Futsal Canada Team 1984 In Campinas, Sao Paulo , Brazil Pan American Futsal Cup- by Carlos Mateus

Canada Futsal history: 1984 Canadian Futsal debut In Brazil

Formed with players from the West Coast of Canada and Vancouver Island leagues, the First Canadian Futsal team players were all formed with players born in Canada. Glen Johnson ( Toronto) Les Malbon- Nanaimo , Danny Henry- Sidney , Jim Degoude- Montreal, Dallas Moen- Port Alberni , Ike Mackay Nanaimo, Rob Wallace Vancouver, Rob Williams Edmonton , Gary Smith Nanaimo, Doug Muirhead- Lady Smith, Tim Achezstener Saskatchewan and team Captain Butcher Foster- Duncan city. Before debuting at he Brazilian Pan American Cup Held in Campinas , Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1984, the same team won the First meeting between Canada 9 versus USA 3 . "Penalty supplied the Playing Uniforms , practice futsal balls and the futsal shoes. The Penalty promotional package deal was delivered in Brazil upon arrival - the Canada word on uniform had that slushed accent on top of the last letter "Á" unique piece of Canadian futsal History. We played Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia. On the team five players played or went on to play on the Canadian National Soccer team such Veteran Ike Mackay, Glen Johnson , Doug Muihead, Gary Smith and The Native Indian Danny Hendry. Carlos Mateus was the organizer, water boy, coach adviser, kit manager , association president , 'We were beating Argentina on the first half by 3 to 1 on the last game. Canadian pick it up the pace of the game as the event went on" The cPan American Cup was under FIFUSA rules, much smaller ball and playing court, 14 by 26 meters. Canada scored against Paraguay and Bolivia , averaging 3 goals per game. not bad eh !, considering that the opponents were all from South American Futsal top teams.... picture archive by Carlos Mateus Canadian Futsal Founder ( there are more on the Canadian futsal trip to Brazil. Doug Muihead had an invitation by the Sao Paulo Soccer team to stay in Brazil to play on the under 19teen of the professional league the Nanaimo young men was spotted by Carlos Caboclo International marketing director of one of the best soccer team in Brazil. Doug Muirhead went to play for UVIC , Vancouver 86' and the Canadian National Team coached by Bob Lenarduzzi. when the NSL folded , Canadian professional players on the west coast of Canada, found in the futsal league a place to play a different game in town. Nick Dasovic, Frank Ciaccia, Dan Lenarduzzi, Carl Valentine , Mobilio brothers, are just a few from the top of my head that I cam remember. Dasovic and Mobilio played on the futsal team competing in Argentina FIFUSA World Cup . Canada beat Moldavia and Czechoslovakia , moved to the next round along with Brazil to the semifinals. That was the best result achieved playing in South america, Against Brazil Canada scored two goals before 4 against . picture by Carlos Mateus.......