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The determined defender is now into his sixth season with the A.P.I.A. Leichhardt Tigers and plans to keep going. At 29 years of age Galluzzo still has plenty of time, but recently he has spent a couple of weeks on the sideline with a knee injury. ?I received a bad knock playing against Bankstown and…

On a weekend where the weather made the players? jobs very difficult, teams across the board can be happy with their performances ? testament to the high standard of football on show each week in the competition. In the top-of-the-table clash, there were an incredible series of events inside of 8? second-half minutes that decided…

The club is grateful for the outstanding contribution Claudio made to assisting in the preparation of the team and the players and staff would like to wish him well as he pursues other opportunities in football.

Captain Nicolaou opened the scoring after just 11 minutes, and De Kelly made it two only three minutes later to give the home side a bright start. Hurstville showed some resistance by pulling a goal back on 15 minutes from Antonopoulos, but the night got progressively worse from this point on for the visitors. Robust…

Burnic grabbed the first of his brace after just 5 minutes, before McDonald equalized for Lilli Pilli two minutes out from the break. Tanko restored the home side?s lead on 65 minutes, but Burnic had the last say, scoring his second of the match, and 8th goal of the season, in the 75th minute, to…

Merlino made it nine goals for the season by scoring both for Balmain, in the 9th and 28th minutes respectively. Nastoulis pulled one back for Magic on 75 minutes, but the league leaders held on, keeping them one point ahead of Roosters FC on the ladder. On Saturday, Springwood made their trip up the coast…

As has been the case so far this season  both semi final games will continue to be played before the club?s 1st Grade games at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, Homebush on the dates set out below. SEMI FINALS:                                                                                                                                        Roselands Raptors vs Winston Hills SC (8/6/08)Condell Park SC vs FC Five Dock (22/6/08)                                                                                FINAL…

The match is part of a major fundraising initiative put together by former and current world stars of football ? Gica Popescu, Luis Figo and Gheorghe Hagi. After arriving in Romania on the 25th May the game took place on May 26th. Alfredo took his position in the team that included Luis Figo, Edgar Davids…

Souris can be thanked for their unbeaten start to the Telechoice Premier League season for the way in which he has marshaled the troops and lead by example during the first half of the campaign. He was just 23-years old when he made his debut in the now defunct NSL when Parramatta Melita gave him…

One of the most successful Central Coast products of the past decade, Brown will step away from the playing field at the conclusion of the Mariners? pre-season trial match program to assume the role of Youth Development Co-ordinator with his hometown club. In this new role, Brown will assist Mariners Development Manager and NYL coaching…

The Gala Day was an ideal atmosphere for Porter to put something back into the club that initially provided him with the surrounds to develop into one of the Central Coast’s finest young footballers. Porter spent the day signing autographs for the competing players, as well as helping out with coaching tips where he could.…

Football United was established two years ago with a vision to assist recently arrived humanitarian refugee youth and families in their transition into Australian society. During that time, Program Director of Football United, Ms Anne Bunde-Birouste, has established partnerships with councils, migrant resource centres, football clubs and associations, resulting in over 300 young people and…

It was an initiative of the Ku-Ring-Gai District Soccer Association (KDSA), one of the more progressive associations in NSW. During the launch, Clint signed autographs for budding stars and also joined in some impromptu Small Sided Games. During Shh Weekend, parents and coaches were not allowed to make any comments from the sidelines. Offenders were…

Finally, the league?s two undefeated sides, Illawarra Stingrays and Western NSW Panthers, were to meet in the top of the table clash that promised so much. Which was more deadly; the Illawarra attack or the Panthers defence? Whilst Sydney suffered from overcast conditions and rain beautiful Bathurst presented sunshine. Of course it was cold enough…

One upset of significance; a result that keeps the space between the top four and the fifth placed side at an attainable level. The leading sides flexed their muscles and plenty of goals were scored to keep supporters jumping. I love women?s football!   Penrith Nepean United hosted Manly United FC at Cook Park. Manly…

SMALL SIDED GAMES: It’s the way of the future for junior football – the new revolution. In 2008, Football NSW in conjunction with the FFA has introduced small sided games to 16 Associations. This week we go behind the scenes at a special Gala Day at Gymea United and are joined by the likes of…

No-one is yet assured of a place in the finals and some of those currently outside the top grouping still have plenty of chances to make the grade. Grade 13 Sutherland Sharks maintained their one point lead at the top of the table with a 3-2 victory over Manly United who have dropped back a…

There were several result over the weekend that raised an eyebrow or two and that only strengthens the argument that it is still far too early to be sure of which teams will make it into the finals series. Rather than take a wild stab at it, we are better off watching and enjoying as…

