14th January 2016 - issue 2 - vol1
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Gibraltar hockey prepares to host European Women's Challenge
Gibraltar international calendar
Hawks are seeded in Pool B which includes also, HFTC Tauras (LTU), Nacka HFC (Swe) and Imittos (GRE).
The match kicks off at 5pm and falls in between the two international friendlies next March against Latvia and Liechtenstein.
Hawks Ladies will acts as host in Gibraltar for the Women's Eurohockey Club Championship Challenge III tournament to be played on Gibraltar between the 13th and 26th May this year.
As part of CD San Roque's 50th anniversary celebrations, a Gibraltar XI (not the National Team) will take on CD San Roque, in San Roque, on the 26th March 2016.
Gibraltar's hockey enthusiasts will also have a chance to support a second local side, Eagles Ladies who have been grouped in Pool A with NAVAX AHTC (AUS), Cardiff University (WAL) and HAHK Mladost (CRO).
International Friendly between Gibraltar and Liechtenstein will be played at the Victoria Stadium on Wednesday 23rd March 2016.
Matches will be played at the water based astro turf at the Bayside Sports Complex, bringing back European Club hockey to the Rock once again. On the same dates the men's hockey will be travelling to Bratislava where Grammarians will compete in the Men's Eurohockey Club Champions Challenge II.
Gibraltar's hockey will also see youth players playing in July in the U18 Youth Championships.
The girls will play in Konya, Turkey between the 18-23 July against teams from Wales, Turkey and Switzerland in the EuroHockey U18 Girls Championship III pool. The boys will also travel to Konya, Turkey on the same dates to play against teams from Turkey, Portugal, Belarus and Lithuania.
The Gibraltar National Team will then be playing Latvia on the 29th of March 2016, at the Victoria Stadium, in Gibraltar.
The Under 17 and 19 will also be in action this year. Following's draws for the 2016/17 Under 19 and 2017 Under 17 Euro Qualifiers Gibraltar have been drawn in Group 11 alongside Belarus, Belgium and Cyprus. Matchdays for this tournament are the 26th, 28th and 31st of October 2016 and Cyprus will be the Group 11 hosts.
The Gibraltar Under 19s have been drawn in Group 4 alongside Germany, Republic of Ireland and Albania. Matchdays for this tournament are the 6th, 8th & 11th of October 2016 and Group 4 will be hosted by Albania.
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Lions frustrated to 1-0 defeat
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bait.
anchester played to frustrate Lions from the onset and successfully gained three points from it, as Lions took the
A stubborn Manchester defended tightly at the back during first half frustrating Lions as they stopped them at playing their normal creative gameplay from midfield.
With Lions already starting the season without a goal, and having lost to Gibraltar United Manchester's strong defensive play, and Lions seeming lack of ideas to get into the penalty area saw Lions were forced to opt to shooting from outside the area to their detriment. Manchester for their part were content in breaking forward on the counter attack
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The first half finished scoreless immediately on resuming play Manchester had a goal disallowed for offside showing that they posed a threat upfront.
With Manchester keeping their structure at the back Lions continued to be held back in the last quarter, unable to reach goal.
Manchester continued their gameplan with quick breaks, forcing Lions to run back as they reached the opposition penalty area, with the Lions keeper again keeping Lions
goal intact for the time being.
It was only when Manchester started to step forward and actually take the game to Lions that the clearest chance did eventually come for Lions, on a break. Macedo, who returned to the Manchester side was forced to parry from close range, pushing the ball across goal as Lions number nine broke through the one man defence left from theri attack.
Manchester returned to keep their game of frustrating the opposition and after several controversial calls and cards the focus turned to the Lions bench as a frustrated manager reacted to both the crowd and comments from the opposition bench. The
manager voicing his views on the referees performance. After several warnings the Lions manager was given his marching orders, confronting the fourth official as he left the pitch.
The off-the-field mood of Lions soon translated to the Lions team who crumbled under the pressure and frustrations caused by Manchester's tactics.
Within minutes Lions crumbled at the back with Manchester scoring. Lopez who had just come on four minutes earlier slotting the ball past the keeper as he broke through the Lions flank and into the area.
The goal saw the match open up as Lions pressed
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As frustration deepened within the Lions ranks, an unnecessary harsh tackle from Green at the edge of the Manchester penalty area saw the official hand a yellow, and as players pushed each other, the red card for his second yellow was shown to the same player.
With Lions now on the back foot Manchester opted to bring in JP Duarte onto the pitch after several weeks of absence. The match soon turned into a scrappy affair to Manchester's delight, Lions
losing the focus and looked the least likely to score.
Manchester gained three valuable points, their second consecutive victory. Lions remained scoreless losing further valueable points.
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match details Lions (0) Starting lineup
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Manchester 62 (1) Starting lineup
Szpilczynski - 1 Rodriguez - 3 Trends - 4 Rodriguez Yellow card - 6 Green Second yellow, then red - 7 Fernandez Cuesta (c) - (Castano - 69) - 8 Santos - (Romero Jimenez - 63) - 14 Mouheli - 15
Macedo - 1 Rovegno Yellow card - 3 Sergeant - 5 Payas - 8 Toncheff Ferberovich (c) - 10 Duran - 12 Isola - (Ruiz - 61) - 14 Lopez - (Lopez. J - 55) - 16 Gonzalez - 20 Hernandez - (Duarte. JP - 73) - 40 De Los Santos - 88
Substitutes
Substitutes
Mascarenhas-Olivero Yellow card - (Marquez - 81)
18 Gines - 19 Narvaez - 28
Pacheco Exposito - 2 Catania - 5 Marquez - 9 Almecija - 13 Moreno Gallego - 17 Castano - 23 Romero Jimenez - 45
Ruiz - 6 Lopez. J - 7 Duarte. JP Yellow card - 9 Souris - 13 Coombes.J - 63 Scorers
Lopez. J 59mins
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Europa
lose ground at the top
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he few enthusiasts and supporters of Europa and St Joseph's attending the Victoria Stadium this Sunday were treated to an exciting and surprising match which saw Europa drop three valueable points in their attempt to keep within distance of Lincoln. St Joseph's took the lead within the first quarter of an hour, only to see them losing it as Europa pushed forward and equalised. As the first half was coming to an end, St
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Joseph's scored a second putting further pressure on Europa. With tensions rising, and St Joseph's threatening in their counterattacks, a break away from St Joseph's saw Europa lose one of their players for a tackle from behind to break the attack. With just ten men Europa's match was destined to be an uphill struggle. Coming out for the second half, Europa did not hesitate in attacking St Joseph who were content in standing back and playing on the counter attack. Such was the pressure from the ten man Europa, that even the St Joseph's bench could be heard calling on their players to push up more as it seemed it was "them with one player less." Europa's pressure, however, left them vulnerable at the back exposing their flanks. Although St Joseph's counter attacked their lack of foresight to use the right flank meant that Europa were able to contain the attacks. It was only as the match reached its finale that an over exposed Europa defence found itself on the backfoot with three St Joseph's players breaking through with no defence in position. Inevitably the breakthrough ended in St Joseph's slotting in their third. The defeat means that Europa are now six points behind Lincoln, with the title now exclusively in the hands of Lincoln who have yet to lose a match this season.
