Futsalroos’ Head Coach Miles Downie has selected a 14-player squad to compete in the ASEAN Futsal Championships 2024, Thailand.
Set to take place in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Terminal21 Korat from 2-10 November 2024, the Futsalroos have been drawn into Group B alongside Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
The squad consists of a mix of new and established players with Jonathan Barzel (Football NSW) returning to the national fold for the first time since 2022, while Peter Politis (Football NSW) and Corey Sewell (Football VIC) are in-line to make their debut for the Men’s National Futsal team.
The group stage kicks off for the Futsalroos on Monday, 4 November, when they face Myanmar at 10.30am local time (2.30pm AEDT). They will then take on Indonesia on Tuesday, 5 November at 1.00pm local time (5.00pm AEDT), before rounding off their group stage campaign with a clash against Cambodia on Wednesday, 6 November at 10.30am local time (2.30pm AEDT).
Futsalroos’ Head Coach Miles Downie spoke about the importance of participating in international tournaments for the growth and improvement of the squad.
“Our group presents some tough opposition with Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia. We know these teams have quality; however, we are focused on executing our own game plan and showcasing the best version of the Futsalroos,” Downie said.
“The ASEAN Futsal Championships is a key tournament for us, not only for the chance to compete against top quality teams but also in terms of player development. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the team to once again test themselves on the international stage.
“This squad has so much potential. We have a good mix of experience and young talent, and if we play to our strengths, I believe we can go far in this tournament.”
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Semi-Finals on Friday, 8 November, with the winners of Group A facing the runners-up of Group B, and the winners of Group B meeting the runners-up of Group A. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, 10 November, with the third-place playoff followed by the Final.
The Futsalroos will depart on Wednesday, 23 October for a pre-tournament camp in Bangkok before relocating to Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday, 2 November to prepare for their first match of the tournament.
All tournament matches will be streamed live and free on the ASEAN YouTube Channel HERE.
FUTSALROOS SQUAD | ASEAN FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024, THAILAND
| Name | Position | Junior Club/Member Federation | Current Futsal Team/Member Federation |
| Domenic BADOLATO | Goalkeeper | Abbotsford Juniors FC / Football NSW | Enfield Allstars FC / Football NSW |
| Jonathan BARZEL | Ala/Fixo | Queens Park FC / Football NSW | Mascot Vipers FC / Football NSW |
| Dominic COX | Ala | Easts FC / Football NSW | Enfield Allstars FC / Football NSW |
| Ethan DE MELO | Ala | Maccabi Hakoah Junior FC / Football NSW | Mascot Vipers FC / Football NSW |
| Jamie DIB | Fixo | Lidcombe Waratahs FC / Football NSW | Mountain Majik FC / Football NSW |
| Noah FEILICH | Goalkeeper | Maccabi Hakoah Junior FC / Football NSW | Eastern Suburbs Hakoah FC / Football NSW |
| Tyler GARNER | Ala | Kalamunda United FC / Football West | Rockingham Cambio Cumbre FC / Football West |
| Wade GIOVENALI | Fixo | Castle Hill United FC / Football NSW | Dural Warriors FC / Football NSW |
| Jordan GUERREIRO | Ala | Ramsgate RSL FC / Football NSW | Mountain Majik FC / Football NSW |
| Michael KOUTA | Pivo | Peakhurst United FC / Football NSW | Enfield Allstars FC / Football NSW |
| Grant LYNCH | Pivo | Seaforth FC / Football NSW | UTS Northside FC / Football NSW |
| Peter POLITIS | Ala/Fixo | Roselands Raptors FC / Football NSW | Mascot Vipers FC / Football NSW |
| Scott ROGAN | Ala | Brunswick Zebras FC / Football VIC | Fitzroy Tigers FC / Football VIC |
| Corey SEWELL | Pivo | Holland Park Hawks FC / Football QLD | Fitzroy Tigers FC / Football VIC |
