2016 State League One Relegation/State League Two Promotion:
FC Prahran (Futsal Club) 0-11 South Melbourne Futsal Club
PRA –
SM – J.Hilton 3, L.Orozco 3, S.Hosseini 2, C.Zabel, S.Mander, D.Parras (OG)
The first playoff game of the night saw the second placed League Two team Prahran come up against second last from League One in South Melbourne. South Melbourne early on really showed Prahran what it takes to play at the next level as they moved the ball around well and took control of the game. Going in at the half up 4-0 South Melbourne were in control and the second half was much of the same. As the often free flowing South Melbourne had more time and space compared to against the more defensive minded League One sides they were able to pick apart Prahran as they ran away with the game ending with a crushing 11 goal win.
Man of the Match – Leon ‘Freddie’ Orozoco (CF South Melbourne)
2016 State League Two Relegation/Promotion:
Wollert Futsal Club 3-5 Richmond Futsal Club
WOL – D.Labombarda, A.Lizza, L.Tsolakis
RICH – B.Fernando, F.Barbieri, D.Lim, D.Langdale, J.Sera (OG)
With Richmond defeating Croydon in the final round they avoided the automatic drop and instead had to face up to Wollert who had won the qualifiers to earn their spot tonight. With both teams looking fairly evenly matched the more experienced Richmond just took the edge in the first half as goals from Lim and Fernando took them to a 2-1 half time lead. With help from a penalty converted by Barbieri and an unfortunate own goal, Richmond extended their lead taking a 2 goal advantage into next week.
Man of the Match – Rodrigo Evangelisti (FC Richmond)
2016 State League Championship Relegation/State League One Promotion:
Monash Futsal Club 5-3 Mt. Evelyn Futsal Club
MON – J.Oana 3, M.Taha, Emi.Benjamin
MTE – M.Luak 2, L.McLure
In what was shaping up to be the hottest clash of the night the high scoring Monash who finished second in League One came up against Mt Evelyn who had won the same playoff the season before.
Monash started the game on fire in their classic fast paced fashion led by none other than Jimmy Oana. With his famous high intensity play Oana took the game by storm scoring a first half hat trick as Monash raced out to a 4 to nothing lead. Mt Evelyn took some time but eventually found their feet in the game thanks to a great performance from newcomer Matt Luak. Mt Evelyn would eventually beg the lead back to 2, as they sit in striking distance for the return leg next week.
Man of the Match – James Oana (Monash FC)
2016 State League Championship Relegation/State League One Promotion:
FC Footscray (Futsal Club) 4-8 Moreland Futsal Club
FOOT – Meh.Chowdhury, Min.Chowdhury, M.Nastic, S.Dehani OG
MOR – T.Sumbul 5, B.Koca, S.Dehani, M.Yap (OG)
In the second State League relegation playoff, Moreland who lost on the weekend to fall into the playoffs came up against Footscray who have been in good form. Moreland stamped their authority on the game early as big target Turhan Sumbul smashed home 4 first half goals to give his team a 5-2 lead at the break. Footscray looked much better in the second half as they peppered the Moreland goal but saves from Koc and good defending from his team kept them at bay. Moreland will now go into the second leg with a commanding 4 goal lead over Footscray.
Man of the Match – Turhan Sumbul (Moreland FC)
2016 State League One Relegation/State League Two Promotion:
Coburg Athletic Futsal Club 3-5 Melbourne University Futsal Club
COB – N.Amanatidis, T.Rekaris, C.Velluto
MU – T.Zeitlhofer 2, M.Antachew 2, E.Tasker
The second playoff of the night was much tighter as the 3rd placed League Two team took on a experienced Melbourne Uni. Coburg came out strong as Melbourne Uni were stunned with the scores tied at 2-2 halfway through the first period. Melbourne Uni were able to step up the tempo in the second half with key players Zeitlhofer and Antachew once again on the scoresheet. Melbourne Uni would eventually run out 2 goal winners but will need to improve next week to make sure Coburg does not have a chance to get back into the tie.
Man of the Match – Thomas Zeitlhofer (Melbourne Uni FC)
2016 State League Two Playoff:
Macron Mooroolbark Futsal Club 3-5 Tullamarine Futsal Club
MAC – A.Kerridge 3
TUL – D.Tran 2, J.Cheong, T.Edwards, MW.Kan
The last game of the night saw two teams new to the Brunswick Futsal Oz centre with Mooroolbark from the Eastern Premier League taking on Tullamarine from the Northern Premier League. The game started with good energy from both sides but with both teams not wanting to give too much away it was quite defensive ending 1-1 at half time. In the second half the game opened up more as both teams began to counter better. For Mooroolbark it was only Aden Kerridge who was able to beat Phan in goals for as he managed to finish up with a hat trick. However it was the boys from Tullamarine who were able to break the game open towards the end as they managed to gain a 2 goal advantage going into the second leg.
Man of the Match – Jason Cheong (Tullamarine FC)
