GREAT WHITE SHARKS - SEASON SEVEN
Sep 26 - Under-Estimated L 1-6 (Dee)
Sep 19 - Late Arrivals W 6-1 (Dee 3, Aisha 2, Hameeda)
Sep 12 - Bham Futsal B (FRIENDLY) W 5-2 (Camilla 2, Dee, Janelle 2)
Sep 12 - Bees L 1-4 (Hameeda)
LEAGUE:
PLAYED 3, WON 1, LOST 2, GOALS FOR 8 GOALS AGAINST 11
FRIENDLIES:
PLAYED 1, WON 1, LOST 0, GOALS FOR 5 GOALS AGAINST 2
SCORERS (all matches)
Dee 5
Hameeda 2
Aisha 2
Camilla 2
Janelle 2
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
GOOD FIRST HALF - THEN IT FALLS AWAY
Great White Sharks 1 (Dee)
Under-Estimated 6
Birmingham Women's Futsal League season 7 - Sep 26, 2012
Taking on the team formerly known as Fresh off the Fold, Sharks had a great first half and were 1-0 up at the break.
Dilara (Dee) scored for the Sharks, and defensively the team was very sound, marking efficiently, tackling strongly, and when needed goalkeeper Salma produced some fine saves.
It was all looking good, but then for the second half Under-Estimated's captain came out of goal and played outfield.
This made a huge difference as she began to control the play, scoring four and providing assists as Under-Estimated ran out 6-1 winners.
In the second half the Sharks appeared to run out of steam and did not do their marking jobs as well.
The concentration and organisation was also not as strong as the first half.
Salma said:
"Brilliant effort tonight girls. From a chance to win, we may have achieved a draw if we'd kept our momentum going.
"In the second half we evidently did lack composure and supporting each other, and this is where chances are lost.
"However, it was by far the best first half we have played.
"Let's stay positive. If we can cause trouble for a team as good as this, we are capable of dominating other teams :)
"We lost today, but at least tomorrow we have the winning to look forward to."
Under-Estimated 6
Birmingham Women's Futsal League season 7 - Sep 26, 2012
Taking on the team formerly known as Fresh off the Fold, Sharks had a great first half and were 1-0 up at the break.
Dilara (Dee) scored for the Sharks, and defensively the team was very sound, marking efficiently, tackling strongly, and when needed goalkeeper Salma produced some fine saves.
It was all looking good, but then for the second half Under-Estimated's captain came out of goal and played outfield.
This made a huge difference as she began to control the play, scoring four and providing assists as Under-Estimated ran out 6-1 winners.
In the second half the Sharks appeared to run out of steam and did not do their marking jobs as well.
The concentration and organisation was also not as strong as the first half.
Salma said:
"Brilliant effort tonight girls. From a chance to win, we may have achieved a draw if we'd kept our momentum going.
"In the second half we evidently did lack composure and supporting each other, and this is where chances are lost.
"However, it was by far the best first half we have played.
"Let's stay positive. If we can cause trouble for a team as good as this, we are capable of dominating other teams :)
"We lost today, but at least tomorrow we have the winning to look forward to."
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
SHARKS HIT OPPONENTS FOR SIX!
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| Ice-Ice Aisha Biiiiiiiii :) |
GREAT WHITE SHARKS 6 (Dee 3, Aisha 2, Hameeda)
LATE ARRIVALS 1
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S FUTSAL LEAGUE (WEEK TWO - SEASON SEVEN)
THE girls are back!
After losing their opening game of the season Great White Sharks bounced back with a great win tonight.
Salma and Aisha were up against their team-mates from Birch Coppice FC (who the sisters play for on a Sunday) so there was plenty of friendly rivalry on show.
Sharks found the feeling in their feet straight away and caused plenty of damage.
Dee opened the scoring after a steady start and then GWS upped the ante, great passing and game play leading to a second goal from Dee plus one from Ice-Ice Aisha Bi!
In the second half Dee completed her hat-trick and Aisha stretched to score her second.
There was also a top finish from Hameeda as Sharks finished in style.
Both seniors, Farzana and Camilla, built up great pressure on the opposition and goalkeeper Salma was in very solid form but this was the night for the youngsters to drop in their tricks.
Salma said after the game: "The purpose of winning is winning for a purpose".
Saturday, September 15, 2012
SALMA BI - WHAT A YEAR SO FAR!
WHAT a fantastic year 2012 has been so far for award-winning sportsman Salma Bi - and there could still be more to come.
Over the past nine months, Salma's status in both the sporting world and Asian community has risen dramatically.
