Australia & NZ News
Below you will find the 100 latest Australia & NZ news articles that have been published on Futsal4all. If you wish to see the full archive, you can view that here.
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January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
For those of you worried recently that you may not get a chance to have your say during the FFA Futsal review, an official online survey is now available. This is your opportunity to have some input into the review and have your voice heard. We strongly urge EVERYONE in Futsal to take the time to fill out the Survey. Whether you are a Vikings or a FFA...
January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Capital Football have published the team list for the ACT contingent at the FFA National Champs. The original PDF of the team lists is available on the Capital Football site here. The contents of which are as follows : U11 Boys Cobras (9) Brady Nixon Conor McLachlan George Timotheou Marc Tokich Sam Brown Sam Catherall Samuel Browning Stefan Curic Thomas...
January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
If, for some strange and freakish reason, the cricket is not completely engrossing you, then there is another sporting entertainment option. The 30th FFA National Futsal Championships are kicking off today here in Canberra! They’re expecting 3,000 competitors flooding into accommodation vacated by Summernatters. Venues include: - Australian Institute...
January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
When Sydney pastor Brian Codrington went to the Solomon Islands eight years ago on a mission, he didn’t expect that his background in futsal would have the potential to make the most difference. But today in Canberra, Mr Codrington will introduce another generation of Solomon Island children to the national futsal championships.The opportunity...
January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Our National Under-14 Futsal team on Saturday travelled to Australia to participate in the National Australian Futsal Championships. Ten players and three officials flew out of the country to Canberra where the tournament would be held. The officials are Head of Delegation Pastor Nacaniel Seru, Head Coach Tony Walesua and his assistant Jessica Hou. The...
January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
January 2009 will see two Football West referees head to the east for major tournaments. David Costello will be refereeing at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney, whilst Leon Markich has been selected to officiate at the FFA National Futsal Championships in Canberra. The 5th Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) will be held in Sydney...
January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Vikings Futsal New Zealand will be represented by 7 teams at the tournament to be played in Sydney Jan 13-18 2009. Along with the senior men and women the 13girls, 14boys, 16boys, youth girls and boys will take on all comers from around Australia. It has been a huge task bringing all the players together from around New Zealand for training, along with...
January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Timberwolves proved last year they didn’t need to be affiliated with a Capital Football outdoor premier league club to successfully blood young talent. The futsal club, the only one to start last season without an affiliation, continued to do what it had done so well in recent years provide a place for youngsters to gain experience. This week,...
January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Name Miles Downie Nickname Mills Date of Birth 20.02.1982 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? Manager from Victorian School Boys outdoor team was the coach of the Victorian School Boys Futsal team and said I could come down and trial. Had never heard of Futsal before...
January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Name Nicholas Hyde Nickname Nick Date of Birth 18.04.1995 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? Watching my brother play What age did you start playing? 9 Preferred on field position Flanker Current Team/Club you play for Sydney Benfica FC Hardest...
January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment
She has helped the rise of women’s soccer and now Luisa Marzotto would like to do the same for women’s futsal. Marzotto played the last half of the W-League season in goals for Perth Glory and will line up for the ACT in the 2009 national futsal championships in Canberra this week. During the competition Marzotto will come up against Matildas...
December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Capital Football is preparing to host the 2009 National Futsal Championships with 120 teams coming from interstate and internationally to compete in the week long tournament kicking off in a week’s time. The National’s will be celebrating two significant milestones next week with the 30th Anniversary since the inception of the Championships...
December 31, 2008 | 15 Comments
The Draw for the Vikings Nationals 2009 has been updated and is available on their website here. Additional alterations may be made up until the 12th of January so regular checking for those involved is recommended. Background info on the event is as follows : REVISED AGE CATEGORIES FOR VENUES HILL BASKETBALL STADIUM - 10 Boys, 11 Boys, 12 Boys, and...
December 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Saturday the 27th of December will be remembered by many Melbourne Victory supporters as one of the greatest nights in the club’s short history. Melbourne went 2-0 down after just three minutes but managed to claw their way back and beat biggest rivals Sydney 3-2 to spark wild celebrations in the stands. What a night for Pumas Futsal Club to be...
