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Sport360° Futsal Super Cup was just Dynamite

Sunday, 13 February 2011

Juventus, Arsenal and Dynamite were crowned champions as the inaugural Sport360° Futsal Super Cup drew to a close at Mirdif City Centre Soccer Circus in Dubai last night.

Competition was held in three age groups - Adult Men’s, Under-18s and Under-16s - with the Men’s competition attracting 32 teams in all.

Juventus, rank outsiders in the adult category, claimed the honours by edging out favourites Ahlan Dibba Al Hisn 3-2.

Juventus emerged from Group C, where BB Creations seemed strongest, and overcame a 5-4 defeat by the latter on Friday, to beat Beasts in the semi-final. Ahlan Dibba Al Hisn beat Pocari Sweat on their way to the finals.

The Under-18s witnessed an explosive final with Dynamite defeating Beasts 6-4 in a goal-fest.

Meanwhile, in the Under-16s division Arsenal and UAE Stars met in the final. Both sides had performed outstandingly in the group phase of the competition but it was Arsenal who turned on the heat for a well-deserved 6-4 victory over their rivals.

Faris Al Mudaffer, of organisers Stadia 5 said: “I think in terms of organisation and the level of competition, people and the players have absolutely loved the tournament.

“We had a large number of people turning up for the games which was a big positive, so there is interest and the atmosphere at the venue was exciting because the spectators were enthralled by the level of the performing teams.”



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Futsal fever is just the beginning

Monday, 14 February 2011

The inaugural Sport360 Futsal Super Cup is just the start, according to organisers Stadia 5.

The Adult Men’s, Under-18s and Under-16s events drew to a close on Saturday night, with victories for Juventus, Dynamite and Arsenal respectively.

It was a keenly-contested three-day event, which saw 32 teams take part in the men’s category alone.

Faris Al Mudaffer, of Stadia 5, said: “We have had people come and ask us about the next tournament already and they are looking to more Futsal events like this on a regular basis.

“Obviously, Futsal is a unique sport. It is intense and filled with tricks and there are plans to float more such events in the future.”

He added: “The men’s winners Juventus played such a strong final. They weren’t my pick to be eventual winners but they elevated their game in the semi-final.

“In the final they played a great tactical game - they had a plan and executed it.”

Following the group stages, which featured four teams in each group, every side went through to the knockout phase seeded according to where they finished.

Al Muddaffer said: “It meant every one got value for money - and there were some funny results.

“Some lower seeds beat higher teams but that’s what can happen.”


Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com