Zurrieq Futsal Club

With the aim of winning the first game of the second round, Zurrieq FC Futsal came draw with MaBu FC, but remained in the second place.

Coach George Magri started the game with Ramon as goalkeeper together with Saviour, Steve, Rodrick and Jacinto.  Zurrieq took the lead of the game from the begining.  In fact in the 5th minute Jacinto had a good chance to open score continued few minutes later by Steve Hayman.  Although Zurrieq controlled the game very well, MaBu FC opened the score in the 14th minute.  Several changes made by George Magri lead to Zurrieq to regain confindence in their play with Ian Attard close to open score nearly in the end of the first half.  With conitnous pressing and determination to open score lead to finish the first half 1-0.

In the second half Zurrieq managed to control better the game.  With good play and more confidence Zurrieq brought the draw in the 8th minute by Steve Hayman. Few minutes later Zurrieq were unlucky by Jacinto hitting the post. Alexei score the second goal for Zurrieq in the 14th minute with good collective play from all the players.  Continous pressing followed by several substitutions, in the 16th minute Ivan Zammit was unlucky by hitting again the post.  Soon after, with a good play by Jacinto and Ivan Zammit playing a typical futsal game, the 3rd goal for Zurrieq came in the 18th minute.  Unfortunately  few minutes later MaBu Fc equalised the score in the 3 minutes time with Zurrieq loosing several times the possesion of the ball. 

Zurrieq FC Futsal register their first foreign player Jacinto Carretero Gutierrez.  We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Jacinto to our club and to have a wonderful season.

For the full set of fixtures click here;  Zurrieq Football Marathon 2009

After the team bowed out to eventual knock out winners Naxxar in the second round of the 1st and 2nd Div. Knock-Out Competition with the result of 5-2 for Naxxar, the season 2008/9 came to an end.

The very much expected Football Marathon is next in our Calendar. The final preparations are being finalised and everything seems ready for another football fest in the grounds of the Zurrieq Primary School. Meanwhile, i wish to remind you that whoever wants to take part in this year's marathon is to contact Mr. Frankie Sammut on mob. no. 79 647 522. Do not leave it until the very end as places are limited and we cannot accept each and every application since we have time limits.

Also, this week the team has started it's commitments in the Siminu Challenge Cup, playing 2 matches against first division teams. The first match, a heavy 10-1 defeat against Naxxar Motors, was followed by a good 7-2 win against Amazon Pago. Our next match is against Paola Stars Futsal Club on Monday 22nd June.

That's all from the clubhouse....off to the beach :-)

The Zurrieq Football Challenge Cup 2009 better known as 'Il-Maratona' is back! It will be held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of August 2009. This is the 4th Edition and once again the venue will be the new synthetic pitch at the Zurrieq Primary School.

Each edition has proven to be better than the one before, this year will be no exception as many teams have shown their interest already. Once again this much anticipated event is promising to be a great challenge and we are looking forward to host all the participants.

Those teams, football organisations, committees and individuals that wish to participate during this year's event are encouraged to contact  Mr. Frankie Sammut on 79647522 or Mr. Roderick Zammit on 99486315 or send an email at zurrieqfcfutsal@gmail.com as first come first served basis rule will be observed.

Zurrieq Futsal ended their committments in the league placing a disappointing 4th place. The next competitive match will be the 1st and 2nd Division Knock Out, so far the fixtures have not been published. In the meantime we are inviting players who are eliglible to play Futsal to come forward and join us for some training sessions and eventually end of season tournaments and summer leagues. Prospective playes are to contact us through this website or else call Frankie Sammut on mob. no:- 79 647 522

Saturday 23rd February at 1400hrs - Corradino Pavilion

A very important match against Paola Downtown awaits our team. The team is on a high following two consecutive wins in the league and another win during this Wednesday's friendly match against 2nd Div Section A leaders Paola Stars.

Meanwhile club players Ruben Collins and Saviour Busuttil shall be back from injury. Both players will not be called for this Saturday's match but are very close to make a comeback shortly.

For the latest game results and reports please click on Match Reports

Since the last update...

many things have changed, only one thing remains the same - our aim towards promotion. Unfortunately this website has been asleep for some time now and an update was long due. We apologize to our supporters for the long wait and promise to keep up to date from now on.

In the meantime we have started the second round and  played 3 games, one win one lost and a draw. This is the same amount of points we had in the same round at this point. It could have been better and it could have been worse, for sure we cannot miss from now on if we are to keep the dream alive. The first game of the second round was a 0-0 against a much improved Tal-Werqa side, it was a fair result even if we missed 3 or 4 clearcut chances. After this game we played against El Mundos, the only side who managed to beat us in the 1st round. We were all hyped up for this match and nobody wanted to finish on the losing end once again. Unfortunately we were very nervous in our build up and even though we went ahead, we lost control of the match and were not wise enough to keep the advantage. Moreover we committed six fouls and their equaliser came through the six fouls penalty. In the second half it was game over as El Mundos neutralised all our efforts and hit us on the counter attacks. Next came Hacienda Bar, a very physical side which held us to a 2-2 draw in the first round. Our morale was rock bottom after the El Mundos game, this resulted in a 3-1 deficit during the first half against Hacienda! The game looked over at that point however the second half was a completely different story. We won the game 5-3! Scoring 4 goals without reply in the second half. This was a morale boosting effort from all the team.

Meanwhile the team has played some friendly matches against strong opposition, namely 1st division side Naxxar (8-8) and Los Street boys (we won 8-7). Both games were attended by a good number of players, a very positive sign considering that lately we used to be no more than 7 players for friendly matches and training sessions. Our next competitive match is against Wilkinson Swords, Saturday ,14th February  - 15.00hrs -Corradino Pavilion. See you there, till then.....Happy Valentine's Day 

Zurrieq FC 7 vs Paola Stars FC 4

Zurrieq FC Futsal Formation: Ian Farrugia (Gk); Alan Muscat (Gk); Ian Attard; Saviour Busuttil; Frankie Sammut; Alexei Saliba; Trevor Briffa; Roderick Caruana.

After the injury during the second match in Portugal against AA U Algarve, Ruben is recuparating slowly his energies so as to be fit as soon as possible for the continuation of the season matches.

From here we, the Committee, coaching staff and players would like to continue to give Ruben the support he needs, and wishing him "GET WELL SOON" and hope to see you on the pitch in few weeks time!

Zurrieq FC Futsal 8 vs Stringrays 2

Zurrieq FC Futsal Formation:

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers:

Zurrieq FC Futsal 2 vs Jeepers FC 8

Zurrieq FC Futsal Formation: Ian Farrugia (Gk); Frankie Sammut; SAviour Busuttil; Roderick Caruana; Clayton Gatt; Alex Muscat; Ian Attard; Steve Cachia.

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers:

Zurrieq FC Futsal 3 vs Lazio Supporters Club 4

Zurrieq FC Futsal Formation: Ian Farrugia (Gk); Frankie Sammut; SAviour Busuttil; Roderick Caruana; Clayton Gatt; Alex Muscat; Ian Attard; Steve Cachia.