JANUARY
The year began with a two-page colour feature on Salma in The Asian Today newspaper which discussed her cricketing background and ambitious plans for 2012.
FEBRUARY
It was a good month for the Great White Sharks, the first female all-Asian futsal team to enter the Birmingham Women's League, and founded by Salma.
Their best result was an 8-1 win over Stingers B, in which Salma had a superb game in goal and Nazma Shaheen and Camilla Olsen scored four goals each.
MARCH
March was a huge month for Salma. Before International Women's Day, Sky Sports travelled to Birmingham to film Salma coaching cricket to young ladies.
She was later presented with a CD of all the footage, including interviews with her and some of the girls at the training session,
On March 10, Salma staged a non-stop Futsal Marathon at the Birmingham International Futsal Arena which lasted for a record 10 hours.
Salma captained Team Red and her friend Gemma Smith, the Arena's technical manager, led Team Blue in a highly successful event which raised over £1,000 for the National Autistic Society.
Twenty-four females took part and the Blue team won 167-100.
APRIL
Just six weeks later, Salma was back at the Arena in April hosting the Indoor T10 World Cup Cricket Tournament.
Teams representing England, Australia, Pakistan and India met on a round-robin basis and eventually the England team, captained by Salma, won a thrilling final against Australia.
Again over £1,000 was raised, this time for Mencap.
During April, Salma also appeared with her sister Anisha on Noor TV, where the pair discussed cricket and other sporting issues with presenter Ahmed Boston.
MAY
This month saw Salma gain deserved reward for her efforts in promoting sport when she was invited to two glittering award ceremonies in London.
At the Muslim Women Sports Foundation awards at Wembley Stadium, Salma was a finalist in the Services to Sport category.
Two weeks later, Salma was back in the capital at the ASIAN WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT awards at the plush Hilton Hotel.
This time Salma's success hit new heights as she was named the inaugural winner of the SPORT category, beating off the challenge of Britain's No1 women's tennis player Anne Keothavong.
Salma was a huge hit in this ceremony, her acceptance speech was the best of the night and the praise was ringing in her ears as she left the arena.
May really was a fantastic month for Salma as she also starred on the cricket field, helping Worcestershire Ladies to the top of Division Two. In a match against Cheshire, Salma claimed her best figures for the county of 4-25 off 10 overs.
JUNE
In June, Salma was featured in national magazine ALL OUT CRICKET where she answered questions about her career in a half-page spread. Great publicity!
Weatherwise, the summer was proving frustrating, with endless rain limiting Salma's cricket playing opportunities.
However, she kept busy on the Futsal court.
JULY
In July the Great White Sharks became the only team to beat league champions Two Left Feet during the season. Salma also scored three times from her goal!
AUGUST
It was back to winning awards in August, as Salma lifted the NatWest Volunteer of the Year accolade in the Building Partnerships category during a ceremony at Edgbaston.
Salma was also the subject of a two-page article in Fifteen21, a new internet magazine covering all aspects of Asian life.
The biggest triumph of August, however, came back at the Futsal Arena, where Salma and Gemma inspired a new record 20-hour non-stop Futsal marathon.
Thirty-three ladies took part, and Salma's Team Lime defeated Gemma's Team Tango 163-114.
Over £2,000 was raised for Cerebral Palsy Midlands on an unforgettable occasion which lasted from 4am to midnight!
SEPTEMBER
September has already delivered a major highlight for the Queen ov Speen!
Playing for North Wales side Hawarden Park in Cheshire Women's County League Division Three, Salma claimed career best bowling figures of 5-10 as Hawarden celebrated a famous victory in the last over at Oxton.
There are still three months of this year left to go, but whatever happens between now and the end of December, 2012 has been a truly remarkable year in the life of the inspirational Salma Bi.
And while her personal achievements can only be praised, Salma is always first to acknowledge her successes would not be possible without the help of others.
Teamwork is a key word for this very special person, who will continue to set new goals.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
SHARKS BEGIN SEASON SEVEN!
GREAT White Sharks kicked off their latest season in the Birmingham Women's Futsal League last night with some mixed fortunes.
Having lost last season's 21-goal top scorer Nazma Shaheen to another team, this opens the door for the squad's youngsters to make the step up.
Sharks' first league game was against The Bees and they lost 4-1.
A good tempo throughout the first half saw the Sharks trailing just 1-0 at the break.
In the second half, Hameeda scored for GWS, but the Bees benefited from an own goal, then carried on stinging to add two more.
The second game was a friendly against Birmingham Futsal B and this time Sharks won 5-2.
This was a more relaxed encounter, with Camilla (2), Dee and guest Janelle (2) sharing the goals.
