Category: FNSW

FNSW PL2 15/16 Round 13 Review

Round 13 of the 15/16 NSW Premier League 2 season – the final round of matches before a Round 14 bye for the Boomerangs – had the club travel to Wetherill Park in Sydney to take on Raiders Futsal in nine competitive matches.

The round was critical for both clubs in their endeavour to secure club championship points and for promotion to PL1, and of course to secure positions in the finals series to start in a fortnight.

The Boomerangs stats gurus determined that 2 wins and a draw, or better still, three wins for the round would be enough to deny Raiders the chance to gain enough points to take the lead in the club championship (based also on the presumption that they would take 27 points from bottom placed Botany Bay Pirates in Round 14). Continue reading “FNSW PL2 15/16 Round 13 Review” →

FNSW PL2 15/16 Round 12 Review

Round 12 of the 15/16 NSW Premier League 2 season saw the club take on Mt Druitt Town Rangers at home at mPowerdome. With only a few more rounds of the season remaining, it was important for all teams to get positive results from the day.

At this stage of the season the club is looking for teams to be Premiers, or to at least finish top four, for the opportunity to play finals futsal and to win a Grand Final win (with a top two finish better giving teams a double chance in finals), and for the club as a whole to collect enough competition points to increase its lead in the FNSW PL2 Club Championship in order to earn promotion to PL1 for season 16/17.

The club has one more round to play on Saturday 30 January away against Raiders Futsal before a bye in the final Round 14. It is critical that a lead of more than 27 competition points is held at the end of Round 13 to not allow Raiders Futsal to overtake the Boomerangs on the final weekend of the 15/16 regular season. Raiders Futsal take on Botany Bay Pirates – in a round which could see them take all the competition points on offer. Continue reading “FNSW PL2 15/16 Round 12 Review” →

FFA 2016 Nationals FINAL WRAP

Photo courtesy of 'photos by loopii'.

Twelve ACT Boomerangs teams entered… One hundred and fifteen players selected… Thirty coaches and support staff… Hundreds of parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters and other supporters… Sixty plus pool games played… Two quarter finals and seven semi finals made… One Grand Final contested.

[For photos of the week’s matches, please visit the Boomerangs photo site and the FNSW Official Facebook page.]

Yet another massive effort by the Boomerangs club, working in conjunction with the ACT football federation, Capital Football, to assemble 12 teams to participate the annual FFA Futsal Nationals in Sydney from January 4-8, 2016. In addition, Capital Football sent its representative AWD team (athletes with a disability) to compete in the eight team AWD division, which was well supported by the travelling ACT contingent. Continue reading “FFA 2016 Nationals FINAL WRAP” →

FFA 2016 Nationals Day 4 Wrap

Day 4 of the 2016 FFA Futsal Nationals saw ACT teams compete in a final seven pool matches and in eight quarter and semi finals.

It is at about this time of a Nationals Tournament that the pressure starts to rise and the tough week starts to take its toll. The pressure of finishing in the top four – preferably as high as possible so as not to face off against the strongest team in the semi-final. There is also a growing number of vocal and demonstrative supporters (and coaching staff) at each of the matches. This can be quite daunting to the younger age groups. Continue reading “FFA 2016 Nationals Day 4 Wrap” →

FFA 2016 Nationals Day 3 Wrap

Day 3 of the 2016 FFA Futsal Nationals saw ACT teams compete in a further 24 matches – mainly across two venues, Valentine Sports Park and Penrith Valley Sports Centre. Dural hosted a limited number of matches only due to rain leakages affecting a couple of courts.

It was yet another fabulous day of high quality futsal, demonstrating all the positives of the indoor game, whilst bringing together the competing States and Territories (and guest internationals), in the spirit of competition. The participating players, from as young as nine years of age, through to 19 year olds, have all competed in a positive spirit and represented with pride – they will all go home with great memories of this week.

The ACT Boomerangs results in summary: Continue reading “FFA 2016 Nationals Day 3 Wrap” →

FFA 2016 Nationals Day 2 Wrap

Day 2 of the 2016 FFA Futsal Nationals saw ACT teams compete in a further 21 matches on a Sydney day that pelted down with heavy rain to match the deluge of goals across the many National Futsal Championship matches played. The rain was so heavy that several matches had to be rescheduled to other venues later in the day and well into the evening.

For the competing ACT teams, this was a much improved second day as the players settled into the tournament and started enjoying their games – along with this came more positive results.

In summary: Continue reading “FFA 2016 Nationals Day 2 Wrap” →

FFA 2016 Nationals Day 1 Wrap

Day 1 of the 2016 FFA Futsal Nationals saw the ACT teams compete in 19 matches across ten age groups (incl AWD) and saw probably fewer victories than had been anticipated and a few shock losses for strong ACT teams expected to do well this Championship. In summary:

The 12 Girls had a win and a loss from their two matches, with Emma Ilijoski shining in front of goals in game one.

