Round 14 this weekend sees the final round of matches in the 13/14 FNSW Premier League before finals.
In Round 7 late in 2013, the Boomerangs had the least successful away trip for the season and managed to only pick up three competition points from a solitary win on the day. The drive home from Riverwood that evening was not overly enjoyable!
For this round however, it is clear that all nine Boomerangs teams will need to put in their strongest performances of the season if they are to come away with wins and vital Club Championship points. Magic have already wrapped up the Club Championship for the season, and have most of their teams either vying for a finals position (top four) or indeed a top two position to give themselves a double chance in the finals series.
12 Boys – Our boys are still in with a shot of making the finals if they can manage a win over the strong Magic team that has lost only a single game all season (8 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss). In addition, we need to see either Mascot beat Majik (would be a big upset), or Quake beat Dural (which is possible). All the boys can do though is play the game in front of them and hope for favourable other results.
12 Girls – Our girls will need to continue the good form they have shown the past few weeks if they are to beat this Magic team (12 wins, 1 loss) that sits atop the competition table and needs a win to confirm it’s top position.
14 Boys – Another game where Magic need to win to confirm their top spot position on the table. Another tough encounter for the Boomerangs lads, but a challenge they will meet head on.
14 Girls – A win by the Boomerangs will threaten the double chance opportunity Magic would receive by sneaking into the top two. These girls had their first win last week against Phoenix and may well have the confidence to go on with it for another this weekend!
16 Boys – Both Magic and Boomerangs 16 boys are out of contention for finals and this will be a game playing for pride, and a final win for the season. The way the 16 boys have been playing in recent weeks gives confidence that a win is in the offing.
16 Girls – Magic will be playing for top spot on the final ladder for the season and will be difficult to knock off. The 16 Girls though have been playing much more aggressively in recent times and could give the Magic girls a real scare.
Youth Men – A win by the Boomerangs Youth could see the Magic lads miss out on the top four spot should other results not be in their favour — the Magic Youth though could also finish as high as second on the ladder with a win. A critical match for the Magic – but one where the Boomerangs Youth will see themselves with a real chance of taking the points – as they did in Round 7.
Open Women – The Boomerangs women played some sparkling futsal last week and look to be back at their best. It won’t be an easy task for the Magic to knock off the seventh placed Boomerangs Women to elevate themselves from their current fifth position to third or fourth – and a semi final berth.
Open Men – Just the second only Boomerangs team still looking at finals futsal this season and can remain in second place with a win – but finish as low as fourth with a loss. Magic currently sit in fourth position, but could end up in second with a win, and if Dural defeat Quake. This will be a cracker of a game to finish off the day. A preview of the Open Men’s matches by Dan DeNardi for Football NSW can be found HERE.
The games kick off at the Southern Cross Basketball Stadium in Tuggeranong, from 1pm with the Open Men’s kicking off just after 7.00pm.
Please note the changed venue and the changed times.
Boys 12 — 1.00pm
Girls 12 — 1.45pm
Boys 14 — 2.30pm
Girls 14 — 3.15pm
Boys 16 — 4.00pm
Girls 16 — 4.45pm
Youth Men — 5.30pm
Open Women — 6.15pm
Open Men — 7.10pm