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers:

As usual, the Saturday after the marathon, a Bar'B'Que is organised for the Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee, players and helpers that participated heartedly in the whole organisation of the event. The BBQ took place in B'Bugia and almost everyone attended. The atmosphere was great! The food was cooked deliciously although it took a bit of a long time to be served! But well done cooks! Thanks to every body.

Photos of the BBQ in the coming days - Webmaster.

Zurrieq FC Futsal 6 vs Pentagon Properties BFC 6

Zurrieq FC Futsal Formation:

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers:

The Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee is organising a Bar'B' Que at Birzebbugia for the Zurrieq FC Futsal players and volunteers that helped during the Zurrieq Football Challenge 08 between 01st and 03rd August so that it could be the success it was.

Thanks to Everybody and Hope to See You There to CELEBRATE!

Zurrieq FC Futsal 4 vs Naxxar Motors 3

Zurrieq FC Formation: Ian Farrugia (Gk); Saviour Busuttil; Frankie Sammut; Chris Farrugia; Alexei Saliba; Clayton Gatt.

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers: Frankie Sammut; Chris Farrugia; Alexei Saliba; Clayton Gatt.

Zurrieq FC Futsal (Malta) 4 vs KF Tirana (Albania) 8

Zurrieq FC Futsal Team: Roderick Zammit (Secretary); Karl Sacco; Steve Hayman; Trevor Briffa; Julian Azzopardi; Alex Muscat; Ian Attard; George Magri (Coach)

Ian Zammit (Mascot); Joe Montfort (Nurse); Frankie Sammut; Clayton Gatt; Saviour Busuttil; Ivan Zammit; Roderick Caruana (Capt.) Reuben Collins.

KF Tirana (Albania)

Both Teams together before match.

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Zurrieq FC Futsal Formation: Julian Azzopardi (Gk); Trevor Briffa; Ian Attard; Roderick Caruana; Reuben Collins; Steve Hayman; Saviour Busuttil; Karl Sacco; Clayton Gatt; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat; Ivan Zammit. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit.

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers: Ian Attard; Roderick Caruana; Ian Attard; Steve Hayman.

Monday 28th July 2008 at 22:00, the Corradino Pavilion will venue the friendly international match match between Zurrieq FC Futsal and KF Tirana (Albania). This will be the first match for Zurrieq FC Futsal against a foreign futsal team and will be a preparation for their participation next September in Portugal for an international futsal tournament. KF Tirana are the current futsal champions of Albania and this match will serve them as a preparation for their match in the Futsal Eufa Championship.

The Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee is urging its supporters to attend for this venue and support their team. Entrance is free of charge.

Zurrieq FC Futsal 4 vs Pentagon Properties BFC 1

Venue: Corradino Pavilion at 15:00

Zurrieq FC Formation: Julian Azzopardi (Gk); Trevor Briffa; Roderick Caruana; Steve Hayman; Reuben Collins: Ivan Zammit; Karl Sacco; Frankie Sammut; Saviour Busuttil; Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit.

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers: Karl Sacco; Alex Muscat; Frankie Sammut; Steve Hayman.

Zurrieq FC Futsal 6 vs Zurrieq Old Boys 1

Venue: Safi Synthetic Pitch

Zurrieq FC Formation: Julian Azzopardi (Gk); Ian Attard; Trevor Briffa; Reuben Collins; Roderick Caruana; Frankie Sammut; Steve Hayman; Karl Sacco; Alexei Saliba; Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit

Zurrieq FC Futsal Scorers: Roderick Caruana; Alexei Saliba; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat; Reuben Collins; Steve Hayman.

The following are the Committee, Coaching Staff and Players that will participate in the International Futsal Tournament next September in Portugal:

Julian Azzopardi (Gk); Trevor Briffa; Chritopher Farrugia; Ivan Zammit; Roderick Caruana; Reuben Collins; Saviour Busuttil; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat; Carl Sacco; Justin Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Zurrieq FC Futsal Secretary: Mr. Roderick Zammit. Kit Manager: Paul

Although the training programme scheduled for the participation of the mentioned International Tournament in Portugal, the Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee and coaching staff felt the need to immediately participate into local tournaments and therefore decided to participate in the Tournament organised by Paola Stars FC known as "Siminu Challenge Cup". This tournament is being organised at Corradino Pavilion and will take off next Monday 2nd June2008. The participants for this tournament are the following:

Paola Stars Futsal Club; Luxol Amazon Pago; Scandals Futsal; Pentagon Properties BFC; Swing Kids FC and Zurrieq FC Futsal.

The fixtures are:

Zurrieq FC 6 vs Swing Kids 3

Zurrieq FC Formation: Julian Azzopardi (Gk); Trevor Briffa; Roderick Caruana; Christopher Farrugia; Steve Hayman; Frankie Sammut; Saviour Busuttil; Alexei Saliba; Alex Muscat; Ivan Zammit. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Roderick Caruana (x2); Stephen Hayman (x2); Christopher Farrugia; Alex Muscat.

Zurrieq FC 2 vs Pentagon Properties BFC 3

Although this season ended up without the honours predispossed from the commencement of the season, the Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee is working without haste, contacts with a Portugeuse organisation to participate in a prestiguous international Futsal Tournament in Lisbon, Portugal during the summer holidays probably in the beginning of September. For this tournament teams such as Sporting Lisbon, Benfica, Barcellona, Middlesborough, etc had participated in the last tournaments over the past years. 

At this moment arrangments and preparations from the Committee are being made, regarding the travel and so on as well as the technical staff is working on a programme for the physical and tactical preparation for the players. Moreover, recent news from the Committee were that one of the organisers will be coming to Malta for holiday in the coming weeks and is willing to meet the Committee and probably as well as the technical staff and players.

More information and news will be on this website immediately after confirmation from the Committee.

Aluserv 5 vs Zurrieq FC 1

Unfortunately, the final result result is unjust for Zurrieq . . . .  but that is futsal - the winner is the team that is able to put the ball in the opposing net the most times and this Aluserv did it exclusively well. By this, it does not mean that of taking the merit of the victory from Aluserv because from their behalf they played very well but Zurrieq also played very well but were very unlucky in the ability to score.

Aluserv immediately showed clearly their motive and started to attached fiercely towards the Zurrieq posts but were never a threat due to the attentive Zurrieq defense. A long throw from keeper Marco Farrugia, which crossed the whole pitched, went towards Reuben Collins who managed to flick the ball with his head and place the ball into Alusev net which left the Aluserv keeper looking. The match was balanced with both teams trying to win. Aluserv missed their chances and even Zurrieq missed their opportunities to increase the lead. But through the first half Aluserv managed to score twice.

As the second half commenced, Aluserv began to press much more than the first half and Zurrieq were finding it very difficult to manage to create any good manouevre to reach the opponents net. Coach Magri continue to perform some substitutions to balance the team on the pitch again. But while doing this a freekick in favour of Aluserv gave them the opportunity to score the third goal with a direct powerful shot in the top corner of the net. Zurrieq put everything on the attack to manage to save the game and some open score chances were missed. Aluserv had different ideas and through two defensive mistakes managed to score twice near the end of the match making the final result that of 5 -1.

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (Gk); Ian Attard; Reuben Collins; Clayton Sciberras; Roderick Caruana; Steve Hayman; Chris Farrugia; Alexei Saliba; Trevor Briffa; Saviour Busuttil; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit.