12 Boys White (development squad) were on the wrong end of a couple of big scorelines, but showed a lot of promise and heart, and potential (including a second Ilijoski registering multiple goals on the score sheet).

12 Boys Blue lost a very tight encounter against front runners, NSW Thunder, but in the process demonstrated far more positives than negatives. Continue reading “FFA 2016 Nationals Day 1 Wrap” →

FFA Futsal Nationals 2016 – Preview

After a solid showing at the 2015 FFA National Futsal Championships, the Boomerangs club is working with Capital Football to send twelve teams to the 2016 edition in Sydney from January 4-8.

The Championships are being held across four venues in Sydney with pool matches being played at Valentine Park (Football NSW headquarters and Sydney’s premier futsal centre), Dural Sport and Leisure Centre and at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. Friday 8 January will see the finals played at Sydney Olympic Park.

In addition to representation from all Australian mainland states, the Solomon Islands will also have boys teams represented in the U12 and U14 age groups. This will provide an opportunity for ACT futsal players to not only take on the best teams in the country, but to also test themselves against a formidable international opposition. Continue reading “FFA Futsal Nationals 2016 – Preview” →

FNSW PL2 15/16 Round 6 Review

The sixth round of the 15/16 NSW Premier League 2 season saw the club home at mPowerdome taking on the strong Raiders Futsal Club in a critical round for both of these clubs vying for top spot on the Club Championship table.

The nine competitive matches for the day started with the 12 boys at 12.30pm and culminated with the Open Men kicking off at 7.10pm. The club started the day with an expectation of collecting more competition points from the day than the opposition – allowing it to enter next weekend’s bye round with an unassailable lead.

(Match day photos can be found HERE)

12 Boys

Boomerangs FS 7 – 6 Raiders Futsal

The 12 boys started their match well, and with a level of confidence that matched their recent form. They took a 3-2 lead into the half-time break and it appeared they were on their way to a comfortable lead. Raiders though had other thoughts, and after being down by several goals, clawed their way back into the match to level it up with only a few minutes to play. James Stoddart scored for the youngest Boomer boys in the dying seconds of the match to take the points in an edge of your seat thriller.

An exciting start to the day’s proceedings.

(Goals: Seb Woods 3, Noah Dowling, Ethan Barac, James Stoddart, Ordhan Traynor)

Competition Ladder Position: 2nd

13 Girls

Boomerangs FS 3 – 2 Raiders Futsal

The 13 girls took a 1-1 scoreline into half time against a Raiders team that had only won one game this season to date. The players and the coaching staff knew that a better performance was required in the second half, and they did indeed lift – but with due credit to a hard working Raider girls team, they pushed the ladder leading Boomerangs all the way. A 3-2 victory to the youngest Boomers girls was far closer than it should have been.

(Goals: Stella De Marco, Cec Matic, Lucy D’Arcy)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

14 Boys

Boomerangs FS 3 – 6 Raiders Futsal

The 14 boys started their match against the Raiders strongly and looked composed and structured during the first 20 minutes. They went into the half-time break up 3-2. In a classic ‘game of two halves’ the Raiders boys picked up the work rate and seized the momentum to knock in four unanswered second half goals.

This loss now sees the boys slip to fifth position on the competition ladder and in danger of missing out on finals.

(Goals: Luca Gagliardi, Zac Barbatano, Robert Tkatchenko)

Competition Ladder Position: 5th

15 Girls

Boomerangs FS 0 – 2 Raiders Futsal

The 15 girls found themselves up against a tough opposition that was unbeaten across the five competition rounds prior. Down 0-1 at half-time the Boomers 15 girls tried hard to work themselves back into the game, but to no effect. A further second half Raiders goal put paid to the effort and the Boomerangs girls lose their first match of the season.

And with this win, the Raiders 15 girls take the Boomerangs top spot on the competition ladder.

Competition Ladder Position: 2nd

16 Boys

Boomerangs FS 4 – 6 Raiders Futsal

This 16 boys match showed a great deal of structure, patience and discipline – unlike a lot of 16 boys games! The lads worked strongly in the first half and went into the break all tied up with their opponents at one goal a piece. The game opened up somewhat in the second half and it was the travelling Raiders that took greatest advantage of the extra space and time the courts at mPowerdome allow.

A reasonable effort from the Boomerangs lads considering they were up against the previously undefeated Raiders. This game was far closer than a first v last place match would suggest.

(Goals: Zac Barbatano, Harry Williams, Mas Piccirillo, Connor Falusi)

Competition Ladder Position: 7th

17 Girls

Boomerangs FS 4 – 1 Raiders Futsal

The 17 girls looked relatively comfortable during this match against a solid opposition. A 3-0 half-time lead was converted to a 4-1 victory – which was a tremendous effort considering the team was missing four of its regular starters due to interstate football commitments.

