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U/12 Boys 1st Commodores FCB vs 2nd Sydney Benfica. In what should be a Grand final preview these 2 standout sides of the competition have game breakers all over the court in particular Richie Darko and Panos Armenakas. The Commodores have the clear edge over everyone else in the competition and remain the clear competition favourites. Commodores…

The former FC Lorient forward has impressed first grade coach Pat Marando during his trial stint at the club and he decided to offer him a permanent position on the team for the 2010 season. Ramirez, 26, said: I?m really happy to have signed with Sydney Olympic.  I know about the history of this club…

The industrial midfielder spent the past few seasons playing in the NSW Premier League with Manly United and the West Sydney Berries also, following his time in the old National Soccer League. The 35-year-old will link up with Player/Manager Peter Tsekenis as Bankstown hope to once again relive the glory days in lifting up some…

Using Canterbury BMW as the venue for the launch, the West Sydney Berries will be presenting to the club supporters, media and various special guests its team for the 2010 NSW Premier League season as well as what new strips the club will be sporting this year. Friday 19th of February will see the Berries…

Twelve clubs will contest for Super League?s number one prize with new side Dulwich Hill gaining promotion after winning the right to contest in the competition after winning the State League 1 Premiership in 2009. It?s anyone?s guess as to who will be crowned Super League Champions as clubs such as PCYC Parramatta Eagles, Spirit…

Having played for clubs such as A.P.I.A.-Leichhardt Tigers, Manly United and the West Sydney Berries in the past, the midfielder knows what it takes to play at such a high level. After his short half year stint with the Suns in 2009, Jones is hungry to play NSW Premier League football yet again. A Rockdale…

There will be ten teams competing for the ultimate prize of being crowned Premiers and Champions of NSW?s top tier women?s competition. A number of players from the Arrive alive Women?s Premier League competition have made their progress to the top having played in the 2009 Women?s W-League. 2009 Premiers and Champions Illawarra Stingrays will…

The Metropolitan Representative League is conducted by Community Football and is a representative competition for the Sydney Metropolitan Associations, Illawarra Association and Southern Branch Grades 11 & 12 teams. This is an elite representative competition and players are restricted to playing for the association area in which they are registered in order to maintain a…

If there was one positive to come out of the clash, it was that the man to come away with a double inside the opening 15 minutes, Daniel McBreen, will be in the Mariners stable next season, something which the club will now be focusing on, after qualifying for the top six became mathematically impossible. Michael…

After an even start to the game where both sides traded goal attempts it was the Eagles who opened the scoring when Marino Musumeci stepped inside onto his left foot and drilled a low shot past Danny Georgakopoulos in goal. Shortly after Sydney City made it two when Musumeci got inside his marker swiftly dribbled…

Dylan Macallister and Panny Nikas twice drew the Coast back before standout striker Bernie Ibini-Isei made sure of the points with his 85th minute winner.  ?It?s a massive result. We?re now five points clear of Adelaide and Perth, and all the big teams have still got each other to play,? said Walmsley. ?But we won?t take…

Goals early in both halves, the first to Justin Hayward and another to the inform Iain Ramsay early in the second stanza combined with a stellar performance from midfielder Brendan Gan set-up the crucial road win. Despite conceding a late goal, the young Sky Blues were never in doubt. The important win, the Sky Blues…

In an entertaining match, the Sky Blues were left to rue a number of missed chances in both halves of the match while the Roar owe much of their win to the goalkeeping heroics of keeper Matt Ham. Sydney FC sit in third spot on the Hyundai A-League table on 42 points and now turn…

It was a good hit-out for Robbie Stanton?s men who gave an opportunity to a number of youngsters due to the senior squad?s injuries that have hit early in pre-season. To the Sharks credit they battled and got the end result where they won 7-6 on penalties after the game finished 1-1. It was Sutherland?s…

If you are looking for the ideal pre-season tournament that provides not only the excitement of tournament football, but the opportunity to experience a weekend of bonding, this is the one! The annual Mitchell Cup and Mitchell Shield pre-season tournaments will be held at Proctor Park, Bathurst on Saturday & Sunday 6th/7th March 2010.  The…

SBS Sport will air a 1 hour packaged highlights of the Men?s and Women?s Finals held recently in Canberra. NSW Lightning Men and Queensland Women National Champions NSW Lightning were crowned men?s open champions at the FFA Futsal National Championships after an epic 4-2 Grand Final win over the ACT Cobras whilst Queensland claimed the…

The Allstars broke records left, right and centre this season, incredibly the Allstars had all 9 teams reach the semi finals. A competition first and had another record breaking 6 Minor Premiers allowing them to cruise their first Club Championship victory in the clubs sixth season by a whopping 45 point margin from their nearest…

