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NSW FutsalFFA Futsal Nationals Grand Finals Results: NSW Thunder completes impressive showing17.01.11A round-up of the Grand Finals of the 32 FFA Futsal National Championships Friday 15th January 2011 at AIS Arena, Canberra, ACT11-GIRLSNSW Thunder 4 (Princess Ibini-Isei (2), Georgia Koutzoumis, Lissa Mumbulla) Victoria 2 (Julia Buceto, Bethany Batticciotto)
NSW Thunder proved too strong for Victoria in a wonderful second half display to run out 4-2 winners and claim the under-11 crown. The first half was an exceedingly tight affair with neither side able to gain the ascendancy and both teams going close on a number of occasions. As it was the score was level at the break at 1-1. In the second half, despite the best efforts of Victoria, the Thunder were able to pull clear and a double to Princess Ibini-Isei, later to be named player of the match, secured the victory in what was an excellent match. Georgia Koutzoumis and Lissa Mumbulla also scored for the Thunder whilst Julia Buceto and Bethany Batticciotto replied for a beaten, but far from outclassed, Victorian side that look set for a bright future. Meanwhile, Alexis Karris-Stahl from the ACT Cobras was elected tournament MVP.
12-BOYSNSW Thunder 4 (Jordan Pyne (2), Jordan Gomez, Panayioti Armenakas) NSW Lightning 3 (Jordan Koton, Michael Kotzambasis, Brad Paikin)
A thrilling all NSW final was won by Thunder over Lightning by the odd goal in seven in a match that kept the appreciative crowd on the edge of their seats for the majority of the forty minutes. There was nothing to separate the two teams with goals being traded at regular intervals. Thunder led 3-2 at half-time and was 4-2 up shortly afterwards, inspired by the performance of player of the match Panayioti Armenakas. Armenakas netted one of the Thunder goals, no more than his outstanding display deserved, with further goals added by Jordan Gomez and a brace to Jordan Pyne. Lightning, for whom Jordan Koton, Brad Paikin and Michael Kotzambasis scored, got back to 4-3 but, despite their best efforts, couldn’t get back into the match as Thunder held on for victory. The MVP of the tournament was Matthew Wilshire of Queensland.
12-GIRLSNSW Thunder 7 (Hannah Bacon (2), Georgia Plessas (2), Lorena Bugden, Carla Trimboli, Danielle Francis) Victoria 2 (Eleni Fakos, Jazmyn Demetri)
NSW Thunder eventually ran away with the under-12 girls’ Grand Final defeating their Victorian opposition 6-2, but the final score line doesn’t begin to tell the story of what was an absorbing clash. The game was very even in the first half with both teams trading blows and testing the respective defensive set-ups. The score was 1-1 at the break and midway through the second twenty minutes it stood at 2-2 with Eleni Fakos and Jazmyn Demetri scoring for Victoria. The Thunder though finished mush the stronger and, after going 4-2 ahead and with Victoria chasing the game were ruthless on the break. Player of the match Hannah Bacon scored twice for Thunder as did Georgia Plessas whilst there were single goals to Lorena Bugden, Carla Trimboli and Danielle Francis. Grace Malcolm of Queensland was voted the under-12 girl’s MVP.
13-BOYSVictoria 2 (Damian Rastocic, Joshua Markovski) Solomon Islands 1 (Fred Kalimae)
Victoria ended the dream run of the Solomon Islands by triumphing 2-1 in a thrilling final. These two teams had been the standout of the competition throughout the week scoring a stack of goals and displaying some breathtaking skills to delight the enthralled crowds that have witnessed them play. And this final was no exception. All the goals came in the first half with the Solomon Islands taking the lead through Fred Kalimae before Victoria struck back via goals from Damian Rastocic and Joshua Markovski to lead 2-1 at the break. The second twenty produced many more memorable moments with both teams showing much heart and endeavour as the Solomon’s attempted to get the levelling goal. Led my player of the match Steve Jack Eroi the Islanders pressed for the goal they needed but Victoria, with Tom Pateras in inspired form, held firm to claim the win. Tournament MVP for the under-13 Boys was Brady Nixon of the ACT Colts.
13-GIRLSNSW Thunder 3 (Ruby Mosca (2), Caitlin Murphy) ACT Cobras 0
NSW Thunder claimed their fourth title of the morning after defeating ACT Cobras 3-0 in the under-13 girl’s competition. The Thunder were simply too strong for the home town Cobras who battled valiantly throughout the match but were always chasing the game after falling behind to an early first half goal. There was much to admire in the way that the Cobras hit back and tried to retrieve the situation but, chasing the game, they were always exposed to the pace of the Thunder on the counter attack and in particular the skills of player of the match Ruby Mosca who scored twice to eventually settle a terrific match. Caitlin Murphy scored the other goal for the Thunder who displayed some fast-moving and flowing Futsal and were followed by a loud band of NSW supporters. Brittany Colbran of Queensland claimed the MVP at this age group for a series of sparkling displays throughout the week long event.
