUL AUS (2-0) Another infraction see by the referees.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

18:53 – Rogic’s breakaway chip over the advancing ‘keeper drifts just left.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

19:22 GOAL AUS (3-1). Beautiful to watch. After Ngaluafe took down the left the ball spilt to Seeto on the charge. He hit Ngaluafe to feet on the left who drew the man and hit Rogic for the tap in on the back post. The way futsal is designed to be played.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

19:48 – FOUL AUS (1-) Rogic turns a Kuwaiti defender upside down.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

SECOND HALF – Giovenali, Seeto, Rogic and Ngaluafe join Spathis for the start of the second period.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

HALF-TIME
Australia 2 (Rogic 16′, Ngaluafe 17′)
Kuwait 1 (Almekini 19′)

Time outs
Kuwait 17′
australia 19′

Fouls 4-2 Australia
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

0:40 – Giovenali gets between the ball and the goal to stop another Kuwait strike from 10m

0:21 – Fogarty’s give and go with Keith almost gives a two goal cushion back but his low shot is stopped by the foot of the Kuwaiti ‘keeper. Easily the best move of the game from the FutsalRoos so far.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

1:19 – Spathis has another save to make, this time from 10m about 5m from touch. Alnakkas makes it a pair from the other side.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

1:43 – FOUL KUW (2-4) Another push. Another foul.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

1:58 – GOAL KUWAIT (2-1) Another long shot from 17 metres is deflected straight up by Spathis with Almekini reacting first.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

2:21 – Kuwait shooting from distance with no effect.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

3:01 – FOUL AUS (4-1) a Ngaluafe push puts Australia one away from the Kuwaiti bonus.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

3:41 – GOAL AUS (2-0) Ngaluafe makes it 2-0 with a second attempt after a deflected shot was cleared off the line by Kuwait.

3:41 – TIME OUT KUWAIT
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

4:16 – GOAL AUS (1-0) Rogic needs two goes at controlling a hard flat ball the keeper couldn’t get to before poking home from inside a metre and just outside the left post.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

4:45 – Australia are defending deep and giving Kuwait their own half. It’s a long tournament I guess.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

6:59 – FOUL AUS (3-1) Seeto is called for a trip.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

7:20 Fogarty’s cross doesn’t make it to Seeto as the Kuwait defence clears their lines.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

8:34 – All of the ‘Roos get back to the ball as Kuwait break down the right flank, but there’s no one there but Spathis when the ball is put back into the top of the “D”. He gets down quickly enough to snuff out the attack.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

10:20 – The Kuwait team cheer another successful defensive move as Rogic’s shot is turned away by a sliding block. Giovenali is the last starter to leave with Keith entering and Dean Lockhart taking the pitch for Ngaluafe shortly after.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

10:40 – McAndrew’s back off and after the quick rest Seeto is back on.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

12:18 – Ian Mc Andrew enters the fray and turns over a kick-in with his first involvement.
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

Slow internet and a delay in getting to the venue – but here we go.

20:00 – Kick off and Seeto, Giovenali, Fogarty and Keith start with Spathis between the posts. Pat Ross-Magee is in stands and Adrian Vizzari has been sent home for disciplinary reasons.

19:00 – Early possession mostly with the Australians

18:03 – Giovenali turns away an early Kuwaiti raid for a corner.

17:02 – Keith tries to scoot along the byline but a Kuwait foot foils the raid.

16:31 – Fogarty’s pace works against him as the keeper makes the save near the edge of the area on the byline. The ball spills for a corner and Fogarty spills over the advertising boards surrounding the pitch.

15:00 – It’s all a little loose at this stage with no one managing any sustained possession.

14:32 – The referee stops play as Ngaluafe makes a break on a loose ball and collides with two Kuwaiti defenders at the tops of the penalty area.

13:52 – FOUL KUW (1-1) Giovenali is given a nudge down the left line.

13:50 – Ngaluafe hits the corner high and handsome. Rogic is also on the pitch.

13:32 – FOUL AUS (2-1) Seeto bumps a Kuwaiti for another foul
Ref_On_Tour on May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Futsalroos vs Kuwait – Live Commentary

I’m hoping to run a live commentary on this thread from 7:45pm local (12:45am AEST).

It’s a slowish connection, but should be OK.
Ref_On_Tour on May 18, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Shamsaee left out of Iran national team (AFC)

Is that where Miles is too? Steve Knight mentioned AUS team will be up against professional players, yet doesn’t include our best professonal players in AUS team. Interesting.
QuickBrownFox on May 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Qantas Futsalroos squad for AFC Futsal Championship 2010

What was the FFA thinking – sending them to Bangkok? The embassy has now closed. Did they even do a risk assessment? Team was only picked a week before the trip, how much preparation actually went into preparation – and I don’t mean the players.
futsalfeak on May 16, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Call of duty for ACT Futsal trio

From what I hear you need to get an answer to “Wheres fernando?” from his outdoor club. The rumour is that they wouldn’t release him for the tournament.
Whistle_Blower on May 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Qantas Futsalroos squad for AFC Futsal Championship 2010

Thanks again to Marcelo Maciel and Phil Ronnert for Good Judge and good decisions as referees
Reza.Behbahani on May 11, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Queensland Winter Futsal League – Round 3 Results

Wheres fernando?
Vicfutsal88 on May 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Qantas Futsalroos squad for AFC Futsal Championship 2010

3 out of 3 Aust FIFA refs going. Says something about the quality of officials here. Hope you enjoy the competition.
Futsal1st on May 13, 2010 at 7:33 pm
NSWFRA Duo To Referee At AFC Championships

Congratulations! Must be an awesome feeling to represent your country at something like this.
Frank Rossi on May 13, 2010 at 7:33 pm
NSWFRA Duo To Referee At AFC Championships

Good luck to you all…….I know you’ll do us proud.
Frank Rossi on May 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Qantas Futsalroos squad for AFC Futsal Championship 2010

Congratulations to the three Australian referees officiating in the AFC 2010 Futsal Championships.
Futsal1st on May 6, 2010 at 9:30 pm
AFC turns down Iran’s Shamsaee request

Thanks to Patrick , Andrew and Armando for very good organizing and helding the competition
Reza.Behbahani on May 6, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Queensland Winter Futsal League – Round 3

26/4 at 1.00am 3rd and 4th playoff. 3.30am Final.
mseeto on April 23, 2010 at 9:39 pm
UEFA Futsal Finals live on Foxtel tomorrow morning

Also repeated on 26/4 at 1.00am, 3.30am and 27/4 at 1.15am, 5.15pm and 6.15pm and 28/4 at 12.00pm. These are times given in the Foxtel Guide but is a bit suspect as the 5.15pm and 6.15pm times are too close. This will be the best futsal action outside of the World Cup.
mseeto on April 23, 2010 at 9:39 pm
UEFA Futsal Finals live on Foxtel tomorrow morning

Now wouldn’t it be interesting to have a Champion of Champions between all the State Premier Leagues?
Frank Rossi on April 21, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Futsal the Entertainers! (QLD)

This is great to see. Just wish there were more.
Frank Rossi on April 14, 2010 at 9:53 pm
AWD Futsal Gala Day (NSW)