With Sydney City Eagles just three points behind them the point gained from the 2-2 draw also ensured that Campbelltown made the first semi final and a chance at an easier path to the grand final.  There was plenty at stake as both sides wanted to win the minor premiership so the game was played…

The Campbelltown side who secured the minor premiership a couple of weeks ago were given a stern test by an Inner West side determined to let them know that they?ll be there to push the premiers all the way come finals time. The Quake opened the scoring when Leesa Thomson played a terrific one-two with…

A former Parramatta Eagles player, Jimmy has worked with elite sports performers in the English Premier League, teams such as Crystal Palace FC, Queens Park Rangers as well as a range of Olympic medalists and knows what it takes to get the most out of athletes. In fact, under Mark Hughes management, Petruzzi helped Blackburn…

Although the ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS) team was ahead of SASI on goal difference at the completion of their fixtures, in a new innovation, the FFA Technical Committee awarded SASI an additional 5 bonus points for the quality of their play being the most in line with the principles of the National Football Curriculum,…

Daejeon Citizen FC was established in 1997 and is a community owned football club in South Korea.  They are currently in Sydney on a grueling 5 week pre-season camp, with some 6 friendly matches against the NSW Premier and State League opposition. In only their second trial match for the 2010 campaign, the Stallions lost…

The draw outlines three (3) days of intense competition across the weekend of February 19th/20th/21st, with places in the knockout stage of the preliminary qualification round established by Saturday evening (February 20th). Knockout football presumes on Sunday (February 21st) where a NSW regional qualifier will be confirmed and invited to attend the Australian play-offs held…

Reggio has dedicated her life in helping and assisting children with disabilities and established the well known Socca Kidz program, a motor skills and bowling program. She also played a special role in assisting with Football NSW?s Football4all program which gives an opportunity for children and young people with a disability or special need to…

Round 13 the final round of the season and two clubs South Coast Taipans (211 points) and Enfield Rovers (202 points) were going for the ultimate prize of being crowned ?Super League Champions?. In the end after a long season and 107 games it all came down to the 108th and final game for the…

The pocket-size card contains a range of useful information, including advice on visas and passports, health, travel tips and emergency contact numbers in Australia and South Africa. Football NSW has agreed to assist DFAT in distributing the cards throughout the football community in NSW. The cards will be available through local associations in by mid-late…

Ramsay curled the ball into the top right of the Jets net in just the third minute of play and it looked as though the Sky Blues would hold onto a valuable away win but an 81st minute goal to Fabian Iacovelli saw a 10-man Newcastle snatch a 1-1 draw. Sydney FC remains in fifth…

After Joel Porter put the visitors ahead on 66 minutes, Nik Mrdja reacted almost immediately from the penalty spot, and while the Mariners dominated much of the remaining 20 minutes, they were unable to secure more than a point for their efforts. ?They?re a good team and are on top of the league for a reason,…

In what can be aptly described as a game of two halves the Mariners were able to come home with a set sail after displaying their worst opening half of the season. Goals from Gold Coast United?s James Brown and Andrew Barisic, were cancelled out by the Mariners and the draw means that Tony Walmsely?s…

FFA National Technical Director Han Berger, believes that the FFA State Institute Challenge plays an important part within National Football Curriculum and, in particular, to the National Talented Player Pathway. ?As we outlined in the National Football Curriculum, what we are looking for now is a certain type player that has good technical skill and…

Benfica took an early lead when an extended tussle for the ball involving several players was cleared up court and Benfica?s Jacob Maruca raced onto the ball in clear space and slipped it past the keeper. Midway through the half Benfica increased their lead when Billy Dimitropoulos held off his markers, slipped down the left…

Although both sides are out of the running for this seasons play-offs, the win will give Benfica a boost and a confirmation that they have held their own in the top flight Premier League competition this season.  With little at stake other than pride the first half was an even but quiet affair highlighted by…

Dural were immediately on the offensive and had the Commodores pinned back in defence in the early stages confining their opponents to mostly counter attacks. Ben Lawson nearly opened Durals account but his stinging shot produced an outstanding save from Commodores keeper Lionel De Souza. Dural went 1-0 up when Rhys Giovenali robbed an opponent…

Heber Carvalho, Peter Crevanni, Josh Codrington, Ivo De Jesus, Daniel Fogarty, Rhys Giovenali, Simon Keith, Shervin Keshavarz-Adeli, Dean Lockhart, Bruno Pivato and Adrian Vizzari have all been included in the squad. Qantas Futsalroos Head Coach Steven Knight has selected a squad of 18-players for a training camp between 24- 26 January 2010. Knight will use…