Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Round 11 Preview
Round 11 in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s competition is a big weekend for teams jostling for spots on the ladder. There are four games to enjoy on Saturday including a top four clash and the leaders on the road. Let’s get onto the preview.
Raiders Futsal Club vs West City Crusaders, Saturday 25 November, 4:30pm, Thomas Hassall Anglican College
Raiders Futsal Club host West City Crusaders down at Thomas Hassall Anglican College on Saturday afternoon.
The hosts got back in the winner’s circle with their tense 4-3 win over Sydney Futsal Club at NC of Indigenous Excellence on Sunday afternoon.
It is a big game for Raiders Futsal Club as they try to hold off APIA FC Futsal for the final spot in the FPL2 Open Men’s top four.
Luis Ferreira led the way for them last week with a hat-trick and he hopes to repeat the dose back on his home pitch.
The Crusaders will head into this game full of confidence after their 10-2 win over Sydney City Eagles last weekend.
They have found their scoring form in recent weeks and look to continue to find the back of the net on Saturday afternoon.
Kurt Elborough has been a consistent performer this season for the Crusaders and he will want to add to his nine goals in this game.
Sydney Futsal Club vs South Coast Taipans, Saturday 25 November, 5pm, NC of Indigenous Excellence
Sydney Futsal Club faces off against leaders South Coast Taipans at NC of Indigenous Excellence on Saturday night.
They will be looking to get back in the win column after their 4-3 loss to Raiders Futsal Club at home last weekend.
Dion Kellis scored twice in the close loss and he will want to add further to his goal tally and help his team to an upset.
Sydney Futsal Club can play the role of spoiler for the rest of the season and help determine the FPL2 Open Men’s top four.
South Coast Taipans remain on top of the FPL2 Open Men’s ladder after their 10-6 win against West City Crusaders.
The Taipans will be on the road for the rest of the regular season as they look to hold onto their position and get some silverware.
Kyle Del got back on the scoresheet with a bang, scoring four goals and he will be keen to find the back of the net again.
Phoenix Futsal Club vs SD Raiders Futsal, Saturday 25 November, 5:50pm, The Centre – Dural
Phoenix Futsal Club welcome SD Raiders Futsal down to The Centre – Dural for their game on Saturday night.
The hosts battled hard before they fell to a 10-6 loss to the leaders South Coast Taipans down in Unanderra last weekend.
They will continue their chase of a third win and get themselves off the bottom of the FPL2 Open Men’s ladder.
Jay Azzopardi scored twice in the loss and he will be keen to add to his six goals for the season against a top four side.
SD Raiders Futsal made it three wins on the bounce after their 8-4 success against APIA FC Futsal in the Match of the Round.
The visitors are comfortable in second spot and will be sweating on any slip up from the Taipans to snatch the top spot.
Matthew Barkho has been a mainstay for SD Raiders Futsal and his hard work has helped them into a key contender this season.
APIA FC Futsal vs Sydney City Eagles, Saturday 25 November, 6:20pm, Valentine Sports Park
Rounding off the weekend is APIA FC Futsal taking on Sydney City Eagles at Valentine Sports Park on Saturday night.
APIA FC Futsal hope to bounce back after their 8-4 loss in the Match of the Round to SD Raiders Futsal last weekend.
The result leaves them on the outside looking in for the top four and three points could be vital to their chances to get back in.
They will look to their key players in Guilherme Mazkurwicz Pansonato, Italo Wanderley and Dean Lockhart to push them forward.
Sydney City Eagles will be keen to get back in the winner’s circle after their 10-2 loss to West City Crusaders last Saturday.
It will be a tough ask for the Eagles to make the top four but the proud club will want to finish out the season on a high.
They will also want to avenge their 6-4 loss to APIA FC Futsal back in Round 4 and get their third win of the season.
By Justin Davies (@JustDavies90)