Great that NZ Football is finally taking futsal seriously but have to disagree that futsal is “giving trad 11-a-side players another structured ave to play the sport they love all year round”. Futsal is a total different sport to football. Many similarlies, granted but outdoor plays see futsal as just indoor football and in my experience do not treat the game with the respect it deserves. I hope the plans finally work.
Mark on March 26, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Futsal Programme Launched In NZ

Hi Andrew. I think it a chicken and egg situation. I believe that Football NSW Futsal does not put on younger age groups because there is not enough futsal players over winter. If enough clubs express their interest in having a junior winter comp, I am sure Football NSW will start a comp. In the meantime, there are quite a number of venues that have junior comps over winter. Just click the green link above.
mseeto on March 24, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Futsal Winter State League expressions of Interest (NSW)

mseeto

I agree – what a pity there are not similar Futsal options in the younger age groups for those who prefer the indoor version of the game all year around
andrew on March 24, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Futsal Winter State League expressions of Interest (NSW)

Tough gig for the Ladies as they are also scheduled to compete in the World Cup in Argentina in October !!
Simon on March 26, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Vikings World Futsal Championships

Anyone who is serious about playing futsal as a sport in it’s own right should register.
mseeto on March 24, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Futsal Winter State League expressions of Interest (NSW)

Lorenzo, You’ve done a great job at Benfica and I’m sure you’ll still have some involvement with Futsal.
Frank Rossi on March 22, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Sydney Benfica FC – End of an era (NSW)

Lorenzo, you have done a great job with Benfica. All the best to you and also the club.
Rob V on March 22, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Sydney Benfica FC – End of an era (NSW)

All the more reason to train harder.
mseeto on March 22, 2010 at 9:11 pm
AFC Futsal Championship Draw confirmed

All the best for the future Lorenzo.
mseeto on March 22, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Sydney Benfica FC – End of an era (NSW)

R O T,
Having watched the NSW games live. Who where the stand outs of the tour?
The Game on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

Unfortunately, NSW Thunder go home pointless. Compared to the resources that the other clubs have, we can consider this a reasonable result all told. It was a close run thing in three of the four matches. Port Authority and Wuhan Dilong line up next to put the last pieces into the semi-final puzzle.

It’s not just the teams that go home tomorrow. For me, I’m the referee for Foolad Mahan v Nagoya tonight. After that match we will find out which of the referees are sent home and who stays for the remainder of the tournament.

Back to the questions – sorry that half was action packed.

Again on stop clock, Jamie spends a great deal of time here, even with 90 seconds to go, telling the guys they have time, to be patient. Naturally, we are not patient because that’s not what our matches train us to be.

I don’t agree we need more international exposure (although it wouldn’t hurt). For me, we need to push ourselves at domestic level with games that are played at this level. We have guys with the skills to cut it here (and that’s not just my opinion). They just need to be playing like this more often and at home would be fine.

I also don’t agree we need foreign coaches (although again, it wouldn’t hurt). Guys like Jamie, Scott G, Knighty and Rob V know the game, can watch other teams and scope their abilities and learn their tactics. And that doesn’t include the vast wealth of top level playing the group has between them.

Longer term?

As far as killer instinct goes, in the warm ups here, one on one with the goalkeeper and with no pressure, we aren’t hitting the target. Our opponents are and with force. Greg and Toby were in Indonesia. That’s daily training. Our opponents are also a little quicker on average. Again, training. Professionalism. And that is financial backing.

For me, getting committed futsallers would also have benefits as lefty suggests – knowing who you are working with and spending your resources in the right place. What’s stopping that? Money. Players who need their football money to pay the bills.

But that’s just my two cents and I’m sure there are greater minds than mine out there with much better ideas. We all need to keep plugging away at it.

It’s been a pleasure to help keep you all in the loop. Thanks to F4A for providing the outlet.

Cheers guys.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

Thanks Scott, the boys again aquitted themselves well with only one real blowout in the tournament, I certainly hope they are all judged on their achievements and experience they have accumulated and not the end result.
Well done Jaimie and Vic for getting the boys up for all the games.Good luck for the remainder of your tour scott and i’m sure the Futsal fraternity thanks you for being the link between Australia and Iran.
Safe trip home boys.
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

well, apart from the one blow out, 3 fairly close games that may (or may not) have gone either way.

I hope noone is TOO dissapointed and that everyone has taken something from this.

Scott, you have been great, many thanks!

Please wish the team a safe journer back home and for you Scott, hope you continue to have a good tournement.

CM
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

FULL-TIME
—————
Pro’s Cafe [LIB] 6 (Abou Chaaya 7′ 22′, Itani 17′, Takaji 23′, Kawsan 38′ 39′)
NSW Thunder [AUS] 4 (Wetney 22′, Alpkaya 31′, Martinez 38′, Lockhart 39′)

Fouls: NSW Thunder 3-0

Time Outs: Pro’s Cafe 36′

Cautions: Vizzari 21′, Wetney 35′

Send Offs: Nil
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

0:16 – FOUL NSW (4-0) Another scream and Pro’s have yet another foul.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

1:18 – GOAL PRO (6-3) A stopped shot from Dylan Maloney leads to a counter attack. Vizzari is no match for Takaji who this time plays to Kawsan’s feet for the tap in at the back post.

1:00 – GOAL NSW (6-4) Lockhart hits one from 8m to beat Kakhi to the right hand pigeon hole.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

Internet playing up again …

4:27 – Wetney with another lovely stepover puts Zeballos in. His effort is turned away by the outstretched leg of Kakhi

2:55 – Vizzari is on as fifth man.

2:37 – GOAL PRO (5-2) One small mistake is all you need. A loose pass falls to Takaji who strikes true, but he also strikes his team mate Kawsan, and even then the deflection goes in to give Kawsan an unlikely goal credit.

2:20 – GOAL NSW (5-3) Matrinez pops in the scraps to restore the two goal deficit.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

5:43 – Wetney looks to be tripped on the attack, but the referees see otherwise. Zeballos is back there to snuff out the Pro’s counter.

5:10 – FOUL NSW (3-0) Wetney trips Abou Chaaya and from the free kick Maiorana pushes away Takaji’s stinging shot.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

9:08 – GOAL NSW (4-2) Alpkaya gets on the scoresheet again beating Abou Chaaya and putting the ball over the advancing Kakhi.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

10:15 – Zeballos goes very close hitting the left post with the return going across the face of goal.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

12:47 – Giovenali pinches it from Takaji and dishes to Alpkaya who’s shot is blocked by Hammoud.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

Well as you know thats what the stats revealed when we first ventured into asia, the halves go for an avergae of 35-40 minutes and all we play is 40 mins in total. we are heading in the right direction with 50 minutes but stop clock is definately the ultimate aim.
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

Stop clock would also give us the mental focus for dealing with the international game.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

14:10 – from the corner Takaji hits said left post which turns the ball away for a goal clearance.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

14:19 Maiorana, by luck or good management gets down low to save from Fadel, but the shot from almost the goal line gets under him and goes narrowly wide of the left post.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

To answer a question – what do we need to do? I’ll answer that in two parts the basics and the longer term.

