FC United Women's Futsal Team
FC United Women’s Futsal Team; Road to the Copperbox and the Olympic Park.
A number of FC United women’s team players plus team physio Su O’Brien have had the opportunity this season to try their feet in the fast paced and skillful game of futsal.
The club formed a women’s futsal team following an approach from Moston Juniors coach Paul Halton and under his management, guidance and enthusiasm the team have qualified for the National Final of the FA Futsal Cup.
FC United entered a team into the Manchester qualifying league competing against Manchester Futsal Club, Just a Ball Game, FC Samba and Stockport County. Most of our players have never played futsal prior to this competition, and without having any futsal training sessions, the women’s team managed to come a traditional second in the league with 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 loses; losing out only to Just a Ball Game twice.
Qualification for the northern semi-finals was secured following a hard fought battle and three points, winning 5-3 against FC Samba in the final deciding league game.
The semi-finals in Leeds on Sunday 1st June saw FC Women drawn in group D against Hartlepool Sixth Form, Tranmere Victoria and Manchester Futsal Club (wildcard entry).
Results: Mcr Futsal 1 FC 3, Tranmere 4 FC 2, FC 2 Mcr Futsal 0, FC 2 Tranmere 0.
FC and Tranmere Victoria now take a trip to London on 14th & 15th June to play in the National Finals at the Copperbox.
FC United League Team: Su O’Brien, Kirsty Chambers, Phoenix Chow, Aimee Cooke, Charlie Evans, Beth Hayes, Jade Parker, Chelsea Patient, Beth Tattersall, Jess Tonge, Chloe Williams, Adora Yau.
Manager Paul Halton said "It has been great working with the players and being able to have the opportunity to introduce them to the world of futsal. This campaign has exceeded all my expectations, not only qualifying for the regional finals but the national finals also. Before this competition I think only two of the girls had played futsal before so to progress as they have is a great achievement that all involved should be very proud of."
The National Finals will be held over the weekend of 14 and 15 June, and will be an atmospheric demonstration of Futsal with an assortment of the best male and female teams in the country competing for the Cup.
Any supporters who would like to support the team by donating towards the costs of accommodation and transport for the finals can do so by contacting the FC United office.
Over 500 teams have competed in the qualifying stages to win the right to challenge for the FA Futsal Cup and with 20 privileged finalists getting the opportunity to test their skills over two days of tough competition to be crowned as cup winners.
The Group games will be played on the Saturday 14th June and access to these will be free at the point of entry.
Sunday will be Finals day and the big showdown will require a pre-booked ticket to gain entry to the day’s games.
Supporters wishing to book tickets please click here for details.
A number of FC United women’s team players plus team physio Su O’Brien have had the opportunity this season to try their feet in the fast paced and skillful game of futsal.
The club formed a women’s futsal team following an approach from Moston Juniors coach Paul Halton and under his management, guidance and enthusiasm the team have qualified for the National Final of the FA Futsal Cup.
FC United entered a team into the Manchester qualifying league competing against Manchester Futsal Club, Just a Ball Game, FC Samba and Stockport County. Most of our players have never played futsal prior to this competition, and without having any futsal training sessions, the women’s team managed to come a traditional second in the league with 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 loses; losing out only to Just a Ball Game twice.
Qualification for the northern semi-finals was secured following a hard fought battle and three points, winning 5-3 against FC Samba in the final deciding league game.
The semi-finals in Leeds on Sunday 1st June saw FC Women drawn in group D against Hartlepool Sixth Form, Tranmere Victoria and Manchester Futsal Club (wildcard entry).
Results: Mcr Futsal 1 FC 3, Tranmere 4 FC 2, FC 2 Mcr Futsal 0, FC 2 Tranmere 0.
FC and Tranmere Victoria now take a trip to London on 14th & 15th June to play in the National Finals at the Copperbox.
FC United League Team: Su O’Brien, Kirsty Chambers, Phoenix Chow, Aimee Cooke, Charlie Evans, Beth Hayes, Jade Parker, Chelsea Patient, Beth Tattersall, Jess Tonge, Chloe Williams, Adora Yau.
Manager Paul Halton said "It has been great working with the players and being able to have the opportunity to introduce them to the world of futsal. This campaign has exceeded all my expectations, not only qualifying for the regional finals but the national finals also. Before this competition I think only two of the girls had played futsal before so to progress as they have is a great achievement that all involved should be very proud of."
The National Finals will be held over the weekend of 14 and 15 June, and will be an atmospheric demonstration of Futsal with an assortment of the best male and female teams in the country competing for the Cup.
Any supporters who would like to support the team by donating towards the costs of accommodation and transport for the finals can do so by contacting the FC United office.
Over 500 teams have competed in the qualifying stages to win the right to challenge for the FA Futsal Cup and with 20 privileged finalists getting the opportunity to test their skills over two days of tough competition to be crowned as cup winners.
The Group games will be played on the Saturday 14th June and access to these will be free at the point of entry.
Sunday will be Finals day and the big showdown will require a pre-booked ticket to gain entry to the day’s games.
Supporters wishing to book tickets please click here for details.
First Posted ~ 07:06 Wed 4 Jun 2014
News ID ~ 5548
Last Updated ~ 01:52 Tue 16 Feb 2021