December 29, 2008 | 21 Comments
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has invited 10 Member Associations to take part in the inaugural AFC Futsal Club Championship 2009. One Futsal Club side each from Australia, China, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Qatar, Thailand and Uzbekistan will take part in the July 4-12 tournament at a venue yet to be announced. For the inaugural...
December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Umbro International Futsal Cup 2009, Manchester United Kingdom 28-30 August 2009. The Umbro International Futsal Cup 2009 will be bigger and better with more teams and new competitions for futsal clubs from around the world. Enter your club in the leading futsal competition in the UK! Interested? Catch the action from the Umbro International Futsal...
December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Futsal4all news updates will be on hold until the 28th of December while we take a short break. If you have any news you’d like to submit to the site please do so and we’ll post it on the 28th. Alternatively you can put it up on our Forums for all to read. We wish you all a very happy holidays! Read More →
December 22, 2008 | 2 Comments
Campbelltown City Quake Versus Mascot Vipers Saturday 20 Dec 2008. Father Christmas came early for Quake as they had one of their best days in their history, bagging a massive 21 points from Mascot Vipers, being 5 wins and 3 draws from the 8 games played. Quake scored some 42 goals and conceded just 16 in Round 11 of the NSW Premier League. This wonderful...
December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
2009 looms as another milestone year for Vikings Futsal New Zealand with the Senior men, women and u21 men all heading offshore to major tournaments in Russia (men) Poland and/or China (women) and Czech Republic (u21). Vikings is currently in discussions with the USA about sending the 16yr girls to play against Canada, Mexico, USA and Australia. The...
December 21, 2008 | 1 Comment
A late winner from a disputed free kick gave the Pirates the win and an important opportunity to leapfrog Sutherland in the race for a finals berth. This was an enthralling encounter from both teams that featured a four goal haul from prolific striker Roderigo Teixeira. Sutherland 4 Botany Bay Pirates 5 The two teams knew what was at stake in the game...
December 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Shen Uzunlar grabbed a superb first half hat-trick with powerful long range shooting that helped the Pirates to all three points in a come from behind win against fellow super League debutants Sutherland at the Menai Indoor Arena. Sutherland 2 Botany Bay Pirates 4 Sutherland opened the scoring in the first minute when a Botany player was dispossessed...
December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Futsal Nationals website has published the competition draw for all age groups. It can be found here : http://www.futsalnationals.com.au/draws/draws.htm Read More →
December 19, 2008 | 2 Comments
After 4 months of training and preparation for the 30th National Futsal Championships, a number of the Victorian State squads have put their training to the test by participating in various competitions across Melbourne. The Under 19 boys and Open men have been heavily involved in the Ashburton Futsal League, playing against Division 1 stalwarts such...
December 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Football NSW Futsal is currently seeking expressions of intrest in touring Spain in 2009 Please see options below and for further information please see the flyer TOUR #1 approximately 3 weeks. Female, open age and under 14 in 2009. Males over 17 in 2009. Date of Departure around 20 June. Attend pre tournament coaching with a Spanish Club Costa Daurada...
December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Nat Caldwell will be one of the under 15s representatives when the Australian team tours Brazil next year. Photo Tree Faerie. Nat Caldwell, Goal Keeper for the Northern NSW Vipers 14s, has been recognised for his outstanding performance in Melbourne during the National School Futsal Titles in early October. Only five players from each age category pool...
December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Melbourne Reds would like to invite interested players and teams to register for the 2009 Junior League. We will be running a weekly competition for the following age groups.U10 Boys - Players born in 1998 or later. U12 Boys - Players born in 1996 or later. U13 Girls - Players born in 1995 or later. To register your interest please click on the below...
December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Round 11 of the 08 - 09 Football NSW Futsal Super League is to be played at Menai Indoor Sports Centre Saturday 20th December 2008. This second local derby of the competition will see Sutherland play against our St George opponents in Botany Bay Pirates from Rockdale PCYC. Under 12 Boys will kick off the day at 2pm. Under 14 Boys kick off at 2.45pm....