Stop clock. We are breeding players who are rushing to get the ball, rushing to make every touch start the road to goal. You can see out opponents here taking their time because they know they have it. Stop clock for me would breed that patience inherently in the players.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

17:22 – GOAL PRO (4-1) This time the crossbar is the helper as Takaji fires from 2m from touch to beat Maiorana with a shot that thunders off the underside of the crossbar and into the net.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

17:44 – Takaji finds enough room around Wright to shoot and Maiorana does well to push the shot onto the crossbar.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

18:02 – FOUL NSW (2-0) Wetney bumps into Abou Chaaya and he falls as if shot. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and suggest he may have been corked.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

As I have always said a national league that encompasses asia would be ideal, of course it means a large injection of funds but at the end of the day we do have a great product that needs a benefactor to drive it. And we need to bid to host the next available Asia club tournament to create even more exposure. Mark Seeto asked about a suitable venue, believe it or not the Whitlam centre with the retractable stands is the obvious choice, thats where the razorbacks in the old NBL used to play with TV coverage and evrything…and it has just been renovated.
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

18:38 – GOAL PRO (3-1) Abou Chaaya leaves two defenders in his wake to slam home from five metres and restore Pro’s lead.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

18:53 – GOAL NSW (1-2) Wetney beats his man on the near touchline, hits Wright to feet who feeds him back . Martinez makes the call on the back post unmarked, but as soon as Kakhi adjusts, Wetney goes near post to score.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

19:38 – FOUL NSW (1-0) Vizzari is shown the yellow for bump near the touch line.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

PAY for coaches I meant to write…to visit us and leave a legacy…nothing wrong with our coaches but just like our players, they are limited by their time and commitment to the game..
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

my Thoughts for whatthey are worth:

Obviously, all roads lead to funding !
– we need more international exposure
– we need a 30 man squad training all year,,,one squad travels to one place, the other to another place….call it A and B
– we need to pat for coached (Spain, Brazil, etc) to visit us,train us, anf of course train the trainers (teach the coaches)
– it is high time our players decided if it is indoor or outdoor….this way coaches know ehat they are woring with and we can get 12 months committment
– Invite teams here and hold international tournaments….

these are just for starters…your thoughts?
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

It seems we are defensively sound although perhaps a little naive to the counter, but we certainly lack the killer instinct of the Shamsee’s etc, how do we resolve that?
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

So what have we learned from the tournament Scott? In your opinion, how do we improve when we get back to our domestic comp?
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

I’ve got 15 minutes to (try and) answer questions should anyone have any.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

HALF-TIME
———–
Pro’s Cafe [LIB] 2 (Abou Chaaya 7′, Itani 17′)
NSW Thunder [AUS] 0

Fouls: 3-3

Time Outs: NSW Thunder 15′, Pro’s Cafe 20′

Cautions: Nil

Send Offs: Nil
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

0:16 – TIME OUT PRO. With a few seconds left in the half, Abou Chaaya calls time. From the restart, two shots on the Thunder goal yield no change to the score line, Maiorana up to the task.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

0:16 – FOUL NSW (3-3) Vizzari’s strike is batted down by Kakhi and Vizzari fouls trying to get the scraps.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

0:20 – FOUL PRO (3-2) Vizzari is upended just outside the Pro’s “D”
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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0:45 – Pro’s blow a great chance to go into the break 3-0 up. Vizzari and Maiorana aren’t able to stop the three-on-one, but Kawsan’s last touch desserts him and the ball is touched over the goal line with an empty net begging.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

2:34 – FOUL PRO (2-2) Wetney is upended at half-way.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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3:15 – GOAL PRO (2-0). Itani breaks down the right hand side. Maiorana comes out a long way and goes down on the shot fake. Itani takes the ball another pace and rolls it into the open goal from wide on the right.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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3:35 – Wetney finds Maloney in a big hole, but Kahki in the Pro’s goal is up to the task. From the kick in, Lockhart sprays across the face of goal.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

5:03 – From the restart NSW go close with a shot from Lockhart being juggled away by Kahki for a NSW corner.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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5:09 NSW call a time out. With Pro’s putting a couple of shots on target in quick succession, Amendolia decides it’s time to take stock.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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5:21 Takaji is once again taking the lead, this time Martinez’s jump to the left does enough to take away the danger.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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6:20 – FOUL NSW (2-1) Wetney pushes his marker from behind to rack up NSW’s sceond.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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6:57 – Maloney enters for Giovenali. Martinez sees his first real pitch time replacing Alpkaya.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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7:53 Lockhart almost lauches a counter attack from an interception but opens a chance for Pro’s when he can’t quite bring the ball under control. Giovenali is on hand to take on the defensive duties.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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9:09 – Lockhart is back into the fray for Wright. Alpkaya still to be subbed.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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10:16 – Pro’s are pushing up in defence. The movement is going to need to lift a fraction to make sure they retain possession coming out from the back.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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11:35 – Giovenali opens space for Wright to hit Alpkaya’s feet. The return pass sees Wright and two defenders converge on the ball for it to spray over. Goal clearance is awarded.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

12:23 – Wetney and Giovenali check in for Lockhart and Vizzari.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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13:51 – GOAL PRO (1-0) Takaji again provides the catalyst as nutmegs Wright. As the defence including Maiorana converge to shut the ball, Takaji gets there first and mvoes the ball to the right post where Abou Chaaya is waiting to tap home.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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14:56 – Takaji uses some of his fancy footwork to throw Vizzari the wrong way but Maiorana is on hand to smother the resultant shot.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

15:39 – Lockhart chases Abou Chaaya almost the length of the far touchline to force a corner.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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16:08 – Wright is on for Zeballos.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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16:23 – FOUL NSW (1-1) Vizzari is pinged for an off the ball foul. From 8m out, the worked play is knocked away for a Zeballos counter attack, but is shot goes across the face of goal.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

17:05 – Pro’s are controlling the play early with patient build up from the back.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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18:05 Abou Chaaya, the Pro’s cafe captain/coach tries to draw a foul going down in front of the Thunder penalty area but the referees are having none of it.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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19:05 – FOUL PRO (1-0) Alpkaya is pushed over the touch line chasing down a ball after Takaji almost opened the scoring taking Zeballos on down the far touch line and only having Maiorana put a stop to his shot after a one-two with Hammoud.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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20:00 – We’re away and Pro’s have started with effectively a national team line up.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-0:30 – The two Japanese referees Isokawa and Nobumoto will take charge.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-1:00. The nets are inspected and all is in readiness. NSW will kick off and run from right to left.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Have a good call Scotty, Go thunder and good luck to Tudor and Danny I hope they get some time, a great experience for the boys and thanks for all your effort Scott
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-3:00 Team photos are done and Wright and Hammoud exchange banners in the middle.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-5:00. The FIFA anthem starts up and the teams emerge from the tunnel. There is one Lebanese and one Aussie Flag in the crowd. NSW are in their white kit for the first time in the tournament.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-10:00. The referees have moved into the tunnel as the coaches and other technical officials move out to the benches. Jamie Amedolia says there are already 1,000 people in the stands. Who am I to contradict him? With the crowd at the Foolad Mahan game chanting “Australia” at various stages we may have been adopted as Iran’s second team.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-11:00. The AFC fair play flag is waiting in the tunnel entrance. At national level these teams share a health rivalry but there is plenty of comradarie. I expect this to be a hard fought but clean game.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-18:00. The line ups are being read out over the stadium P.A. Maiorana, Lockhart, Zeballos, Vizzari and Alpkaya will be the starting five.