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match details St Joseph (3) Line Up
Europa (1) Line Up
Perez. J (c) 1 Torres 2 Lobato Gonzalez Yellow card 6 Verdejo 7 Samaniego 12 Duran 14 Lopez (Negrette - 90) 15 Bakkari (Prescott - 85) 22 Cortijo 24 Palacios (Castle - 62) 26 Caretero Yellow card 27
Arevalo (c) 1 Aguayo 2 Tornay 6 Leiva 8 Padal 9 Rodriguez (Alarcon - 63) 10 Toscano Second yellow, then red card 14 Ramos (Sotorrio - 36) 15 Mendez 17 Barranco 19 Sanchez (Trofimenko - 77) 40
Substitutes
Substitutes
Enrique 5 Guiterrez 13 Negrette 16 Prescott 17 Castle 29 Scorers
Verdejo 21 Lopez 39 Castle 90
Cabezutto 3 Perez 4 Cafer 13 Trofimenko 18 Sotorrio 21 Alarcon 24
Scorers
Mendez 31
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Lincoln show they can win even with ten men on the field
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Lincoln demonstrated the reasons why they continue at the top of the table scoring in the very first few minutes of the match against a Lynx side who showed no fear of facing the champs. Although having lost 4-0 in their first encounter this season, Lynx came out attacking with the very first attacking ball coming from Lynx. However, the tables were turned within seconds when Chipolina struck from the left flank hitting the ball squarely past Robba's furthers top corner. Lynx responded by taking the match to Lincoln, the new number ten from Algeciras Santos making his debut show his strength in running by joining with Doxagarat to threaten Lincoln's penalty area. In a match full of intensity Lynx were not frightened of Lincoln and pressed them up front giving Lincoln few chances to venture forward or control the game under their terms during the first half. Lincoln started the second half imposing their rhythm to the game playing fast across wings and controlling possession. End to end battle was seen, although Lincoln started to control possession
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and started to make Lynx chase the ball. Lynx who needed to score were caught on the counter on numerous occasions, only for them to counter themselves. Exciting match as Lynx continued to defend solidly and press on Lincoln trying break their game and play their own style. The match seemed to have reached a turning point when Casciaro (R) was send off after pulling down a player breaking through onto goal and getting his second yellow. With just sixteen minutes to go it seemed Lynx, who were playing their own power game would have the advantage with Lincoln one man short. Instead of holding back Lincoln seemed to have been injected with new determination and instead continued their game plan forcing Lynx to chase the ball. Cabrera broke down left running into area and striking it past Robba for the 2-0, a second goal that seemed to break the spirits of Lynx who had battled hard for the equaliser. Moments later Robba was lucky that an attempt to lob the ball over him fell straight into his hands. The match came to an end with Lincoln taking all three points and maintaining their lead at the top with their 2-0 win, even with ten men. Even with Lincoln riding high the week ended with speculation over the future of Anthony Bardon. Reports emerged that he will be leaving the current reigning champions with both the player and the club coming to a mutual agreement for his release. Lincoln had already announced that exMalaga left winger Antonio Calderon has officially become a Lincoln player.
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match details Lynx FC (0) Lineup
Lincoln Lineup
Red Imps
Robba 1 Villegas Mena 2 Vargas 4 Sanchez Rodriguez (Gonzalez - 70) 8 Guiling (c) 9 Santos 10 Campoy 15 Doxagarat Yellow card 22 Martin 23 Gutierez Albizu (Sastrie - 67) 77 Dechraoui Pinero Yellow card (Hassan - 46) 88
Navas Paul 1 Garcia 2 Chipolina. J 3 Casciaro. R Second yellow, then red card 5 Lopes 6 Casciaro.K (Cabrera - 45) 10 Chipolina. R (c) 14 Calderon (Soussi - 89) 19 Blasco 20 Livramento (Freitas - 72) 86 Walker 88
Akrapovic 6 Hassan 7 Leogh 12 Gonzalez 14 Vela 19 Sastrie 20
Cabrera 11 Freitas 15 Clinton 17 Soussi 21 Vinet 25 Payas 26 Mena 70
Substitutes
Substitutes
Scorers
Chipolina. J 4 Cabrera 80
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Britannia keep Angels in relegation trouble
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he Britannia v Angels match did not bring many surprises, accentuating the deficiencies in Angels which is likely to see them relegated directly as they seemed incapable of turning around Britannia.
The only surpise in the Angels Britannia match was the player agent for St Joseph present at the match with a Korean player in tow who is believed to be joining Britannia'
Angels started play with their backs to the wall. It took Britannia just ten minutes before they broke through and Onega slotted the first in with ease. The ease in scoring the first seemed to slow down Britannia, rather than excite them, becoming unconvincing with Angels taking advantage of Britannia's lack of enthusiasm in trying to break through again. Angels pushed forward for most of the next
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part of the first half, and it was not until Ten mins in breaking through Britannia beats angels defence line to slot it in with ease
After scoring first Britannia had a spell of not convincing with angels trying to take advantage and pushing Britannia back. It was not until Alt dribbled past several defenders at the edge of the box, and run into the penalty area to "dink" the ball past Mateo that Britannia didn't seem to wake up again. A 2-0 scoreline at half time was as predictable as you could get a scoreline. The half time break did little for Britannia who came out with a lack of intensity and saw Angels push them back, not through efficiency but through the lack of effort in Britannia's play. Britannia had most of the possession but their characteristic power pace and running game was not seen opting for a slower build up. This suited Angels keeping the score down.
Angels had a few hitting the crossbar and several wide shots at goal.
As the match went on and Britannia saw that they were actually being pushed back into their own area, due mainly to their own game play which was allowing Angels to play, Britannia responded hitting the post and then having a ball cleared off the line.
The score was brought to a more reasonable realistic score, considering the strengths of Britannia against that of Angels with Onega once again breaking through the right flank and scoring from inside the six yard box. The final score, Britannia 3-0 Angels.