Zurrieq FC Scorer: Reuben Collins.

 Zurrieq FC 7 vs Fugazi 2

MFA had decided that the knock out for division 1 and 2 teams of the MFA Futsal Leagues will play against each other. Zurrieq met Fugazi in their first match. Fugazi, another team from the second division in the other group did not offer that much of an opposition throughout the whole match.

Zurrieq with two new debutants being Julian Azzopardi as goalkeeper and midfielder Alexei Saliba showed improvement from their last league match against Pieta. Zurrieq began to press a lot throughout the whole pitch and after some missing score chances it was Collins who scored for Zurrieq. Zurrieq continued to play and with continuous substitutions by coach Magri, helped the team to be continuously concentrated and fresh. Collins scored his second goal of the match after a one touch passing from him to Muscat and the latter returning the ball to him and Collins with a first timer placed the ball in the opponents net. Fugazi scored their first goalwith a powerful shot in the top part of the net leaving Azzopardi with nothing to do. Stephen Hayman made it three by the end of the first half.

Zurrieq entered the pitch concentrated but it were Fugazi who reduced the score and made it 3 - 2. But Zurrieq had different ideas and it was a shot by joseph Lia who put Zurrieq on the track for a wonderful victory. Chris Farrugia increased the score to five for Zurrieq and Ian Attard in a one man manouever where he managed to dribble three opponents had the ability and concentration to place the ball into the net to make it six. Saviour Busuttil had the last say of the match with another goal for Zurrieq. A lot of score chances were missed throughout the game and the score could have been more but hope to leave them for the second round match against Division 1 Aluserv next Saturday 10th May.

Zurrieq FC Formation: Julian Azzopardi (Gk); Ian Attard; Reuben Collins; Roderick Caruana; Joseph Lia; Trevor Briffa; Chris Farrugia; Stephen Hayman; Alexei Saliba; Saviour Busuttil; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Reuben Collins (x2); Stephen Hayman; Joseph Lia; Chris Farrugia; Ian Attard; Saviour Busuttil

Zurrieq FC are going to face Fugazi 5 in their first match of the MFA Futsal Knock Out on Monday 28th April 2008 at 20:15 at the Corradino Pavilion for their first match.

From this web site we are encouraging Zurrieq supporters to come and give their utmost support to their team. Entrance is always free!

Zurrieq FC 4 vs Pieta RMF Wolves 5

The last game of the MFA Second Division Section A League for both Zurrieq and Pieta was just a formality, . . . to play simply to observe the fixtures as any result would have no impact on the classification - Zurrieq will remain in third place while Pieta will remain in the last place of the group and will be relegated to play in  the third division next year. Although the described situation neither teams wished to loose.

Zurrieq, again with certain players missing, gave more chance to those players who played less during the season. In the first half Zurrieq were the better team although the usual manouevers, tactics, agility and play were not seen throughout the whole match. But the goals came, . . .  first from Alex Muscat and then from Trevor Briffa in the first minutes of the half. Moreover, Pieta tried very hard to score they found an attentive keeper and their main treats were from long shotsand never a real treat. In a beautiful one tough futsal Collins managed to come face to face with Pieta keeper and with a powerful shot in the top part of the net managed to increase the score for Zurrieq. Again before the whistle for the end of the first half, it was again Reuben Collins who managed to score his second goal of the match and the fourth for Zurrieq.

Zurrieq players entered the pitch for the second half very relaxed and with their minds at ease that the game was already won. But Pieta had different ideas! Although any result would not change their situation they came out very agressively and with a great determination. Infact in the first few minutes they managed to score three times with the same manouever. Zurrieq panicked! Seeing the match which was at hand being driven away slowly slowly. Substitutions were made and efforts to score were also tried but Zurrieq could not score and Pieta in few minutes scored twice with the second goal and their fifth coming from a corner set piece which was deviated by a Zurrieq defender into its own net. Zurrieq tried in the last minutes but their manouever was without concentration and with a lot of akward thinking. Unfortunately the result remained 5 - 4 infavour of Pieta giving them the second win of the season and a lesson to Zurrieq that nothing should be taken for granted!

Now Zurrieq have to look out for the Knock Out for better results and a better ending to this season after a lot of sacrifices from the Committee!

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (Gk); Ian Attard; Reuben Collins; Trevor Briffa; Roderick Caruana; Alex Muscat; Frankie Sammut; Marvin Bugeja(Gk). Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Alex Muscat; Trevor Briffa; Reuben Collins (x2)

Pentagon Properties 2 vs Zurrieq FC 3

Although everything was already decided in the top part of the section A group either for the promotion to first division as well as for the play offs, Zurrieq took the match seriously as if they still were in chance for the promotion. On the other hand, their opponents, Pentagon, whom on their behalf they already had won the second division section A and were still undefeated gave their heart throughout this match.

Immediately from the start, Pentagon put everything on the attack pressing Zurrieq in their area and showing their obvious intention of winning the game. Zurrieq on their behalf were very concentrated although with various players missing from the line-up due to various reasons. Pentagon were not of a threat to Zurrieq finding the defence very attentive. As time went on, Zurrieq began to create their play and created some occassions for score and in one of these, good work from Hayman on the right wing passed the ball to Ian whom with a sliding tackle and pressed from an opponent managed to divert the ball inside the Pentagon's net. Now Zurrieq wished to control the game but a wonderful lob above the defence line form a Pentagon player managed to free one of their attackers who lobbed the ball over Zurrieq keeper. Zurrieq did not loose heart and with a wonderful strike from Roderick Caruana put again Zurrieq on the lead before the end of the first half.

The second half continued from where the first half ended, both teams attentive and doing their best to create score occassions. It was again Roderick Caruana, who shook again Pentagon when he robbed the ball from an opponent at the middle of the pitch and running towards the post fired a powerful shot in the top part of the net making the result 3 - 1 in favour of Zurrieq. Time was now pressing and both teams did not stop to play and create occassions. Open score chances from both sides were missed due to lack of concentration from the attackers or through the wonderful saves by the keepers. Pentagon began to press more where in their attack manouevers they changed the keeper with another player so that they could attack with five in Zurrieq's area. Near the end they managed to score their second goal, but Zurrieq managed to keep away more harm in the last few remaining seconds.

With such result Zurrieq consolidated the third place and were able to give the first defeat of the season to the Champions of the Second Division Section A.

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marvin Bugeja (Gk); Ian Attard; Trevor Briffa; Roderick Caruana; Stephen Hayman; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat; George Magri. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Ian Attard; Roderick Caruana (x2).

Zurrieq FC 4 vs Naxxar Motors 4

The two teams contending for the second post in the group and a chance to play the play offs for the promotion to the first division finally met. Both teams were well prepared as was shown immediately after the referee's whistle. Zurrieq's chances was to obtain the outmost of it, that is, the win while Naxxar with just a draw had better chances although with a win was just better.