Both sides are well matched with a handful of national team representatives on both sides of the halfway line.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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-19:00 to kick off and Ediz Alpkaya and Danny Martinez have come together in the warm up. After both got up gingerly, they returned to the warm up with seemingly no long term issues.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Welcome to the final installment of the Thunder’s matches at the AFC Futsal Club Championship here in Iran. With Spathis suspended, Tudor Vasile comes into the twelve. Elliot Ragomo will also be sitting this one out, still injured from his tangle on match day 1. Robbie Issa is also still in his track suit. I’ve just heard he is out with an injured rib – possibly broken – so he won’t take part in this one either.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Awesome report and sounds like our guys gave their all.
Frank Rossi on March 8, 2010 at 10:21 pm
NSW Thunder vs Port Authority – play by play (AFC)

Of course that’s March 9th. Sorry.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 10:21 pm
NSW Thunder vs Port Authority – play by play (AFC)

Live commentary (Internet willing) from 19:00hrs AEDST, March 10th for the match between Pro’s Cafe and NSW Thunder.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 10:21 pm
NSW Thunder vs Port Authority – play by play (AFC)

The refereeing has been going fine Glenn. I can only do Group A as you cannot referee the pool with your own country – so I’ve been on games with another two guys who are also from Group B countries.

You were right about the Internet. I was going nuts! :)

Sorry I couldn’t get it to you live. The commentary is in another news item for those that are interested.

Cheers,

R_O_T
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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And we’ll start with the bad news. Al Sadd were beaten by Wuhan Dilong 11-6 in the first game of the day. It seemed that they were conserving a little for the semi-finals which they are already qualified for.

This means that NSW cannot make the finals. With Dilong on six points and NSW only capable of getting six points from their remaining matches, if they both end up with six points, the Chinese champions would qualify due to the 4-3 win over NSW on match day 1.

Unfortunately, Jamie and the boys are now playing for pride alone, but it will be nice to see how they stack up against the teams from Thailand and Lebanon over the next two days.

With the Internet playing games, looks like it will be sone delayed coverage :(

Of course the Internet has just come up now that the match is over.
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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if the players respond to his tactical knowhow and they put in…then YES!!!
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Credit to the Deportivo coach. Can he win the championship?
Simon Keith on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

I msg’d Vic and Damian without response as yet….in the mean time we wait……
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

you may have to sms el managero lefty and find out whats going on!
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Absolutely Rob, it would have made a world of difference but it is a first for some of these boys and they will benefit from the experience and Jamie will grow as a coach on the back of this tournament. we can all be very proud of the team.
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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And what a Coaching performance it was…..I think we might have been witnessing the next Futsalroo coach in the making !!
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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well at least that news made it to futsal planet…well the minto chapter of futsal planet…we did it for the gaffer!
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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A win in the first game would have made such a difference.
Rob V on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Big news on the world of FUTSAL….DEPORTIVO EL GRANDMA HAS WON 4-2 TONIGHT in the Monday night Minto comp…this is huge news!
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

I agree Rob,,,it would be so nice to come away with at least a win (if not 2)….
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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“hopefully when we host a tournament we can give a better media presentation!
Scott will be going crazy!”

It wasn’t any better in Indonesia…
Rob V on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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wow thats a shock, I’m sure the boys can relax now and play the futsal they are capable of. I am sure nerves played a part in front of goal in the first game.
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

Let’s hope the boys can restore some pride. I know they will be doing their best!
Rob V on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

China won 11-6 over Quatar….I think this means NSW are coming home early! bugger!
Lefty on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

hopefully when we host a tournament we can give a better media presentation!
Scott will be going crazy!
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

I think Scott will have to pedal harder to restore the line before the match starts…
Rob V on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

What was the final result between the chinese and the quatari?
Rob V on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Amendolia anxious for Ragomo return (AFC)

Thanks for all the reporting Scott, have a good one tonight.
How has your refereeing been going?
glenn lockhart on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Live Commentary has begun in this thread …
Ref_On_Tour on March 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm
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Tough task for the boys but I am sure they will give it a red hot go!!!!!!!

Good luck fellows.
Rob V on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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Just to sum up what needs to happen for the NSW Thunder to progress as number 2 in Group B (Al Saad are qualified):-

Wuhan Dilong have two matches left (against Al Saad [QAT] and Port Authority [THA]). They must lose both.

NSW Thunder have two matches remaining also (against Port Authority and Pro’s Cafe [LIB]). They must win both.

Should Dilong win either match, NSW are out (as Dilong progress on the head to head result with NSW). Should NSW not win either game, they are out as one of the other teams will beat them on points.

Every game not involving Al Saad in Group B has been either a draw or one goal result so there is still everything to play for.

I’m expecting to start live commentary from 9:00pm on Monday night. Kick off is 9:30pm.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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Thanks again Scott and make sure you convey to the boys to keep their heads up and keep going…only half way there…this is a learning expedition as much as anything else….cheers
Lefty on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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Sorry it couldn’t have been a better story folks. NSW have a couple of days off now before their next game against Port Authority from Thailand at 9:30pm AEDST on the 8th of March.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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FULL-TIME

Al Saad 11 (Zahir 5′, 17′, 33′, 40′, Bilal 8′ 19′, Rodrigo 10′, 35′, Al-Kubaisi 20′ 38′, Al-Najar 39′)
NSW Thunder 3 (Zeballos 19′, Alpkaya 23′, 26′)

Fouls: NSW Thunder 7-4

Time Outs: Al Saad 31′, NSW Thunder 35′

Cautions: Spathis 10′ (NSW), Alpkaya 33′ (NSW), Rodrigo 34′ (AL SAAD), AL-Kubaisi 35′ (AL SAAD)

