ROUND 17 MATCH REPORT: ROSSO NERO FC vs. V RAVIOLI A tough night at the office for Rosso Nero FC, but a game defined by grit, character, and an incredible second-half fightback. Team News & Lineup With Christian unavailable, Luke Da Silva stepped up to make his official debut. The full lineup featured Adem, Amir (making his long-awaited return after eight weeks out with a concussion), CJ, Dan, Joel, and Luke. First Half: Caught on the Back Foot Disaster struck early as traffi

Wearing Black Armbands: This week, Rosso Nero FC wore black armbands alongside our Major Sponsor, NTC, to pay our respects following the tragic loss of a best mate’s father. Rest in peace, Vincenzo Catina our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Pre-Game Drama: Down to the Wire After confirming a solid 6-man lineup early in the week, disaster struck just one hour before kickoff. A late message came through from Amir, unwell and unable

Match: Rosso Nero FC vs. Tom & Best Friends As matchday approached, the lineup was locked in and looking strong, headlined by the welcome return of Amir to the squad. However, late the night before, we received the call every team dreads: Tom and Best Friends were unable to field a side and issued a forfeit. While the automatic points are banked, the unexpected week off gives the squad a chance to rest up and clear lingering knocks and bruises. In Loving Memory of Vincenzo Ca

Squad Shake-Up & Fresh Vibes Round 14 brought a major test for the squad depth. With four regular starters missing -Fatlind and Amir away on holiday, Dan tackling exams, and Joel tied up with work - we welcomed Sean, Marcus, and Arnie into the lineup. This set the stage for a completely new rotation on the court: Adem, Arnie, Christian, CJ, Marcus, and Sean. Remarkably, it was the first time all six players had played together in the same match! Despite the new setup, the pre

Round 13 v Lallanas in Pyjamas Sponsor Night! Round 13 was a special one for Rosso Nero FC as we celebrated our incredible major sponsors. A huge thank you to Nathan from Hanna Lending Services and Daniel from Northside Texture Coatings for coming down to celebrate with the team. Before kick-off, the players gathered with both sponsors to show our appreciation for everything they do for the club. As a thank you, Rosso Nero FC presented both sponsors with our new team beanies

Match Report: Rd 12 vs Seaspray Goose — Rosso Nero FC Rosso Nero FC rolled into Round 12 with a new‑look line‑up, missing regulars Amir, Dan, Ferati and Maz, but boosted by the return of Arnie, Waino and Sean. With CJ, Christian and Adem leading the regular core, it was 1st vs last on the ladder… and you’d think you could script the night. But football never reads the script. 🟥 First Half — Chaos, Carnage, and Christian Rosso Nero FC came out flying. The first ten minutes we

🟥 Rosso Nero FC – Rd 11 vs Brian Munich Rosso Nero FC entered Round 11 with a tight, disciplined squad: Adem, Christian, CJ, Dan, Dave and Fatlind. With no Joel, Amir or Maz available, the boys knew they’d need to dig deep — and they delivered one of the most resilient performances of the season. Before the game started, the players received new team beanies. 🔥 First‑Half Arm Wrestle (3–3) Brian Munich struck first, capitalising on a quick transition to take an early lead.

Emotion, adversity, milestones, and a trademark Rosso Nero FC comeback that felt written in our DNA. 🖤 Black Armband Night Tonight carried extra weight. Current player Joel suffered the loss of a close family member last week. Our deepest condolences to Joel and his family — the entire Rosso Nero FC family stands with you. Line‑Up Shake‑Up Injuries hit hard: Dan, Christian and Amir sidelined, and Maz unavailable with work. But Rosso Nero FC never walks alone — Drilon, Adem,

🟥 Round 9 – Rosso Nero FC vs Seaspray Goose A reshuffled line‑up took the court this week with Maz out for work, Amir still sidelined with concussion, and Christian unavailable. In came Drilon, Adem, and Joel, joining regulars Dan, Fatlind, and CJ. Well… almost. Joel was a no‑show, leaving the boys to battle the full match with no subs. (Hope he’s okay.) --- 🔥 First Half – Total Domination A calm, controlled start set the tone. Rosso Nero FC kept the ball, dictated tempo,

Round 8 Match Report – Rosso Nero FC v NeoCats (The week we walked in with five… and still owned the night.) The Chaos Before Kickoff Seven players confirmed. A full squad. A calm Thursday. Then game day arrived — and the script flipped. Joel: called into work. Maz: called into work. Ferati: scrambled to organise Drill for his second game just to get us to six. And then… Minutes before kickoff… Amir out. Rosso Nero FC walked onto the court with five: Cj, Christ