Naxxar started better than Zurrieq and in the first few minutes of the game from a lost ball from Zurrieq in the middle area of the pitch managed to put the lead. Zurrieq through Rueben Collins equalised with a powerful shot from the left part towards the right top of the Naxxar net, settling the situation immediately. Zurrieq were becoming more aggressive and more concentrated and Tyron Borg managed to score the second goal for Zurrieq. On the other hand, Naxxar did not give up at all and within a few minutes they managed to equalise. Few substitutions from Zurrieq managed to balance the squad more and it was defender Joseph Lia through a powerful shot managed to put Zurrieq on the lead for the second time. Now Zurrieq began to play the counter attack and in one occassion, Tyron Borg managed to get the ball from a Naxxar defender and on the run, shot a precise shot to beat the Naxxar keeper, who was rushing out of his post and making the result 4 -2 in favour of Zurrieq till the end of the first half.

From the beginning of the second half, Zurrieq began to try to do a possession game knowing that they had a lead of two goals and why try to continue to make an aggressive game when the result was in their favour. Continue to perform the counter attack - those were the instructions. It was in fact in the middle of the second half that through a fast counter attack, Zurrieq's winger Ian Attard was unlucky to hit the post. But in one attack from Naxxar, a low shot from their attacker managed to pass under the Zurrieq defender, and the Zurrieq keeper could do nothing. Immediately afterwards, Naxxar managed to equalise through a counter attack. axxar attacker shot towards Zurrieq posts, and it was deviated from a Zurrieq defender towards its own net. Zurrieq tried all what possible in the few remaining minutes but the result did not change.

Zurrieq now have to wait for the next match between Naxxar Motors and Paola Stars to know if there are any hopes for the play offs!

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marvin Bugeja (Gk); Ian Attard; Tyron Borg; Reuben Collins; Joseph Lia; Trevor Briffa; Roderick Caruana; Stephen Hayman; Noel Sciberras; Saviour Busuttil; Alex Muscat.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Tyron Borg (x2); Reuben Collins; Joseph Lia.

Zurrieq FC 6 vs Paola Stars FC 3 

For this match Zurrieq had four players missing and so in the last few days managed to sign two players - Joseph Lia and Christopher .. .. .. ..

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (Gk); Trevor Briffa; Tyron Borg; Reuben Collins; Joseph Lia; Christopher; Saviour Busuttil; Marvin Bugeja (Gk). Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Tyron Borg (x3); Joseph Lia (x2); Reuben Collins

The Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee has recently presented the new training kits to the players during one of the training sessions. Part of the costs of these training kits were sponsored by the Sports Expierence the agent for Legea Sports wear (which is the official technical supplier and  official sports wear of Zurrieq FC Futsal respectively) situated in Pitkali Road, Attard.

 The Official Training Kit

Unfortunately during these last days, one of our goalkeepers, Ian Farrugia had to be taken to hospital due to some health inconveniences. From here, on behalf of the Committee, the players and the coaching staff, we would like you as sincere "Get Well Soon".

Hope to see you soon on the pitch, next to us, friend!

Thomas Cook Dentrade 4 vs Zurrieq FC 3

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marvin Bugeja (Gk); Ian Attard; Reuben Collins; Noel Sciberras; Tyron Borg; Roderick Caruana; Trevor Briffa; Steven Hayman; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Steven Hayman; Reuben Collins; Tyron Borg.

Zurrieq FC 2 vs Safi Southsiders 2

The first match of the second round started with the derby of the South. Both teams were in need of the three points for different reasons - Zurrieq to remain with the top teams fighting for the promotion while Safi to keep fighting to avoid relegation.

Zurrieq started very attentive in their manouevres and their play so as not to give any chances to the opponents. In the first minutes Safi had a little bit more of the ball possession but were never a treat to Zurrieq goaler. On the other hand Zurrieq in the first three score opportunities, they managed to score when a ball passed to Tyron, whom on the run fired a powerful shot which Safi goaler neutralised but the ball fell again in the vicinity of Tyron who with a first timer and with an attacker opportunity put Zurrieq on the lead. Safi's defence continued to be attentive although now Zurrieq began to press for the second goal but unfortunately, a loose marking of the opponent in the vicinity of Zurrieq posts, gave the chance to Safi's attacker to draw the situation. Zurrieq were a little bit demoralised and the play on their behalf slowed. Safi managed to go on the lead from a well executed corner setpiece which left Zurrieq defenders looking. Some instructions and substitutions from Coach Magri, gave the opportunity to Zurrieq to regain confidence in their play and few minutes from the end of the first half, Zurrieq managed to score their second goal and equalise the situation. Reuben Collins managed to win the ball in the middle of the pitch and on the run fired a low shot which passed through the defending line straight into the net.

The second half started where the end of the first half ended - Zurrieq pressing and running to score the winning goal. Various open score occassions were created but the much desired goal for Zurrieq never came either to the lack of concentration by the players infront of the opponents net as well as the fantastic saves by Safi goaler. Oh yes one should say it that Safi's goaler was in a fantastic mood in the second half. Safi had three open score occassions on counter attacks but they found an attentive Zurrieq goaler. The match ended in a 2-2 draw where both teams weren't happy with the result! 

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (Gk); Ian Attard; Reuben Collins; Tyron Borg; Noel Sciberras; Trevor Briffa; Saviour Busuttil; Marvin Bugeja (Gk); Roderick Caruana; Steven Hayman; Alex Muscat; Frankie Sammut. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Tyron Borg; Reuben Collins.

During the Christmas Dinner held at the San Antonio Grand Hotel, Bugibba, President Frankie Sammut on behalf of the Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee and players presented a Thanks Voucher to Coach George Magri for his work during this season. Good Luck Coach!

 President Frankie Sammut presenting the voucher to Coach George Magri

Pieta RMF Wolves 2 vs Zurrieq FC 7

Zurrieq FC had to win and convince to keep fighting for the promotion to first division. Coach Magri had to do a lot of work during these last days for the team moral and for the preparation of this game since he couldn’t utilize three players from the squad, one due to injury or the other two for suspension.

In the first few minutes of the game Zurrieq were cautious in their manoeuvre and even sometimes they left the initiative to Pieta, who managed to construct one to two occasions but Zurrieq keeper Marvin Bugeja was in wonderful mood and said “no” to the Pieta attackers. A substitution by Coach Magri, changed the andament of the game. Zurrieq began to produce wonderful play and in few minutes they missed three open score chances. Through the middle of the first half, Roderick Caruana had different ideas and with a powerful shot scored the first goal to put Zurrieq on the lead. Pieta panicked and Zurrieq continued to press hard for a better score before the half time whistle. In a fast counterattack, Saviour robbed the ball in the middle of the pitch passed immediately to Hayman, who shielded the ball and returned the ball to the running Saviour who with a first touch passed the ball immediately to Reuben whom with a powerful first timer struck the second goal for Zurrieq. Zurrieq wanted more! Substitutions continued non stop so that fresh legs were always on the pitch. The players continued to run and press hard in every part of the pitch and in a last occasion a shot from the left side of Pieta net from Reuben Collins hit the post, the ball rolled towards Roderick who immediately dribbled the rushing opponent and fired a powerful shot in the upper most part of the net where Pieta keeper could do nothing. Few seconds later, the referee whistled the end of the first half.