Send Offs: Nil
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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0:03 – Danny Martinez’s late entry almost grabs him a consolation goal but the ball rattles off the inside of his calf as he fights for control in the centre of the penalty area.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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0:53 – GOAL AL SAAD (10-3) Al Najar gets his name on the scorers list despite the best efforts of Maiorana who is alternating with Vizzari.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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1:25 – Vizzari comes on for a little 5th man practice.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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GOAL AL SAAD (9-3) Al-Kubaisi pokes home from 6m as once again the NSW defence is caught on the overlap.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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3:20 – Maiorana makes two saves in quick succession from Rodrigo then Ebrahim. Al Saad’s next attempt hits the crossbar.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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4:05 – Zeballos bangs one dangerously across the face with Wright missing connecting by about a centimetre.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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4:37 – Maiorana is playing 5th man and opens space for Wright who plays to and fro with Wetney in the corner then hits the left corner of the posts.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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5:10 – FOUL AL SAAD (4-7) After not committing a foul for 24 minutes, they have now committed four in two minutes.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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5:35 – GOAL AL SAAD(8-3) Robbie Maiorana comes on and his first involvement is to be chipped from 25m as NSW are disposessed and the quick thinking Rodrigo chips one three quarters of the length of the pitch.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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6:39 – FOUL AL SAAD (2-7) Aplkaya is pulled down on his way into the area. Rodrigo picks up the caution.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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7:15 – FOUL AL SAAD (1-7) The Thunder finally pick up a free kick.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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7:29 – GOAL AL SAAD (7-3) Zahir duly converts low and left of Spathis.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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7:30 – FOUL NSW (7-0) Zahir’s turn to head to the spot after a foul from Wright.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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7:49 – FOUL NSW (6-0) Alpkaya draws the foul and a yellow to send Rodrigo to the 10m spot. His low drive hits the bottom of the right upright.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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7:57 – Amro is getting closer to finding his range – this time missing left.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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8:42 – Loose marking at the bakc post again, but Amro does not make the Thunder pay scuffing the ball right of the posts.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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9:00 – FOUL NSW (5-0) another foul against the Aussies. There is no margin for error now.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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TIME OUT AL SAAD – You can see the belief in the NSW huddle during the time out. They are definitely not going without a fight here. Amendolia is a picture of calm in the technical area. I wonder how he’s doing on the inside.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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11:02 – Spathis palms away another long range effort, this time from Amro.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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11:50 – With a man unmarked a the back post Ebrahim can’t tuck the shot into the back of the net.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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12:25 FOUL NSW (4-0) reminding me starkly of the first half, Rodrigo is hacked down. There is a long way to go with this many fouls.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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12:55 – Spathis plays short then a long ball to an unmarked Alpkaya looks promising but an uneasy first touch undoes the effort.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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13:37 – Rodrigo shoots from the right to force a save from Spathis.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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14:12 – GOAL NSW (3-6) Alpkaya is again on the end of the move, this time from Vizzari who overlaps on the left and pushes the ball right to Alpkaya who fakes the shot and rounds the prone Vladimir to roll the ball home. Seems it’s not over folks. :)
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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14:51 (left – it’s quicker) – FOUL NSW (3-0) Lockhart puts a leg out late to clip Ebrahim.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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25th minute – Zeballos is on for Wright and defends a two on one very well before almost laying on a goal for Lockhart who lashes it just right.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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25th minute – Wright and Alpkaya almost team up for another goal before Al Saad counter and Lockhart is there to clean up.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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24th minute – FOUL NSW (2-0) Wright sticks up his hand to acknowledge his commitment of the Thunder’s second.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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24th minute – All NSW at the moment. Alpkaya has another effort headed off the line, the Wright beats two men on the tuoch line and is foiled by Vladimir who has started the second half in the Al Saad goal.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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23rd minute – GOAL NSW (2-6) What name would you expect? Alpkaya continues his fervent involvement getting on the end of a Lockhart centre ball to tap in for the first goal of the second period.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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22nd minute – FOUL NSW (1-0) Aplkaya is in the thick of it again, tripping his man just outside the Qatar “D”.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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22nd minute – Alpkaya shoots into Vizzari as he crosses the face of goal. On the counter attack, Aplkaya tracks back beautifully to cut out the Al Saad cross.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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21st minute – Second half is underway with Wright, Vizzari, Locakhart and Alpkaya continuing with Spathis.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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HALF-TIME

Al Saad 6 (Zahir 5′, 17′, Bilal 8′ 19′, Rodrigo 10′, Al-Kubaisi 20′)
NSW Thunder 1 (Zeballos 19′)

Fouls: Al Saad 5-2

Time Outs: Al Saad 10′, NSW Thunder 16′

Cautions: Spathis ’10
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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19th minute/20th minute – GOAL AL SAAD (6-1) first Bilal gets clear on the overlap to score before Al-Kubaisi nets several seconds later. The Qataris are cutting the NSW defence to ribbons and their heads are down. Amendolia will have his work cut out at the break.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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19th minute – Wright shoots over. From the goal clearance, pressure by Zeballos deep in teh Qatar half results in him directing the attempted clearance into the net.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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17th minute – GOAL AL SAAD (4-0). GIovenali shoots from distance to find the Al Saad defence who immediately counter two on one to score with a tap in at (you guessed it) the back post.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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17th minute – Vizzari bangs one across the face at speed but an unmarked Wrigth at the back post is unable to turn it into the goal with his thighs.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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TIME OUT NSW with 4:19 left in the half. Pro’s Cafe held a 3-1 lead over Al Saad at half time on Match Day 1 to reverse it to an 8-6 win. The Thunder will be hoping that lightning strikes twice I am guessing.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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16th minute – TWO men at the back post this time but Spathis dives into the frey to snatch the first shot as it happens.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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15th minute – Once again an open man at the back post is only stopped from scoring by his own inability to meet the ball, which rolls harmlessly out for a NSW kick-in.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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15th minute – lack of defence became a weath of attack as a three on two for Al Saad ended in a bad pass and NSW had two on one. Scrambling defence forced a NSW kick-in which Vizzari pushed just right of the posts.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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14th minute – Sorry dodgy internet for a moment. NSW have had two good chances with Vizzari missing a ball across the face and another shot going high and wide.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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10th minute – GOAL AL SAAD (3-0) From the free kick just outside the area, Rodrigo puts the ball underneath the crossbar.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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10th minute – FOUL NSW (5-2) Spathis is rounded and reaches just outside of the penalty area to make the save. It’s a yellow card for him.

TIME OUT AL SAAD – Alpkaya is on now also so the five is he, Lockhart, Wetney, Giovenali and Spathis.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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9th minute – FOUL NSW (4-1) Giovenali in #4 (but not the Greg variety) is on and commits NSW’s first foul.

10th minute – FOUL AL SAAD (5-1) Lockhart is tripped just outside the area to bring up five fouls for AAll Saad.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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8th minute – GOAL AL SAAD (2-0) I was just about to mention how poor the defence has been at times when Bilal is allowed to ghost in to the back post unmarked and finish the Qatar champion’s second of the match.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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7th minute – Al Saad put another shot on from Zahir in space. This one goes over and right.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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6th minute – FOUL AL SAAD (4-0) A high foot from Zahir gets Zaballos in the chest about 10m from the Qatar goal.

Lockhart, Maloney and now Wetney are on the pitch with Vizzari the only surviving starting five pitch player still out there.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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5th minute – GOAL AL SAAD (1-0) Zahir rounds Issa on the left touch line and tucks the ball neatly under the advancing Spathis.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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5th minute – FOUL AL SAAD (3-0) Vizzari is tripped in the NSW defensive third. The Qatari foul count is looking to become a problem for them.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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4th minute – Zeballos move the ball to the right and his shot sails narrowly over the goal, Al-Kubaisi, the Al Saad GK and Vizzari’s head.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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3rd minute – FOUL AL SAAD (2-0) From the free kick from 15m, a deflection goes narrowly wide.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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2nd minute – All Saad kick-in leaves Rodrigo open at the top of the “D”. Spathis palms the ball over easily.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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1st minunte – FOUL AL SAAD (1-0) Vizzari is bundled over just outside the NSW penalty area for the first foul of the match.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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We’re about to kick off, the crowd is less than 100.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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what is the atmosdphere like….crowd?
Lefty on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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NSW are out and warming up. Spathis and Maoriana look to be the keepers. Vasile is not in uniform.

Elliot Ragomo is out also after injuring his ankle yesterday. That means Martinez is kitted up for action today.

If you want to ask a question at any time (preferably pre-match) just throw up a comment and I’ll do my best to answer.