The girls maintain their top of the table ladder position and continue to build their premiership credentials.

(Goals: Amelia Turner 2, Ivana Galic, Grace Basser-Silk)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

Youth Men

Boomerangs FS 2 – 2 Raiders Futsal

The Boomerangs Youth were pushed all the way by this energetic and keen opposition. The lads looked to slowly take control of the match and the half-time score of 2-1 in favour of the Boomers was reflective of the match. As has been the case this season, the youth men looked to power away with the match in the second half, however a slew of missed opportunities in front of goal meant that a second half goal by the Raiders brought the match back to level – which is where it stayed, despite the best efforts of the Boomers Youth.

The lads retain their top of the ladder position, but may lose it during the bye next week, should Raiders overcome Botany Bay.

(Goals: Jono Ciminelli, Michael Rinaudo)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

Open Women

Boomerangs FS 2 – 2 Raiders Futsal

The Boomerangs Open Women’s team again looked comfortable in the early stages of this match and the two first half goals saw them enter the break in a strong psoition. However, like most of the Raiders teams this match day, they showed great strength and poise well into the second half and stepped up their defence, and produced more opportunities in the front half.

This draw sees the Boomerangs Women drop their first points for the season, however they maintain their top spot on the ladder – with a degree of comfort (seven competition points and a massive relative goal advantage).

(Goals: Najwa Allen, Jackie Alferink)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

Open Men

Boomerangs FS 1 – 5 Raiders Futsal

In recent seasons the men’s team hasn’t matched up at all well with this strong Raiders team. The first half saw an even balance of possession and a resultant 1-1 scoreline — a cracking long range goal from their ‘keeper levelling the scores before the half. A further goal by the Raiders then saw the Boomerangs throw everything forward in an effort to bridge the gap, however the momentum – and goal scoring – remained with the Raiders and they came away with a deserved 5-1 victory.

The Boomers Men maintain their #1 position on the ladder, however may drop to third over the bye weekend should results go as form predicts. A bit of work for the boys to do to get back to their peak form.

(Goals: Brad Sawyer)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

The Boomerang’s lead in the club championship has slipped to 25 points – ahead of Raiders Futsal – who have an opportunity to take the lead next weekend against Botany Bay Pirates while the Boomerangs have a bye weekend.

The next round of matches for Boomerangs teams is at home on December 5 against Eastern Suburbs Hakoah.

FNSW PL2 15/16 Round 4 Review

The fourth round of the 15/16 NSW Premier League 2 season saw the club at home taking on Phoenix Futsal – a club recently demoted from the FNSW top Premier League competition.

The U11 boys development squad took on Phoenix as a precursor to the days’ competitive matches and came out resounding winners, scoring freely and conceding only a few. Yet another fantastic performance from this group of boys.

The nine competitive matches for the day started with the 12 boys at 12.30pm and culminated with the Open Men kicking off at 7.10pm. A determined effort across all age groups saw yet another terrific performance from the club with seven wins, one draw and a solitary loss – 22 points from a maximum of 27 available.

12 Boys

Boomerangs FS 7- 3 Phoenix Futsal

The 12 boys led this match 2-0 at half-time after the Phoenix boys played well across the court in the first twenty. The Boomers pushed their lead out to 4 goals early in the second half but a determined Phoenix team didn’t go down without a fight, pulling the score back to 4-2. Eventually our boys pulled away putting 3 more in the back of the Phoenix net to run out 7-3 winners. A good spread of goal scorers, but the lads could have tightened up their defence at the back end of the game.

(Goals: Noah Dowling, Seb Woods, Odhran Traynor 2, Jack Matic 1)

Competition Ladder Position: 2nd

13 Girls

Boomerangs FS 4- 2 Phoenix Futsal

The 13 girls went up 2 goals early but Phoenix showed their class and strength to ensure the teams entered the half-time break all square at two goals a piece. The youngest Boomer girls lifted their work rate on and off the ball and put together some slick futsal to score two – and importantly not concede – across the final 20 minutes of the match. An important win for the girls against a classy opposition that they will meet again in finals this season.

(Goals: Stella De Marco, Lily Martens, Cec Matic, Elissa Youill)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

14 Boys

Boomerangs FS 7- 1 Phoenix Futsal

The 14 boys, spurred on by their first win last week, controlled this match from the kick off and went into the half-time break with a reasonably comfortable 3-0 lead. A strong second half, building on the first half efforts, saw them net another four whilst conceding only one. A good defensive display from the boys saw them to an impressive win, pushing themselves in the frame for a top four finish.