Zurrieq entered the pitch with a lot of confidence for the second half and Pieta punished them with an immediate goal. This did not panick Zurrieq players. Few minutes afterwards Reuben stole the ball from a Pieta player, dribbled the player on the run and shot to score his second goal of the match and Zurrieq’s fourth goal. Zurrieq continued to create manoeuvres and tactical play, and undoubtedly wonderful one-touch futsal. A lot of chances were again missed either to the braveness of Pieta’s keeper and sometimes due to the lack of concentration in front of the opposing net. Again Zurrieq continued to increase the score. Frankie Sammut managed to win the ball in Zurrieq’s side, run with the ball almost all pitch and passed the ball to Roderick Caruana who was unmarked and could only score his third goal for his first hat-trick of the season and Zurrieq’s fifth. Pieta again managed to score after an indecision by Zurrieq defenders. After again hitting the post and missed some score occasions,  Zurrieq made it six. Noel passed the ball to its right to Alex Muscat, whom returned the ball again to Noel who immediately passed the ball to Tyron on his left who shot the ball in Pieta’s net. Few minutes remained till the end of the match and Alex Muscat wanted to leave a sign of his own to the match. Through a corner set piece, Hayman passed the ball to Alex, who stopped the ball , managed to dribble Pieta’s keeper in a restricted space and placed the ball in the net to make the final score Zurrieq FC 7 and Pieta RMF Wolves 2.

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marvin Bugeja(Gk); Reuben Collins; Trevor Briffa; Roderick Caruana; Tyron Borg; Stephen Hayman; Noel Sciberras; Saviour Busuttil; Frankie Sammut; George Magri; Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit.

Zurrieq FC Scorers: Roderick Caruana (x3); Reuben Collins (x2); Tyron Borg; Alex Muscat.

After the broken right ankle in last Friday's match against Pentagon, and the operation on Saturday morning at the Mater Dei, where he passed the following two days to rest, Ivan is recuparating slowly his energies so as to be fit as soon as possible for the continuation of the season matches. In a few comments taken from Ivan during our visits, he wished to thank all his team companions, Coach and Committee for the support shown to him during these difficult days, and to those other futsal players and teams that expressed their wishing for a fast recovery in varies ways and means.

From here we would like to continue to give Ivan the support he needs, and wishing him "GET WELL SOON" and hope to see you on the pitch in few weeks time!

Zurrieq FC 1 vs Pentagon Properties BFC 4

Zurrieq suffered their second defeat of the season in a dramatic match. Zurrieq were without Tyrone Borg due to illness but on the other hand wellcomed Roderick Caruana, who had missed the last three matches due to a knee injury. The two teams started cautiously waiting each other for the initial five minutes. Pentagon had the first opportunity to open the score after they were awarded a controversial penalty which also saw Zurrieq's defender Ian Attard sent off for handling the ball on the goal line but they spurned the chance after their player fired high above the post! Zurrieq engineered a counter attack which led Roderick Caruana unmarked and thrashed an unstoppable shot at the top part of the net to put his side ahead. Zurrieq were now controlling the game but they suffered another blow when defender Ivan Zammit was forced out after breaking his right foot! The match had to be stopped for several minutes until an ambulance came to take Ivan to hospital. (On behalf of all the members and players of Zurrieq F.C. we wish Ivan a speedy recovery! Get well soon!)  Soon after the game continued Pentagon drew level from a corner set piece to end the first half on equal terms. The second half started much as the first one however Pentagon managed to go ahead in the 8th minute after some sloppy defending from Zurrieq. Pentagon put all their efforts in defending and closing every possible gap and made it very difficult for Zurrieq to penetrate. Zurrieq suffered another blow when goalkeeper Mark Farrugia was sent off for handling the ball outside his area and from the resulting freekick Pentagon scored their third goal. Just before the final whistle Pentagon added another to make the final score 4-1. 

Zurrrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (GK); Ian Attard; Ivan Zammit; Roderick Caruana; Reuben Collins; Noel Sciberras; Trevor Briffa; Saviour Busuttil; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat; Steven Hayman. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit.

Zurrieq FC Scorer: Roderick Caruana

On the 1st January 2008, the Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee has taken the initiative to launch a team official email address. Those supporters, entities and other persons wishing to communicate directly to any member of the Committee can do so by writing to the following email address:

zurrieqfcfutsal@gmail.com

Unfortunately during these festive days, Mr. Joe Montfort, our team nurse had to be taken to hospital due to some health inconveniences. From here, on behalf of the Committee, the players and the coaching staff we would like you a sincere "Get Well Soon!"

Hope to see you soon on the pitch next to us, friend!

As announced, the draw of the Hamper worth Lm40 as the main price of the Zurrieq FC Futsal Grand Christmas Lottery took place as the San Antonio Hotel, Bugibba during the Zurrieq FC Futsal Christmas Dinner. Infront of 48 persons (players, families, friends, fiancees and supporters), the draw was done by a child present during the Dinner. The winner is Mr. R. Caruana, whom was contacted immediately after the draw. Later on during the week, the Committee will present the Hamper to Mr. R. Caruana.

The Winning Ticket

From these web pages, on behalf of the Committee, players and coaching staff would like to give our sincere congratulations to our coach George Magri and his wife, who gave birth on the 24th December to their newly born baby girl Martina. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

For the second consecutive year, the Committee of Zurrieq FC Futsal, today Saturday 22nd December 2007, has launched the awaited 2008 Official Calendar. Immediately after the lauching, the Committee began to send the calendar to its members, the players and their families, the twenty-six (26) entities that helped with their sponsorship so that the Calendar could be issued and to various shops throughout Zurrieq for any person wishing to pick one.

Important that if any one of you wish one of the Official Calendar, must contact Secretary Roderick Zammit (Mob: 99486315) as soon as possible, as the one thousand (1000) copies made are decreasing within minutes.

Naxxar Motors 1 vs Zurrieq FC 0

The match between two of the promising contenders started on time at the Corradino Pavilion. Immediately one could notice the attentiveness and the cautiousness of both teams. Although both teams were looking forward of winning the game, both were tactically prudent all the time and tried not to give space for any opportunity of scoring to the opponent team. Naxxar’s tactic was to play 3-1 where every time the defenders had the ball tried immediately to shoot a long pass all the way across the pitch to the forward, and the latter either tries to beat the defender and shoot or else pass to one of the coming defenders. Zurrieq on the other hand began immediately to try and do fast movements with and without the ball, pass the ball with one or two touch, and find a space to shoot to the opponent’s goalpost. Although Naxxar defended very well, some open score occasions for Zurrieq were unbelievably missed, where even in certain occasions the Naxxar goalkeeper was almost totally beaten.  In one particular occasion, a powerful shot hit the bar from nearby. Throughout the first half Zurrieq tried also some shots from afar but resulted in vain. Naxxar had some powerful shots from the outside but they found always an attentive Marco Farrugia between the Zurrieq posts. The first half ended in a goalless draw although with a beautiful and fast game from both teams with continuous overlapping.

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (GK), Ian Attard, Reuben Collins, Tyron Borg, Ivan Zammit, Steve Hayman, Saviour Busuttil, Trevor Briffa, Noel Sciberras, Frankie Sammut, Marvin Bugeja, Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

The Committee would like to announce that "The Zurrieq FC Futsal Christmas Dinner" will be held on Saturday 29th November at the San Antonio Hotel, St. Paul's Bay and starts at 8.30pm. All the players with their family are invited, as well as the beloved supporters. The price is just Lm 6.95 per adult and Lm 3.50 for children between 5 and 12 years old.

