ISSUE #1
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Both Brazuca and Footscray Reds consolidated their spots at #1 and #2 respectively, with solid wins on the final round of the indoor soccer season. These two teams are the teams to look out for in the finals as between them this season, they have only been defeated on three occasions. What a remarkable feat!
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
A huge upset win was achieved by W.F.B as they knocked off Sexual Healing 5-3 in what proved to be an intense and tight affair. With 5 rounds remaining in the futsal season, all teams are now looking to string together some wins so that they may qualify for the play offs but with matches like this, no one is safe from defeat
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
After 15 matches, the undefeated Inter-Me-Nan were given a huge scare as Touch Down pushed them to the brink of defeat. Down 7-2 with less than ten minutes remaining, Inter-Me-Nan held firm and pulled back 5 amazing goals before the game ended with a 7-7 draw. An amazing match that kept everyone at the edge of their seats. How will they hold up in their first semi final next week?
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The previously undefeated Israel FC were overcome last week by a strong Elwood Victory. This week, they were given similar treatment at the hands of The All Stars. Defeated 7-3, could this be the end of Israel FC's reign or is it just a hiccup in their early season form? What ever the reason, the competition is unbelievably high and their title as "2007/2008 Premiers" is severely under threat.
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The top 2 teams faced off this week with London Irish's 4 match winning streak being extended to 5 as they brushed aside Alumni SC to end their 4 match winning streak. Winning 8-2, London Irish have consolidated themselves firmly at the top of the table and are now the team to beat after 5 weeks of matches. Who can stop them?
Indoor Soccer Profile: Tim de la Chapelle of Flair For Futsal
ISSUE #2
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The first round of finals saw the defending champions United Flair get knocked out by the mighty Brazuca but not without a fight. A late resurgence by the Premiers brought the game into a tight finish but the skilled Brazuca were not outdone and responded with 2 late goals to put the game beyond reach and booked their place in next week's Grand Final against Aryam who defeated Footscray Reds 8-3 after piling on 3 goals in 2 minutes.
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
A top 3 clash between White Tails and The Devils resulted in a close and low scoring encounter which saw White Tails prevail 4-3 and reducing the gap at the top of the table to just 2 points between the top 3 teams. Futsoldiers held off W.F.B to win 6-5 and Pinksilver FC upset Al Jazira by 2 goals to earn the 4 points.
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The Shaggers and Touch Down went into extra time after a 4-4 deadlock after regulation time. With extra time failing to find a winner, the semi final went to a penalty shootout which saw Touch Down score the winning penalty with their last kick after a miss by The Shaggers. Touch Down now advance to meet Tu Papi in the Division 2 Indoor Soccer Grand Final. A brave iUnited almost upset Inter-Me-Nan in the Division 1 Semi Final but went down 3-2 in the end, a late penalty almost took the game to extra time but iUnited couldn't capitalise on the spot kick and Inter-Me-Nan held off to win.
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The Little Devils continued their unbeaten run of 5 matches with a 11-7 win over a struggling Israel FC. An entertaining and fast-paced match, Israel FC couldnt match the goal-scoring ability of their opponents and crashed to their third successive loss. A tight game between Massive Attack and Boomshankas resulted in a 7-6 finish with the Boomshankas finishing victors after a see-sawing match and a wonderful display of futsal.
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Bottom of the table Team Barloworld outplayed Neverfail 11-7 in an entertaining match and saw them jump 3 spots on the league ladder. Oz-UK and The King of Tonga played out a 4-4 draw with both teams sharing the 4 points after many missed opportunities and fantastic goalkeeping kept the match to a low-scoring affair.
Indoor Soccer Profile: Jade Batalibasi of Touch Down
ISSUE #3
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
After two unsuccessful seasons, Brazuca won the Division 1 Grand Final in a thrilling encounter against Aryam. In a match full of skill and pace, shots were endless as both goalkeepers worked overtime to keep their teams alive. In the end, Brazuca prevailed 4-3 victors in what proved to be a memorable match. Well Done!
Real Bad capped off an impressive season with a close Grand Final victory over a determined Celtic FC. Both teams fought hard for the ball as the defences of both teams stood firm. However, it was Real Bad that was able to break through and capitalise on their hard work with a one goal win.
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
In a round of upsets, two of the top 3 teams lost their respective matches. RKVV Ollandia overpowered The Devils in a 5-4 armwrestle and the Blue Panthers downed Sexual Healing in an intense finish where both teams struggled to capitalise on their opportunities but the Blue Panthers held firm even after a late goal by Sexual Healing threatened to steal the game from under their noses.
With only two rounds to go, only 2 points separates the top 3 teams with a large cluster of teams still in the middle of the ladder close on points. It's anybody's game!
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Dominating the entire season being undefeated, Inter-Me-Nan finished off with a 3-1 victory over The-Plum-ers. Their quick, one-touch passing and ability to set up play overcame their opponents while their relentless running resulted in numerous chances in front of goal. A fantastic achievement to end a fantastic season!