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match details Angels (0) Starting lineup
Britannia (3) Starting lineup
Mateo Perez Yellow card 1 Pino Moreno (Sereno - 45) 2 Perez 3 Munoz Ruiz Yellow card 4 Villada Morente 5 Nieto Arguez 7 Moreno Gomez Yellow card 8 Lara De La Chica 9 Mena (c) Yellow card 10 Bernal Yellow card 16 Arroyal 20
Barnfather Marfe 1 Dos Santos 2 Comino (Jimenez - 45) 4 Graham (c) Yellow card 5 Onega 11 Grimmer (Gomez - 55) 12 Kago 13 Breakspear Yellow card 16 Alt 21 Sansolini Yellow card 31 Gilroy 32
Palomino Arguez 11 Morente 14 Sereno 15
Jimenez 18 Reyes 19 Gomez 24 Sheppard-Capurro 35 Monken Arruda 81
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Brief news
MANU gets mention in Axem
Britannia star Manu was recently mentioned in Axem, who celebrate Argentinian footballers across the world.
In a release post last week Axem said only 2 Argentinians have 5 goals in 2016; Messi and Manu.
The news was welcomed by Britannia who in their own post on Facebook added it was “Great to see local football receive such incredible exposure!”
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Substitutes
Scorers
Onega 11 Alt 31 Onega 89
Brief news Magpies sign Espinosa
Mario Espinosa joins FC Brunos Magpies from Brixton United as a wing back / attacking midfielder. Magpies claim “Mario is a natural winger but is equally adept at playing behind the main striker. Mario has bags of pace and a wicked shot on him. He has a taste of Sunday League football with him and will provide great competition for the squad.”
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Gib Utd take relegation safety points
In a match in which Glacis United and Gibraltar United battled for valueable points which would keep them safe from relegation, it was Gibraltar United who came out the winner. A hard drawn out battle between two of the bottom clubs saw end to end excitement, harsh tackling, two very different styles of football, and 12 yellow cards.
It was Gibraltar who scored the first. Pressing up front and pushing Glacis back whilst not having possession forced the first error of Glacis who conceded a foul. A swinging ball going across goal saw Glacis clawing for the ball unsuccessfully, with Robert Montovio coming in at the back post and volleying the ball into the back of the net.
Glacis maintained possession as Gibraltar United tightened at the back to keep them out. The first half finished with Gibraltar
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The second half started much in the same way as the first had finished, with Glacis pushing forward, Gibraltar United defending in block, and Glacis missing the few chances they had.
Once again a quick break from the back for Gib Utd led to another corner. A beautifully placed cross was headed in to the top corner with Gib Utd taking the lead to 2-0.
From this point on it was backs to the wall for Gib Utd, who defended in block and kept their attacks to break -aways. As time went on Glacis United seemed to slowly lose their grip on the game with their players arguing amongst each other. Most notable was the goalkeepers argument with his coach . A seemingly injured keeper called on his bench to substitute him the refusal to do so saw the player shout at his bench, "or me saca o me voy" (you either replace me or I leave". The argument then continued as the player approached the touchline to speak to his manager as play went on.
Gibraltar United for its part were unable to make anything out of the disruption in the Glacis team, instead they seemed to defend in total chaos, swarming on players. The tensions and tough tackling between both teams lead to a flurry of yellow cards, 12 in total shown during the match. One of them going to Glacis goalkeeper who had started to argue with Montovio within earshot of the referee, further adding to his woes. The keeper playing as if a sweeper, rather than a keeper positioning himself whilst Glacis attacked close to the halfway line, more than once caught out as Gib Utd tried to unsuc-
cessfully lob the ball over him.
Glacis eventually broke through following a flying save by El Chino, Gibraltar United's keeper. A shot from outside the area saw the keeper stretching to make a one-handed save and conceding a corner. A sweetly struck corner received a similar strike to the top corner reducing Gibraltar United lead to just one goal. Gib Utd were able to hold on by the skin of their teeth to take all three points. The winner knowing that they were securing their place against their closest league rivals at the bottom of the table. Gibraltar United are now nine points clear of Glacis Utd. The postponed match between the two earlier in the season now less significant as Gibraltar widened the gap between the two.
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Glacis United (1) Gibraltar United (2) Starting lineup
Starting lineup
Carlin Yellow card 1 Ruesca Pineda Yellow card 2 Maya Yellow card (Ruesca Puertas - 67) 3 Jimenez Sempere (Panzavechia - 65) 7 Del Rio Fernandez (Abeleira - 87) 15 Mendez Utrera 18 Cortes Narvaez 19 Gil Bado 20 Pereyra (c) Yellow card 27 Jimenez Yellow card 29 Barletta Yellow card 32
Goldwin Yellow card 1 Perez Yellow card (Espinosa - 79) 3 Montovio Yellow card 8 Lopez (c) 10 Buhagiar 11 Gilbert (Rumbo - 45) 14 Power 19 El Andaloussi 22 Gallardo 30 Thomas Yellow card 88 Ellul (Robba - 45) 89
Ruesca Puertas Yellow card 8 Panzavechia 12 Rico Perez 13 Abeleira 34
Cumbo 12 Espinosa 18 Robba Yellow card 21 Anes 24 Neale 31 Rumbo 77 Lopez 93
Substitutes
Scorers
Barletta 76
Substitutes
Scorers
Montovio 13 Power 47
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First Division 2015/16 League Table after Match Day 14 Team
Lincoln Red Imps FC Europa FC Lions Gibraltar FC St.Joseph's FC FC Britannia XI Lynx FC Manchester 62 FC Gibraltar United FC Glacis United FC Angels FC First Division Top Scorers
Casciaro. L 11 Gines 10 Padal 10 Abayian 9 Chipolina. J 8 Casciaro.K 8 Toncheff Ferberovich 8 Diaz 7 Onega 7 Cabello 7
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14 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 14
W
13 11 7 7 7 7 4 4 1 1
D
1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 0
Rock Cup Results
Sunday 10th January | 20:30 - Round 1 Gibraltar Phoenix FC 4 FC Hound Dogs 0
Sunday 10th January | 18:30 - Round 1 Leo FC 2 Football Club Boca Juniors 0
Monday 11th January | 18:15 - Round 1 Cannons FC 1 FCB Magpies 3
L
0 2 5 5 5 5 8 8 11 13
GD
55 22 10 9 6 4 -7 -23 -40 -36
PTS
40 34 23 23 23 23 14 13 4 3
Tuesday 12th January | 20:30 - Round 1 Europa Point FC 1 Mons Calpe Sports Club 2
Wednesday 13th January | 20:30 - Round 1 Europa Pegasus 0 College 1975 FC 5 Thursday 14th January | 20:30 - Round 1 FC Olympique Gibraltar 13 Red Imps FC
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Football the weeks results Second Division 2015/16 League Table
Team Europa Point Fc Mons Calpe Sports Club Leo FC Gibraltar Phoenix FC FCB Magpies FC Olympique Gibraltar Red Imps FC Cannons FC FC Hound Dogs Europa Pegasus Football Club Boca Juniors College 1975 FC
Wednesday 6th January | 20:30 Europa Point FC 3 FCB Magpies 0
Wednesday 6th January | 18:15 Red Imps FC 0 FC Olympique Gibraltar 13 1
Monday 4th January | 18:15 Cannons FC 2 FC Hound Dogs 4
Next Fixtures Second Division 15/16
Sunday 17th January | 18:30 Mons Calpe Sports Club VS FCB Magpies
P 12 10 11 11 11 12 11 11 10 11 11 11
W 9 8 8 7 6 6 4 3 3 2 1 1