Those of you that wish to attend should contact either President Frankie Sammut on 79647522 or Cashier Saviour Busuttil on 99867791 or Secretary Roderick Zammit on 99486315 by not later than Tuesday 11th December as the reserved places (although a large amount) are limited due to the fact that one is projecting a numerous attendance.

The MENU is as follows:

A variety of antipasto; two types of soup; three types of pasta; a variety of meat, fish and salads; and a selection of gauteaux, deserts and fruit salads.

Players, Supporters and Friends - Some news from the Committee.

For this year's festive season, the Committee is organising a lottery to continue raising funds for the benefit of the Team. The Winning Prize of the Grand Christmas Lottery 2007 is a Tremendous Hamper worth Lm 40. The Price of one ticket is just 25 cents while five tickets are only Lm 1. The draw will take place during the Christmas Dinner which will be held on the 29th December 2007 (More details in another article). Tickets available from the Committee, players and supporters.

A brief description of the items in the hamper: Official Zurrieq FC Futsal Mouse Pad; Official Zurrieq FC Futsal Mug; Official Zurrieq Fc Futsal Key Chain; Whiskey J&B; two bottles of Martini (No Martini! No Party!); Spumante Dolce di Sapori; Vino Scugiovese Rubicone; Vino Baron D'Arignac Blanc; Panforte Margherita; Ricciarelli di Sapori; Cantuccini alla Mandorla; Panettone Sapori; Rocca dei Forti; asta Tagliolini; Cotechino; Lentucchie di montagna; Funghi Secchi; Caffe Miscela; Agnesi Fest Paglia 250g; Agnesi Penne Rigate 500g; Agnesi Sauces Tomato & Vegetables; Agnesi Pesto Calabrese; Agnesi Sauces Napoletana; Pernicotti I Cremosi; Froll. Panna 350g - Auchan; Bisc. Mais 350g - Auchan; Rip Golden Selection 454g; Sperlari Elite H. Almond; Streamline Raspberry Jam; Streamline Peach Jam; Lupi Balsamic Vinegar; Cremosi Gianduia; Coricelli Olive Oil 500ml.

Would it be WONDERFUL to be the WINNER of such prize during such feasts!

The Hamper for Saturday 8th December was won with the number 63. Kindly the Winner is adviced to claim the prize from the Secretary Roderick Zammit.

Paola Stars FC 1 vs Zurrieq FC Futsal 4

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (GK); Ian Attard; Reuben Collins; Ivan Zammit; Tyron Borg; Steven Hayman; Trevor Briffa; Saviour Busuttil; Noel Sciberras; George Magri; Frankie Sammut; Alex Muscat. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Scorers for Zurrieq FC Futsal: Steven Hayman; Reuben Collins (x3)

Zurrieq FC Futsal  4 vs  Thomas Cook 1

The sound of the initial whistle for the game to start still reverberated the Corradino Pavilion and Zurrieq FC were leading the game 1-0. Ivan Zammit robbed the ball in the middle of the pitch and passed it to Tyron, who on the run passed the ball immediately to Reuben Collins who returned it instantly to Tyron who had only to place the ball in the net with Thomas Cook's goalkeeper not knowing what had happened. Zurrieq continued to play well, pressing, fighting for the ball, running, opening spaces and some opportunies were also missed. In the middle of the first half, Thomas Cook equalised. But on the first occassion Zurrieq scored. It was Ian Attard who scored after receiving the ball from Tyron. Saviour Busuttil made it 3-1 before the end of the first half with a powerful shot in the upper part of the net, after receiving the ball from Stephen Hayman who had received the ball from Marco Farrugia.

During the second half of the match, continuous substitutions from coach Magri, led to keep the game in Zurrieq's hand and command. It was Tyron again who scored the fourth goal for Zurrieq with a shot from the left side. Zurrieq continued to press throughout the whole time and hit the bar two times. Near the end of the match Thomas Cook were awarded a penalty after goalkeeper Farrugia fouled Thomas Cook player in the penalty area. Goalkeeper Farrugia managed to save the shot from the penalty spot.

Zurrieq FC Formation: Marco Farrugia (GK); Ian Attard; Ivan Zammit; Reuben Collins; Tyron Borg; Stephen Hayman; Trevor Briffa; Saviour Busuttil; Alex Muscat; Noel Sciberras; Ian Farrugia (GK); Mario Farrugia. Coach: George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Scorers for Zurrieq FC Futsal: Tyron Borg (x2); Ian Attard; Saviour Busuttil.

The evening of the 2nd November 2007 was the continuation of the beginning from where the last General Annual Meeting held in August left.  Everything to the least of details was planned, . . . was ready. As usual the players met at Corradino Pavilion's dressing rooms about three quarters of an hour prior to the match where the Committee, after a short speech, presented each player with the new sportwear. Enthusiasm in the eyes of the players glared. Some minutes before the commencement of the second season game, the Official Team Photo for the Season 2007-08 was taken.

Results began to fruit - in organisation as well as in the game. From these lines, we would like to thank Mr. Collins (the Photographer) for the service rendered to the Club.

After the match, the Committee, the players and the supporters met at "Serjeants' Mess - Bar & Restaurant" within the Corradino Pavilion Sports Complex to officially present the Sponsors for this season. The President Mr. Frankie Sammut made a brief speech where he remembered to those present the aim and obejctives of this season. Moreover, he enphasised from where the Club left from last Season, the preparation, the works carried out and those works that are still in progress so that the team can reach its aim. Then he introduced the Manager of the Official Sponsor E-motion Signworks, Mr. Wesley Davis where the latter thanked the Club for the opportunity rendered to him in sponsoring the team for this season. He congratulated the players for the fantastic game they played earlier and hoped that this would be the season for the immediate promotion to the Futsal First Division. The President afterwards presented Ms. Alison Debono representant for the Legea Sportwear in Malta which will be the Official Sportswear for this Season. Ms. Debonothanked the President for choosing the Legea Sportwear, wished the team for the promotion and she promised that she will do what's possible to help the Team with regards to Sports wear, kits and training equipment.

From Left to Right: Ian Attard (Player - Standing); George Magri (Coach); Alison Debono (Legea Representant - Official Sportswear); Frankie Sammut (President); Marvin Bugeja (Goalkeeper - Standing at the back); Wesley Davis (E-motion Manager - Official Sponsor); Roderick Zammit (Secretary); Ivan Zammit (Player - Standing)

Alison Debono (Legea Representant - Official Sportswear); Frankie Sammut (Zurrieq FC Futsal President); Wesley Davis (E-motion Manager - Official Sponsor). The President and Ms Alison Debono presenting the Official Kit to Mr. W. Davis. During the dinner, the Kit was signed by all Zurrieq FC Futsal players.

Afterwards photos of the occassion were taken and this wonderful evening was ended with a superb dinner.