Starting line-up has just been handed to me. It’s Spathis (c), Issa, Zeballos, Vizzari, Wrigth.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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Live commentary for Al Saad (QAT) v NSW Thunder @ 19:00 will be on this thread.
Ref_On_Tour on March 5, 2010 at 7:58 am
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That is a great looking stadium. Does anyone know of something similar (3,000 seater) in Sydney?
mseeto on March 5, 2010 at 8:00 am
NSW Thunder Photos from Iran – Part 1

Thanks Scott.
mseeto on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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Vital 3 points at stake. Go NSW!
Rob V on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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OK good night !
Lefty on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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See you all tomorrow for the “early” game where NSW Thunder take on Al Saad at 19:00 AEDST
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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Agreed and also thanks to scott on the great commentary and give chris our congrats on what seems to be a great game for him, hope he keeps it up!!!
berry on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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After 1 match in the group the table is

Al Saad (QAT) 1 1 0 0 8 6 3
Wuhan (CHN) 1 1 0 0 3 4 3
Port A (THA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NSW T (AUS) 1 0 0 1 3 4 0
Pro’s C (LIB) 1 0 0 1 6 8 0
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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Thanks Scott, I am sure results will be more positive in the next games!

Hard luck boys.
Rob V on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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bad luck boys< Scott please pass on our best wishes to the entire team and thanks for the great commentary

Carlos
Lefty on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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Oops – Forgot Wright’s yellow with the last foul 40′ to make it 5-5.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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FULL-TIME

NSW Thunder 3 (Zeballos 29′, 38′, Vizzari 40′)
Wuhan Dilong 4 (Li Xin 19′, Liang Shuang 24′, Wang Wei 39′, Hu Jie 40′)

Caution: Li Xin (DIL) 6′, 38′

Send offs: Li Xin (DIL) 38′

Fouls: 5-5

Timeouts: Wuhan Dilong 35′
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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40th minute – GOAL NSW (3-4) with the power play in effect, Vizzari comes the length from goalkeeper to score a goal with 38 seconds left.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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CRAP!! :(
berry on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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40th minute – GOAL DILONG (4-2) Hu Jie is there at the top of the D to bang it home.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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39th minute – GOAL DILONG (3-2) Wang Wei is there at close range to head home and restore the lead.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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38th minute – GOAL NSW (2-2) with the one man overlap Zaballos is the man on the spot to level it up.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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38th minute – FOUL DILONG (5-4) and it’s a double whammy – Li Xin earns his second yellow so NSW will play against four for almost the remainder of the match unless they score …
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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37th minute – Zeballos is in the thick of it again, first feeding Vizzari for a coarner, the having his own attempt pushed away for a corner.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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36th minute – Jack Wetney brings out a great save from Li Kai and from the resulting corner Zeballos shoots just right. Good signs for NSW but time is escaping …
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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5 to go Berry!
Lefty on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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ok sorry my bad, just realised time settings are 1 hour behind, its live now lol
berry on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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i miss end?
what was final result?
berry on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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35th minute – TIME OUT DILONG
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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35th minute, for the third time the Chinese attack has tried to chip Spathis. Lockhart nodded the last one over and Spathis grabs this one on the leap.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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32nd minute – yet another advantage foul against Dilong this time sees the count move to 4-4.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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30th minute – Another attack from Dilong sees the ball pass just right of the NSW posts.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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29th minute – FOUL DILONG (3-4) Wright is kicked down but the referees play a good advantage which fails to add a goal.

Wuhan Dilong have a great chance at the other end but Hu Jie nods the ball onto the crossbar instead of into the open net.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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29th minute – GOAL NSW (1-2) Chris Zeballos who has looked the most likely to be fair, starts a 1-2 with Vizzari which he finishes with style.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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27th minute. Li Kai holds onto the ball for a little while in possession to give NSW an indirect shot. The GK saves it with his shoulder blade. Story of the night so far …
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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26th minute – yet another advantage foul against the Thunder. 3-2 count to the Thunder as the Foolad Mahan Sepahan crowd start to chant a whole day before their team even starts their campaign.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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26th minute – Advantage foul against NSW (2-2)
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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24th miunte – GOAL DILONG (2-0) Liang Shuang bangs one low off the left post to double the Chinese lead.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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23rd minute – FOUL NSW (1-2) Vizzari clips the ankle of an oncoming defender for the first Thunder foul of the half.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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22nd minute – FOUL DILONG (2-0) The Chinese champions are employing a press defence and draw another foul deep in the NSW back court.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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21st minute – FOUL DILONG (1-0) Wright gets caught at the back but draws the foul from the overzealous defence.

Then at the other end, Vizzari draws another save from Li Kai with an on target shot.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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ON note I missed in there was Elliot making a save and getting injured. He is back on his feet now and taking the bench for the second half.

21st minute – Vizzari, Maloney, Wright and Giovenali start the second half with Spathis
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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HALF-TIME NSW Thunder 0 – Wuhan Dilong 1 (Li Xin 19′)

Caution: Li Xin (DIL) 6′

Fouls NSW Thunder 4-2
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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20th minute – another close thing for the Thunder in the last 10 seconds with Wright fending off the 3 on 2 this time.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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19th minute – GOAL DILONG – Li Xin finds the left pigeon from about 10m. Not much anyone can do about a shot like that …
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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18th minute – let off for the Thunder as a man runs unmarked to 5m and is foiled in the shot only by Spathis diving to his right.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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16th minute – Whetney enters the fray for the first time.
17th munite – Issa feeds Wright who goes just a little high. Advantage foul is signalled – it’s 3-3
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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10th minute – Vizzari’s stinging shot is turned away by Li Kai. The rebound ends up with Zeballos who shoots just over.

FOUL DILONG (2-2) Zeballos is pulled down before he has a chance to turn his man.

12th minute – Maloney gets a toey away from right in front but it goes a little high and wide.
13th minute – Lockhart and Ragomo combine nicely on two occassions with one-twos; the first time for no result and the second time for a scuffed shot – but they are looking the most likely.

15th minute – Lockart has one tipped out of the top corner by Li Kai

TIME OUT DILONG – with only seven pitch players available the Chinese side will be using its time wisely.

15th minute – FOUL NSW (3-2) The referee from Iran decides that the tackle was bad abotu 10m from the NSW goal. From the free kick the second time shot goes over.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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6th minute – FOUL DILONG (1-0) – Elliot skins up his man Li Xin who dutifully pulls him back to stop him escaping. First foul and yellow card of the match.

First save of the game as Spathis tips one over.

7th minute – FOUL NSW (1-0) and before I could type it up 2-0 as Lockhart commits two fouls in quick succession. Gionvenalli on for Ragomo.

8th minute – another good chance for Dilong, but the three on two is put to rest by Vizzari who nods the danger away.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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hand post. Two shots in 15 seconds and the first corner to the Thunder.

Wang Wei shoots just right for Dilong who are without Zhang Xi, Yan Fei and Peng Ke who lost their Id cards so can not play. Would that happen in NSW?

3rd minute – and once again the internet is slow. Still waiting for the first update to hit.

3rd minute – Lockhart on for Zaballos. Vizzari for Maloney. There are about 100 spectators, 15 media and a couple of teams watching intently in the stands. POrt Authority from Thailand and Al Saad (who beat Pro’s Cafe of Lebanon in the first match of the day 8-6) are noticible.