This may yet prove to be the best ever year for the third tier of Youth League competition. The Club Championship Blacktown Spartans continue to lead the way on the table even though the took only six points from their visit to fourth placed Fraser Park while Gladesville Ryde Magic retained second spot thanks to…

Winter State league heads into the month of June with round six being played and it was an action pack night of Futsal. There were a number of entertaining games giving the spectators in attendance some quality Futsal. Match of the night in the women?s lived up to its billing as the only two remaining…

A goal from Ryan Jones in the 68? minute gave the home side the lead before Panagiotis Nikas scored a sharp equaliser 10? minutes later to ensure both sides collected a point. However, it was man-of-the-match Hamish McLean ? recalled to the starting line-up after being dropped by Scott Baillie last weekend – who drew…

A Kostas Barbarouses goal in the 46? minute was enough to give the side a hard earned three points, and their second consecutive win in the TeleChoice Premier League. The game was evenly poised early on, with both sides trying to adapt to the slippery conditions. However, despite the conditions, it was Blacktown who controlled…

Played under a stop-start rain, and under lights in the second-half thanks to the dark grey cloud covering, both sides struggled to entertain the faithful who had braved the conditions on Sydney?s first day of winter. After the game A.P.I.A. coach John Romeo simply said: ?If you don?t take your chances, you don?t win games.…

Looked on by United old boys Zelkjo Kalac, Tony Popovic, and Ante Milicic the first-half was dominated by opportunities for Sydney United. The only one they took full advantage of, though, was their first in the third minute. Chris Boyle went down the left, beating three players in the process, and from the by-line cut…

Ante Deur claimed a last minute equaliser for the visitors after a pin-point cross from Tolgay Ozbey left him with a simple tap-in that, during the context of the match, seemed well beyond them after going 2-nil down in the first-half. Chris Nunes and Stallions captain Luke Casserly looked to have the better of the…

Brian Brown?s men showed precisely why they are undefeated after 14 rounds with Pedj Bojic the standout in their 1-0 victory. The Sharks began the better with Michael Katz creating a number of opportunities down the right flank in the first twenty minutes. Brendan Gan and Brad Boardman spurned half chances in the lead up to halftime…

With a string of suspensions to deal with, could discipline bring Bonnyrigg?s bright start undone. Rival coaches, although respectful of the White Eagles ability, have already started to pick holes in their title credentials; and it?s a long way to go until finals time. Round 10 features two top-five clashes. It?s first-versus-second when Bonnyrigg White…

Three goals before the break were added to by a pair in the second for the visitors, with new recruit Dylan Macallister starring with a double, in addition to single contributions from Damien Brown, Bradley Porter and Sasho Petrovski. In response, Spirit FC reduced the deficit to just the one goal midway through the second…

Round five of the Winter State took place last night at The Olympic Sports Halls at Homebush. Mens? Sydney Benfica continued their winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Inner West Allstars this still Benfica remain undefeated and sit pretty at the top of the ladder. Inner West Allstars are currently sitting 9th on the…

A man with a wealth of knowledge gained over 20-years in the business, Phil has been a leading figure in re-organising Football NSW?s competitions department. McColl was appreciative with the support he received during his time at the Glenwood Headquarters. ?I?d like to thank everyone involved at Football NSW throughout the years that helped me…

What a great game of Futsal an enthusiastic crowd of around 200 people witnessed at the Dural Sport and Leisure Centre on Tuesday night! The protagonists: the young and inexperienced Solomon Islands All Age team, up against a fired up Northern Beaches / Campbelltown City Quake outfit featuring 2 current Australian Futsalroos, and a host of current and…

Historically, the club has been through quite a bit since its formation in 1958. Although officially established as an auxiliary of Five Dock RSL Club in 1958, the Club’s roots date back to 1956. Following a meeting called for in the local newspaper, local parents who responded to the advertisement formed the Five Dock Soccer…

With arguably the match of the Round taking place on Sunday afternoon at Manly?s Cromer Park ? the top-two on the League ladder will battle it out ? the Round will kick-off on Saturday evening at Sydney United Sports Centre as the Reds take-on the highly-motivated Bankstown City, a side that has finally found some…

Born on November 26, 1974 in Jena, East Germany, the concrete surroundings of Jena would provide Gumprecht with the earliest but most crucial aspect of his football development. The diminutive midfielder boasts a career which has seen him scale the heights of German football, having been a junior and senior player at Bayer Leverkusen and…

The 23-year-old electrician, who was raised in Canberra, is currently adding the spark to his side in the TeleChoice Premier League. ?We are on a bit of a roll at the moment so hopefully we can keep it going,? he said. ?I am enjoying playing for Wollongong and it?s good under [coach] John Turner. ?All…