Rosso Nero FC rolled into Round 7 v Blue Lock undefeated, confident, and ready — even if the lineup looked like a game of musical chairs. Amir was still sidelined with concussion, Sean stepped in, and Maz nearly needed a last‑minute replacement before confirming he could suit up. Chaos avoided. From kickoff, we owned the ball. Four straight attacks, all carving through Blue Lock… and all missing by inches. Then, completely against the run of play, Blue Lock countered 3‑on‑1 a

Round 6 brought a brand‑new opponent in Brian Munich, and a reshuffled Rosso Nero FC line‑up.With Christian stuck at work and Amir sidelined with concussion, the door opened for Ferati’s mate Drill to debut and Joel to return after missing last week through a work injury. First Half – Tassle, Hassle, and End‑to‑End Chaos From kick‑off, Brian Munich came out swinging — four straight attacks before Rosso Nero FC even touched the ball.Once we settled, the match turned into a cou

Round 5 saw another strong performance from Rosso Nero FC as we faced off against East Africans in a fast-paced, high-pressure clash. A special night for the club as Northside Texture Coatings owner attended the match, with pre-game photos taken to showcase the new sponsor logo proudly displayed on our match shirts. The squad also gathered for a team photo with our sponsor and coach before kick-off. We also welcomed Mazen, making his official Rosso Nero FC debut. Great to hav

Starting line-up mayhem before kick-off. Going into the game with the same squad as last week, we were hit with a late out just 70 minutes before kick-off, with Fatlind unable to play. Ringing around at such short notice, we couldn’t find a 6th player… until fate stepped in. Driving to the game, we received a message from a long-lost player saying his game had been called off and he was free. The reply was simple — “Can you make it to Kingsway in 50 minutes?” Sure enough, Dav

Round 3 brought plenty of excitement — and with Northside Texture Coatings (NTC) joining us as our newest sponsor, the boys were fired up to put on a show for the Rosso Nero FC faithful. With a slightly changed line‑up from last week, we ran out with six players and hit the ground running. From the opening attack, Rosso Nero FC struck first: a tidy finish from Fatlind, setting the tone early. But from there, the match turned into a seesaw battle. Yep equalised through a defle

2025 Wind Up - Year Review Alright, let’s rewind to 2025. Across the year we somehow squeezed in 29 games over three separate seasons. Unfortunately, we did miss the winter season — partly because our aging bodies needed the break… and partly because three out of seven players decided an eight‑week holiday was a better idea than football. Fair play. The upside of all that chaos? Anyone who pulled on a jersey in in 2025 was genuinely in the mix for an award. Looking back at th

Round 2 was meant to be a bye… until late changes to the league meant we were suddenly called up to play. And with Dan unavailable, Jon still unwell from last week, Mazen called into work, and Christian copping a knock the night before, we were staring at a three‑player lineup. But this club never goes quietly. The boys rang around and rallied hard — Adem returned after last week, and we welcomed two new debutants: Arnie and Joel. A brand‑new Rosso Nero look, but the same h

A brand new winter season kicked off this week — and with it, a brand new Rosso Nero FC. Debuts to Amir, Christian, Dino and Adam, joining returning regulars CJ and Dan. With Jon out sick and new recruits Fatlind and Mazen unavailable, it was still a strong first‑up line‑up that took the court. And from the very first whistle, the new-look squad clicked. --- First Half – Instant Chemistry, Instant Goals Within minutes, the passing was sharp, the movement was clean, and the s

After the longest season we’ve ever faced — stretched an extra 8 weeks beyond the norm — it all came down to one final game. There were changes from the semi-final, with Nuno making his return despite back soreness, while CJ bravely stepped up in goals carrying bruised ribs. With three subs on standby and Nathan Hanna ready if needed, the squad was set and ready for the challenge. From kickoff, the game opened up quickly and it was Rosso Nero FC creating the better chances ea

Semi final week. Everything on the line. A forced change to the line-up saw Nuno ruled out with a back injury, but Cody stepped in to ensure we still had 7 strong—and what a game he walked into. From the opening whistle, this was easily game of the year. Both teams came out firing. High intensity, relentless pressure, and not a single moment on the ball uncontested. Every tackle had purpose, every run had intent. It was end-to-end football at its absolute best. NeoCats contro