Goalkeeper Salma said: "The girls showed a strong attitude. This season is ours! It only gets better from here.
"The beginning is the most important part of the work."
Having lost last season's 21-goal top scorer Nazma Shaheen to another team, this opens the door for the squad's youngsters to make the step up.
Sharks' first league game was against The Bees and they lost 4-1.
A good tempo throughout the first half saw the Sharks trailing just 1-0 at the break.
In the second half, Hameeda scored for GWS, but the Bees benefited from an own goal, then carried on stinging to add two more.
The second game was a friendly against Birmingham Futsal B and this time Sharks won 5-2.
This was a more relaxed encounter, with Camilla (2), Dee and guest Janelle (2) sharing the goals.
Goalkeeper Salma said: "The girls showed a strong attitude. This season is ours! It only gets better from here.
"The beginning is the most important part of the work."
Monday, September 10, 2012
SEASON 7 STARTS ON WEDNESDAY
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S FUTSAL LEAGUE
Season 7 - Week 1 Ladies League Fixtures
7pm - 30 Degrees V City United
7pm - The Great White Sharks V The Bees7pm - Chippettes V Birmingham Futsal Club
7.45pm - Two Left Feet V Birmingham Futsal B
7.45pm - The Late Arrivals V Under Estimated
8.30pm - Reem Team V Anonymous
8.30pm - FC Reedswood V Bayern neverlusen
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
MARATHON HEROES - SALMA'S TRIBUTE
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TEAM LIME |
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| SALMA (left) and GEMMA |
IT is almost two weeks since we rocked the world with our 20-hour futsal marathon.
Even now, what happened that day is still sinking in...
What we achieved on Saturday, August 25, was so special...
It will never be forgotten by any of the 33 players, or the many others who helped make the event such a success.
Here are my post-marathon thoughts....
First of all, the humble and so meaningful words of Team Lime's Zoya Saleh just have to be shared.
Zoya wrote:
"Hey Salma! Have to say for you and Gemma to have pulled off such a brilliant event which was successful in more than one way, there is no doubt that your both amazing individuals.
Would just like to thank you both for such a great time I had! Hope you are very proud of what you both have achieved in terms of the atmosphere and generally the whole event - it is truly a lifetime achievement! So thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to be part of it."
What a lovely, uplifting tribute from Zoya.
Next, I think it is important we list the teams which gave their all for 20 hours non-stop in the Birmingham Futsal Arena.
TEAM LIME/TEAM JESS
Salma Bi
Aisha Bi
Kelly Clarke
Chantel Hunter
Camilla Olsen
Farzana Hussain
Nicky Preston
Charlotte Caffrey
Zoya Saleh
Dilara Begum
Sophie Molyneux
Lesley Thurston
Manisha Taylor
Sara Ali
Nazma Shaheen
Joanne Sheerin
Emma Dagley
TEAM TANGO/TEAM JULES
Gemma Smith
Gemma Goode
Naela Ahmad
Vicky Roe
Melissa Hall
Sophie Wardle
Stacey Coleman
Rachel Bird
Jenny Minton
Amara Ali
Melissa Pace
Sam Taylor
Saddi Shan
Maria Gilderoy
Tabassum Khanum
Simi Panesar
HEADING the event were Birmingham's two biggest sporting heroes - GEMMA SMITH and SALMA BI.
Gemma, Birmingham Futsal Arena technical manager and former under-17 England goalkeeper, founder of www.sportingpathways.org, joined in partnership with Salma Bi, multi award-winning cricketer, the first Asian woman to play for Worcestershire, qualified cricket coach and umpire and founder of http://mad-cricket.blogspot.com/ Sporting Pathways & Believe In Making A Difference - a
community interest company which hosts events to get girls involved in sports, raises money for disability charities and educates participants & the community on disability conditions.
Together they hosted their 3rd event of the year ‘Women’s Futsal Marathon 20 Hours Record 2012’ raising money for Cerebral Palsy Midlands www.cpmids.org.uk
Theme: TEAM JESS 'Salma' vs. TEAM JULES 'Gemma' representing colours Team LIME vs. Team TANGO went head to head on the REVENGE TOUR.
Special thanks to Cherie Dabbs and Keshia Denny who volunteered in promoting and assisting with registering the girls for the event.
All the following links are connected with the 20-hour marathon...
A tradition now set by both sporting heroes is a 10-day Countdown BRAWL4ALL where both captains battle it out over Facebook with fight talk before they meet, aiming to create more hype for the event and to get others involved.
