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Swedish Elks update

The Swedish Elks have begun the International Cup 2011 in style and have made it through to Division 1.

First up, the Elks put in a hard and determined performance against  New Zealand, one of the favourites for the tournament. Despite the Elks’ swift ball movement and good linking play, New Zealand was able to squeeze a win from the match, with the Elks putting their top quality skills & determination on show for all.

Both our Årsta representatives, Dan Koinberg & Mats Sundin starred and were named in the best for the Elks. Great work boys!

The Elks then took India apart in a clinical display, showing the world that the Swedish team poses a definite threat to the favourites of the tournament. Again, both Årsta representatives starred and were among the team’s best players, with Big Dan booting a couple of goals to much applause from the appreciative crowd.
Next up, the Swedish Elks face the 4th ranked Irish Warriors this Wednesday 17th.
Great work Dan & Mats – keep it up!! Follow the Swedish Elks here.

Match Report Rd 7

Rd 7 Bromma

After cruising to a comfortable lead in all previous 1st quarters this year, but only managing to go on and win the match twice, both against Falun , the pressure was on the Swans to prove what they were made of and that they could play good footy for more than one quarter.

This was the focus for the boys, but in typical Årsta fashion Thor broke out of the pack and ran to 40 metres out close to the boundary and dropped it on the left to get the first major score of the match and we took an early lead. This was not to last long as Bromma and the Swans went into a epic battle in which neither team could obtain a clear advantage throughout the entire match.

All the guys pulled together in what was club legend Boots last game of footy, to channel their passion into showing what they have learnt this year. Missing Vice captain Bulldog as he prepares for the international cup, and star rookie Oskar, the boys stepped up all over the field. Fast and effective interchanges were managed by the players themselves, attack on the football was strong, talk was high, attitudes remained strong throughout the constant waves of attacks from Bromma and backing each other up were the reasons the Swans came through in the end 57- 47.

From the back line controlled by General Hammar and Youngy through the rotating midfield of Boots, Jocke,Thor,Staffy,Brutas and Weezee to the star rookie forward line consisting of Tommigun, Jonas and Pete,the never say die attitude shone through. The tough physical game played by Brutas and Staffy saying to Bromma if you want the ball you gonna have to work hard for it.

At half time with scores almost level, the Årsta camp was positive, there was a buzz and a look in everyones eyes of belief, although we knew we had to keep focused to be able to overcome the Vikings for the first time since 2009. The third quarter was won by the Swans and with a 3 goal lead in a low scoring game going into the fourth we felt that we had the upper hand in this arm wrestle.

The fourth quarter went on to to show the spirit of both teams with hard attack on the ball and tough tackling where it seemed impossible to kick a goal. Bromma had alot more of the ball but the way to goal was blocked time and time again by the desperate defence of the boys in red and white.

A great performance on a great day for footy in Stockholm.

One for all and all for ÅRSTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

Match report Rd 6

Rd 6 Falun

Our first footy game outside of stockholm was always going to be alot of lets say “fun”

It started at 645am at Gullmars. Jonas called to say he was gonna be late and the hammar was just missing. So as we waited for Jonas and tried to call hammar we entertained ourselves with Thor’s soft footy and a couple of drunks who still hadn’t quite made it home. Once Jonas arrived we were off with 8 guys.

After a call from the hammar saying he was on his way the guys from Thor’s car ( Mats Bulldog Sundin, The Staffy Jon, and repete) swear they saw the moon  ( at 9am in the lightest part of the year)  while  cruising past Oskars car. Jonas was in shock, white as a ghost and hasn’t said a word since. Ironically Tommigun has had a smug look on his face whenever the alleged moon sighting is mentioned.

After some minor difficulties finding the field and a phonecall to Cam we came to a nice little soccer pitch at the back of a school.

We had heard about Falun’s improvement and decided that we needed to go 100% in the first quarter. We did and had astounding success, breaking out to a big lead. It was great that the Tommigun got to fire a few rounds before his shoulder was injured in a reckless tackle, towards the end of the first quarter.

We went on to take the match quite convincingly (201-19) with our first year players leading the way as Thor, Hammar and I stood back a little and watched as these rookies showed the pride we have in the red and white and how far they had come as footy players this year.

All credit to the Falun boys, not only did they put an all in effort on the pitch they showed us an awesome time back at Cam’s and also later as the took us in to town.

Diggers!! We can’t wait to come back and take you on in a game of Ice Hockey.

Road trip to Falun

Falun, Sweden

The Årsta Swans will be trekking north to Falun to take on the Diggers at their home ground this week.

Årsta will be looking to return to the winners circle after a few spirited losses and are taking an exciting team north to get the job done. With our new players really developing quickly, experienced vice-captain Mats showing his international-level footy credentials and the return of captain Thor to the team after missing the Söder match with a hamstring injury, big things will be expected of all.

The Diggers are yet to post a win this season, however, with a few SAFF games under their belt now, the home town team will be seeing this as a great opportunity to do so. With the unseasonably great weather expected to continue until at least after the match, you can bet the Diggers’ supporters will be out in force to cheer on their team.

Those travelling to Falun this weekend, meet at 6:45 Saturday morning outside the Gullmarsplan T-Bana 7-11. Ring Thor or Pete if you’re running late.

One for all & all for Årsta!