December 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Yesterday saw the first ever final series of the newly established Tasmanian Futsal Supa Liga at Moonah Sports Centre in front of over 200 spectators throughout the day. The day started off with Tassal Stripes taking on fourth placed Northern Fusion in the first of two semi finals. Fusion welcomed back Shay Hickey and Will Gee to the fold while Tassal...
December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The latest Teams of the week have been published for the NSW Premier League and Super League… Premier League Mens Team of the Week : GK - Gavin O’Brien (Quake), Andres Gomez (Magic), Isaac Wadick (Eagles), Pat Disalvo (Vipers), Yavuz Ekinci (Vipers) Mens Golden Boot : Yavuz Ekinci 27 goals 10 games, Tuan Cao 13 goals 10 games, Isaac...
December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Thursday 11th December 2008 saw the semis and grand final played at Endeavour Sports High School Caringbah. Semi final 1, Milan vs. 3 out of 3. A tight game, hard fought end to end stuff. Milan had finished the competition undefeated. The most improved team of the competition was 3 out of 3. These guys had developed very well as a team as well individually....
December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The results from round 10 of the 08 - 09 Football NSW Futsal Super League are as follows; Under 12 Boys, Sutherland 1 vs. South Coast 4 Under 14 Boys, Sutherland 0 vs. South Coast 6 Under 13 Girls, Sutherland 5 vs. South Coast 2 Under 16 Boys, Sutherland 5 vs. South Coast 4 Under 16 Girls, Sutherland 0 vs. South Coast 11 Youth Men, Sutherland 1 vs....
December 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Sutherland Shire Futsal Association (SSFA) as part of its overall development strategy for junior Futsal entered it’s under 10s development squad in the leading NSW Metro competition at Indoor Central. High calibre and outstanding talent is on display week in week out within the Mascot competition. In the semi final SSFA played a strong outfit...
December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Dural Warriors 5 Breakers FC 4 Dural’s 16 Boys held off a strong second half come back from 4th placed Breakers FC to maintain their position at the top of the table in a thrilling game that featured a fine first half hat-trick from Dural’s Ryan Johnstone. Dural got off to a very good start when they took an early lead. Blake Rosier took...
December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Dural Warriors 2 Breakers FC 6 A Beth Sweeny hat trick was a highlight in a strong all round team performance from the Breakers 16 Girls to maintain their position near the top of the competition table. The Breakers seized control of the game very early when Ellen Wheatley lifted the ball over a crowded mid court area to Imogene Gwen on the left hand...
December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Brazilian Soccer Schools will be running a school holiday camp in January 2009. The start date is the 12th - 15th January at the Rockdale Tennis Club. Positions are limited, to confirm your child’s place please fill out and fax through this registration form to head office. Source : Brazilian Soccer Schools By : Guilherme Carniel Published...
December 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
An invitation to the Open Men Grand Finals Tuesday night 16th of December 2008 at the Magill Sports Centre, Bundey street, Magill Premier League Grand Final 7.30pm - New comers “Chase The Ace” v 5 time winners “Last Resort” Super League Grand Final 8.30pm - 3 time Champions “Da Marios” v Last season’s Wednesday...
December 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Quake Futsal Report Vs Sydney City Eagles Sat 13 Dec 2008. The Forty Winks Campbelltown City Quake Futsal Club had a fantastic trip to Bankstown, where they took a huge 17 points from the Eagles, with 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. 12 boys - Quake 0 - SCE 4 This was always going to be a tough assignment, however, the Quake boys put up a terrific display,...
December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Pumas Futsal Club confirmed its status as a powerhouse of the VFFC Futsal League and a rising powerhouse in Victorian Futsal by scooping numerous awards in the VFFC Futsal League Finals at Melton Indoor Sports Stadium on Wednesday night. Pumas Under 10s comfortably took out the VFFC Under 11 League whilst Pumas Under 12 Yellow finished close runners-up...
December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
A battle over a futsal ban at Moorooka Sports and Community Club continues with Councillor Geraldine Knapp this week not ruling out a reverse of the decision pending community feedback. “I am not ruling out that might be the outcome, that futsal stays and is managed better,” Cr Knapp said. Cr Steve Griffiths (Moorooka) said he was concerned...
