Fourth time the Charm?

Before today's game, we had suffered a win-less streak of up to 3 games, where all 3 were ended in 1-1. Today 1-1 seems to be on the card as well before Khaled cooly tap in the decisive goal!

Team Goat 2 Ac Fate 1

(Manfred, Khaled)

With 3 draws in a row, our team's chance of remaining in the division was put into doubts. But with the win today, we emerge as one of the favourites. We almost started off with 10men before kick-off  as almost everyone of the team ran late due to the location of the field. Luckily Norman made it in time and had even put on his boots in the cab so he could get straight into the action. 


The game kicked off with AC Fate looking to be the stronger side. However the 1st clear chance fell to us when YongJie was free on the right and got a 1 on 1 chance with the keeper. But unfortunately the keeper was there to save the shot. Soon Ac Fate started to show who was boss by making substitutions which we do not have the luxury. And soon the deadlock was broken when their long ball caught our centre back off guard and with a side step, their no10 was able to find space to unleash a shot to the bottom right corner. Soon half time was upon us and we were grateful to have hear the whistle as everyone was almost out of breath. (At the same time, Kiong and Khaled arrive at the venue to provide the much needed support. They were fielded straight into the game after their warm up.)


2nd half: This time round we Goats emerged as the hungrier side. Determine not to lose a game, we fought hard all over the pitch and surely the equaliser came when a long ball to the front by Jack found Khaled. Bringing the ball into the box and drawing the goalkeeper out at the same time, Khaled switched the ball towards the left for Manfred who was all alone for an easy 2-yard tap in.


 Wing play was better this time round as both Manfred and Kiong was on both left and right respectively. And sure enough the next goal came thanks to an excellent wing play by JinChuen who was on left back and Manfred who play in front of him. Manoeuvring through the opp like a snake JinChuen manage to drew a total of 3-4 players to him and got Manfred free before he made a through pass down the line for Manfred to put in the all so decisive CROSS. The 2nd goal came really as a gift for us by the keeper, who i should say have a really good game other than this mistake, when he wasn't able to hold on to the ball and drop it towards his back where goalpoacher Khaled was. An even easier tap in for him to get the winner and his 4th Goal of the season.


With still 15mins left in the game, Ac Fate push even furthur up the field but our defences was able to handle the pressure and i was called upon to make a few good 1 on 1 saves to keep the scoreline favourable to us. Eventually it ended with us as winners but in truth we were 2 good footballing teams. Kudos to Ac Fate for the 2 very exciting games and we look forward to playing with you guys again sometime.

Motm: Khaled (32)

Trial-ing for Tampines Rovers U-14 squad, Khaled have certainly up his standard for the game he love. Today he was totally a game changer when he step into the field at 2nd half. No one would have ever thought that a mere 14 year old could have so much effect in a game when the game was played by an average age of 25. His control and movement upfront today was certainly inspirational to me and other team-mates. I will definitely be looking to get more things out of him in the next season where he will grow to be a much better player!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Last but no least, Thanks to our sponsor Jackson for the kind contribution to the game. We would hope more to come next time round! =D Hehe