PRESS RELEASE
Date:
22/07/2008 Release Ref:
MFutsalClub030 Client Site: http://www.borofutsal.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Middlesbrough Futsal Club got back to
winning ways with a 12-4 defeat of Leeds rivals, FC Barsa. The last win the FA Futsal League – North
came way back in March against FC Grimsby, which kept Boro on top after two
matches. The league looks a lot
different now; with Boro playing for pride languished in 6th place
after a run of eight defeats.
Middlesbrough who have had a heavy student influence, suffered when 4
players graduated and moved home. A
recruitment drive to find the most talented futsal players in Teesside is now
underway and in the 12-4 victory, debutant Imran Rashid bagged a hattrick after
impressing in an open trial.
It was, however, the familiar face of Ryon
Leyshon, who kick started Boro’s new era with a superb individual goal. He broke away from deep in his own half and
flew past two Barsa defenders before finishing to the far post. Leyshon, who was handed the captain’s armband
for the first time, went on to score another 4 goals in the match, rounding off
a performance that could earn him the captaincy full time.
It was 5-1 leading up to half time, before
a goal fest, ended the half 7-3, with Boro also missing two 10m penalties. In futsal, every foul committed after the 5th
results in a free shot from 10m.
Kilbride stepped up for the first, but struck the angle of post and
bar. A minute later, Lee Armes hit one
low, which was saved by the goalkeeper.
Andrea Ruani, former Italian Serie C player, scored the goal of the game
just before half time; a quick exchange of passes resulted in a dinked ball
through to the Italian, who volleyed home past the flailing keeper.
A top class first half performance pleased
manager Damon Shaw and it was a relief for Boro to hold a comfortable lead in
the league for the first time since they defeated Barsa 10-1 in the reverse
fixture.
Barsa predictably piled on the pressure in
the second half and duly scored first from 6 metres after Kilbride committed a
foul in the area. New goalkeeper James
Grey was unable to stop the powerful shot, but did keep Barsa out for the rest
of the half, while at the other end, Boro were creating chance after chance on
the counter attack.
The big win has come too late to rescue
Boro’s season, but eyes are firmly on preparing a squad for next season and the
performance put in at the weekend bodes well for Boro Futsal. The process of building a squad for next
season is ongoing and trials will take place over the next few months. You can find out about trials first by going
to www.BoroFutsal.com
Players and volunteers are also required
for Middlesbrough Futsal Club under-12s, who will start training in
September. For more information email
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Team line-up:
Grey, Armes, Kilbride, Prosser, Hamblin, Leyshon, Rashid, Ruani,
Clifford.
Goals:
Leyshon 5, Rashid 3, Hamblin, Ruani,
Prosser, Armes
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Notes to editor:
§ For further information
about Middlesbrough Futsal Club and futsal contact Damon Shaw on 07807 146 319
or email
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