Being a highly competitive team all season, Touch Down overcame Tu Papi in a high-scoring affair in the other Grand Final. Late goals by both teams saw the match go down to the wire with Touch Down being able to successfully hold off a determined Tu Papi. Winning 9-8, Touch Down's midfield is to be recognized for their willingness to win the ball and create goal-scoring opportunities.
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The undefeated run of The Little Devils came to a crashing halt as they were defeated convincingly by a strong British & Irish Lions outfit 7-2. Israel FC showed why they were last year's premiers with a 19-2 demolition of their opponents while Massive Attack did likewise by 14 goals to their opponents also.
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The new team Prahran Boys downed a disappointing Neverfail 10-1 in a one-sided affair while London Irish claimed their 7th win out of 7 matches, this time downing Gary Was Wrong in an entertaining match. Bo Selecta and Oz-UK battled hard with Bo Selecta runnng away 6-4 winners in a close and hard-fought round 7 clash.
Indoor Soccer Profile: Hadrick Thomas of United Flair & Real Cancun FC
ISSUE #4
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
A rematch of the Division 1 semi final last season saw United Flair and Brazuka come head to head. In a turn of events, United Flair were able to defeat Brazuka 5-2 in a highly skilled and competitive match. Phoenix Nights and The Kents fought hard for the 4 points but The Kents were able to hold out for a 4-3 victory after Phoenix Nights were unable to score late in the game.
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
In the penultimate round of the season, White Tails easily accounted for RKVV Ollandia 6-1 as did Real Cancun FC over Pinksilver FC 9-2. Blue Panthers and Al Jazira had to settle for a 3-3 draw in a low scoring affair while The Devils and Sexual Healing were too good for Futsoldiers and W.F.B, respectively.
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
In a Round 1 whitewash, last year's Division 1 Champions rolled CD Fas 14-0 in a one-sided affair while Portugool came from behind to steal victory from The Shaggers. The Plum-ers almost replicated what Portugool did against the Victoria Lions but couldn't find the winning goal and as a result, finished on 4-4 at the final whistle.
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
No summary this week as all teams received a one week bye.
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Gary Was Wrong and the new team, Egg Chasers, found some form and steamrolled their opponents 17-4 and 12-3, respectively. In nail-biting matches, victories to Oz-UK and Benfica FC were won despite late resurgences by their opponents almost stealing victory from them and saw some great plays and classy goals.
Indoor Soccer Profile: George Lucas of Quality FC
ISSUE #5
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The Reservoir Dogs were able to withstand an onslaught by The Kents and held on for a 6-4 win while Brazuca defeated the Diaz Brothers in a tightly contested battle by 3 goals. United Flair showed why they beat last season's premiers Brazuca last week with a comfortable victory over Phoenix Nights and climbing to #2 on the indoor soccer league ladder.
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The final round of the season saw the ladder positions switch dramatically. White Tails were knocked off their #1 spot after they were defeated by Futsoldiers 7-3 and third placed Sexual Healing replaced them after disposing The Devils by 4 goals. W.F.B and RKVV Ollandia played out a dramatic 5-5 draw and Al Jazira's triumph over Real Cancun FC saw W.F.B, RKVV Ollandia and Al Jazira level on points with only 2 finals spots available. Based on percentage, Al Jazira missed out on a semi final berth next week by a mere 3% along Pinksilver FC who were 7 points adrift.
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Inter-Me-Nan were given a huge fright after the Victoria Lions pushed them to the limit in their round 2 encounter. The margin was 1 goal with less than 5 minutes left before last season's Premiers found some composure to pile on 3 goals and secure a 11-8 victory. The Shaolin Strikers and The Shaggers clashed in a very close futsal match which saw The Shaggers prevail 4-3 over a determined Shaolin Strikers whose wastefulness in front of goal cost them dearly.
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
A round of enthralling futsal matches was on show after a refreshing mid-season bye for the Monday League. Israel FC and Hawaii 5-0 fought hard for a 4-2 win to Israel FC while The All Stars overcame Elwood Victory by 1 goal in a nailbiting encounter which saw the lead see-saw all night. Quality FC and Team Undecided had to settle for a draw in a low-scoring affair as did Massive Attack and Black Swan Dips in an entertaining 3-3 match.
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
London Irish's dominance continued with a 6-4 victory over the Egg Chasers in a real test of nerve for both teams. The Biggest Losers accounted for Gary Was Wrong in the first match of the night by 3 goals; The King of Tonga were too good for Neverfail who are on a five match losing streak and the Prahran Boys found their rhythm against Team Barloworld to the tune of 10 goals in a fine display of futsal.
Indoor Soccer Profile: Tony Pepdjonovic of Footscray Reds
ISSUE #6
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
United Flair and Aryam played out a tough futsal match with the winning goal scored in the last 60 seconds by Aryam to be undefeated after 3 rounds and sitting nicely at the top of the ladder. Brazuca and Reservoir Dogs played out a 3-3 draw after both teams failed to capitalize on opportunities that could have secured victory for them late in the game. The Diaz Brothers kicked away in the last few minutes of the game against The Kents by scoring 3 unanswered goals and picking up their first win of the season.
