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

Rosso Nero FC – Round 22 Match Report (Final Round) Final round football doesn’t get much bigger than this. Coming into Round 22 against Ravioli, everything was on the line. A win would secure us 2nd place and the title of season runners-up. Anything less, and we could slip to 4th. The stakes were just as high for Ravioli—it was do-or-die for both sides. We made one key change, with Seb returning after 8 weeks out, stepping in for Marcus who was unavailable. A big inclusion f

Rosso Nero FC – Round 21 Weekly Update v Seaspray Goose This week brought a familiar opponent — Seaspray Goose for the second time in three weeks, despite not facing them once all season before that. With finals on the line and the ladder tighter than ever, every moment mattered. We also celebrated a massive milestone: Nuno’s 50th game for Rosso Nero FC. A warrior, a leader, and a heartbeat of the team. A late curveball hit pre‑game with Jon heading off on a last‑minute famil

Round 20 saw us take on NeoCats, sitting 2nd on the ladder, and we did it the hard way — four first‑team regulars out. Nuno (family commitments), Marcus (birthday dinner), and both Gabe and Alessio sidelined with a virus meant a completely reshuffled line‑up and no subs. But in true Rosso Nero fashion, the challenge opened the door for opportunity. Tyler stepping in for their debut and Brett returning for his 8th match, and what followed was one of the most entertaining,

Rosso Nero FC – Weekly Match Report Round vs Seaspray Goose – First Clash of the Season This week marked our first meeting with Seaspray Goose, and Rosso Nero FC arrived ready to make a statement. With a slightly adjusted line‑up from last round—Marcus returning to the squad and Jon unavailable—the team wasted no time setting the tone. Fast Start, Fierce Intent From the opening whistle we were out of the blocks at full speed, pressing hard and firing early. The pressure paid

--- A familiar opponent… a fresh line‑up… and a night full of heart. Round 18 saw us face Merendinho for the fifth time this season, and this one came with a twist before the whistle even blew. With Sean unavailable and no longer able to play, a call was made to a familiar face—the return of former Rosso Nero FC player Jon McGinty. Not long after, Marcus was ruled out due to work commitments, and Alessio stepped up to fill the gap. A reshuffled team, but one ready for the cha

Round 17 saw us take on our arch rivals, Lallanas in Pyjamas, with a welcome boost to the line-up as Marcus returned to the squad. Unfortunately, for the second week running, our coach and cameraman was missing from the sidelines as he continues his stay in hospital. The whole team is wishing him a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back out there soon. From the opening whistle the boys looked switched on. High pressure, quick passing and great movement off the ball had u

Round 16 saw us take on Yep with the same line-up as last week, although we were still without Marcus who’s recovering from a back injury sustained earlier in the week. We were also missing our coach/cameraman on the sidelines — more on that later. Flying Start The boys were switched on from the first whistle, determined to start on the right foot — and what a start it was. Inside the opening two minutes we produced what could easily be our goal of the season. It started with