14-BOYSNSW Thunder 8 (Ben Rodriguez (4), Kristopher Vlismas (2), Robert Perre, Alexander Vlismas) Victoria 1 (Erhan Yalaz)
A four-goal haul from man of the match Ben Rodriguez was the highlight of NSW Thunder’s 8-1 Grand Final thumping of Victoria. Irwin was simply sensational as he bagged a personal milestone that led his team to the title. The impressive Rodriguez led by example with his goals but he wasn’t alone in impressing the crowd. Kristopher Vlismas added two to the total whilst Robert Perre and Alexander Vlismas completed Thunder’s eight goal haul. The Thunder led 3-0 in at half-time and pulled away in the second half. Victoria managed a brilliant goal of their own from Erhan Yalaz who executed a superb trap and volley into the top corner but it was scant consolation to his team. Alex Tserapas of Northern NSW was rewarded for a series of consistently excellent displays by being awarded the under-14 Boys MVP.
14-GIRLSNSW Thunder 6 (Lisa Meduri (2), Amy Dahdali (2), Alysse Tasevski, Zoe Gomez) ACT Cobras 2 (Olivia Gurney, Emma Bestek)
The NSW Thunder’s domination of the junior sections of the 32nd FFA Futsal National Championships continued unabated with a 6-2 defeat of ACT Cobras in the under-14 Girl’s age group. Player of the match, The Thunder’s captain Erin Hill, was outstanding in leading her team to victory, driving forward at every opportunity and presenting a firm barrier whenever the ACT threatened. The bedrock provided by Hill was gleefully built upon by Lisa Meduri and Amy Dahdali, who both scored twice, whilst Alysse Tasevski and Zoe Gomez both added their names to the score sheet. The Cobras did provide some sparks of excellence and were rewarded by goals from Olivia Gurney and Emma Bestek, but the Thunder were too powerful to deny. Jordan Baker of Western NSW took out the MVP award as player of the tournament.
15-BOYSNSW Thunder 6 (Daniel Collins (2), Shannon Fielding, Petros Stefadouros, own goal) NSW Lightning 2 (Daniel Graham (2))
Blue continued to be the dominant theme as the FFA Futsal National Championships moved into the afternoon session with the under-15 Boy’s final as NSW Thunder continued their sensational championships with a 6-2 triumph over fellow NSW side, the Lightning. Daniel Collins was the shining light for the Thunder scoring a brace and having a hand in another that was credited as a Lightning own goal. Shannon Fielding and Petros Stefadouros added goals to Collins’ effort, but it was a real all round team performance from the sky blues. The Lightning had their own two-goal hero in Daniel Graham whilst Chris Howell battled hard for the cause. Queensland’s Kayden Oakes was voted as the MVP of the under-15 Boys championship.
15-GIRLSNSW Thunder 3 (Jessica Elliott, Rebecca Dennis, Vanisha Kumar) Queensland 1 (Jessica Dillon)
Queensland’s sole representative on Grand Final Day, the Girl’s under-15 team were unable to end the week as champions, falling at the final hurdle to NSW Thunder. The Thunder, whose Futsal program is obviously in rude health considering the amount of titles gained, added this one to their burgeoning collection on the back of a solid team showing orchestrated by player of the match Lucy Chapman. The match was delicately poised at 1-1 at the interval with the Thunder eventually pulling away in the second half to take the match 3-1. Jessica Elliott, Rebecca Dennis and Vanisha Kumar scored for the Thunder with Jessica Dillon on target for Queensland who battled hard but were ultimately undone at the very end of an emotional week for all involved. The MVP at under-15 Girls level was Candela Bas of Victoria.
ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIESSouthern NSW 6 (Nathan Whaylon (3), Mitchell Forrest, Caitlin Cooney, John Ruiz) NSW Lightning 1 (Rodney Afif)
A quite brilliant Athlete’s with Disability tournament concluded with a great Grand Final in front of a large crowd at the AIS Arena. Southern NSW, who had been one of the standout teams of a extremely hard-fought pool stages, were crowned champions after winning 6-1 against NSW Lightning. Nathan Whaylon struck a hat-trick of goals and was in super form as were fellow goalscorers Mitchell Forrest, Caitlin Cooney and John Ruiz. Rodney Afif of NSW Lighting was named player of the match for his hard work in adversity putting in some tremendous tackles and bursting with energy throughout the forty minutes. His performance was crowned with a lovely goal as well. Craig Mulhbock of NSW Storm was voted MVP of the tournament.
16-GIRLSNSW Lightning 2 (Katherine Hawker, Montana Bolzan) NSW Thunder 0
NSW Lightning broke the NSW Thunder monopoly with a fine 2-0 win in the Girls under-16 competition. In one of the fiercest matches of the day nothing could separate the teams at the interval after a goal less first period. That’s not to say there weren’t chances, but both goalkeepers were determined to keep a clean sheet. It took something special to break the deadlock when Katherine Hawker lashed in a long-range drive that flew into the top corner for the opener. The next goal was always likely to be crucial and it was the Lightning who got it when Montana Bolzan struck. Lightning’s Patricia Charalamboas was named player of the match while Western NSW player Chloe Robinson was elected as the tournament MVP for 2011.
