FNSW Talks with Current Futsalroo Greg Giovenali
Name: Gregory James Giovenali
Club: Salaria Sport Village (on loan from S.S. Lazio)
Position: PivotFlanker
When did you start playing Futsal and why? I was 8 years old, and my dad took me to play cause I liked to play.
What?s the best thing about playing overseas? The Constant training and the competitive nature of a top league
What Futsal League you would like to play in: Spanish 1st Division
When did you make your Futsalroo debut? KL World 5?s, 2008, vs Indonesia
How did you go in your first International match? We won 5-1 and I scored 2.
How do you see the current Futsalroos squad? Work in Progress, the future is bright if we can continue to develop.
Do you still get nervous before games? Or is it just before the really big matches now (Cup games, Internationals etc) I rarely get nervous, I?m always excited to play against other top players and teams
What is your opinion of the state of Futsal in Australia? We are along way behind the rest of the world, in regards to development and more importantly a National League, where players are paid and treated Professionals. This will then encourage many players to stay in the game longer, and not use it as a stop gap.
If there was a National League in Australia would you have still gone abroad? Depends, however if the opportunity aroused now I would seriously consider it.
What advice would you give Juniors starting their Futsal Careers? Play to your Strengths and Enjoy the game
What are your most memorable Futsal moments so far? Making my international debut for Australia, playing for the Italian under 21?s, winning the Italian under 21 scudetto, and losing the Italian Serie A final.
What?s your most embarrassing moment on a Futsal court?
Which Match will you always remember? My International debut, and the grand final of the under 21s in Italy.
Which player would you pay money to go and watch? Bacaro
If you could choose 4 team mates who would they be? Angelo Guerra, Edgar Bertoni, Vinicius Bacaro and Danny Ngaluafe
Who is the Funniest Futsalroo? Adrian Vizzari
What song do you listen/Music to before you play? R?n?B
Which coach had the most impact on you? Tony Chan, because he guided me through my development years and has had a lasting impact on me.
If you were not playing Futsal, what would you be doing? University
When you decide to hang up the shoes, will you remain in Futsal? I?d like to.
Is there a website the Futsal fans back home can follow your progress during the season?
www.divisionecalcioa5.it or www.calcioa5anteprima.com
Football NSW would like thank Greg for his time and wish him all the best with the current Futsalroo squad competiting at the AFC Futsal Championships in Uzbekistan from 23-30 May.