December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
What does Wavell Heights Bowls Club & Futsal 5-aside soccer have in common? Nothing…… that is until, Vikings Futsal entered the fold. Vikings Futsal, Queensland’s largest indoor soccer organisation has made a massive investment into the Bowls club via turning 1 of their 3 out door bowls rinks into 2 synthetic, netted Futsal courts. The...
December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Happy Holidays! With the holidays pretty much around the corner, just a quick Thank You to all our the players in the leagues, friends and people we worked with over the last year. It’s been busy with many new and exciting projects. Thanks for all the support and recommendations!. We’ll be starting a new Monday night league on the 12th of...
December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
HB Futsal won the first annual Hawke’s Bay/Wellington Junior Futsal Cup in an action-packed four team tournament in Wellington last weekend. The Hawke’s Bay boys, coached by Mark Jones won a pulsating final 6-4 against the Wellington Keep Ups at Hataitai Futsal Park after wins over CCF and Miramar Feds (twice) in a series of group games...
December 10, 2008 | 1 Comment
Tasmanian Scene Magazine has a great writeup on the Futsal scene in Tasmania… The Full PDF of the Article can be found here : Scene Magazine Futsal Writeup Source : Tasmania Futsal Published : 10/12/2008 Read More →
December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Playing futsal in Brazil next year could have been just a pipe dream for Rochedale teenager Rochelle Kay, pictured, had she not won an RSL Youth Development Grant. One of 124 Queensland students to win a grant this year, Rochelle, 16, said she could not believe it when she was notified. A Springwood State High student, Rochelle plans to use the $5200...
December 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Futsal4all received the following email regarding an Invitational Tournament happening in France next year : On May 30th, 31st and 1st of June 2009, the Erdre Futsal Club (Nantes) is organizing his 3rd INTERNATIONAL FUTSAL TOURNAMENT which is the Futsal Tournament “reference” in France. This invitational tournament will gather 48 teams...
December 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Registrations for the 12th Australian Masters Games have been extended. The Futsal closing date will be midnight Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December. Late registration fees will be waived if participants register by this date. The Futsal component of the 12th Australian Masters Games will be held in Geelong this summer from 20th - 22nd February 2009. The...
December 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Location - Moonah Sports Centre, Gormanston Rd, Moonah 11am - SEMI FINAL TASMANIAN STATE SUPA LIGA -1st TASSAL STRIPES versus 4th NORTHERN FUSION 12pm - SEMI FINAL TASMANIAN STATE SUPA LIGA - 2nd SANDY BAY STORM versus 3rd TASMANIAN ISLANDERS SOUTHERN YOUTH 1pm - 10 Boys Futsal Academy Exhibition Game 1.45pm - 11 Boys Futsal Academy Exhibition Game 2.30pm...
December 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Monday Night saw the final two games of the Tasmanian Supa Liga before the finals series on Saturday the 13th of December. With ladder positions to be decided for 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions it was a very good round for Minor Premiers Tassal Stripes as they coasted to an 8-1 victory in the final group game against Hobart United to consolidate top spot...
December 8, 2008 | 6 Comments
Name Mark Rizoski Nickname Sharky Date of Birth 22.01.1997 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? My Dad What age did you start playing? 6 Preferred on field position Pivot, Flanker Current Team/Club you play for U12’s Sydney Magic Hardest...
December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Name Ryan Campbell Nickname Campbo Date of Birth 12.01.1991 State/Country you play Futsal in Northern NSW, Australia What got you started in Futsal? Mates said we should enter a side in the local competition for some fun in the football off season What age did you start playing? 9 Preferred...
December 8, 2008 | 4 Comments
Name Blake Stewart Nickname Speedy Gonzales Date of Birth 03.08.1996 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? My dad said I would love it! What age did you start playing? 12 Preferred on field position Flanker Current Team/Club you play for Sutherland...