Safi Southsiders 2  -  Zurrieq FC Futsal 6

The referee's whistle sounded at the Corradino Pavilion at two in the evening initialising the first game of the season for Zurrieq FC Futsal and the Derby of the South as is known by both parties. In the first minutes Safi showed immediately their intentions - be cautious, don't give space and speed in the counter attacks while Zurrieq wanted to press and run forward the ball to find the goal as soon as possible and have the possibility to change the disposition of the game. As time went by through the first half, the attentiveness of the Safi defenders made it hard for the Zurrieq players to play their game and penetrate the defensive line. A lost ball at midfield created the counter attack Safi waited for, and although pressed with a defender the Safi attacker scored with futsal debutant goalkeeper Marco Farrugia, who couldn't do anything to stop the ball. With continuous substitutions and instructions from the Coach, Zurrieq began to wake up and come into play. Roderick Caruana robbed the ball in Safi half, dribbled the defender and from an angled position fired a powerful shot in the top of Safi's net equalising the result and giving a relief before the first half ended.

During the half, Coach Magri continued to give instructions to the team and surely the supporters watching the game from the stands could see that the Zurrieq team was totally transformed in their attitude and their play. Wonderful work from Noel Sciberras on the right wing where he dribbled his opponent and ran all the way to Safi's side and passed the ball to Tyron Borg who scored his first goal of the season and the second goal for Zurrieq. Few minutes after was the commencement of Hayman's goleada! A long pass to Steve Hayman where he dribbled the last man and face-to-face with Safi's keeper lobbed the ball into the net, making the score 3-1 in favour of Zurrieq. Immediately afterwards a long ball, this time from goalkeeper Farrugia towards Hayman, where with his back to the defender, controlled the ball, dribbled his opponent and with the goalkeeper running out, managed to shoot the ball with the front tip of his right foot pass the keeper. The game seemed totally in hand of Zurrieq but Safi did not give up. They pressed the Zurrieq defence and in one occassion a powerful shot from outside the area beat Zurrieq keeper. A fast manouever from Zurrieq where Ivan Zammit robbed the ball in Zurrieq's half passed immediately the ball to Reuben Collins and although pressed from a Safi player managed to return with a touch the ball to Ivan who was running along the right wing and the latter seeing Ian Attard running towards the post alone, touched the incoming ball underneath the legs of an oncoming defender and Attard with some difficulty managed to score his debutant first goal in the futsal game and Zurrieq fifth goal. Although some other good score occassions were missed mainly due to the brave saves by Safi's keeper, Hayman said his last to the game with the sixth goal for Zurrieq and his third, making it the first hat-trick of the Season.

Zurrieq FC Futsal Formation: Marco Farrugia; Ian Attard; Ivan Zammit; Reuben Collins; Trevor Briffa; Tyron Borg; Roderick Caruana; Noel Sciberras; Saviour Busuttil; Stephen Hayman; Alex Muscat. Coach: Mr. George Magri. Kit Manager: Roderick Zammit. Team Nurse: Joe Montfort.

Scorers for Zurrieq FC Futsal: Roderick Caruana; Tyron Borg; Ian Attard; Stephen Hayman (x3)

After last season Zurrieq FC Futsal Team Calendar, the Committee is finalising the last preparations for the printing of this year's Team Calendar. Those entities wishing to advertise their enterprises on this calendar must contact either Mr. Frankie Sammut (President) on 79647522 or Mr. Roderick Zammit (Secretary) on 99486315 till the end of October 2007.

                                                       Zurrieq FC Futsal Team Calendar 2007

The HSG, Health Services Group Ltd situated at 9, Old Railway Track, Sta. Venera sponsored a Complete FIRST AID KIT for the requirements of the Zurrieq FC Futsal Team during the incoming Season. After the lately presentation of Mr. Joe Montfort as the Official team nurse, the initiative for the necessary kit for Mr. Montfort to work with resulted immediately positive.

THANKS and GOOD WORK !

The idea to promote the team of ZURRIEQ FC FUTSAL to its locality (Zurrieq) came into force today 12th October 2007, with the beginning of posting 3500 newsletters into all the locality of Zurrieq households. The newsletter contains information about the following: (a). the progress of the team; (b). information about the activities organised and those that will be organised in the nearby future; (c). information about the players within the team; (d) the Committee - its work and progress; (e). 2007-2008 Season's matches fixtures; (f). and much more.

Furthermore, there is the opportunity to entities that would like to help in the continuation of this newsletter by offering sponsors to the Club would be grateful. Infact any one wishing to sponsor his enterprise or ask any information about the next newsletter that will be published for December can do so by contacting either Mr. Roderick Zammit (Secretary) on 99486315 or Mr. Frankie Sammut (President) on 79647522.

  Front Page of Newsletter Issue 01

   Back Page of Newsletter Issue 01

Last Wednesday, before the session training started, the President Mr. Frankie Sammut presented officially the nurse, Mr. Joe Montfort, to the Coach and players. Mr. Montfort will assist the team during the Seasons' matches with his professional work.

This was another initiative of the new Committee which is working very hard in all aspects so to reinforce professionally the team. From these lines, on behalf of everyone in the Club, would like to thank Mr. Montfort for the services to render.

Coach Magri and the Zurrieq FC Futsal Committee during these last weeks, few days prior to the commencement of the Season wanted to fill in some gaps in the team. Infact wo new signings were recently made which are

goalkeeper Marco Farrugia, ex-player of Zurrieq FC, who played with various local teams including Floriana FC and recently Mqabba FC; and

Alexei Saliba, also ex-player of Zurrieq FC, who will be the youngest player of the team with his 18 years.

Welcome to both of you and have a wonderful season!

Few weeks passed from the assignment of Mr. George Magri as Zurrieq FC Futsal Coach. During these last days, all of us had noticed the interest and the commitment he took and is still taking in forwarding his experience and his knowledge about the Futsal game to the players. The interest and commitment are shown from small examples that can be listed, such as trying to help the Committee, attending the latest Futsal course organised by MFA, speaking to the players in a friendly way, the preparation of the training sessions, the explanations of the exercises during the training sessions, and so on. All the things cannot be listed as undoubtedly the site will be fully packed. We can only say THANK YOU COACH!

  Coach Magri preparing the teams for a "partitella" during a training session.

  A moment from a "partitella".

The training sessions organised by the Coach varies from one session to the other and from one week to the other. Every session training has something different to practise and to learn. Till now the Coach is pressing mostly on the physical training, speed, co-ordination and balance, individual skills, team skills, team tactics, positioning of the team, defending and attacking as a team. Well a lot here! And still more to repeat and more new things to do!  But although the hard work during the sessions, the enthusiasm and the joyous atmosphere that reigns between the players and the work by Mr. Magri can give us something hope for!

  Coach Magri explaining to the players what he wishes they try to do.

  Hard work but still explaining. The Coach wants more!

Saturday's devastating game from the Malta National Futsal team, with a win of 9 to 2 against local champions Jeepers FC, saw a goal from both Zurrieq FC players - Roderick Caruana and Tyron Borg.

 The Malta Futsal National Team prior to the match (Photo by Ivan Zammit)

Now, it was time for the last and decisive game against Italians Serie C1Ficarazzi 2000 where for the Maltese side a draw could also give them the tournament. Both players were on the line up although unfortunately Roderick Caruana was not utilised by Coach Striz.

  Coach Michael Striz (Photo by Ivan Zammit)

After a goal-less half time, where the Maltese had few open score chances, Ficarazzi 2000 opened the second half with a lot of pressure and after a few minutes, it was Roberto Lazzaro who put Ficarazzi on the lead. Malta had its chances, and two goals from Zurrieq FC player, Tyron Borg, within a couple of minutes put the Maltese ahead. Again it was Lazzaro, three minutes from the end of the game that scored the second gaol of Ficarazzi, with the final result of 2 - 2.