Rd. 3 Årsta vs Solna match report

Pipped at the post

Another 1st quarter assault was dealt out by us, at one stage having a six goal lead. The delivery in to the forward line was clean and the hands of Ablett were like stone. An early injury to key forward  Brutas slowed the onslaught of goals then a very effective combination in the centre of the ground fired up for Solna (Adrian, Jake and Luke) got the Axemen back in the game with scores almost level at half time. When Key player Thor went out with a hamstring, it was all we had just to cling on to the match in the third quarter. The last quarter saw the valiant swans chances of victory ripped from them with a few quick goals to Solna sealing the deal 130- 96.

An absolute credit to all our first year players who are improving alot in every match, to be able to hold their own with much more experienced players is a sign that with a bit more experience it won’t be long before you will be outplaying them. Big cheer to Joakim who played the whole match as ruckman, mate you really stepped up a knotch on the weekend! Another solid performance from the Hammar who is making the backline his domain. Remember boys saving a goal is as good as kicking one you just don’t get any numbers next to your name. And of course Youngy who is what we have needed in our squad for sometime.

Tough match with Söder on Friday. Lets be there at 5 30 and give the blues all we got!!

Match Report Rd 2

Jonas Birgén pushing towards goal

The focus before Saturday’s top of the table clash was on building team spirit, and wow did the Swans come out firing! It took Bromma some time to find an answer to the onslaught of passion and goals as the Swans came out dominating. With the return of club legend Hammar it was a special day for Årsta along with 4 debut players, it seemed that we were unstoppable, but Bromma slowly found the answers to calm the storm and went into the first break with Årsta just a couple of goals in the lead.

A tough second quarter saw scores fairly close at half time Bromma going into the third with a small advantage. The third and arguably one of the most heated quarters seen in Saff footy in a couple of years saw the vikings linking well and showing that they are a threat this year, but to Årsta’s credit they pulled back the vikings domination and kicked 3 quick goals in succession towards the end of the break.

The final term was just too much for Swans to hold on to and Bromma with an absolute onslaught of missed goals not seen since the 2009 grand final, mostly due to the unrelenting pressure of the boys in Red and White saw the Vikings kick 12-21-93 to the Swans very accurate 11-4-70.

Pete L kicking 2 goals in his debut match and Oskar booting one, Tommi and Jon both with solid performances made the coaches player a tough one to decide, especially after Jonas showed some amazing talent to get his second goal of the season, and probably the best so far this year if not the best I have seen in Stockholm footy. The legend himself The Mighty Hammar after a slow start in the first half found some form and composure to go on and show he can play both forward and back grabbed the coach’s attention and went on to win the award.

Highest Goal Scorers Pete L 2 Boots 2

Photos from Bromma v Årsta

Good match yesterday (Sat, 7th May 2011), both teams playing with plenty of skill & heart. Årsta had 4 players on debut, all of whom shined! Bromma had a little more run at the end of the match & ran away winners in the last quarter, although Årsta pushed them all the way. Congratulations to all for a good day out.


From SAFF Rond 2: Bromma vs Årsta, posted by Frank Heuts on 5/07/2011 (63 items)

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Photos from Falun v Årsta

Great photos of the Falun Diggers taking on the Årsta Swans in the opening match of the 2011 season (Sat, 30th April). The Swans won against a courageous Diggers team brimming with potential and we look forward to the return match in Falun.

Photos from SAFF Round 1: Årsta vs Falun, posted by Frank Heuts on 4/30/2011

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Round One Match Report

The Årsta huddle

Huge Win!!!

What a fantastic effort from both teams, both showing signs of a promising 2011.

The far more experienced Årsta took control of the game from the start, and as expected went on to take the game quite easily    145 -22.

The undermanned Swans under the joint coaching effort of 1st time coaches Damo and Pär showed that we are looking like being a genuine contender for the 2011 premiership. With solid performances from  our experienced players Boots, Rob, Thor, Josh and Mats, Falun were set a task that was just too high, as most of their guys were first time players. The talk of the town after the match was how promising the Falun team looked and that most were surprised at the massive score. All the swans guys were really impressed with the Diggers fighting hard to the last quarter.

The Årsta Swans would like to officially like to say congratulations to Cameron and the team, you are a team of guys who showed they have the spirit and the courage needed, and with a bit more experience will no doubt have success in the coming months. Keep at it! Take at look at the Gold Coast win over Port. Really inspiring.

The other encouraging signs for the Swans this year were Jonas and Axl both first gamers and showing incredible signs of their potential. Jonas even booted a goal!! Very rare for a player on debut. Also big Robert showing signs that he is a player maturing into a guy that soon will be taking best and fairest points.

Highest goal scorers were Boots 6, Mats 4 and Josh 3.

With the big percentage for us we are sitting in 1st place. Somewhere we would like to stay. Next weeks match against Bromma will be a huge test and a good chance too see where we are at in the SAFF this year. So lets all get to training on Thursday and give it our best shot on Saturday.

Get down to the ground at the latest 11 so we can prepare for the top of the table clash with Bromma.

 


What’s on this week

Training

Training this week is 18:00-20:00 Tuesday & Thursday down at Årstafältet.

Bromma match, May 7

Match is 12:00 Saturday against Bromma at our Årstafältet home ground.

A review of the Falun Diggers match is coming, but let’s all make an effort to get down to training this week & continue the great start to the year!