December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Inner West Allstars 2 - Western Raiders 1 Inner West Allstars kept in touch of a finals berth with a come from behind win in an enthralling and physical encounter against the Western Raiders. Western Raiders had the better of the opening exchanges showing a greater willingness to generate a good tempo and work on their passing and possession game....
December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Inner West Allstars 2 - Western Raiders 1 High flying Inner West Allstars maintained their position at the top of the league despite encountering some unexpectedly tough opposition from a determined Western Raiders team. The game began as expected with the Allstars settling quickly and dominating possession perhaps a bit too easily at first. Gabrielle...
December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
On the ball ... Danny Caldwell, Darren Starmer, Nick Webster and William Spencer. Four Centenary State High School students will play indoor soccer overseas when they represent Australia in South America next year. William Spencer, Nick Webster, Danny Caldwell and Darren Starmer have been selected for the Vikings Australia international futsal tour...
December 5, 2008 | 1 Comment
Council has blown the final whistle on futsal at Moorooka.Tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars invested in the popular Moorooka Sports and Community Club will be lost. The controversial move to ban futsal follows a formal complaint from a mystery source but a council spokesman said there had been more than one complaint in the past five months. It...
December 3, 2008 | 1 Comment
The latest Teams of the week have been published for the NSW Premier League and Super League… Premier League Mens Team of the Week : GK - Peter Akers (Raiders), Daniel Fogarty (Allstars), Jeff Tanner (Commodores), Tuan Cao (Quake), Chris Zeballos (Eagles) Mens Golden Boot : Yavuz Ekinci 19 goals 8 games, Chris Zeballos 12 goals 7 games,...
December 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Vikings are advertising for Sports Trainers for the 2009 National Futsal Championships in Sydney, NSWWhere: Centres are Liverpool, Minto , Miller & Castle Hill. Dates: 13th, 14th, 15th, & 17th, 18th January 2009 Times: Approx 9.00am till 9.00pm For more information or to send your Resume please email jodie@vikingsfutsal.com Source : Vikings...
December 2, 2008 | 2 Comments
Name Steve Kuzmanovski Nickname Kuzman Date of Birth 04.01.1997 State/Country you play Futsal in Sydney NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? Love of the game What age did you start playing? 8 Preferred on field position Target Current Team/Club you play for Sydney Benfica...
December 2, 2008 | 1 Comment
Name Michael Trajkovski Nickname Mike Date of Birth 19.05.1997 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? Love of the game What age did you start playing? 8 Preferred on field position Pivot/Flanker Current Team/Club you play for Sydney Benfica FC Hardest...
December 1, 2008 | 4 Comments
Saturday 6th December 2008 at Menai Indoor Sports Centre will see the round 9 Futsal Super League clash between Sutherland Shire Futsal Association vs. Greater Western Vikings Futsal Club. The day will also see SSFA host round 9 of the Futsal Premier League between Mascot Vipers FC and Hawkesbury Commodores FC. All games for Sutherland vs. Greater Western...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Futsal Level One Course to be held in Wollongong on the 7th of December 2008 On: Sunday December 7th, 2008. 9.30am -> 5.30pm Held at Illawarra Sports High School, Gura St. Berkeley Cost= $99.00 including GST Payment can be made by credit card over the phone by contacting Rokelle MacNaughton on 02 88144464; these payments will incur a surcharge. Cash...
