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The Street Football World Cup is a one-day tournament that is about celebrating the different language groups and cultures through participation in the world game.

It is an opportunity to encourage newly arrived migrants and refugees as well as local families from diverse backgrounds who do not currently play sports to participate as a player, coach, manager or supporter.

The tournament is being held on Sunday November 19 and as part of this celebration we the football playing community’s help.

Do you have players that’s boots don’t fit anymore or are getting an upgrade – we want them……..:-)

If you have boots and shin pads in good condition and want to help local kids play football, please consider donating them to the kids playing in this year’s Street Football World Cup tournament at Meadowbank Park.

Please contact Melrose Park FC on president@melroseparkfc.com.au

Street Football World Cup Tournament

https://www.melroseparkfc.com.au

There are still spots available to participate in the tournament

Play as your favourite Country or club!

When: Sunday, 19 November 2023

Where: Meadowbank Park, Sports Field

Competition:

Small sided games, six-aside

New to football, social and competitive

Female, male and mixed

U6 to AA, over 35s

There was no joy for our two representatives at the 2023 FNSW Champion of Champions finals held at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday.

Played in hot and very windy conditions, both the Epping O30 Women’s team and the West Pennant Hills CFC Premier League team were both soundly beaten in their respective finals.

Epping O30 were first up in the early afternoon sun, which at the time of kick-off was 33 degrees. Despite the conditions both teams were keen to attack and it was Forestville Killarney that scored first when their striker was able to break clear and slotted home 10 minutes in.

Epping though were giving as good as they got and created several opportunities to equalise before they eventually did with Amy Scott showing good pace to beat her defender and dink a nice hot over the advancing keeper. Epping continued to press and had numerous chances to go ahead, but found the Forestville goalkeeper in good positions to stop anymore additional goals from going in.

Forestville then took the lead once again a few minutes before half time in a similar fashion when a ball played in behind the defence saw their fast striker again get clear and she made no mistake. This unfortunately became and all too familiar scene in the second half.

The Manly-based team completely dominated the second half and after adding a third goal soon after the break again from their speedy striker up front the floodgates opened, as they complied 6 second half goals against a weary Epping defence.

The only consolation in the second half came from a superbly struck free kick by Fatma Agar midway through the half that gave their keeper no chance.

Meanwhile West Pennant Hills also saw their hopes of taking out the prestigious All Age Men’s title snuffed out by an excellent Pittwater RSL team from the Manly Warringah FA. After a cagey first 15 minutes as both teams tried to get used to the windy conditions, it was Pittwater that most of their first real chance, when a perfectly flighted corner kick caught everyone out except a Pittwater player who headed home from close range.

Pittwater’s confidence grew and they assumed control of the game and pushed WPH back and by the half hour mark they had added a further two goals to sit comfortably 3-0 ahead.

WPH were not about to give up that easily and in the space of several minutes Dash Ritnam had a one-on-one shot saved by the keeper, but he made no mistake with his second chance with a neat finish from just inside the penalty box and they went into the half time break 3-1 down.

Pittwater dashed any hopes of the Lions coming back into the game 15 minutes into the second half when they scored a fourth goal direct from a free kick and then added fifth goal soon after.

Lions captain Andrew Zalunardo pulled a goal back from the penalty spot with about 15 minutes to play, but any hopes of a miraculous comeback were dashed minutes later when Ryan Frank was given a straight red card. The score finishing 5-2 to Pittwater’s favour.

The Epping FC O30 Women’s and West Pennant Hills CFC Premier League teams have both advanced to the Champion of Champions finals are convincing wins in their semi finals at Christie Park on Sunday.

The two teams will compete in the finals at Valentine Sports Park next Sunday (October 22) for the right to be crowned the best of the best in NSW in their respective age categories.

Epping kicked things off at fairly warm Christie Park against Kissing Point FC (Northern Suburbs FA) with the opening 20 minutes a fairly cagey affair with Epping having slightly the better of play and a few half chances to open the scoring. Once Epping did open the scoring after 25 minutes, the flood gates opened and by half time the score had ballooned out to a 4-0 and the game was as good over.

Kissing Point to their credit did come out with some renewed vigour in the second half and pulled a goal back soon after the break, but that was as good as it got for the visitors as Epping clicked into gear and added a further 3 goals to leave the score at 7-1 at full-time.

Epping will now play Forest Killarney FC (Manly Warringah FA) in the final, kicking off at 1.45pm (VSP3).

West Pennant Hills made it a good day for the local teams with a thoroughly convincing 4-1 win over Colo SFC (Nepean FA). An early goal from Tim Irwin settled the nerves of the Lions players as both teams went toe to toe in what was a physical but fast-paced, attacking game of football.

Despite looking solid at the back, the Lions were undone by a 25-yard thunderbolt from the Colo striker after 30 minutes and it was game on.