 Zurrieq FC and Malta Players Tyron Borg and Roderick Caruana with the Winners Trophy during the celebrations (Photo by Ivan Zammit)

Due to better goal difference, the Malta National team won the tournament and afterwards MFA vice-president and Chairman of the Futsal Committee, Mr Ludovigo Micallef presented the trophy to the Maltese captain.

Yesterday, the International Tournament being held at the Corradino Pavilion kicked off at 18:00 with the local Futsal champions, Jeepers FC being defeated by Ficarazzi 2000 with the score 3-2.

Afterwards, it was the turn of the Malta National Futsal team under the leading hand of Coach Striz to meet in the second match of the first day PU Misterbianco. The game had its moments and those supporters interested in the game of Futsal can say that they saw improvement on behalf of the National team with certain set pieces and tactics well played and executed by the Maltese players. The game ended 5 - 2 in favour of the Maltese.

Only the player Tyron Borg from the Zurrieq FC was called in the line up of the first 12 players to go down on the pitch while Roderick Caruana had to stay on the stands. Our Tyron scored the fourth goal and even hit the posts twice. Well Done Comrade! Good Luck goes to both players and keep us being proud!

The tournament continues today with the first match being played by Ficarazzi 2000 against PU Misterbianco, and in the second game the Maltese National Team face local champions Jeepers FC.

For the international Futsal Tournament being held in Malta at the Corradino Pavilion between Friday 28th and Sunday 30th September 2007, four teams will participate which are: the Malta Futsal National Team; Jeepers FC (Last Season Champions); Ficarazzi 2000 and PU Misterbianco.

The two Zurrieq FC Futsal players (Roderick Caruana and Tyron Borg) making part of the Malta National Team has been called up by National Futsal coach Mr. Michael Striz to be part of the 14 player formation that will represent Malta in this tournament. The Committee and your Zurrieq FC Futsal comrades wish you luck during the games and we will be there to support YOU and Malta.

Good Luck!

Congratulations from the rest of the Committee, players and coaching staff to our player and cashier Saviour Busuttil and his wife Angele who gave birth to their newly born baby girl Leah.

On the 14, 15 and 16 of September a Futsal Coaching Course was organised by the MFA, having the principal speaker Mr. Michael Striz, the Maltese Futsal National Coach. (Read more information on the page Futsal Related News) Four members from different branches of the Zurrieq FC attended the three day course whom were the following:- Mr. Frankie Sammut (President), Mr. George Magri (Coach), Mr. Roderick Zammit (Secretary) and Mr. Ivan Zammit (Player).

The course was intense and very informative beginning from the basic rules of the game ending up with tactics, schemes and training (whether physical, tactical and skills). During the course there were the possibilities that those attending the course could participate on the field regarding the training and the Zurrieq FC members participated so to be able to understand and really feel what was being taught.

Well done boys and also Well Done goes to Mr. Striz for the wonderful effort he is putting in trying to bring such game at a higher level.

The Zurrieq Futsal Club Committee is promoting a new commitment to its players and supporters, that is, the MEMBERSHIP CARD.

Those supporters, soccer and futsal fans, Zurrieq people, etc.  who wish to become a member of the Zurrieq Futsal Club should contact the secretary Mr. Roderick Zammit (on email address: daytona1980@hotmail.com or mob:99486315) , fill up the application form and pay just Lm 1.00.

The members will benefit from the following: (a). a membership card; (b). keychain with the emblem of Zurrieq Futsal Club; (c). a discount card having 15% discount on sports wear items by Legea, Zeus and Munich from Sports Experience, Pitkali Road, Attard; (d). a 2008 calendar with the team photo for season 2007-08 (by the end of December 2007); (e). updated information by email on the results and commentary of the games; (f). and more to come in the very nearby future.

Hope to have you members to gain and to help!

Substantial futsal enthusiasts and ex-players showed their will to join the Zurrieq Futsal Club. Prior to the pre-season, numerous amount of friendlies were played before the commencement of the Official Pre-Season Training. Under the scrutinuous eyes of the new coach Mr. Magri only two fitted well and were given the opportunity to join the team.

The new signings are Ian Attard from Zurrieq, ex player of the Zurrieq FC and

Noel Sciberras, ex player from the Lazio Supporters Club.

Welcome to both of you and have a wonderful season! Work Hard! Have Fun! And Enjoy your new Team Comrades!

Extraordinary Work by the Committee which resulted in an immediate introduction of a new Official Sponsor for next season even tough last season the team was relegated for the first time in their history. Such work shows the enthusiasm reigning in the Club for a new start in a destination known as Promotion.

The Official Sponsor is E-Motion Signworks.

The premises of the Sponsor under the management of Mr. Wesley Davis are situated at No. 100, Prince Albert Street, Marsa. Tel No: 21462409. Fax No: 27462409.

The presentation date of the Sponsor with the new equipments will be announced in the nearby future.

The first Official Training Session was held Wednesday 5th September between 18:30 till 20:00 under the supervision of the new coach Mr. George Magri. After a brief speak by the President Mr. Frankie Sammut where he put forward the priorities of this season and the important activities to be taken care in the next months (detailed information about the activities will be adjourned in another article later on), Mr. George Magri took in hand the session.

Twelve players attended the session. A tough session was conducted which focused mainly on exercises for balance, co-ordination and speed. Enthusiasm reigned throughout the 90 minutes. Next session will be held on Monday at the same time.

Nice work Coach! Keep It up Guys!

Immediate work by the new Committee to appoint a Coach for next season. From various coaches available on the market the choice fell on Mr. George Magri from Zurrieq. Although still young, Mr. Magri has a vast experience in the Futsal game and his motivation shown in the first few days, will surely help Zurrieq Futsal Club improve their performance in every game and fight for the immediate promotion, which undoubtedly is the primary objective of the Club.

The Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 24th August 2007 where almost all players and members were present for such event. This meerting ends up season 2006-07 and projects the Club for the season to come. Various issues were tackled and discussed, and at the end of the meeting an election was held to elect or re-elect the new committee.

The Zurrieq Futsal Club Committee for Season 2007-08 is made up of the following members:

The Zurrieq Football Challenge 2007 was organised between the 4th and 5th August in the premises of The Zurrieq Primary School . Eleven soccer teams participated in the event which was in aid of the Sacred Heart Sisters of Nigret in Zurrieq.

After a numerous amount of non-stop soccer games it came up to the final which was contented by Happy Return Bar and San Gennaro, the latter becoming the Winner for this year after a wonderful performance ending up with a result of 15-4. At the end of the activity an amount of Lm1000 (one thousand Maltese Liri) was presented to the Sisters in front of a fantastic crowd.

Such amount was possible due to the hard work of the Zurrieq Futsal Committee members, players and supporters who gave their utmost effort for such event, the teams participating during this activity . . .  and without any doubt, the numerous sponsors which gave thir support by giving their donations and gifts.

A BBQ for the Zurrieq Futsal Club players and the volunteers that helped during the event was organised in Birzebbugia. Another success!!

Thanks a lot to everyone. Hope to see you next year.