16-BOYSNSW Lightning 2 (Luke Clifford, Nathan Clissold) NSW Thunder 0
The NSW Lightning provided an upset with a 2-0 win over the Thunder with goals from Luke Clifford and Nathan Clissold to end a competitive Boy?s under-16 competition. The Lightning looked in excellent form for the match and played some wonderful futsal keeping possession and pouncing at the right times to deny their stable mates. In something of a consolation to the beaten team Daniel Vellonio of NSW Thunder completed a memorable week by winning the tournament MVP.
YOUTH MENNSW Thunder 2 (Jarrod Basger (2)) ACT Cobras 1 (Timothy Denne)
NSW Thunder claimed the 2011 Youth Men championships by capitalising on a couple of mistakes by the hoe town ACT Cobras. Twice the Cobras turned over cheap possession inside their own half and Basger was on hand to slide home two excellent finishes to put his team in full control. Timothy Denne pulled one back for the Cobras with a shot that Alastair Bruce should have done better with, but the Thunder were deserving winners on the day. Home town player Ryan Keir was named tournament MVP with team mate Glenn Smith claiming the Golden Boot award.
YOUTH WOMENNSW Thunder 2 (Doris Osman, Helen Petinos) ACT Cobras 0
A sublime goal by Doris Osman gave the NSW Thunder the platform to take home the Youth Women final with a 2-0 win over the ACT Cobras. Osman was on the end of a slick move to fire home from close range and give the Thunder the priceless advantage. A second goal, after the half time break from Helen Petinos, slamming a left foot effort high into the net completed the Thunder win with the ACT going close on a couple of occasions with Catherine Brown hitting the woodwork. Elise O?Kelly of NSW Lightning was named tournament MVP with team mate Doris Osman the leading goal scorer.
OPEN MENNSW Thunder 2 (Simon Keith, Shervin Adeli) Victoria 2 (Ernie Simsek, Fernando De Moraes) Thunder win 3-2 on penalties
A penalty miss from Ahmed Azzam ultimately proved the difference in the Open Men's Final as NSW Thunder claimed the crown. Azzam saw his penalty pushed onto the post by Gavin O'Brien as the Thunder erupted. Earlier, Simon Keith had slotted in off the post in the 19th minute to give Thunder the lead only for Victoria to hit back and equalise with three minutes remaining after Fernando De Moraes fed an exquisite pass to Ernie Simsek to slot home. And it seemed as though Victoria would claim the glory when De Moraes scored with two minutes to play only for Shervin Adeli to clip in a sensational last minute leveller to send the game to spot-kicks. Adam Husseni of Tasmania was selected as the Open Men?s tournament MVP.
match highlights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ApkzSYJO0
OPEN WOMENNSW Thunder 1 (Renee Tomkins) ACT Cobras 0
A thumping strike from Renee Tomkins sealed the Open Women?s title for the NSW Thunder as the Sky Blues continued t rack up the titles. Tomkins smashed in the winner from distance to settle a staid tie that was lacking in inspiration but was a tactical battle to the extreme. The Cobras went close to an equaliser but the Thunder deserved their narrow win with Natasha Lo Guidice in outstanding form. Lauren Diduszko of Western NSW was named MVP of the Open Women's competition.
Here is how the overall results look:
Total Number of Finals Contested: 17
ACT teams in Finals: 6 ( 1x Boys, 2 x Girls, 2 x Youth, 1 x Open Women)
ACT teams win Finals: Nil
NSW teams in Finals: 19 (4 x Boys – U15 & U16 both teams), All Girls – U16G both teams, All Youth, All Open)
NSW teams win Finals: 15 (all Girls’ finals, all Youth, all Open)
Other State / Nation team winners of Finals: 2 (U11B – Auckland, U13B – Victoria)
The specific Age / Division Finals winners are as follows:
11-BOYS: Auckland Rio 4 ACT Cobras 2
11-GIRLS: NSW Thunder 4 Victoria 2
12-BOYS: NSW Thunder 4 NSW Lightning 3
12-GIRLS: NSW Thunder 7 Victoria 2
13-BOYS: Victoria 2 Solomon Islands 1
13-GIRLS: NSW Thunder 3 ACT Cobras 0
14-BOYS: NSW Thunder 8 Victoria 1
14-GIRLS: NSW Thunder 6 ACT Cobras 2
15-BOYS: NSW Thunder 6 NSW Lightning 2
15-GIRLS: NSW Thunder 3 Queensland 1
16-BOYS: NSW Lightning 2 NSW Thunder 0
16-GIRLS: NSW Lightning 2 NSW Thunder 0
ATHLETES WITH DISABILITY: Southern NSW 6 NSW Lightning 1
YOUTH MEN: NSW Thunder 2 ACT Cobras 1
YOUTH WOMEN: NSW Thunder 2 ACT Cobras 0
OPEN MEN: NSW Thunder 2 Victoria 2 – Thunder win 3-2 on penalties
OPEN WOMEN: NSW Thunder 1 ACT Cobras 0
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