Gorkha Boys Football Club have been crowned a new champion of 2009 after they came from behind to down Hurstville United Football Club by 2 goals to 1.

In such a sunny and bright day, the clash between GBFC and HUFC was sure to be an entertaining and nail biting with presence of massive crowd to support their teams and others to enjoy the game and hot hot MO MO.

Tournament favourite GBFC started the game brightly with few early chances but couldn't capitalised. HUFC started slowly but then picked up their tempo when they hit the bar and soon later found themselves in one goal lead when they scored. After many chances created and missed both team were unable to score any goals in first half and so as the second half started. GBFC were determined to get the score level but the HUFC keeper was keen to keep the lead as it was.

As everyone were thinking that HUFC was going to be the new champ and also the refree was about to blow the final whistle, out of no where, GBFC managed to score the goal with the help of poor defending from HUFC, that shocked not only HUFC but also many people who were watching it. The celebration of GBFC was the proof after they got the equalising goal.

The game went into extra time. By then GBFC had regain their self belief and were determined to get the championship. GBFC were awarded a free kick when their striker was brought down just outside the D-Box. A very poor kick was supposed to be an easy save for HUFC kepper but as he couldn't get a good grip on the ball, the ball then dropped from his grip, hit the first bar and rolled towards the second bar only to cross the line then. GBFC lead the match 2 - 1.

In second half of the extra time HUFC tried everything to level the score but then it was getting too late for them. A game in which they already had one hand in it, blew their chances of securing their first ever Championship Shield. Where as for GBFC this was a grand success as they also won the GNC league.

Congratulation to 10th Gorkha Boys Football Club for wining Gorkha Nepalese Competition Championship for the first time. Congratulation to Hurstville United Football Club for their second place. Congratulation to Club Nepal for wining the third place.

GNC sports committee would also like to congratulate:
Binam Hona (Nepalese ThunderStorm) for wining the Man of the Series (Second year in row).
Ashish Shrestha (Hurstville United - 14 goals) for wining the Golden Boot award for being a top scorer (Second year in row).
Sunil Parajuli (Gorkha Boys) for wining the Man of the Match award of the final game.
Sagarmatha Football Club for wining a Fair Play award.

Previous winner of this tournament are:
Sagarmatha Football Club (4)
Laliguras Footbal Club (3)
Himalayan Youth Club (2)
Gorkha Boys Football Club (1)
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Gorkha Boys and Hurstville United in Final of GNC 09.

In todays semifinal matches, Gorkha boys defeated Club Nepal by 2 goals to 1 where as Hurstville United edged out last year winner Sagarmatha FC in penalty shoot out when the game ended 2 all in normal time.

Gorkha boys took the early lead and extended their lead by 2 goals in first half. They looked comfortable with 2 goal lead but in second half Club Nepal came will full swing and started the counter attacking game which paid off when they were awarded a penalty. Club Nepal took the chances and brought the game into a nail biting finish. After number of unsuccessful attack by Club Nepal, Gorkha Boys hold on to win the game.

In the second semi between Sagarmatha FC and Hurstville United, SFC took early lead in the first half and were crusing where as HUFC were missing their chances. Second half HUFC came out in full attacking mood and hit the bar twice . But it had to be HUFC day today when they scored with a powerfull strike from outside the box and soon were awarded penalty. For a moment SFC were behind and looked nervous but with another stunning display from SFC winger, the score were again tied to 2 all. The game didn't go anywhere in extra time and went into penalty shoot out. HUFC scored all of their 4 kicks where as SFC could only managed to get 2 in. End score 4 - 2 in favour of HUFC.

The final between GBFC and HUFC will be on 22nd of March at 1 pm. SFC and Club Nepal will meet again for the third place next week at 3 pm.

Notice to all Teams and representatives:

Due to extreme hot weather forecast, both the matches of Sunday,Feb 8 has been postpond. These matches has been reschedule for 1st of March.

This is to confirm that the Soccer competition will recommence with matches
on Sunday 2nd November 2008.

Please note venues :

2nd Nov to 28 December
Wilson Park, Silverwater
Newington Rd, off Holker St, via Silverwater Rd

4 Jan to end March 2009
Wyatt Park, Lidcombe
Church St.