New champions crowned in South Africa

Friday the 26th of October saw the third Randburg Table Football Challenge take place with a good field of 17 participants.

The entrants were divided into two groups: under 14 and seniors. In the Under 14 section, defending champion, Fraser Kilian, and previous champion, Tristan Berry was vying to secure their second title. However, they faced extremely tough competition from other youngsters who were keen to get their hands on the trophy. Group A saw Marcello Figuerro and Tristan Berry qualify for the semi-finals along with Alex Rodrigues and Denver Lawson. The first semi-final saw Alex defeat Tristan on penalties after a very entertaining one all draw. Marcello progressed to his first final by edging out Denver by the odd goal in a very tense semi-final.

The final proved to be a great game with Marcello taking an early lead only to see Alex equalize with only a few minutes left on the clock. In the penalty shoot-out Marcello held his nerve to win his first title after an exciting shoot-out. Marcello is the third winner of the Junior Randburg Challenge and proves that the quality of table football amongst the juniors is improving at a rapid pace. Both finalists received Superfooty teams courtesy of Randburg’s Bryan Shenkyl. Well done to all the boys who took part.

In the senior section, 8 players participated including the only lady – Claire Figuerro. Clifford Graaff and Bryan Shenkyl qualified from Group A along with Fernando Rodrigues and Kenny Mather. Clifford accounted for Bryan in the semi-final and was joined by Fernando who beat Bryan Shenkyl by the odd goal in a very entertaining game.

The final proved to be a very tight affair between two veteran adversaries. Fernando played a great game and absorbed all the pressure from Clifford and could’ve scored a late winner only to be denied by a heavy touch. The penalty shoot-out proved to be entertaining with Fernando taking charge from the first kick to secure his first Randburg Title – and deservedly so!!!!

Once again the third Randburg Challenge proved to be great advert for table football. Many new players were introduced to the game and Randburg have decided to start their own table football club and an exciting 2013 is planned for the new table football club.

(report by Clifford Graaff)

Pictures of the tournament in Jambes

Action in Jambes. The belgian club from the Namur area is back. There were only 5 players this time but hopefully more players will attend next time.

Farrell Wins Dunmurry Open

Mark Farrell vs Barry Spence

Republic of Ireland's Mark Farrell, won the first Irish Circuit Event of the new season at Beechlawn Hotel, Dunmurry. He finished the day unbeaten in a six-player league, only dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with 2nd-placed Kenny Beggs, from Northern Ireland. History was made as it was also the first Irish event played under the banner of World Amateur Subbuteo Players Association (WASPA).
Link: http://www.nitfa.org.uk/

Another tournament in the US

We are pleased to announce that the forthcoming 2012 Delaware Valley Open in Newark, Delaware will be part of the WASPA circuit. The event will take place on November 4.

Vincent Guyaux wins the tournament in Jambes

First tournament win for Vincent Guyaux

After years of only internal play, the club of SC Jambes in Belgium hosted a WASPA tournament on friday night. Only five players were competing and Vincent Guyaux (SC Flanders) won the tournament after dominating the group stage of 5 players. Steve Filee was 2nd, Ralf Grégoire 3rd, Pol Serwy 4th and Kevin Sorlin 5th. There are plans for another tournament on November 23 and hopefully a few more people will take part.

Third Trophy for Mark Gauci

The final between Joseph Mifsud and Mark Gauci

Hector Scerri, 4th place

Angelo Borg, third place

Action in the final

Joseph Mifsud, finalist

Mark Gauci, winner

Mark gauci won the 12th WASPA tournament organized by Attard Subbuteo Club on wednesday, October 24. There was a strong field of 12 players and the level of the tournament was high with excellent players reaching the semi-finals. Hector Scerri and Angelo Borg could not qualify for the final while, in the ultimate game, Mark Gauci (Atlas TFC) beat Joseph Mifsuf (Stabiae) by a clear 2-0. It's already the third victory for Mark Gauci in a WASPA tournament.

Diego Tagliaferri wins in Rome

Diego Tagliaferri became the youngest winner of a WASPA tournament. The Lazio player won the tournament held in Rome and organized by his club. Well done Diego!

Vasilis Vavourakis in WASPA history

Vasilis Vavourakis (black shirt) won the tournament. George Zangylos (white shirt) was the finalist

Vasilis Vavourakis became the first player to win a WASPA tournament in Cyprus. The event was played in Limassol by 12 players on sunday and Vavourakis beat George Zangylos on shots in the final. It was also the very first WASPA tournament held in Cyprus. Well done!

Congratulations Mike Newton

Mike Newton won the second tournament played under WASPA banner in Australia. The event was held in Penrith and six players took part. Brett Davis was 2nd, Jay Porter 3rd, Braydan Howell (the first Bolivian player ever) 4th, Aaron Daniels 5th and Anthony Ilacqua 6th. Here is a video with Mike Newton in action!

Northern Ireland is now part of WASPA

We are extremely happy and proud to announce that the forthcoming Dunmurry Open in Northern Ireland, played on October 27, will be a WASPA tournament. Interested players can check http://www.nitfa.org.uk/ or contact Kenneth Beggs at ken@nitfa.org.uk to enter.