5th minute – Wright on for Issa.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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And we’re away – with match commentary and the game ..

For NSW – Spathis, Maloney, Ragomo, Issa and Zeballos are starting. Martinez and Vasile are the non-starters.

And don’t forget, Ragomo and Whetney can’t be on the pitch together due to the “one foreign player” rule in this competition.

2nd minute – Zeballos has the second shot in anger (Dilong had the first, but this just misses the right
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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And we are away – with live commentary and the match …

For NSW – Spathis, Maloney, Ragomo, Issa and Zeballos are starting. Martinez and Vasile are not playing.

And don’t forget – Ragomo and Whetney can’t be on the pitch at the same time or it’s a 5-0 result against the Thunder.
Ref_On_Tour on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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Best of luck to all the players and coaching staff.

I am sure they will do NSW proud with their performances!
Rob V on March 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm
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This is fantastic news for Futsal in NSW.
Frank Rossi on March 2, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Football Stars of Tomorrow goes Prime time on ONE HD in 2010 (NSW)

Dural has Men and Women comps, 20 minutes per half.

Contact Rob Hercus on 96512777.
Rob V on February 24, 2010 at 9:13 am
Ask F4A : Comps with long match times?

Great report! Futsal fans really appreciate the effort.
Frank Rossi on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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Sorry Frank. I was all set to do the final, however Internet failure at the venue meant I was consigned to simply watching. I figured the result was the most important thing to most, so didn’t bother to take notes.

Unfortunately, from my point of view, the final was probably the most uninspiring game of the Futsalroos campaign. Quite spiteful and quite a bit of goading going on (both ways). As usual, the crowd were very vocal for the home side.

The 3rd/4th playoff was the game worth watching with qualification on the line and was a real nail biter. Vietnam scored with 32 seconds left to send it to extra time at 3-3, then scored with 46 seconds to go in extra time to make it 4-3. They then scored another two goals in the last 45 seconds to blow out the scoreline.

Of course the large contingent of Indonesian supporters who came for the final rocked up in time for the the last few minutes of normal time and were treated to the frantic extra period and that warmed them up nicely for the main event.

Congratulations to Steve, Rob and FutsalRoos on their progression to the next stage.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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I agree with Frank. Very informative reports; makes you feel like you were watching the game live.
mumbler on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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Great stuff. Well done to all the team, coaching and support staff on a job well done.
mumbler on February 26, 2010 at 8:49 am
Aussies Spoil Indonesia’s Curtain Call in AFC Futsal Qualifying

Congratulations and well done !
Frank Rossi on February 26, 2010 at 8:49 am
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@ Ref_On_Tour

Love your reports. Do you have anything on the Australia Vs Indonesia game. I know the result but would love to hear about how they played.
Frank Rossi on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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Full Time – 2nd Semi-Final

Austraila 4 (De Moraes 16′, 39′, Seeto 18′, 31′)
Vietnam 1 (Tuan 21′)

Fouls 5-2 Australia

Time outs: Vietnam 35′, Australia 38′

Cautions
Mihn (VIE) 11′
Giovenali (AUS) 14′
Khanh (VIE) 28′
Vizzari (AUS) 28′
Thien (VIE) 31′
Fogarty (AUS) 36′
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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39th minute – FOUL AUS (5-2) Gio gives up Australia’s fifth foul.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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38th minute – GOAL AUS (4-1) De Moraes eludes his defender and in the act of falling down, puts on on target. Somehow the goalkeeper misses it and Australia look to have sewn up qualification for Uzbekistan.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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38th minute – I keep expecting to see a powerplay goalkeeper getting kitted up, but it hasn’t happened yet.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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37th minute – Time is running out for Vietnam to pull this one out of the fire. There is time, but it’s a struggle to see where the goal is going to come from.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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36th minute – A powerful Vietnam cross slips under Konstantinou and is poked into the back of the Australian net, only to be ruled out. The referee has called it out over teh touchline before the cross.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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36th minute – Fogarty is the next into the book with a deliberate handball to break up – I struggle to call it an attack, there were two other ‘Roos around him at the time.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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35th minute – Konstantinou puts a precision long ball off the boot onto the head of Vizzari who is unable to bend it to his will.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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35th minute – FOUL AUS (3-2) Rhys Giovenali jumps in from behind to catch the ankle of the Vietnam attacker. The Vietnamese take the opportunity to call a time-out.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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34th minute – Fogarty has a second shot in quick succession saved by Ahn. The ‘Roos look to have shifted that gear.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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34th minute – Those that were here to see Konstantinou’s third bullet probably wish they’d left. On the quick goal clearance N.H. Giang goes fractionally over the bar.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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33nd minute – Keith pinches one in mid-court and goes one two with Giovenali. The only difference is where Simmo and Gio think the ’2′ should be.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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31st minute – GOAL AUS (3-1) Seeto is on the end of a worked move from the free kick that comes in low to the back post.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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31st minute – FOUL VIE (2-1) Seeto is adjudged to have been brought down by Thien who earns a yellow for the challenge.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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30th minute – FOUL AUS (1-1) When is a sliding block not a sliding block. When Keith gets the ball and then the man. From the free kick the ball drops tantalisingly in the Australian penalty area but is cleared away by Giovenali
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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29th minute – Lockhart dinks one at chest height to Keith who goes inches over the top right corner.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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28th minute FOUL VIE (1-0) Khanh and Vizzari both earn yellow cards for a little interchange that sees Vizzari end up on the ground holding his face. Australia are given the foul though.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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27th minute – a step over in the Vietnam attack give Duy an open shot. Konstantnou saves again but the pressure is coming.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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26th minute – a tame shot from N.H. Giang is covered ably by Konstantinou, but it seems to be a symptom of a possible problem. Hoping the Aussies lift the pace a little.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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25th minute – Vizzari gives it up but thankfully after taking the pass, Thien’s shot misses wide right.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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24th minute – the game seems to be turning into a stalemate. Both sides are moving the ball around but both defences seem up to the task at the moment.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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23rd minute – about 500 people were here to see Ang Konstantinou’s second bullet – this time aimed at the bottom corner. This one looked to have been turned away by the ‘keeper but the Philippino referee signals goal clearance.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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21st minute – GOAL VIE (1-2) Tuan drives low and left and Konstantinou just can’t get down quick enough once he sights it.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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21st minute – Australia get the sceond half underway with Keith, Seeto and both Giovenalis on the pitch.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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Half-Time – 2nd Semi-Final

Austraila 2 (De Moraes 16′, Seeto 18′)
Vietnam 0

Fouls 4-1 Australia

Cautions
Mihn (VIE) 11′
Giovenali (AUS) 14′
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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20th minute – FOUL AUS (4-1) Vietnam take the opportunity for their time-out as Vizzari fouls 24 seconds from the end of the half
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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19th minute – Bao puts a shot on goal throuhg the legs of Fogarty. Konstantinou takes no chances to make sure it goes around the post.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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19th minute – Time out Australia.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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18th minute – GOAL AUS (2-0) Seeto rockets a shot from almost half-way and the touch line on the right to sneak the ball inside the left post.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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18th minute – Another rare attackign raid for Vietnam sees Tuan push the ball well wide left.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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16th minute – Attempting to reply immediately, Vietnam play the ball in low left but Keith’s sliding block arrives in time to deflect the ball, looping it into the hands of Konstantinou
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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16th minute – GOAL AUS (1-0) De Moraes finally scores one past Anh in the Vietnam goal. Keith holds up and the layoff allows Fernando to find the underside of the cross bar followed closely by the back bottom of the net.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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15th minute – Fernando comes close yet again – it’s beginning to become the story for the ‘Roos holding up beautifully in the area before twisting and putting the ball right of the goals.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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13th minute – Mihn is sandwiched by two Australian players – this is turning.