D 3 1 1 3 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 0
L 0 1 2 1 3 5 7 7 6 8 8 10
GD 26 37 23 26 15 -4 3 -12 -15 -18 -26 -55
PTS 30 25 25 24 20 19 12 10 10 7 5 3
Sunday 17th January | 20:30 Europa Pegasus VS FC Hound Dogs
Monday 18th January | 18:15 Cannons FC VS Football Club Boca Juniors
Tuesday 19th January | 20:30 Leo FC VS College 1975 FC
Sunday 24th January | 18:30 Gibraltar Phoenix FC VS Mons Calpe Sports Club
Sunday 24th January | 20:30 FC Olympique Gibraltar 13 VS Europa Point FC
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Women’s League 2015/16 League Table Team
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Manchester 62 FC Women Lincoln Red Imps FC Women Lions Gibraltar FC women Europa FC Women
Sunday 10th January | 17:00 Manchester 62 FC Women 2 Europa FC Women 0
Saturday 9th January | 17:00 Lions Gibraltar FC Women 0 Lincoln Red Imps FC Women 2
Fixtures
Saturday 16th January | 17:00 Europa FC Women VS Manchester 62 FC Women
Sunday 17th January | 17:00 Lincoln Red Imps FC Women VS Lions Gibraltar FC Women
8 8 9 9
W
D
8 4 4 0
0 1 1 0
L
0 3 4 9
GD
18 11 7 -36
PTS
24 13 13 0
Top scorers Player/Goals
Borrell 9 Ferro 8 Benyunes 5 Victor 5 Viagas 4 Orfila 4 Duarte 3 Rodriguez 2 Gingell 2 Holt 2
Youth League - Under 13 2015/16 League Table Team
Lincoln FC U13 Argus Lincoln FC U13 Westmed Manchester 62 FC U13 Red Lions FC U13 Jyske Bank Red Imps FC U13 Argus Europa FC U13 Black Manchester 62 FC U13 Europa FC U13 White Lions FC U13 Roc-A-Graphics Gibraltar United FC U13 Star Of India Europa FC U13 Green
P
9 8 8 8 7 8 8 7 7 8 6
W
9 7 7 5 4 3 2 2 1 1 0
D
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
L
0 1 1 3 3 5 5 4 6 7 6
GD
51 44 42 24 14 -20 -18 -19 -39 -42 -37
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PTS
27 21 21 15 12 9 7 7 3 3 0
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Football News
The Gibraltar FA's Refereeing Dept held the Referees’ Winter Workshop on Thursday 7th January 2016 at The Bayside Sports Complex. Referees and Assistant Referees from all categories and Referee Observers attended.
The main aim of this workshop was to encourage consistency in a number of aspects of match management. By a consistent approach by our match officials the game and the players are protected from unfair play. Topics presented were
during the first part of the Workshop:
•Report Writing, •Managing Stoppages, •Managing Injuries, •Recognising Challenges.
For the 2nd part of the Workshop match situations using both domestic and FIFA/UEFA video clips were presented with participants bringing up lively discussions.
Topics analysed in this 2nd part included various aspects of managing a match with examples of
illegal use of the arms, handball, simulation, dissent, tactical fouls and violent conduct.
1st Division Referee Jason Barcelo commented, “It was good to have our very young referees participating fully in this workshop. They had an opportunity to learn from our experiences in managing challenging situations. An enjoyable event with plenty of material presented for our continued development as referees.” Courtesy GFA media office
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Cabrales Joins Europa Pegasus
Aziz Aitlahcen back philosophical about it, but highlighted the discrepancy in Gibraltar United
Adrian Cabrales has put pen Gibraltar United F.C have to paper and has signed with completed the signing of EUROPA PEGASUS from former Glacis United FC player Thomas Laguea. MONS CALPE SC for the They have also re-signed rest of the season with a view Aziz Aitlahcen according to to extend his contract next the GIbraltar United social year! The attacking midfielder media page. is said to be very excited and eager to start competing as Yared leaves early as next week in the Europa team's Rock Cup fixture!
In a statement on their social media pages Europa FC Young Portuguese have stated "Europa FC joins the Red Imps would like to announce that Jose Yared Naranjo Portuguese right-sided Rodriguez "Yared" has left defender and winger Ruben the club by mutual consent. Freitas was officially We thank Yared for his presented as a Lincoln player service to the club and wish this week. The lively him all the best for the future." youngster came through the ranks of the Sporting Lisbon Leo hampered by academy before plying his transfer window trade in Braga and playing a season in Cyprus. Leo FC's Rock Cup tie
“I'm very happy to be here as this is a good opportunity for me, “ said the 23-year-old Freitas. “Now I hope to help the team get to the Champions League qualifiers again which is my main aim for coming here. I think it is great that Lincoln have won 13 leagues titles in a row and I believe we will do the same by this coming May. I hope to bring that experience and quality to make it happen.”
that seems to exist between the opening of the transfer window and the first Rock Cup ties matches which saw not just his side, but other second division sides having to leave their new signings in the stands.
Women's Fun Friday return
The Gibraltar Womans Football Association will restart the Fun Friday this week. The Fun Friday will be held this Friday 15th at 5pm at Westside School Outdoor Pitches. It has been a very popular feature which has seen many young girls getting interested in football.
Beiso and Latin Graduate from UEFA’s CFM
against Boca Juniors was GFA General Secretary, Mr. marred by the limited Dennis Beiso, and the & Logistics availability of eligible players Operations Manager, Mr. Gareth Latin, for Leo FC. Having recently have both graduated from the signed four new players at UEFA Certificate in Football the start of the winter transfer Management (UEFA CFM). window, and hoping to play The course, which took place them in the Rock Cup tie, Leo over nine months and was were informed that the jointly hosted by the Republic of Ireland and Northern players were not eligible to Ireland, combines e-learning play in the tie due to the modules with face-to-face requirement to be registered seminars addressing key at least seven days before areas of national football the match. The manager was association management.
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Women’s Football
Lions Gibraltar FC Women 0 Lincoln Red Imps FC Women 2
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Manchester 62 FC Women 2 Europa FC Women 0
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Women’s Football
Women kept busy during xmas
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The GFA Women’s National Squad have been kept extremely busy over the festive season competing in two friendlies. The first one was against UD San Enrique, which was played on the 27th December 2015.
mins – the goal came from a really good play which saw Sherilyn Orfila score on her GFA debut. Although this match ended in a 4-1 loss the women all gained valuable experience and saw many youngsters take to the field for their first ever squad The GFA Women led the first match. half scoring within the first 15
A week later, in Algeciras the GFA Women played again. This time against a much tougher opponent - CD Salesianos Femenino. This was a much harder competition were the players faced a team who are currently first in the province division. The GFA Women played very well and even
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managed a number of shots at goal considering the team was a fairly young one and most of which having only played together once before.
