Kings Reign Over Futsal

Los Samgeles Kings produced a solid away performance to pick up a priceless three points in a 2-1 victory at Futsal. They had early chances with an Alexander Frolov lob being punched away by Heckingbottom before Dustin Brown’s diving header hit a post. Despite this it would be the home side who would notch first as Robin Barratt powered home an 18th minutes header to put them 1-0 up. Frolov tried to level but put a lob over the bar and the Kings would remain behind at the break. An early powerful strike by Derek Armstrong needed saving by Heckingbottom but it wouldn’t be long before the Kings got themselves back to parity; Torben Kummel curling home a 49th minute free-kick. Futsal hit back but Freddy Kennedy was denied by a good reflex save by Ersberg while Dustin Brown was denied at the other end. Kennedy had a headed chance but was again denied by Ersberg and the Kings would take advantage with Frolov finishing a breakaway move with some aplomb. The win was massive for Stripy’s Kings as it keeps them just a point from safety and also brings two or three other sides into the relegation equation. Jake will have been disappointed with the loss and with his side now four points adrift things are starting to look very difficult for Futsal.

Cressex kept their heads above water by taking advantage of a home match against Norfolk in a 6-0 win. They had put the game to bed early as a header by Tomas Tiribocchi and a looping header by Lauro Poggi put them 2-0 up after three minutes. Pietro Grimaldi lobbed a shot over and a flick header by Douglas Wallberg hit a post as the chances kept coming. Wallberg would suffer further woodwork pain as he placed a header onto the crossbar but the side did find their third goal with Tiribocchi flicking home an 11th minute header. Emil Rojas was the next to try his luck but his power shot was saved by Olausson who then produced some brilliance to deny Grimaldi’s header. He would have an easier time from a tame side-footed shot by Tiribocchi before Grimaldi made it 4-0 with a well-placed shot from a breakaway. Grimaldi would soon make it 5-0 with a brilliant lob from distance but Rojas couldn’t add to the score as he headed over. Cressex would add a sixth before the break with Wallberg placing a header beyond Olausson. This left Norfolk facing the likelihood of being beaten by double figures but they came out and put in a spirited second-half display which produced no chances for either side and allowed them to escape without further damage. The win was vital for Villan_RAS’s side and they will be keen to make it back-to-back wins but face a massive task against Bonkers on Tuesday. Howemiester will be keen to keep boosting his side’s form ahead of the all-important change report and won’t be worrying too much about such defeats.

At the other end of the table Bonkers maintained their smooth progress with a 1-0 away win at Juventus. Bonkers would edge the first-half proceedings but Stefan Beelenkamp put a lob over the bar before Philip Calderwood suffered the same problem from a powerful strike on goal. The second-half saw Juventus come into the contest and an early free-kick by Mairthin Foley saw Hawke have to make a leg save. Foley demanded more excellence from Hawke with a precise header before a powerfully curled shot by Alberto Morante went wide of the target. Bonkers would make Juve pay for missed chances as Beelenkamp hit home an 88th minute free-kick to deliver three crucial points as they chase the championship crown. GarethLloyd will know the need to keep winning as the sides around him don’t look like giving up the chase any time soon. SuperJuve will have seen this defeat as a blow to his side’s hopes but with just six points separating them from third spot they will know it’s still all to play for.

White Hawk were able to keep the gap between them and Bonkers to just two points as they put in a resolute performance to defeat Kroklund Kings 2-1 at Dont know yet stadium. Hawk would take a 10th minute lead as Adan Donahue chipped home following a corner but the lead would last just one minute; Aatu Vuokki heading in clinically from a Curt Elliott cross. Elliott would then put a diving header over before Dean Kouakou restored the visitor’s lead with an excellent flick header. The Kings would see Elliott hit a post as they tried to level once more but they would go into the break a goal behind. Tero Perotie thought he had levelled for the hosts but was ultimately disappointed with a dubious offside call. Both sides had a late chance each as Vuokki brought a fine save out of Dankoi with a precise header while Kangashaka had to be alert to keep out his team-mate Tapani Visavuori’s misdirected kick at the other end. In the end it would be a vital three points for Hooraymee’s side as they attempt to secure promotion while also challenging for the league title. Bossebong knows his side still have work to do to keep the side in the division for another season as only three points separate them from the Los Samgeles Kings in the relegation zone.

These Charming Men put in a strong home performance to keep themselves in the thick of the title battle as they defeated Real Madrid 1-0 at Irregulars Arena. Stuart Cooksey nearly gave them a dream start as his powerful header struck wood but it wouldn’t take too long before they did hit the front. Lientur Rial would be the scorer as he powered in a long range strike on 14 minutes to put the hosts 1-0 ahead. A free-kick by Jorge Carril forced Nersesian into a save as TCM continued their first-half dominance and they would go in with their 1-0 lead intact. The second-half was a more even contest. Kevin Gabriele’s powerful long range shot threatened to bring the visitors level but Avellino made a good save and TCM might have added to their lead at the other end. Carril would hit a post with another brilliant free-kick effort but it wouldn’t matter as TCM held on for a 1-0 victory. TCM News called the result ‘a much needed home win’ and declared their manager would ‘be ensuring his team train hard’ to keep in touch with the top three. FredRizzo’s attention looks to be at the foot of the table as his side sit four points above the drop zone and they face a massive home match against Juventus on Tuesday.

Carbonmonoxide’s first match in charge of the revamped Bill Murray FC ended in a 0-0 draw at home to The Lone Wanderers. The hosts saw Robbie Fowler put a tame shot straight at Ibehre early on while Mart Rosbottom was denied by Hiller at the other end. Arsim Kule had a further chance for the visitors but could only steer his shot over the bar. The second-half saw the contest remain even with William MacAvish forcing Hiller into a smart stop while a Shmuel Peha header nearly won it for the home side but it missed the goal by inches. Ultimately the game would end goalless with CM telling press that he ‘expects some big performances over the rest of the season’ from his new side. Meanwhile, HH still has his side in the right place at the head of the table and with just five points between them and first the end of the season promises to be an exciting one for the club.