However the Lions were quick to restore the balance in their favour and within 30 seconds of kicking off, they were back in the lead with Liam Kelly getting on the end of some great play down the right. Dash Ratnam then added a third right on half time with more terrific play down the right flank that saw him score with an easy tap in at the back post and the Lions were in complete control.

West Penno dominated much of the second half, with Irwin completing the scoring with his 2nd goal, a thumping header from a perfect flighted corner kick late in the game.

Next up for the Lions is Pittwater RSL FC (Manly Warringah FA), who ironically knocked the Lions out of the same competition 12 months prior. They will clash at 4.15pm on VSP2.

For the third year in a row Hills Football, Northern Suburbs Football Association and North West Sydney Football Ltd will be running a number of events in celebration of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

This year the events will be hosted by Northern Suburbs FA at their North Turramurra complex on December 3, 2023

The first event of the day will include a MiniRoos coaching certificate which will incorporate an inclusive element, targeted at interested players and/or coaches with a disability, or those that are coaching players with a disability. Details are below:

– 3rd December from 8:30am – 10:30am

– North Turramurra Recreation Area

– Register here: http://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=27380

We will also be running a Gala Day for participants with a disability and is open to all that are interested, see details below:

– 3rd December from 10:00am – 12:00pm

– North Turramurra Recreation Area

– Register here: https://forms.gle/cm7Kqd67vaD2CHLx6

West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook FC Premier League team and the Epping FC O30 women’s team have advance to the semi finals of the 2023 Champion of Champions tournament after securing wins on Sunday.

West Pennant Hills secured their spot in the final four and a meeting with Colo SFC next Sunday, after a hard fought 1-0 win over Hills Football’s Norwest FC. Meanwhile, Epping has set up a semi final clash with Northern Suburbs team Kissing Point FC, after accounting for Lilli Pilli 4-1 at Pennant Hills Park.

Cameron Pesavento secured the all important win for West Pennant Hills midway through the first half, running onto a through ball and finishing neatly inside the left post.
The win sees them set up a clash with Nepean Association side Colo SFC, who were involved in a highscoring affair – 6-5 winners against Bankstown Sports Strikers.

Epping secured their win with a late blitz after scores were level early in the second half. Epping took a 1 goal lead at the break thanks to a superb shot that sailed into the top corner only for Lilli Pilli to get the game back on level terms early in the second half. Epping stepped up the gears though in the last 20 minutes and added a further 3 goals to run away with an emphatic win. Fatma Agar scored twice, while Amy Scott and Abby Clark got the other goals.

The semi finals will be played this Sunday at Christie Park with the O30W (Epping) kicking off at 12.30pm and AAM (WPH) kicking off at 2.30pm.

Elsewhere, four teams unfortunately were unable to progress past the weekend, with the Ryde Panthers U13 mixed team going down to a very good Belrose-Terry Hills team 4-0, the Gladesville Sharks U16/1 girls team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Bankstown Sports, the Ryde Panthers U17 mixed team went out on penalties after a 0-0 also against Bankstown Sports, while the Epping FC O45 Men found Mosman FC too hot to handle going down 7-1.

As the winter draws to a close as we hit our finals, Summer Football is now the attention for many.

Once again in 2023 Christie Park will host Summer Football with several new competitions in the pipeline including U21’s and Masters. Please note: we are taking Expressions Of Interest for Masters up until Friday 18th August and a decision on whether to go ahead will be made based on EOI.

For more information on 2023 Christie Park Summer Football – click here

2023 Competition Regulations are currently being updated and will be sent to all managers once finalised. If you have any queries on how the competitions will be run contact the office on 02 9887 2116.

General Information:

Competition Format:

6-a-side
Details include 6v6 format and 20min halves to a maximum of 10 players per matchday. Played on a midi field – quarter size of a full field

Masters
Details include 8v8 format and 55 minutes games to a maximum of 12 players per matchday. Played on a half field.

​Competition dates:
The Christie Park competition commences 10 October 2023 depending on the competition structure and the final week will commence on December 12.

Competition nights:
Tuesday: Men’s All Age, Ladies All Age, Ladies O30s

Wednesday: Walking Football, Mixed All Age, Over 35s and Over 45s

Thursday: Men All Age and Under 21s Men

Saturday: Masters Women’s, Masters Men’s (Still not confirmed until we receive Expressions of Interest back by Friday 18th August)

Competition Management:
The competition will be managed via DRIBL.
Note: final competition nights will be confirmed when nominations close.
Games will likely be played at 6.30pm, 7.15pm, 8.00pm and 8.45pm (Tues-Thurs) and from 5.00pm (Saturday for Masters).

Cost:
All senior competitions – $1300 per team ($130 per player if 10 players in team)

Under 21s Men – $1200 per team ($120 per player if 10 players in the team)

Walking Football – $120 per player