Examples-
SALMA: An effort so poor, put away your claw, still looking a little raw. Your ahead of the game, how could you be so sure? Team LIME has the move that’s got dropping your Jaw.
GEMMA: Your rhymes are making me smile, thinking your team will struggle to walk a mile, you sure you got enough players on your file. To be honest the colour you wear is quite vile, victory will be mine in a short while.
SALMA: My Team is full of overseas, biting on you like fleas. You best prepare some good teas, I heard not all your players have working knees. Start the car now, you got your keys?
GEMMA: It’s that the best you can do, have you forgotten the success of Team blue. Be careful your team don’t fall ill and catch a Flue, Team LIME haven’t got a Clue, we have the best team oh yeah you already knew, this time I think you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.
THE EVENT
Saturday 25th August witnessed 33 young talented females, kick-off 4am playing the 20 hours up until midnight!
The day began with an opening ceremony of both captains leading out the teams.
Salma then awarded the 10-hour Record Trophy to Gemma for winning 167-100 five months ago at the First Ever Women’s 10 Hour Futsal Marathon.
As 4am hit the clock was ticking away to a New World Record, never set before anywhere in the world. www.futsaluk.net/
After months of planning and promoting, both organisers knew they needed to bring a good volume of girls through nationally.
After hosting two big events this year already - 10 hour Futsal Marathon and Indoor Cricket World Cup - the girls only could go that one better!
However things can occur which are outside anyone’s control, A few drop outs on the day resulted in Team TANGO being short of a few players to what was originally set for, but this didn’t stop any player doing what they came to achieve.
The aim was to sign up 40 PLAYERS, but we were determined 33 would do the job!
During the course of the dauy, various drinks were available for all players & spectators.
The atmosphere was overwhelming, very female friendly & family orientated; contributions were handed in by the community.
As the day progressed the level of play became more competitive, it was still anyone’s game when 10 hours passed.
TANGO were dominating until the 14th hour, then LIME stepped it up and got ahead by six goals. Every 20th Goal was prized and was presented by opposite captains.
LIME'S Star Player Emma Dagley stood out by Far.
TANGO'S specialist goalkeeper Gemma Goode stood between the posts for a record-breaking 13 hours!
MUNCH
Once snacks were put to good use, hot food was provided for lunch followed by pizza in the evening catered by Al-faisals www.alfaisal.co.uk .
As for desserts we had the sweet centre provided by Magic Balloons Services serving Chocolate Fountain, Candy Floss & Popcorn.
Memoirs MUA and Photography- Nazish Choudhry and Martinka Cunderlikova -captured some great action shots from players, spectators to balloons.
Action clips and picture gallery copies are available for all players.
The audience filled in close to four hours away of completing a new record. Special referee Cherie Dabbs injured and on crutches volunteered to affiliate.
Special thanks to Saty Bharaj & family who provided excellent catering & display services.
DETERMINED
Even when things got tough the girls carried on pushing- Down & Out Vicky Roe 'Roadrunner' & Stacey Coleman was amazing for Team TANGO.
Young Star Aisha Bi & Shark Buddy Nazma Shaheen was superb.
100th Goal Scorer: Team Lime Aisha Bi.
100th Goal Scorer: Team Tango Vicky Roe.
In the 14th Hour Team Lime Got Ahead busting it up with a Final Finish
FINAL SCORE..........................................................................................
Team Jess 163 Team Jules 114
The national event introduced special guests from London - Manisha Tailor & Lesley Thurston & North Wales - Naela Ahmad.
This was Mad Productions & Sporting Pathways 3rd Event this Year! As promised was Bigger & Better! A charity fundraiser which raised over £2000!
Money raised will contribute to the Cerebral Palsy Disability Charity Sports Equip & Sports Room named after Sporting Pathways, with a team canvas dedicated to the centre.
A 20-hour record banner will be put up at Birmingham Futsal Arena with picture display. Hoodies will be on sale with copies of images & action play DVD.
SPECIAL THANKS
Gemma Smith (Side-kick), Davy Dolphin: Coast Collective (PA/Journalist), Nav Signs (Designers), Hannah (Trophies/Medals), Cherie Dabbs (T-shirts/Referee), Saty Bharaj (Catering/Balloons), Nazish Choudhry & Martinker Cunderlikova (Photography/Filming), Arshia Riaz (Bbc Wm Radio), Andres Senior (Birmingham Futsal Arena).
Finally...A BIG THANK YOU to all 33 girls who hold the 20 -hour record! Well Done! Wouldn’t have been possible without you!
‘You’ve not only set a PATH for others but instead you are MAKING a landmark for the world to remember’
KIND REGARDS
SALMA
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