Head Coach Manuel Lopez Gil was pleased with everyone’s performance and stated “we can learn a lot
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from both games and continuing with this level of hard work we can progress to hopefully a higher standard of play. Although the games were difficult ones, particularly the second match, the team have gained valuable experience and a lot can be taken from both
matches".
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The players will now continue training on a weekly basis with the squad and are looking forward to another friendly to be held in February against an RAF visiting team.
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Olympique 1 Red Imps 0 Division 2
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Rock Cup Brunos Convince in First half to take it
It was a game of two halves for Brunos Magpies. The first half the Magpies controlled the pace of the game and were the more aggressive of the two. Their determination and pace paying off well as they scored three in the first 45 minutes. Half time seemed to have zapped the energy out of the Magpies as Cannon took possession of the match and took one goal back. The magpies were being caught in defence by the Cannons who pushed them back. However, with the rain pouring down, and as the minutes ticked players seemed to become more and more demoralised, the Magpies held on to win 3-1 and enter the next round.
Transfer Market moves
Alex Quillo 29 year old from la Linea, formerly playing with Lucena, Recreativo, Alemeria and Atletico B and C teams has joined Europa. After impressing in trials Europa have also signed left back Alejandro Vazquez Sotorrio "Alex Vazquez". The 32 year old Asturian has played for Sporting Gijon, Levante and Alicante amongst others. Hound dogs confirmed the
signing of 16 year old GK James Simpson on a free transfer from Red Imps FC. James will provide competition to Juan Carca単o for the GK position following the release of David Horner Garcia who has a long term injury.
Pesto Pinazo Arias, a 28 year old from Malaga who has played for Elche, Malaga and Cadiz joins Lions from Greek side Panachaiki. Thomas laguea from Glacis joins Gibraltar
Utd, whilst Kenneth Chipolina from Lincoln joins Red Imps alongside Tarik Chayed. Naranjo Rodriquez leaves Europa. Ex-Malaga left winger Antonio Calderon has officially become a Lincoln player after his starring performance in the Champions League qualifiers in the summer when he helped the club get into the second round. Toni Espinosa from CD La Union joins Bruno Magpies as a centre back.
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Football Interview 14th January 2016
I am as thick skinned as can be!
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Interview with Bruno Magpies Head Coach Joel Richard William
ll sports have their colourful characters, and football is no different. One of these emerging characters is Joel Richard Williams, for many the editor/publisher of 5point4, for others the head coach of second division Bruno Magpies.
love him or hate him Joel very much represents a changing face of football in which the endeavours of characters such as him will bring some of the changes.
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coach, has seen his side change, and only this week brush aside another second division side from the Rock Cup to get to the next stage.
if a division two side, can reach the European rounds which means a substantial cash incentive do you think teams are taking the cup games more seriously?
In his role as reporter for 5point4, Joel has gained a reputation for Joel - I can't speaking out his speak for other mind, and saying it teams but I can as it is, even though guarantee that this has not been as head coach met by smiles from of FCB Magpies everyone. His I will always put 5point4 online the strongest publication causing team available enough waves to to me at every have already seen game, whether 18,000 likes in his it's a cup game facebook page (not or a league an easy feat even for marketing gurus's in game. Football is about winning games, so Gibraltar.) for all I'm concerned we could be playing a friendly and I'll still want to win We caught up with Joel after the Brunos cup regardless of the opposition. I agree that tie against Cannon, not an easy feat in itself, now, perhaps with Europa League places with the first scheduled interview being up for grabs the Rock Cup is an attractive postponed after Joel demonstrated what proposition and I guess each team will came first, his team rather than his own look at it that way; I know I certainly do! exposure to the public. Core - Magpies won their first cup experience with you as manager. On hindsight would you Core - This was your first cup experience as have done things differently? first team manager. How did it feel? Joel - At all. We won the game and Joel - It was an exciting game for myself reached the next round and the most and also the team as we got our first taste pleasing aspect of this for me was that we of cup football for the year. For me utilised the squad. The season is a long personally it was great, just like it is any one so rotating is key if you want to keep other game, to be on the touchline and live players fit and healthy and we did just that vs Cannons and it paid dividends. I this experience I'm currently living. couldn't be any happier if I'm honest... Core- Now that the Rock Cup winners, even click here to see full gallery collection in our website
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Core - The magpies seemed to collapse and fall flat when it came to focusing on the game in the second half? Any reason why this happened?
Joel - I agree wholeheartedly with you that our second half performance was poor in comparison to the first. We still created plenty of chances but couldn't quite find the net so this did put a dent on our brilliant first half performance. We have to be careful with these situations and if Cannon's had been sharper on the day we could well be speaking about a defeat today. The reasons? I think tired legs started kicking in, perhaps players grew overconfident with the comfortable result we had and started forgetting the basics of football. This has been addressed in our training sessions this week so hopefully we won't succumb to these mistakes again...
Core - Considering this was against a second division side, now that you might meet a first division side next what do you expect your team to do better?
Joel - It's actually quite funny but I think we tend to struggle against the "so called" smaller sides and its trickier to negotiate ties like these because the team, as previously mentioned, might get overconfident and, lose focus and forget the basics of our style of football. We did show in pre season that playing against the big boys doesn't faze us and the result we had against Lions raised plenty of eyebrows. What playing "big team" does to us is actually positive: we focus much more on the game and play the football we know we can play! Core - The Magpies seem set not to rise this season to the first division unless some results change. Will this be a setback for you?
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14th January 2016 Joel - Promotion was not on the cards this season although media pundits around Gibraltar actually were very generous when they tipped us as promotion candidates. Of course it would be incredible if we did get promoted and even been in the mix for promotion is a sweet feeling for Magpies and their loyal hardcore fans. We can't forget our roots though and where this club was last year; In my point of view this year was always a transitional year, the year in which we implemented our philosophies, our style of play and acted responsibly within our limits . I like to compare this project with the construction of a house; the foundations have to be created for the house to be stable and this is exactly the same thing. The foundations are been laid as we speak and I'm of the view that before running we should learn how to crawl. Step by step, things have to be done right in order to progress and if this means one more year in Second Division then so be
it.
Core - Will you be building on your first managerial season experience and stay with the Magpies?
