DEPLETED SHARKS GO DOWN BATTLING

GREAT WHITE SHARKS 3 (Vicky 2, Aisha)
THE LATE ARRIVALS 6
Joma International Birmingham Women's Futsal League Championship - March 27, 2013

WITH only four players available this was always going to be a tough ask for the Sharks.
After a late start GWS only had Vicky, Aisha, Dee and Salma on parade.
The Late Arrivals took an early lead and although Aisha scored for the Sharks, TLA led 3-1 at half time.
In the second half GWS were out of luck with so many close calls, hitting the posts but not the nets.
Sharks struggled at times to keep the ball out of the danger zone which helped the Arrivals finish 6-3 winners.
Vicky scored two against her old team to make it 24 goals for the season, but with time limits it was not enough.
This result means the Sharks need to beat bottom side The Missfits next Wednesday to clinch third place in the Championship.
Salma said after the game: "The Sharks believe they can hold third position if they play better. Nothing ever lasts, not even hardship."

SHARKS STATS UPDATED - SEASON 2013

SHARKS RESULTS

Mar 27 - The Late Arrivals L 3-6 (Vicky 2. Aisha)

Mar 20 - The Bees W 5-3 (Vicky 3, Aisha 2)

Mar 13 - Birmingham Ladies Futsal Club B L 2-11 (Camilla 2)

Mar 06 - Under Estimated L 1-9 (Vicky)

Feb 27 - The Missfits W 9-6 (Vicky 4, Camilla 3, Aisha 2)
Feb 20 - The Late Arrivals W 7-3 (Vicky 3, Serricha 2, Camilla, Aisha)
Feb 13 - The Bees W 8-0 (walkover)
Feb 06 - Birmingham Ladies Futsal Club B W 3-2 (Vicky 3)
Jan 30 - Under Estimated L 1-6 (Dee)
Jan 23 - The Missfits W 12-3 (Vicky 5, Serricha 4, Dee 2, Darcy)
Jan 16 - The Late Arrivals L 4-5 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Camilla)
Jan 09 - The Bees L 3-4 (Vicky, Nicky Khawal 2)

PLAYED: 12
WON: 6
DRAWN: 0
LOST: 6
GOALS FOR: 58
GOALS AGAINST: 58
POINTS: 18
POSITION: 3rd

GOALSCORERS:
24 - Vicky

7 - Camilla, Aisha
6 - Serricha
3 - Dee
2 - Nicky
1 - Darcy
(8 goals from walkover)

NOTE: The Missfits have replaced Cresswell in the Championship.

RESULTS (Mar 27): The Late Arrivals 6 Great White Sharks 3; Under Estimated 11 The Missfits 2; Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B 12 The Bees 3.
FIXTURES (Apr 3): 7pm The Missfits v Great White Sharks; 7.45pm Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B v The Late Arrivals; 8.30pm Under Estimated v The Bees

CURRENT STANDINGS:
1st Under Estimated P 12 Pts 30 (diff 62)

2nd Birmingham FCL B Played 12 Points 27 (diff 65)
3rd Great White Sharks P 12 Pts 18 (diff 0)

4th The Late Arrivals P 12 Pts 13 (diff -41)
5th The Bees P 12 Pts 9 (diff -32)

6th The Missfits P 12 Pts 6 (diff -65)

BEES GET STUNG BY SHARKS BITE

Hat-trick star Vicky

Aisha scored two beauties

GREAT WHITE SHARKS 5 (Vicky 3, Aisha 2)
THE BEES 3
Joma International Birmingham Women's Futsal League Championship

BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ WHAP!
Sharks returned to winning ways with a great victory which all but assured them of third place in the Championship.
Vicky added another hat-trick to her collection to make it a fantastic 22 goals in 11 matches, while Ice-Ice Aisha bagged a boing boing double.
Sharks were well composed throughout and applied just the pressure they required to accelerate forward when needed.
Vicky scored first, but The Bees competed well and it was 2-2 at half time, the Tamworth Terror adding her second.
To strengthen their hold on third place the Sharks needed to produce something special in the second half - which they did.
USA fan Aisha chested a pass from Salma and then turned and fired home a beauty to make it 3-2.
Bees levelled from a corner, but Aisha then struck again with control and power.
She made a great turn, composed herself and lashed in for 4-3.
Twins were on show when Vicky completed her hat-trick and produced a replica goal, making a turn, stopping and tipping it just over the keeper to make it 5-3 and seal the win.
Salma said after the game: "Ambition is when you put a ladder up against the sky."