December 1, 2008 | 2 Comments
For the past seven days, I had the pleasure of visiting Osaka in Japan to celebrate the conclusion of my first year of university studies. Although the trip was primarily for holiday purposes, I was naturally drawn to the football culture in Osaka, and can only hope that one day Australian cities will be able to replicate the on-field and off-field...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Today 30th November 2008 at Endeavour Sports High School, Caringbah saw the completion of another 10 week program. The program coordinated by the Sutherland Shire Futsal Association was the second clinic for 2008. Special thanks to each player, parent and coach for being an integral part of the program to develop our own player pool. As a direct result...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Sutherland vs. Apia round 8 of the 08 - 09 Football NSW Futsal Super League was played today at Menai Indoor Sports Centre. Results from each match are shown below; Under 12 Boys, Sutherland 2 vs. Apia 2 Under 14 Boys, Sutherland 6 vs. Apia 2 Under 13 Girls, Sutherland 3 vs. Apia 1 Under 16 Boys, Sutherland 2 vs. Apia 1 Under 16 Girls, Sutherland 0...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Round 9 - Sydney UniversitySunday, 7th December 2008 Venue: Away - University Sports & Aquatic Centre Building G09, Cnr Codrington St and Darlington Rd (beside the Wentworth Building) Revised Kick Off times: Boys U12 - 10:00am Boys U14 - 10.45am Girls U13 - 11.30am Boys U16 - 12.15pm Girls U16 - 1.00pm Youth Mens - 1.45pm Open Women - 2.30pm Open...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Yamanto based Scott Fenn, has continued the international rise of Vikings Futsal with an offer from a Chinese University, to take part in the Chinese Division One Futsal League. Fenn will be competing in an 8 team League that commences this month and runs through until April 2009. In addition to this Scott will be eligible to contest in the Chinese...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Vikings Futsal New Zealand CEO met with officials from the IMG Football Academy in Sarasota Florida to discuss Futsal. On a recent trip to the USA Vikings Futsal meet with IMG Football Acadamy to discuss building a Futsal relationship. IMG Football Academy is based in Sarasota, Florida and is part of a huge IMG Sports Academy that caters for golf, baseball,...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
HB Futsal 2008 U15 Schools Champions Havelock North Intermediate pictured after winning the recent final against Hastings Boys High at the Pettigrew Green Arena in Napier. Despite being the youngest team at the tournament with an average age of 12, Havelock Nth ran out overall winners after a series of fantastic performances on Gameday 2. After winning...
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Hawkesbury Commodores took on West City in South Windsor on Saturday night with the spoils shared in the top two grades of the Futsal competition. The women’s match saw City come from behind twice to secure a dramatic 2-3 victory over their hosts. The locals had started the stronger and within four minutes they had secured a lead. A one two...
November 28, 2008 | 1 Comment
Things are heating up in the Football NSW State Leagues as the second round of the Premier Futsal League begins this weekend and just six rounds remaining before the finals of the Super Futsal League. The Development panel referees have been pushing the top referees for places in the appointments stakes. The development panel comprises of promising...
November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
An enthusiastic crowd of around 200 people gathered at the Michael Wenden Centre to see if the NSW Thunder could repeat the triumph of the previous night over the Russian touring team, FC Doctors. From the outset it was easy to see that the visitors had learnt some of the lessons from the first game by setting up a very compact defensive zone around...
November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Back, from left, Andrea Sorbello (coach), Aliva Tonner, Lily Van Well, Ashley Kosanovic, Mark Burgess (coach) and Jasmine Coote. Front from left: Bethaney Lawrence, Stephanie Harrison, Melanie Kelly and Maggie Dwyer Ryan Catholic College’s dominance in the under-14 level at the recent Australasian futsal championships on the Gold Coast has two...
November 27, 2008 | 1 Comment
Well we’re half way through Tasmania’s premier futsal youth roster, being the Vikings Futsal twilight comp held on a Wed night at the Hockey Center and “The Stig” have made it seven from seven, scoring an impressive 81 goals while conceding just 6, one would expect them to perform well being the nucleus of the state team that...
November 27, 2008 | 5 Comments
In Game two of the International Futsal Friendly Series a crowd of around 300 turn out at Marrickville to watch NSW vs. FC Doctor (Russia). It was NSW Thunder’s turn to take on the touring Russians. With seven current Futsalroos on display for the NSW Thunder it was always going to be hard for FC Doctor. Both sides started the match slowly with...
November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Eighth placed Sydney University gave a fighting and disciplined rear guard performance to defeat the more highly ranked Enfield Rovers 5-4 in an exciting and entertaining round 7 encounter. The game started at a fast pace with both teams testing out goalkeepers Daniel Ingrati from Enfield and Cameron Nascon from Uni. The first goal came in the 6th minute...
November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
A strong showing from 6th placed Sydney University has put them in good position to push for a finals spot against a determined Enfield side at Ashfield. Not to be taken lightly, the Rovers started strongly when, in the 3rd minute Courtney received a ball with her back to goal, swiveled quickly and buried her shot past the Uni keeper. On the back foot...