Joel - Like I said previously, this is a long term project. I'm lucky enough to have a chairman who shares the same views as myself and is determined and keen to do things right. It is essential to have continuity in a football team so it's a definite yes from me. I'm absolutely loving every minute of this challenge... Core - How tough is it, with some teams seemingly investing heavily to reach the first division? Or are you one of those teams yourselves considering the seemingly resolute backing from your board of directors?
Joel - Football is money, let's not kid ourselves here! Where ever there is money players will go and sign and with
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14th January 2016 clubs in the Premier and Second Division investing heavily it is getting harder and harder by the year to compete at the top level. Even now we are seeing teams like Glacis and Angels suffer due to lack of financial resources at their disposal. Like I said previously, I am lucky enough to have a chairman who is extremely dedicated, passionate and willing to see the club progress in every way shape and form.
from opposing coaches; that is ultimately what counts for me!
Core - You personally are heavily involved in 5point4, which we understand is your little baby. But what comes first, the team or your personal job? As a publisher, and one who does not aim to be just the nice guy, but the one who says it as it is, I take it this gets you a lot of negative reactions to you. How do you balance being a manager and having to do a job which doesn't necessarily get you friends Core - Will we be seeing many changes for all the time? this next stage of the season? Joel - Now that is a question I was hoping Joel - Changes are part and parcel of to avoid (he laughs). It's a question of football although, like I have said before, having the ability to change hats whenever continuity is key and essential in a football the occasion dictates. When I write I team. Those teams who regularly chop always strive to be honest in everything I and change managers or players might portray whether it has been a positive succeed in the short term but those result for my team or a negative one. I foundations will never whether the storms personally don't shy away from this and approaching, metaphysically speaking. I have, after every defeat congratulated the don't envisage many changes, I'm opposing team. When I coach I have my delighted with the group of players we coaching hat on. One must balance the have and although there have been tweaks thin line between being a manager and a during the season, it is only natural when journalist...It's a tricky one but one I'm players leave. This is, at the end of the day, coping with well at the moment! part and parcel of football... Coresportgib will be bringing more feature Core - As a manager you seem to be one of interviews and feature stories of its own in the the more vociferous on the pitch, this attracts future as we build up the publication with the both good and bad attention. Do you mind? aim of highlighting local sports personalities across all fields of sport. Joel - I am as thick skinned as can be! I have received threats and insults due to my journalism career so it doesn't really faze me when people shout from the stands. Most of the time those people who do shout abuse or negative comments from the stands are those people who only wish they were able to do what you do! I am very vociferous and outspoken, I have conducted my journalism career in a similar fashion and there are those who will mock this approach but the vast majority will, in fact, respect the job one does. Most importantly though is the respect one gets from the players and click here to see full gallery collection in our website
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Athletics
10 km Flat Race Starting at Devils Tower Road athletes raced up to Both Worlds before turning back down into Devils Towers Road and through Winston Churchill Avenue. The start of the rae saw some runners sprint ahead pushing the lines immediately. On reaching the sundial on the return round the gap between runners had widened substantially, a lack of traffic around the Sundial assisted officials in keeping the race going smoothly without too much disruption. Runners continued into Line Wall Road, down past Ragged Staff Gate and through Queensway before completing the race at the old Victoria Stadium exit by Bayside Road.
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Street Soccer Comes to town
14th January 2016
Street Soccer League is coming to town, we have all heard about it or read about it by now. However, before it starts the SSL Season a Warm-Up Winter SSL Cup is being prepared.
A quick glance at the SLL facebook pages if you haven’t yet checked and this are the details you will find:_
WHEN? - 30th-31st January Game time depends on number of Teams registered WHERE? - Mid-Harbour Concrete Field
HOW TO REGISTER? - Entry Fee is 15£ or 25€ per Team - Message Us here:(https://www.facebook.com/messages/1636754076612386)
and let us know when we can arrange a meeting for Registration.
Expected Game System: 16 Teams
MAIN STAGE:
4 Groups - 24 Games 3 Games each team | 1 Game = 1x15min
1st & 2nd Teams from each Group go to
QUARTER-FINAL: #25: 1A VS 2D (2x10min) #26: 1B VS 2C (2x10min) #27: 1C VS 2B (2x10min) #28: 1D VS 2A (2x10min)
SEMI-FINAL: #29: Winner#25 VS Winner#26 (2x10min) #30: Winner#27 VS Winner#28 (2x10min)
PLAY-OFF FOR 3RD PLACE #31: RunnerUp#29 VS RunnerUp#30 (2x10min)
FINAL: #32: WInner#29 VS Winner#30 (2x15min)
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Could Perico be Lions new investment into the future? Lions this week announced the signing of Perico, formerly of Greek side Panachaiki F.C., a second division side.
Perico was this year listed as unattached in a transfer market website since December 3rd, the same website also showing that in the last three years he has been involved in several free transfers. Having gone from Elche to Gimnastic, Cadiz, and Larissa before ending up at Panachaiki F.C., where he played in midfield. The Greek side have this winter let go nine of their players, actively involved in the transfer market.
Perico's record could be hailed a shrewd financial acquisition for the future of Lions, not just a football acquisition. Valued at £175,000 in the transfer market, once having been valued at £560,000, Perico is the type of investment that if his performances set sights on him for future interest by outside clubs, the sale of the player could provide a foundation block into the future for Lions.
Whilst the team highlight the interest in the player in football terms, the presence of new owners, once themselves at the centre of an attempt to buy Leeds United makes the acquisition of Perico's as an interesting focal point into Lions development and intent for the future. Something the new owners highlighted in the summer when taking over the club.
14th January 2016
Last week’s basketball results
Mill Pharmacy Airball (Andrew Yeats 51, Dylan Gomez 16, Michael Medina 12, Reagan Lima 10) beat Valmar Wrighttech Veterans 61 (Patrick Barnes 30) (8-1) [24-11, 26-15, 22-20, 21-15] 93-61.
Isolas Blue Stars (Raul Garcia 30, Angel Guerrero 24) beat Europa B (Sean McGlashan 20, Omer Uziely 11) (7-2) [18-14, 20-10, 10-15, 27-8] 75-47. Europa (O. Fernandez 24, J. Fernandez 11, J. Contreras 10) beat Europa B (Andrew Barratt 25, Uziely 10) 59-56. CS Bayside Argus (Aaron Turner 28, Adam Cassaglia 24) beat Mill Pharmacy Airball (Gomez 21, Brandon Sawyer 17, Yeats 11, Derek Aston-Fox 10) 68-63.
Locals win on shootout
Final score Grammarians 0-0 RAF. Grammarians won shootout 2-0.
Young athletes do well in La Linea
On the 13th December athletics had a great morning in La Linea with participation in the "Inmaculada Carrrera Popular". A total of eleven Lourdian's athletes took part in the event a 7.5km for seniors/masters and shorter distances for younger categories. Kim Baglietto was the first female with third place for Maya Breeze, Jessie Gomez and Hannah Collado.