14th minute – It’s Giovenali’s turn to foul then be shown yellow as he knocks over then steps on a Giang. The referee has to physically step in and restrain Thien as he runs to confront Gio over the challenge.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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The Internet here is killing my flow but:

8th minute – Fernando holds up well before turning and firing one which is just turned away by the Vietnam keeper. From the resulting corner, more heroics from the Vietnam keeper before he turns a third De Moraes shot onto the post

10th minute – De Moreas’ personal battle with the Vietnam goalkeeper continues as yet another shot is stopped by the body of the #20. From the corner Konstantinou almost puts a hole in the wall above the goal with his sweetly timed strike.

11th minute – FOUL VIE (1-2) Mihn lunges two footed at Giovenali to draw the foul and the yellow card. The game is heating up.

Have I mentioned that the Internet can be slow here?
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
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6th minute – De Moraes, Lockhart and Vizzari are all on the pitch with Fogarty the only survivor from the starting line-up.

Vizzari has had two to find his range and as the second one is turned away for yet another corner, Foggy makes way for Rogic.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

2nd Minute – Giovenali’s first effort draws a corner. From it, Seeto’s effort is dragged and goes harmlessly away for a kick-in

Play stops a little longer than briefly while a drip from the roof is mopped away.

3rd minute – FOUL AUS (1-0) Giovenali is adjudged to be just a little too physical in the mid-court. Konstaniou saves easily from the free kick.

4th minute – Australia are keeping the pressure on early and gather a third corner.

Have I mentioned the Internet can be a little slow here …
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

On the bench, Cua has again been selected over Codrington who will sit this one out with Pat Ross-Magee.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

The Australian team are wearing black armbands in memory of Lyn Codringtons father who dies yesterday evening.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

The (unchanged) starting line up for the FutsalRoos is:
Konstantinou
G. Giovenali
Keith
Seeto
Fogarty
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

So the 3,000 strong crowd that got Indonesia home in the first semi-final has thinned out to about 1,000 as the Australians line up against Vietnam. The winner is guarenteed a spot in Uzbekistan in May.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

Full Time – 1st Semi-Final
Malaysia 3 (Fadzil 18′, Khairul 37′, Muizz 39′)
Indonesia 5 (Jailani 32′, 35′, Saputra 33′, Purba 35′, Sayan 39′)

Fouls: 3-0 Malaysia

Cautions: Matulessy (IDN) 13′
Fairuz (MAS) 35′
Matulessy (IDN) 36′
Sayan (IDN) 39′

Send Offs: Matulessy (IDN) 36′
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

Half Time – 1st Semi-final
Malaysia 1 (Fadzil 18′)
Indonesia 0

Fouls 4-1 Indonesia
Cautions: Mutulessy (IDN) 13′
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

Live commentary from 22:20 EDST – today for the whole match.
Ref_On_Tour on February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Qantas Futsalroos through to semi-finals

Go you good thing!
Dan on February 23, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Indonesia Futsal Down but Not Out After 4-1 Loss to Australia

HALF-TIME – AUS 2 – IDN 1. The crowd has swollen to near on 1500 people, I estimate. The drums are going and the entire house is right behind their team – and not adverse to letting the opposition know how they feel about them.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

19th minute – FOUL AUS (4-4) De Moraes is the latest to be penalised for a puch. The starting five will play out the last minute of the half.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

18th minute – An element of physicality is creeping into the game with several heavy challenges leaving players on the pitch. Jailani who was teh flattened player earlier is back on his feet and back on the pitch.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

18th minute – FOUL/FOUL AUS (3-4) Vizzari commits two in a minute, the second a heavy collision that sees the Indonesian stretchered off.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

17th minute – FOUL IDN (4-1) – Seeto is again brought down on a promising run down the right.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

15th minute – At the end of the timeout, Simmo is walking with the ball to the corner telling me what play he’s about to run from the kick and to watch for it.

Once again the corner is unsuccessful.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

15th minute – Yet another corner for the Australians and Steve Knight calls a time out for ‘Roos.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

13th – FOUL IDN – Foggy is slipping round the touch line only to be pulled down by Purnomo.

GOAL AUS (2-1) From the free kick Keith is the one on the end of the set move to retake a deserved lead for the FutsalRoos who have dominated possession to this point.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

13th minute – Another corner to the Australians and as the shot goes across the face, Indonesia call their first time out. (Score 1-1, Fouls IDN 2-1)
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

11th minute – Downie and Rogic both see action as Seeto is held up and grabs a foul (IDN 2 – 1)
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

10th minute – From a corner Australia almost regain the lead as a shot bounces off the keeper and post to roll along the length of the goal line before being picked up by the goalkeeper.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

9th minute – Now it’s Vizzari’s turn as the crossbar saved the indonesians for the third time.

GOAL IDN (1-1) Deny and Jailani provide the impotus and passing game for Karismawan to tap into an open net.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

7th minute – Vizzari nods a long ball from the Indonesia goalkeeper over the crossbar. Within 30 seconds Fernando hits the left upright for the second time in the match for an acute angle before recovering the ball and having a second shot saved by the Indonesian keeper
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

6th minute – De Moraes, Lockhart and Ross-Magee replace the remainder of the starting line up.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

5th minute – GOAL AUS (1-0). From nothing, Toby Seeto’s cracking left footer finds the very top left corner.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

4th minute – Vizzari is on for Keith.

Seeto, Fogarty and Giovenali trade passed for Gio to hit the left post.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

3rd minute – Ange Konstantinou has a run forward blasting just left from around half-way.

Giovenalia then makes the foul count 1-1 with a holding foul called by the Korean referee Kim Jang Kwan.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

2nd minute – Downie is on for Seeto after 90 seconds … but it must have been a minor adjustment – he’s straight back on.

Keith then draws the first foul, an advantage move down the left touch line that comes to nothing.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

We’re away and Indonesia immediately show some promise and the crowd finds its voice. Giovenali is pinged for an obstruction and from the indirect free kick there is a defflection which Seeto turns away.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

Starting line up of Australia v Indonesia:

Konstantinou
Giovenali
Keith
Seeto
Fogarty

Rhys Giovenali and Josh Codrington are omited from the 12.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

Match Day 2 results:

Indonesia 7 def Myanmar 1
Vietnam 4 def Philippines 1
Malaysia 13 def Cambodia 1

That means that the winners of match day three games Malaysia v Vietnam and Australia v Indonesia will win their group and play the loser of the other match. Draws would leave Indonesia top of group A and Malaysia top of group B.

Philippines v Cambodia is a dead rubber.
Ref_On_Tour on February 20, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Futsalroos win first match at AFC Futsal Championship 2010 Asean qualifiers

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