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Semi Final time, White Tails and The Devils played in an entertaining display of futsal. The second and third placed teams from the ladder at season's end saw great pace, power and skill in their game and in the end, White Tails booked a Grand Final berth next week with a classy 7-5 win. Sexual Healing avenged their round 14 loss to the Blue Panthers with a 3-2 victory in the Semi Final with both teams desperately attacking and defending in the last moments of the match but Sexual Healing held firm to ensure a showdown with White Tails in the Grand Final. W.F.B and Futsoldiers were inseparable after regulation time and it took the last 90 seconds of extra time to decide who would play Real Cancun FC in the Grand Final. In a devastating turn of events, W.F.B capitalised on a great piece of play to find the net and shatter Futsoldiers' spirit and claim a spot in next week's Grand Final.
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Pinksilver FC's 3 goal lead was withered down to nothing from a CD Fas comeback but a stabilising goal to Pinksilver FC late in the match was enough to claim victory. The Wanderers and Portugool were goal for goal and in the end, a 5-5 draw was a just result with both teams being just as deserving winners as the other. Inter-Me-Nan continued their last season's form with a 9-0 drubbing of the Shaolin Strikers but sit second on the league ladder after iUnited's 4-0 win over The Plum-ers.
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The Prahran Boys and The Little Devils were involved in an excellent game of futsal which saw The Little Devils crash to their second defeat of the season after the Prahran Boys piled on two goals in the closing stages of the match and run out 8-6 winners. Elwood Victory and Hawaii 5-0 played in an incredible match which saw goals become very precious but it was the Victory that found victory in 3-2 fashion. The British & Irish Lions trounced a disappointing Flair For Futsal to the tune of 8 goals and a clean sheet as they climbed to third position on the ladder and knocking on the door of The Little Devils and Quality, who had prevailed over a gallant effort by The All Stars earlier on in the night.
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
Round 10 saw the Egg Chasers steamroll the new team, Muppets United, 20-2 in a very one-sided affair. London Irish continued their dominance of the league but not without a fight that Bo Selecta had put up against them and won 5-4 in a very tightknit contest. Neverfail claimed their second victory of the indoor soccer season after disposing of The King of Tonga in 9-2 fashion and are now back in contention to join the middle of the pack. Oz-UK produced some fantastic futsal to surprise Gary Was Wrong and run out 9-2 victors and claim 5th position on the league ladder.
Indoor Soccer Profile: Gary Howells of The Shaggers
ISSUE #7
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
No summary as all teams received a bye this week.
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
No summary as all teams received a bye this week.
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
No summary as all teams received a bye this week.
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The Prahran Boys have been playing some "quality" futsal lately after knocking off the #1 team last week and this week, doing the same to the #2 team, Quality FC in 6-1 style. They now face the only other team besides themselves to topple The Little Devils in what is anticipated to be an enthralling battle. The Boomshankas snapped their 3 game losing streak with a classy 10-4 win over the Trouties; speaking of class, The All Stars showed theirs in 7-3 fashion over Team Undecided who haven't obtained maximum premiership points since round 5. Massive Attack and Elwood Victory played out 6-6 draw in a match which presented many match-winning opportunities---none of which was taken. The Little Devils had to do it hard against a determined Flair For Futsal who took it to the very end before their opponents skipped away to a 3-1 win. Israel FC knotched up their up their fourth consecutive win by keeping the Black Swan Dips scoreless while piling on 8 of their own to take the 8-0 win.
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The Egg Chasers basically reproduced their performance last week with the same scoreline against The Berks this week in a hugely one-sided affair. Gary Was Wrong held firm to overcome a defiant Neverfail 5-3 in a close encounter as did the undefeated London Irish over Melbourne Celtic who just fell short 6-4. The Emley Moors and The Biggest Losers recorded similar wins with both teams winning by 4 goals---but far from comfortably as their opponents were unrelenting in keeping the pressure on, but wasn't reflected on the scoreboard.
Indoor Soccer Profile: Shezad Kathrada of The Shaggers
ISSUE #8
FOOTSCRAY TUESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
No summary as all teams received a bye this week.
FOOTSCRAY WEDNESDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
No summary as all teams received a bye this week.
FOOTSCRAY THURSDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
No summary as all teams received a bye this week.
ELWOOD MONDAY DIVISION 1 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
All teams received a bye due to the Queen's Birthday holiday
ELWOOD WEDNESDAY DIVISION 2 FUTSAL LEAGUE:
The only indoor soccer league running for this week saw London Irish stamp their dominance in the league with an emphatic 11-2 victory over the fourth spot Emley Moors and Bo Selecta did likewise against Melbourne Celtic who were simply outplayed by the #2 team. Neverfail knotched up an impressive 4-2 win over FC EVS in a hard fought match while The King of Tonga breezed through their round 12 clash with Muppets United after Tony Lizos booted a 10 goal haul to ensure a 15-5 victory. Oz-UK and The Berks finished on level peckings at 4 a piece while The Biggest Losers downed the Egg Chasers in an entertaining 8-4 futsal match to move up to third spot on the ladder.