SHARKS dedicate this win to our brave sister Malala Yousafzai - a role model and inspiration to all - who began a new life at a Birmingham school this week.
Our best wishes - Inshallah

SHARKS 2013 SEASON STATS UPDATE

SHARKS RESULTS

Mar 20 - The Bees W 5-3 (Vicky 3, Aisha 2)

Mar 13 - Birmingham Ladies Futsal Club B L 2-11 (Camilla 2)

Mar 06 - Under Estimated L 1-9 (Vicky)

Feb 27 - The Missfits W 9-6 (Vicky 4, Camilla 3, Aisha 2)
Feb 20 - The Late Arrivals W 7-3 (Vicky 3, Serricha 2, Camilla, Aisha)
Feb 13 - The Bees W 8-0 (walkover)
Feb 06 - Birmingham Ladies Futsal Club B W 3-2 (Vicky 3)
Jan 30 - Under Estimated L 1-6 (Dee)
Jan 23 - The Missfits W 12-3 (Vicky 5, Serricha 4, Dee 2, Darcy)
Jan 16 - The Late Arrivals L 4-5 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Camilla)
Jan 09 - The Bees L 3-4 (Vicky, Nicky Khawal 2)
PLAYED: 11
WON: 6
DRAWN: 0
LOST: 5
GOALS FOR: 55
GOALS AGAINST: 52
POINTS: 18
POSITION: 3rd

GOALSCORERS:
22 - Vicky

7 - Camilla
6 - Serricha, Aisha
3 - Dee
2 - Nicky
1 - Darcy
(8 goals from walkover)

NOTE: The Missfits have replaced Cresswell in the Championship.

RESULTS (Mar 20): The Bees 3 Great White Sharks 5; The Missfits 1 The Late Arrivals 3; Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B 2 Under Estimated 6.

FIXTURES (Mar 27): 7pm The Late Arrivals v Great White Sharks; 7.45pm Under Estimated v The Missfits; 8.30pm Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B v The Bees.

CURRENT STANDINGS:
1st Under Estimated P 11 Pts 27 (diff 53)

2nd Birmingham FCL B Played 11 Points 24 (diff 56)
3rd Great White Sharks P 11 Pts 18 (diff 3)

4th The Late Arrivals P 11 Pts 10 (diff -44)
5th The Bees P 11 Pts 9 (diff -23)

6th The Missfits P 11 Pts 6 (diff -56)

ANOTHER HEAVY LOSS

GREAT WHITE SHARKS 2 (Camilla 2)
BIRMINGHAM FUTSAL CLUB LADIES B 11
Joma International Birmingham Women's Futsal League Championship

ALTHOUGH GWS crashed to a heavy 11-2 defeat against Birmingham B, the night was not a complete disaster for the Sharks.
The Bees, the team below the Sharks in the table, lost as well, which means Salma's girls are still six points clear in third place.
And if the Sharks can beat The Bees next Wednesday, they will surely clinch third position as they would have a nine-point lead with just four matches left.
However, to win against The Bees, Sharks will have to defend better than they did against leaders Birmingham B.
On February 6, the Sharks had enjoyed a sensational 3-2 win over Bham, but there was to be no repeat last night.
Sharks lacked composure from the start, early errors allowing Bham two quick goals.
Bham then built up their attacks, slick passing bringing them two more net finders to make it 4-0.
Sharks hit back when a long throw by goalkeeper Salma assisted Camilla to head in their first goal.
However, come half time it was 5-1 to Bham.
The second half brought more defensive mix-ups and each player battling alone was not enough to stop Bham, who finished convincing 11-2 winners and stay top of the table on goal difference.
Camilla also scored the second Sharks goal, her shot deflecting off Aisha.
Salma said after the game: "Poor defending today and not making room cost us the game.
"For now it's a loss, but if we perform like this again it'll affect out league position.
"The difference between success and failure is doing nearly right to doing something exactly right and after tonight we have a lot of work to do."

GREAT WHITE SHARKS - UPDATED STATS

SHARKS RESULTS

Mar 13 - Birmingham Ladies Futsal Club B L 2-11 (Camilla 2)

Mar 06 - Under Estimated L 1-9 (Vicky)

Feb 27 - The Missfits W 9-6 (Vicky 4, Camilla 3, Aisha 2)
Feb 20 - The Late Arrivals W 7-3 (Vicky 3, Serricha 2, Camilla, Aisha)
Feb 13 - The Bees W 8-0 (walkover)
Feb 06 - Birmingham Ladies Futsal Club B W 3-2 (Vicky 3)
Jan 30 - Under Estimated L 1-6 (Dee)
Jan 23 - The Missfits W 12-3 (Vicky 5, Serricha 4, Dee 2, Darcy)
Jan 16 - The Late Arrivals L 4-5 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Camilla)
Jan 09 - The Bees L 3-4 (Vicky, Nicky Khawal 2)
PLAYED: 10
WON: 5
DRAWN: 0
LOST: 5
GOALS FOR: 50
GOALS AGAINST: 49
POINTS: 15
POSITION: 3rd

GOALSCORERS:
19 - Vicky

7 - Camilla
6 - Serricha

4 - Aisha
3 - Dee
2 - Nicky
1 - Darcy
(8 goals from walkover)

NOTE: The Missfits have replaced Cresswell in the Championship.

