Courtesy: Guardian


Genesis Futsal Club heading for Sheffield

Wednesday 25th August 2010

Newham-based Futsal team, Genesis Futsal Club, have reached and will be competing in the FA Futsal Cup National Finals in September which is going to be held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. The side are currently playing in the FA National Futsal League South Division since 2009. The FA Futsal Cup is the 'FA Cup' of Futsal. It is the flagship cup competition for Futsal in England, providing opportunities for local Futsal teams to progress through the competition to the national finals to take on the leading clubs from the FA National Futsal Leagues. Futsal is the format of small-sided football that is recognised by both UEFA and FIFA with World and European Championships for club and national teams. Futsal is a more technical and skilled version of 5�]a�]side football played indoors on marked pitches, with hockey�]sized goals, a smaller heavier ball and with a number of rule variations. The FA are keen to develop and promote the game across England.

On Sunday 30th June, Genesis Futsal Club won the South East Regional FA Futsal Cup Qualifier held at The Score Centre in Leyton. The team, made up of local players, including talented England International, Byron Andrew, won two and drew one of its three matches, scoring 11 goals on the way to topping the group.

In a closely fought final, Genesis came out on top to win 3-2 to rivals North London Futsal Club. The Newham squad played some high quality futsal and will be in high spirits when heading to Sheffield for the finals in September. This will be Genesis Futsal Club third year in the final of the competition; last year the boys reached the quarter finals and were privileged to have Sir Trevor Brooking, The FA Head of Development, watching one of their matches.

Joe Toko, Team Coach, said: "We are delighted to have reached the finals for the third successive year. We are looking to to win this year. Futsal is a enjoyable game as it places considerable demand in technique, movement, tactical awareness and fitness.�h


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