The Strikers U'11 Futsal team is going from strength to strength beating the much heralded AFG 13:3 in round 2 action of the Melbourne Futsal League. In a highly anticipated match the lead exchanged many times in the first half with both teams playing attacking, enterprising futsal. It was 3:3 half way through the first half, when of all a sudden the Strikers tightened up in defense and started to increase the pressure on AFG who started to buckle. 4 goals in as many minutes saw the Strikers go into the half time break 7:3 up. The coaching staff extremely pleased with the effort asked for the pressure to be increased in the second half. The most pleasing aspect of the performance was the willingness of the players to follow the instructions to a tee, allowing the game plan to materialise. 6 unanswered goals in a brilliant second half display completely stunned the large crowd, sending a clear message to all teams that the Strikers are here to play.
Samuel Logozzo in his first League match scored an amazing four goals from pivot, with most of them pile drivers from near the half way line. Jono Vakirtzis given some more freedom to roam as a rover scored three goals, with goal poacher Matthew Zalewski scoring another three goals. Jamie Gazelle and Nathan Liberto also chipped in with 2 goals and one goal respectively. Brayden Calleja, Matthew Conversano and Jayden Merceica also having great games to ensure the teams success. It can only be summed up as a great team effort.
The Strikers are playing an exciting brand of futsal, where attacking in three's is a must and that defensively opponents are not given any time on the ball to settle. With depth off the bench at any time, the Strikers are sure to entertain.
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| 1 | St Albans Strikers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 6 | | 2 | Albert Park | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 6 | | 3 | EFA Eagles 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 6 | | 4 | Monash City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 3 | | 5 | AFG Caroline Springs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 3 | | 6 | Cobras | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 0 | | 7 | EFA Eagles 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 0 | | 8 | Pumas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 0 | |
| Last updated: Nov 24, 2009 10:02AM (local time) |
Last updated: Monday November 23, 2009 9:53AM
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