RESULTS (Mar 13): The Missfits 5 The Bees 2; Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B 11 Great White Sharks 2; The Late Arrivals 0 Under Estimated 10.

FIXTURES (Mar 20): 7pm The Bees v Great White Sharks; 7.45pm The Missfits v The Late Arrivals; 8.30pm Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B v Under Estimated

CURRENT STANDINGS:
1st Birmingham FCL B Played 10 Points 24 (diff 60)
2nd Under Estimated P 10 Pts 24 (diff 49)
3rd Great White Sharks P 10 Pts 15 (diff 1)
4th The Bees P 10 Pts 9 (diff -21)

5th The Late Arrivals P 10 Pts 7 (diff -46)

6th The Missfits P 10 Pts 6 (diff -54)

SHARKS LOSE THEIR BITE

GREAT WHITE SHARKS 1 (Vicky)
UNDER ESTIMATED 9
Joma International Birmingham Ladies Futsal League Championship - March 6, 2013
AFTER four straight wins Sharks' fine run came to an end at the hands of potential champions Under Estimated on Wednesday night.
GWS kept up a good pace throughout, but were unable to match their opponents in the finishing stakes.
The Sharks started quite well, and were only 2-1 down at one stage with Vicky scoring her 19th goal of the season, but by half time the score was 6-1.
In the second half the girls continued to work hard, but the referee did not give many decisions the Sharks' way and it ended up 9-1.
Goalkeeper Salma said after the game: "Hard luck tonight girls, but we kept the game at the same pace as them. However, a slight few mistakes on my behalf cost us the game.
"It was an unlucky result of 1-9 in the end, but we know we can come much stronger and we've proven it before.
"Success is like ABC - Ability, Breaks and now Courage to fight back again - well done."
This was Sharks first loss in five games and they have nothing to be ashamed of.
Under Estimated will probably win the title and they are the only team to beat the Sharks heavily this season.
Next week the Sharks play top of the table Birmingham Futsal Ladies Club B.
GWS have already beaten this team 3-2 this season and they will have to do so again to keep their hopes alive of grabbing second place.
Sharks are having their best season yet, helped by the goals of the brilliant Vicky, and they will be determined to bounce back next Wednesday.

GREAT WHITE SHARKS RESULTS 2013 SEASON

SHARKS RESULTS 2013

Mar 06 - Under Estimated 1-9 (Vicky)

Feb 27 - The Missfits W 9-6 (Vicky 4, Camilla 3, Aisha 2)
Feb 20 - The Late Arrivals W 7-3 (Vicky 3, Serricha 2, Camilla, Aisha)
Feb 13 - The Bees W 8-0 (walkover)
Feb 06 - Birmingham Ladies Futsal Club B W 3-2 (Vicky 3)
Jan 30 - Under Estimated L 1-6 (Dee)
Jan 23 - The Missfits W 12-3 (Vicky 5, Serricha 4, Dee 2, Darcy)
Jan 16 - The Late Arrivals L 4-5 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Camilla)
Jan 09 - The Bees L 3-4 (Vicky, Nicky Khawal 2)
PLAYED: 9
WON: 5
DRAWN: 0
LOST: 4
GOALS FOR: 48
GOALS AGAINST: 38
POINTS: 15
POSITION: 3rd

GOALSCORERS:
19 - Vicky
6 - Serricha

5 - Camilla

4 - Aisha
3 - Dee
2 - Nicky
1 - Darcy
(8 goals from walkover)

NOTE: The Missfits have replaced Cresswell in the Championship.

RESULTS (Mar 6): Great White Sharks 1 Under Estimated 9; Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B 6 The Missfits 0; The Late Arrivals 7 The Bees 3.

FIXTURES (Mar 13): 7pm The Missfits v The Bees; 7.45pm Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies B v Great White Sharks; 8.30pm The Late Arrivals v Under Estimated

CURRENT STANDINGS:
1st Birmingham FCL B Played 9 Points 21 (diff 51)
2nd Under Estimated P 9 Pts 21 (diff 39)
3rd Great White Sharks P 9 Pts 15 (diff 10)
4th The Bees P 9 Pts 9 (diff -18)

5th The Late Arrivals P 9 Pts 7 (diff -36)

6th The Missfits P 9 Pts 3 (diff -57)