2006 FUTSAL PREMIER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL REPORTS

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A capacity crowd of around 600 witnessed a thrilling night at the Dural Sport & Leisure Centre where Sydney City Eagles topped the honours winning three Grand Finals. Club debutantes Inner West Allstars also played in three Grand Finals but couldn't crack it for a first premiership finishing runner-up in all three.

12 Boys: Sydney Magic PCYC 9 defeated Parramatta Blues 1

14 Boys: Sydney City Eagles 3 defeated Inner West Allstars 2

16 Boys: Dural Warriors 4 defeated Inner West Allstars 3

In one of the most exciting games of the night the lead changed hands four times to keep the crowd guessing who would be on top come the final whistle. These two teams met previously in the Major Semi Final where the Allstars took the Warriors apart 4-1. This meeting however saw the Warriors prevail with a winning goal in the final minute of play. This was the Warriors second title in this age group in two years.

Goalscorers:
Dural Warriors: Rhys Giovenali (brother of the Lazio's talent Greg Giovenali) 2, Andrew Jenkins, 1, Elliott Ragomo, 1.
Inner West Allstars: Dario Espejel, 1, John Paul Foti, 1, Patrick Pace, 1.



16 Girls: Hawkesbury Commodores 7 defeated Western Raiders 1

Youth Men: Dural Warriors 4 defeated Sydney City Eagles 2

The Minor Premiers, Sydney City, have only been beaten twice this year, both times by the Warriors. The Eagles never seemed comfortable in this game and the Warriors took advantage racing to a three goal lead by half time. The Warriors were content to hold their more fancied opponents at bay during the second half and paid the price allowing the Eagles to score. After this the Warriors pushed to regain their three goal margin and did so with a great goal from man of the match Ben Lawson. The Eagles scored a late goal to give them some hope but the Warriors held on to secure their fifth Youth League premiership in a row.

Goalscorers:
Dural Warriors: Ben Lawson, 2, Rowan Kunz, 1, Cameron Trescott, 1.
Sydney City Eagles: Ben Lam, 1, Chris Zeballos, 1.


Women: Sydney City Eagles 2 defeated Western Raiders 1

Men: Sydney City Eagles 2 defeated Inner West Allstars 1



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