(Goals: Zac Barbatano 3, Stefan Vucic 2, Luca Gagliardi, Nico Coomber)

Competition Ladder Position: 3rd

15 Girls

Boomerangs FS 3- 2 Phoenix Futsal

The 15 girls had trouble keeping pace with the Phoenix 15s during the first half and conceded twice whilst being unable to bother the scorer themselves, not for lack of chances. One goal changed the game for our girls, who pushed on, eventually tying the game up before scoring a winner late on into the game. The 3-0 second half performance saw much improved finishing to beat a stubborn Phoenix team.

(Goals: Maddy Perceval 2, Alicia Meuronen)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

16 Boys

Boomerangs FS 3- 5 Phoenix Futsal

The 16 boys struggled to get rhythm early in the first half of this game and found themselves down 2-1, before a 3rd Phoenix goal seconds before the break. The lads consolidated early in the second half, but Phoenix didn’t let up, with late goals to both teams seeing the score run up to 3-5, and Phoenix holding on in the end.

(Goals: John O’Gorman, Zac Barbatano, Connor Falusi)

Competition Ladder Position: 6th

17 Girls

Boomerangs FS 2- 2 Phoenix Futsal

Like the 15s, the 17s girls were a little slow out of the blocks in the first half and struggled to get out of first gear. The half-time break gave them time to re assess (their two goal deficit) and take stock and they went into the second stanza with more energy and desire to score goals. Their effort across the court lifted, and they did not concede a second half goal whilst scoring two crackers themselves. They had a significant amount of shots in the second half, but the Phoenix were saved on many occasions by the upright and crossbar as well as some good goalkeeping. Whilst not bringing home the three competition points, the girls know they have the measure of this Phoenix team.

(Goals: Alex Martens, Amelia Turner)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

Youth Men

Boomerangs FS 2- 1 Phoenix Futsal

In a scrappy affair that never soared to great heights, the Boomers lads struggled to gain any fluidity and momentum in this match. Both teams lacked creativity early on, but a Phoenix bomb silenced the crowd, spurring the Boomers into action. The Boomers missed several chances throughout the half, only to score with less than a minute on the clock to even the scoreline 1-1 at half-time.

The second half was much like the first, but the lads managed to knock in a back post goal to take a single goal advantage which they protected till the final whistle, surviving some late Phoenix pressure in the process. Three points, but a bit to work on for the lads before their next outing.

(Goals: Michael Rinaudo, Chris Smith)

Competition Ladder Position: 2nd

Open Women

Boomerangs FS 6- 0 Phoenix Futsal

The Boomerangs open age women’s team brushed aside Phoenix much like they have all comers this season. This team is certainly running hot and its hard to see how they can not continue on the way they have to date for the remainder of the season.

A single goal advantage at half-time was pushed out to six with the addition of five top class second half goal and a superb defensive effort to keep a clean sheet.

(Goals: Olivia Gurney 3, Nat De Marco, Amelia Turner, Hayley McLachlan)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

Open Men

Boomerangs FS 4- 3 Phoenix Futsal

The men’s game was fast and furious – as they mostly are – and the Boomers made the best start, netting with their first touches of the game. Phoenix rallied and managed to take a lead into the break at 3-2, our lads perhaps feeling unlucky to not be leading.

The second half was a more tightly fought affair with Phoenix happy to sit on their lead and play some counter attacking futsal. The Boomers men came out in the second half determined to make up the shortfall and take a lead and they soon levelled the game up at 3-3. However, it took until the final throes of the match for Brett Forward to knock in a winner for the Boomerangs senior men’s team. A scrappy win, that was probably made harder than it should have been.

(Goals: Daniel Giovinazzo 2, Jake Wilsener, Brett Forward)

Competition Ladder Position: 1st

Remarkably, after four rounds of the 15/16 competition, ALL Boomerangs female teams remain undefeated, with the only blemish a draw by the 15s and a draw by the 17s. Both the 13 Girls and Open Women have won all four of their matches to date.

And the strong second half performances continue. Three matches this round were come from behind wins, and two were wins after being tied up at half-time. Three wins were banked from a strong second half building on a slight half-time advantage.

From the male side of the Club, only the Open Men sit in top place on the competition ladder, with both the 12 Boys and Youth Men in second place. The 14s and 16s have a little work to do to climb to the pinnacle. All Boomerangs women’s/girls teams lead their competition table— from the 13 girls through to the Open Women, the Boomerangs dominate. A great effort by all concerned!

The Club remains atop the club championship table twenty eight points ahead of Raiders Futsal who had the bye this weekend. Only the Boomerangs, Eagles and Phoenix are yet to have their byes in the first half of the season.

Next week, Round 5 next weekend sees the club away taking on Mt Druitt Town Rangers in what should be a tough round of highly competitive matches.