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Netball 14th January 2016
Netball is making a rennaisance in Gibraltar with the Gibraltar Netball Association organising this seasons league which sees daily matches at the old Victoria Stadium. The resurgence of netball across all ages is now
seeing some very exciting matches taking place. The pace in which some matches are played surprising many of those less knowledgeable of the sport.
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14th January 2016
Basketball
Bayside Argus takes first semi final
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ayside Argus took the first semi final against Wrighttec in the Under 18 Basketball tournament today.
Wrighttec led 33-37 at halftime but soon lost the lead ending the period 47-46 for Bayside Argus.
The Whites of Bayside, with six national players, and the stronger of the two teams on paper picked up pace and started running away with it in last period.
Bayside argus whites 74-59 Wrighttec.
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Basketball
Blue Stars shine in second semi final
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n the second semi final of the Badketball U18 tournament Blue stars led from the start against Europa. With just a few minutes gone they led by 9-2. Led by coach David Parody the Blue Stars were the stronger of the two on the court with strong defensive play reducing Europa’s attack. The first period ending 30-7.
Half time ended at 48-17 with Blue Stars controlling the match with ease, pulling down a gear in the second quarter.
Blue star were eventual runaway winners by 89-54.
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Blue Star, who have had all their four teams reach the finals of this seasons Richie Buchanan Tournament across all categories reached the final to be played this Friday. In other matches Europa FC Basketball Academy Senior Men's A team went through to the Semi Final of the Richie Buchanan Tournament. A thrilling match was played between the Europa A and B sides where free throws played a major part in the winning side on the night. Final score 5956
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The finals
Blue Stars win Under 14 Basketball
The Blue stars Under 14 started the week well for Blue Stars taking the first of the many finals Blue Stars teams would be playing. Both Europa and Blue Star started the match with a low scoring ratio during the first quarter, with the score at 42 for Blue stars before the second quarter started. A quick pep talk suddenly saw the Blue Stars explode into action and running away with the lead 21-4. Europa found it hard to find the basket, with Blue Stars giving away few chances and taking most of the possession of play.
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The finals
Blue Stars become Under 18 champions
The depth in strength of Blue Stars, with a bench twice the number of the Bayside Argus team themselves proved to be as significant as the fact that Blue Stars are an established Basketball team across all categories. The match started with the first few minutes proving tense game with quick passing and attacks but neither team giving way keeping the score level between the two. Blue Stars soon settled enough to ensure that on the 5th minute they had created a small gap between themselves and Bayside on the
scoreboard. They maintained the slender lead playing quick passes as opposed to Bayside who relied more on individual skills to get to the basket. This proved effective for Bayside on many occasions as they could get under the basket more whilst Blue Stars were frequently forced to seek long throws to basket when the Bayside defence was in place. The First quarter saw Blue stars lead by 18-17. In the second quarter Blues Stars kept their slender lead, Bayside responding shot for
shot and pressing forward with confidence. However, the reliance on individual skill more than a global team approach saw Blue stars begin to press harder on Bayside and extended their lead to 39-29. In the third quarter Bayside fell back on the scoreboard and saw Blue Stars take the dominant role in the match. The widening gap in the scoreboard saw Blue Stars start playing a player further forward on occasions. They tore away from defence into attack placing themselves 30 points in front at times as
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they countered with quick wide passed forward. Bayside showing great strength to maintain a rhythm trying to catch up but unable to do so as the match entered the latter stages. The third quarter ended in 6840. Bayside took advantage in the last quarter of the Blues Stars own confidence in trying to play more freestyle with some creative passing. Blue Stars used their bench to good effect, but even with Bayside tiring they continued to shorten the distance on the scoreboard, only seeing it widen again as in the last minutes Blue Star saw some of the stronger players fielded, already refreshed. The final score being 80-65 to Blue Stars.
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Futsal Rock Cup
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Glacis far too strong for Boca Juniors
League leaders Glacis united were far too strong for Boca Juniors in this match of the Rock Cup, at least on paper at first. Boca maintained their zones well, reducing Glacis attack during the first 16 minutes. Glacis scored in the six minute their first. Within the next four minutes of the match there were three up. Boca Juniors played with their backs to the wall, but the momentum of Glacis was enough to play at a slower pace than their normal. The score ending 10-2.
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Futsal Rock Cup
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Titans more of a Titanic than Herculean against Lynx
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ynx were by far the better of the two teams. Having reached 9-0 in the early part of the second half they slowed down their normal fast passing game giving the Titans all the opportunity to score. Lynx failing to provide themselves with a scoring chance for some 8 mins before notching their tenth.
Lynx who came to the match after being beaten by Glacis played to their own strengths, and did not allow Gibraltar Titans to decide the pace. The pairing of Lynx verses Gibraltar Titans, showed the difference between divisions. A herculean effort to shorten the score saw the Titans score once. Lynx nonetheless came out winners by 15-1.
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Futsal Rock Cup
Phoenix put 20 past Newton The first half was a clear indication of what was to come with Pheonix leading by 8-2 at half time. As the Futsal Rock cup qualifier entered the second half an uninspiring game was dictated by not just the experience of Phoenix but by injuries to Newton who had little options on the bench. The Phoenix runaway with it 20-4 against Newton showing the differences between divisions.
