Month: August 2012

by alexfalzon

FMA Super Cup 2012/2013 Press Conference

The press conference was introduced by FMA President Mr. Donald Spiteri, who gave a brief account of the first phase of the setting up of the new futsal association and the application as member association with the Malta Football Association.  The strong positive relationship with MFA has immediately yielded results with the futsal association being approved unanimously by the higher organs of the MFA and with financial support for the Corradino Pavilion already secured.  For this Mr. Spiteri thanked MFA, especially Mr. Bjorn Vassallo and Mr. Norman Darmanin Demajo.

Mr. Spiteri went on to describe the association’s vision for the future, starting with the  introduction of futsal at grassroots level up to the introduction of an under 21 National Team.  However a lot still needs to be done, such as the provision of more venues which is currently a major issue.

Perit Mark Borg, FMA Vice President, went on to highlight the main achievements of the Association, namely the FMA organizational structure established by the newly approved Statute, giving power back to the club council members, as well as the amendments to the Competition Regulations, which includes innovative rules such as the increasing the limit on player registrations, amalgamation with member clubs, utilization of member club professional players, no limit on registration of foreigners (maximum three players on official line ups), adoption of home grown player concept, etc. Perit Borg, emphasized that the major milestone is however the acceptance by MFA that all amateur players are free to play with any club of their choice.

Mr. Alex Falzon, General Secretary, gave final details regarding FMA’s first Super Cup Final to he held next Monday 3rd September 2012, at the Corradino Pavilion, 1930hrs.  The Knock Out draws also followed.  A full schedule is being attached.

by alexfalzon

Anyone interested in sports medical insurance?

MFPA Football players medical Insurance

Closing date – 31st August. MFPA Football players medical Insurance for season 2012/2013 closing date is 31st August 2012. Anyone who is interested should go directly to MIB  that reside at 53, MIB House, Abate Rigord Street, Ta ‘Xbiex. You may call on 23433142 and ask for Tonio Borg. You will be required to fill in just a simple form which will take you less than 2 minutes. Medical history disregarded.

Price – 280 euros and you will be covered till 30th June 2013. Overseas surgery e.g. anterior cruciate ligament in Sicily covered up to 5000 euros.

by alexfalzon

Florian Anton Aftermatch Comments

 

Player coach Florin Anton praised his players for the extra effort in the match. He was speaking at the post match UEFA press conference. “We were tactically better and the players followed my instructions and it was clear as from the start that we had a better approach to the game. We tried to play Futsal and we managed” he added. When asked if it was difficult to prepare for this game after the heavy defeat in the first group game Anton replied “We obviously spoke together with the players and tried to arrange what went wrong in the first game, I am not happy with the result because we lost but we played a very decent game and we were unlucky in some instances”

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UEFA Futsal Cup 2012 report by Sandro Micallef

UEFA Futsal Cup 2012 report by Sandro Micallef

Balzan FC Futsal 0
Lexmax Chisinau 3

Balzan made their opponents Lexmax Chisinau sweat to gain their opening three points of Group A of the UEFA Futsal Cup 2012. A controversial penalty awarded in the second half of the game paved way to a hard fought match in which the Malta Futsal Champions lost again. But contrary to what we witnessed in the de

but of the competition yesterday, the players came off the pitch at the end of the game with their head up. The Thursday morning debriefing session seems to have left the desired impact as Balzan were much better organised in their set up and tactical play.

They were facing Lexmax Chisinau hot favourites to win this group and advance to the main round of the UEFA Futsal Cup. Florin Anton made no surprise changes bar his keeper’s choice where ex Zurrieq Futsal Reuben Grech was given the green light to deputize in a UEFA competition to replace Xerxen who played the first game. Grech stayed cool and focused in front of a series of attacks and attempts at goal by the Moldavian players especially in the first 20 minutes of the game.

The first five minutes sent out a clear message to player coach Vasile Arlet that the Malta side was not in for another shocking scoreline. Balzan keeper Grech had to block and save several shots at goal by the likes of Lungu, Negara and Baesu amongst others. Balzan responded extremely well with some encouraging exchanges in the half field masterminded by Aleksander Ribic who had a good game along with Scicluna, Anicic and Del Re.

Frustration was being witnessed amongst the Moldova players and on their bench as they could not find their way in to break the deadlock which luckily for Balzan did bot break till the half time talk. Before the end of the first half the Malta Futsal representatives in UEFA a a golden opportunity to go a goal up when Zeljko Anicic missed what seemed an easy tap in on the second post. Earlier Balzan went again close with Del Re and Bonello.

The turning point of the game came some minutes into the second half when Lexmax were awarded a penalty for a hands ball infringement just inside the penalty area as robust Basil Emeka allegedly touched the ball with his hand. Baesu from the penalty spot did not give any chance to Grech who turned to pull the ball back from his net after a powerful shot.

Despite going a goal down Balzan kept cool and tried to maximize damage control with some good possession and some fine moves by Anton, Ribic and Manea.

Two goals in a minute closed the game as Balzan registered a mini black out when conceding the second and third goal by Tunarcov and again by Baesu. Notwithstanding the fact that the game was practically closed the players continued with their game plan and it was only bad luck that they did not manage at least a consolation goal.

In the wrap up minutes Anton awarded some playing time to two dedicated players Christian Micallef and Matthew Cocks who were part of the team but did not play in the first match when Balzan FC Futsal lost 9-1 to Leotar.

Line Ups:

Balzan FC Futsal. Grech, Cocks, Emeka, Anicic, Bonello, Ribic, Manea, Scicluna, Micallef, Anton, Xerxen, Del Re.

Lexmax Chisinau. Capsamun, Lungu, Arlet, Negara, Podlesnov, Vicolas, Baesu, Hilotii, Crivoi, Iavorschi, Chiper, Tanurcov

Scorers: Baesu 22.25min (penalty), 26.53min, Tanurcov 27.14min