November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Hastings Regions Development Officer, Alison Fazzolari has feature in a short Futsal promo on Port Macquarie’s Prime TV station. Aired on the 18th of November, the story focused on Futsal as a hole and it’s benefits as a spot in its own right as well as a skill development base for soccer. Alison has received positive feedback & enquires...
November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Futsal Players in Brisbane and surrounding areas are invited to come to the Open Day at Ipswich’s newest Futsal venue. After battling delays in construction due to weather we can finally have the Open Day on this Sunday (30th November), there will be FREE Sausage Sizzle, Roary the Qld Roar mascot will be making a special appearance as well. You...
November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
On the back of the first Vikings Futsal Cup held in Christchurch, NZ, the event looks set to grow with more international teams looking to attend. Vikings NZ CEO Paul Wadsworth visited Paraguay recently and meet with officials from Russia, Venezuela, Argentina and Spain. All countries have expressed a great interest in visiting New Zealand for the event...
November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The latest Teams of the week have been published for the NSW Premier League and Super League… Premier League Mens Team of the Week : GK - Shane Linton (Commodores), Andre Mendes (Crusaders), Yavuz Ekinci (Vipers), Geoff Tunner (Commodores), Chris Zeballos (Eagles) Mens Golden Boot : Yavuz Ekinci 17 goals 7 games, Shane Ardel 8 goals 7 games,...
November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
International Futsal was back in NSW with the NSW Men’s Lightning side started its preparation for the 2009 Futsal Nationals to be held in Canberra by taking on FC Doctor, a Touring Russian squad. NSW Lighting started well and applied a lot of pressure to the Russians and NSW took the lead in the opening minutes. The visitors replied on six minutes....
November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
QUAKE RIDE COMMODORES TO OVERALL VICTORY Quake won 5 of their 8 games against a strong Commodores club securing a further 15 points for the Club Championship. Both our defending champions secured comfortable victories but in completely different contrasts. 12 BOYS: QUAKE 1 v 6 COMMODORES Our 12 boys were outgunned by a classy Commodores outfit. We struggled...
November 26, 2008 | 1 Comment
Limited Spots available BOOK Before Thursday 8 January 2009 4 Day Program Includes Free Ball & T-Shirt Offer only if paid in full on or before 20/12/08 Where: Sunshine Coast University Stadium When: 9:00am to 12:00pm Cost: $120 per player for 4 x 3 hour sessions Only $99 per player for Group Bookings of 5 or more Camp 1 - January 12 to 15 2009 Camp...
November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Architectural firm PDT has won the right to design Townsville’s new international indoor sports centre at Murray. The centre for Vikings North Queensland Futsal will be in line with other first rate sport stadium developments that PDT has constructed across Australia & New Zealand. Vikings members will have access to an exciting conceptual...
November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
New South Wales Futsal Referees Association has once again shown its quality by providing no less than twenty-five officials for the upcoming FFA National Futsal Championships. Recommendations from the Technical Sub-committee were ratified by the Executive, taking into account the mix of upcoming talent and experienced seniors required by Football Federation...
November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Forty Winks Campbelltown City Quake Futsal Club Require 13 Girls Goal Keeper! A position has become available for a Goal Keeper in the Quake 13 Girls Premier League Futsal Team. If you think you have the ability to fill this position please Contact Kevin Walshe on 0437 771 938 or email quake@quakefutsal.com.au Source : Campbelltown City Quake Published...
November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
After winning the title of North Queensland school Futsal state champions in Townsville earlier in the year, the boys from Holy Spirit College competed in the Australasian titles. The competition brings together the finest young talent of indoor soccer from across Australasia. The HSC team began the competition through the rounds, winning two out of...
November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The 08 - 09 Football NSW Futsal Super League round 8 match between Sutherland and Apia will be played Saturday 29th November 2008 at Menai Indoor Sports Centre. Under 12 Boys to kick off 2pm, this game is set to get the day going and it will test our developing team. Should be a great match up and a challenge for both teams. Under 14 Boys to kick off...