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FUTSAL ROCK CUP RESULTS Played December 2015
Rock Cup Round 1
Humphries FC 5-3 Atlas Lions FC Saints New Team 3-4 Stallions FC Manchester 1962 FC 11-6 Special Olympics Gib FC Newton FC 5-4 FC Hounddogs Maccabi Bet 4-6 Lions FC C FC Britannia 2-3 Hercules FC Publi LED Laguna 55 FC 3-3 Europa FC (Laguna 55 FC win 3-2 on penalties) This weekend's Futsal Fixtures & Results :
Futsal Rock Cup Round 2
Gib Phoenix FC Eclipse 20-4 Newton FC Glacis United FC 10-2 Boca Juniors Gib FC Gib Titans FC 1-15 Lynx FC Lions FC 3-7 Young Boys Gib FC St Josephs FC Spark Energy 11-11 (P) Gib Scorpions FC Optima Lions FC B 4-7 Leo Bastion FC Gibraltar United FC 0-3 Red Imps FC Lek Bangkok Gib Scorpions FC B 10-5 Stallions FC Manchester 1962 FC 6-8 Lions FC C Laguna FC 2-7 Maccabi Alef Manchester 62 FC 6-8 Gunwharf FC College 1975 FC 7-3 Humphries FC St Josephs FC South Trade 2-8 Rock 54 FC Lincoln Red Imps FC 10-2 Moroccan Athletic Cannons FC 2-4 Hercules FC Publi LED Rock Solid FC 4-13 Mons Calpe SC
Top scorers Player/Goals
Guerrero Matias 14 Gomez Reinaldo 13 Montovio 9
Hanafi 9 Figueras 9 Ramirez 8 Buhagiar 8 Landrove Diaz 7 Martin Martin 7 Chipol 7
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Futsal
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Futsal 1st Division 15/16 Team
Glacis Utd FC St.Joseph's Spark Energy Lynx FC Lincoln Red Imps FC Gib Scorpions FC Gibraltar Phoenix FC Eclipse Lions Gib FC College 1975 Manchester 62 FC Cannon's FC
Top scorers
Gomez Reinaldo 21 Chipol 17 Martin Martin 17 El Andaloussi 15 Ledesma 15 Sanchez Cana 14 Canovas Serrano 14 Hanafi 13 Greene 11 Ruiz Vallejo 10
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7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
W
6 6 6 4 4 2 2 1 1 1
D
1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0
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0 1 1 1 3 5 5 5 6 6
GD
40 60 58 13 4 -30 -44 -14 -32 -55
PTS
19 18 18 14 12 6 6 4 3 3
Saturday 16th January | 15:00 College 1975 vs Gibraltar Phoenix FC Eclipse
Saturday 16th January | 16:30 Lions Gib FC VS Cannon's FC
Saturday 16th January | 18:00 Gib Scorpions FC VS Manchester 62 FC
Saturday 16th January | 19:30 St.Joseph's Spark Energy VS Glacis Utd FC
Saturday 16th January | 21:00 Lynx FC VS Lincoln Red Imps FC Gibraltar FA Futsal Rock Cup Round 3 Draw : Sat 13/02
16:30 Rock 54 FC vs Glacis Utd FC 18:00 Gib Scorpions FC B vs Lincoln Red Imps FC 19:30 College 1975 FC vs Mons Calpe SC 21:00 Gib Phoenix FC Eclipse vs Gib Scorpions FC Optima
Sun 14/02
10:30 Leo Bastion FC vs Maccabi Alef 12:00 Young Boys Gib FC vs Hercules FC Publi LED 13:30 Gunwharf FC vs Red Imps FC Lek Bangkok 15:00 Lions FC C vs Lynx FC
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Hockey
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areth Flower, making his return to hockey stood out as the lone man of experience in a Grammarians B side with school kids across the field of play.
The cup game was to turn out to be the men against the boys, but it was the boys who eventually came out on top.
Collegians were like watching the 90's Gibraltar hockey league return to the sport with the veteran team fielding players whose heyday was back in the 90's, many themselves having come up from the boyhood ranks to play European hockey.
decision left Collegians claiming wrongdoing. The veterans were not to be outclassed and soon came back with an equaliser from a short corner. Grammarians boys, having lost the lead pushed forward and scored again, and the again to bring the game to three one.
The boys, playing on their strength soon found that the veterans were not going to play ball and through power play, skill and tactical bullying brought the score to 3-2 at half time.
Another veteran from the 90's Nathan Stagno, now a world renowned umpire was also on the bench but representing Grammarians
boys. The second half started with Stagno becoming a focal point as he disputed rulings by the umpires. As the off-field play saw Grammarians boys complaining of decisions it was the veterans who took advantage. A miss hit by Adrian Hernandez trickling in to the back of the goal for the equaliser. As both teams seemed to be heading to a draw it was Grammarians who forced play to slot one in for the winner. The veterans losing out to their own mistakes of taking their eye of the ball after a failed short corner, and whilst arguing amongst themselves the boys scoring the winning goal.
The first chance of the game came to the boys from a short corner. Soon after Collegians had their chance. The skill and experience of veterans beating the pace of youthfulness in an attempt at goal. This was to be the main format of the match as boys and men clashed head to head at an equal basis, neither underestimating the other, or feeling intimidated by the other.
The Grammarians boys scored first after an umpire
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Hawks too strong on the day
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Six nil up after half time, Hawks ladies slowed down to a near halt, but not enough to let Grammarians girls continue to feel the experience of being hammered by experience.
Grammarians Girls, who were once Hawks, were presented with a lesson in how experience, discipline and power play can out play enthusiasm and pace on the day. Grammarians had to field a weaker side than normal due to some players, including their keeper missing on the day.
Brave though they were, the young Grammarians team were no match to Hawks who controlled the pace of the game throughout, to the point of pushing forward and scoring when they felt they had laid back too much. The Grammarians girls were, however, no walk over, keeping on tapping at the door throughout the match, although unable to score.
Stick to stick the veteran ladies from Hawks had greater power and skill, discipline across the pitch, overcoming the opposition by setting the pace and playing across the field rather than running after the ball. Grammarians found themselves chasing not just the match but the ball. An 8-0 score line told the whole story of what the match was all about on the day.
The score line on the day did not reflect the quality of the Grammarians girls who have held the Hawks to 1-0 in the past, however, they were outplayed and outclassed on the day by the sheer power play of Hawks who should be justly credited for a superb performance.
Credit should also be given to Hawks keeper who played throughout injured. The keeper, who did not have too much to do in many parts of the game, was found to be very static. especially towards the end of the match. CoreSportGib has since learnt that the keeper is now out injured and on crutches after sustaining a leg injury just moments into the start of the match.
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RAF PLAY GIB HOCKEY RAF visited the Rock last week and played a number of friendly games against the men's sides. Results were as follows:
Collegians 1 - 4 RAF
Grammarians 0 - 0 RAF (Grammarians winning the shoot-out)
Eagles 3 - 2 RAF
RAF ladies will also be visiting next week and playing two friendly matches against Hawks and Eagles ladies. A 7 a-side tournament will also be taking place including all three teams and Grammarians ladies.
Hawks V RAF 18:30 19/01/16
Eagles V RAF 20:00 21/01/16
7 aside tournament - 20/01/16 20:00 (TBC)
Further to this RAF ladies will also be providing a training session to all juniors that participate in Thursdays Junior leagues/Cup games. (Players have to prebook their attendance for this with Youth Development Officer Chrissie Caetano). This will be held on Thursday 21st January between 17:00 - 18:30.
Two further training camps for juniors will also be held on the weekend of 30/31st January. This will be run by two professional Dutch coaches. Admittance strictly only for players that have registered their names with their clubs/ team coaches.prior to this event.
Brief Hockey News
14th January 2016
Junior 7/9 a-side fixtures Thursday 14th January 9 aside
16:30 Grammarian boys V Eagles girls 17:45 Hawks V Eagles boys
18:45 Falcons V Grammarians girls
7 aside
17:00 Hawks V Eagles boys
17:45 Grammarian boys V Falcons Last weekend match results:-
Hawks 8 - 0 Grammarians (ladies) Collegians 3 - 4 Grammarians (2) (Men) w: www.corephotographygibraltar.com f: facebook.com/Corephotographygib t: @CorePhotoGib
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