Courtesy: The Independent On Line


Excess down Paola in second half comebackto claim double

08 June 2012

The Futsal season has ended with a spectacular showdown between top two local teams of the season.

Excess RP Bidnija who had been re-confirmed champions last week, this time faced Paola Downtown. The latter had been eliminated in the championship play offs in the semifinal stages by Naxxar Motors.

The game, which was once again played in front of a sizeable crowd, saw Paola registering a substantial lead over their rivals, so much that first half ended with Paola leading 6-3.

However the champions forced an incredible second half comeback which saw them not only levelling the score but also taking the lead. The game ended 8 -7 with Excess scoring their winning goal just 20 seconds from time.

Alexander Ribic (Excess Bidnija) topped the goal scorers list with 40 goals followed by Noel Bray (Naxxar Motors) with 35 and Florin Anton (Excess Bidnija) and Glenn Bonello (Excess Bidnija) with 32 each.

Excess RP Bidnija will now participate in the UEFA Futsal Cup competition between 7-12 August.

The Futsal Malta Association (FMA), which was recently approved as a member association with the Malta Football Association, will take over the organisation of the National Futsal League as from next season. Member Clubs have up to 15 June to notify their intention to participate in the coming Futsal League.




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