November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Saturday, 22 November 2008 saw the Sutherland Shire Futsal Association host their Round 7 Super League home clash at its regular training court at Endeavour Sports High School Gymnasium, for the first time this season, against the Northern Beaches Breakers. The Under 12’s kicked off the day’s proceedings with yet another tough, exciting,...
November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Round 7 clash between the Sutherland Shire and Northern Beaches was played at Endeavour Sports High School, Saturday 22nd November 2008. Results shown below; Under 12 Boys, SSFA 3 vs. NB 4 Under 14 Boys, SSFA 3 vs. NB 4 Under 13 Girls, SSFA 1 vs. NB 7 Under 16 Boys, SSFA 5 vs. NB 1 Under 16 Girls, SSFA 0 vs. NB 13 Under 19 Youth Men, SSFA 1 vs. NB 6 All...
November 25, 2008 | 1 Comment
Congratulations to the following Victorian Futsal Referees who have been selected to officiate at the 2009 National Futsal Championships in Canberra: George Lakrindis Lucien Laverdure Shams Shahabbi Rodrigo Salas Patrick El Zoghbi Tas Patrikis (Referees Inspector) We wish the above Referees all the best at the Championships! Source : Football Federation...
November 25, 2008 | 3 Comments
The management team and Technical Sub-committe would like to congratulate referees appointed to officiate matches between the Russian “Doctor” Team as they take on the NSW Men’s team this week. The Russian tourists were recently top four finishers in a World University Futsal Tournament and should pose stiff competition for the state...
November 24, 2008 | 6 Comments
“DOCTOR” TEAM FROM RUSSIA WILL BE PLAYING THE NSW MENS TEAM Tuesday 25th Nov vs. NSW SELECT 7pm Kick Off at Penrith Sports Stadium, Herbert St, Cambridge Park Wednesday 26th Nov vs. NSW SELECT 7pm Kick Off at Marrickville PCYC, 531 Illawarra Road, Marrickville Thursday 27th Nov vs. NSW SELECT - 7pm Kick Off at The Michael Wendon Centre,...
November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Futsal Super 5’s has two new competitions starting up in Victoria. Details are below : New competitions commence at our brand new state-of-the-art Vermont South facility in 2009 - proudly hosted by Futsal Super 5’s. Express your interest today via email: info@super5s.org ‘Sportlink’ at Vermont South will host Men’s and...
November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Tempe Futsal are starting their new Mens and Mixed seasons on the 9th of December 2008. Tempe Futsal have been running successfully for a number of years now, and the new comps are the second lot at Tempe to have prizemoney on hand for the Grand Finalists (not just the Winners). Please contact Ross Maiorana on 0419 979 518 to register your interest. Please...
November 23, 2008 | 1 Comment
Name Diandra Ferreira Nickname Dee Date of Birth 11.10.1995 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? Wanted to play and have fun What age did you start playing? 10 Preferred on field position Target Current Team/Club you play for Sydney Benfica...
November 23, 2008 | 2 Comments
Name Adrian Vizzari Nickname Vizza, Celentano, V Bomber Date of Birth 8.2.1981 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? Football competition in the off season of outdoor, play all year round. What age did you start playing? 7 Years of age Preferred on field...
November 22, 2008 | 2 Comments
Sydney Benfica FC now have a YouTube channel available. Check it out here for some Freestyle footage : http://www.youtube.com/user/sydneybenficafc Read More →
November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
On Wednesday the 26th November NSW Thunder will take on the might of Russia at Marrickville PCYC. This match will follow the completion of the Marrickville Derby, whereby the 12 Boys of Sydney Magic PCYC will take on Sydney Benfica FC. Both teams are leading their respective competitions on 15 points with 5 wins and 1 loss. Both sides were successful...
November 22, 2008 | 6 Comments
Name Cameron Caligiuri Nickname Cammy or Blocker Date of Birth 7.10.1998 State/Country you play Futsal in NSW Australia What got you started in Futsal? My cousins What age did you start playing? 3 cause my uncle owned the centre Preferred on field position Target Current Team/Club you...
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