Despite the lack of several key players, Goat came out winners against Arizen and BigBelly shipped 5 goals past Naranja.
Goat 2 Arizen 0
(YongJie, OwnGoal)
Kiong it's not yours! HAHA
Second last game of the season and a draw is all that is needed for us to remain in Divison 3. Despite the lack of several key players, we still manage to get a decent result against the never-dying spirits of Arizen, by edging them 2goals to nothing in a thrilling encounter. Kudos to Arizen for the well-played game, although their relegation was confirmed the turn-out for their game is well more than ours. Need to reflect guys!
To the game, nevertheless although we were short of several key players in yesterday's game we were still able to field a strong group of players. (Really encouraged that we have such depth in our team to overcome such unforeseen circumstances.) Arizen kick the ball off and from the start of the whistle they were already breathing down our necks. Pressuring us all over the field and making strings of passes to get closer to our goal. We were bad in our touches and passes as well as we constantly loses ball all over. Thankfully Arizen wasn't able to capitalise on it.
Possession largely belongs to them and against the run of play we finally found our chance. Kahwoon spotted Yongjie down the right and made a defence splitting pass in between the left back and centre back. Unable to get to the ball, the left back was unable to cover up ground to get to Yongjie who found himself a 1-1 chance witht he Goalkeeper. Determine to score this time round, Yongjie placed it to the far post of the goalkeeper. Despite having a touch of the ball, the keeper was helpless to prevent it from finding the net. 1-0 Goats.
Soon the half drew to a close. We were largely alright but was bemused by our own performance as we certainly were not up to standard.
With a few shuffles here and there we were back on the pitch. Being 1 goal down, Arizen came out ever hungrier and went gung ho on us. Their main threat have to be down the right, which sees Benny running constantly. (and yes benny is left back for some reason yesterday)
But lady luck was on our side yesterday as Arizen hit the woodwork twice in a space of 2mins. First to the bottom right of the post and 2nd on the top left. 1st saw Junguang dumbfounded and 2nd saw him diving like a pro!
Shortly after the woodwork incident, we countered to get our 'comfort' goal. A ball from centre of the park found kiong who was stranded on the right. Using his Ronaldo's (slight exaggeration) like skill he pass 1, 2 players to find himself inside the 6-yard box. He drove it low and hard towards the goalkeeper who this time round was able to parry it but down on luck, it deflected off his own players and squirm into the net. 2-0 Goats!
The last noticeable chance of the game have to be ours and it was mine to be blamed! Talking big about being the top-goalscorer before the game, i wasn't able to convert an 'open-goal?' It was a loose-ball and it was between me and the keeper. (there was defenders running back as well but u get the picture.) With my god-like pace (VERY MUCH exaggerated), i got to the ball to bring it to the left but soon defenders was diving in to block the shots. Shimmy (i don't know how to spell!) pass 2-3 of them i was still unable to get a chance to release a shot and decided to pass it to yongjie on my left. He tried to place it to the bottom right of the goal but was clear at the line by their defender!
But all in all it was a really well played game with no disgusting tackles. Football was played to it's optimal yesterday. Thanks Arizen for the game all the best next season. =)
Second last game of the season and a draw is all that is needed for us to remain in Divison 3. Despite the lack of several key players, we still manage to get a decent result against the never-dying spirits of Arizen, by edging them 2goals to nothing in a thrilling encounter. Kudos to Arizen for the well-played game, although their relegation was confirmed the turn-out for their game is well more than ours. Need to reflect guys!
To the game, nevertheless although we were short of several key players in yesterday's game we were still able to field a strong group of players. (Really encouraged that we have such depth in our team to overcome such unforeseen circumstances.) Arizen kick the ball off and from the start of the whistle they were already breathing down our necks. Pressuring us all over the field and making strings of passes to get closer to our goal. We were bad in our touches and passes as well as we constantly loses ball all over. Thankfully Arizen wasn't able to capitalise on it.
Possession largely belongs to them and against the run of play we finally found our chance. Kahwoon spotted Yongjie down the right and made a defence splitting pass in between the left back and centre back. Unable to get to the ball, the left back was unable to cover up ground to get to Yongjie who found himself a 1-1 chance witht he Goalkeeper. Determine to score this time round, Yongjie placed it to the far post of the goalkeeper. Despite having a touch of the ball, the keeper was helpless to prevent it from finding the net. 1-0 Goats.
Soon the half drew to a close. We were largely alright but was bemused by our own performance as we certainly were not up to standard.
With a few shuffles here and there we were back on the pitch. Being 1 goal down, Arizen came out ever hungrier and went gung ho on us. Their main threat have to be down the right, which sees Benny running constantly. (and yes benny is left back for some reason yesterday)
But lady luck was on our side yesterday as Arizen hit the woodwork twice in a space of 2mins. First to the bottom right of the post and 2nd on the top left. 1st saw Junguang dumbfounded and 2nd saw him diving like a pro!
Shortly after the woodwork incident, we countered to get our 'comfort' goal. A ball from centre of the park found kiong who was stranded on the right. Using his Ronaldo's (slight exaggeration) like skill he pass 1, 2 players to find himself inside the 6-yard box. He drove it low and hard towards the goalkeeper who this time round was able to parry it but down on luck, it deflected off his own players and squirm into the net. 2-0 Goats!
The last noticeable chance of the game have to be ours and it was mine to be blamed! Talking big about being the top-goalscorer before the game, i wasn't able to convert an 'open-goal?' It was a loose-ball and it was between me and the keeper. (there was defenders running back as well but u get the picture.) With my god-like pace (VERY MUCH exaggerated), i got to the ball to bring it to the left but soon defenders was diving in to block the shots. Shimmy (i don't know how to spell!) pass 2-3 of them i was still unable to get a chance to release a shot and decided to pass it to yongjie on my left. He tried to place it to the bottom right of the goal but was clear at the line by their defender!
But all in all it was a really well played game with no disgusting tackles. Football was played to it's optimal yesterday. Thanks Arizen for the game all the best next season. =)
Motm: Ng KahWoon(14)
Kahwoon proved to be vital yesterday despite being ill. At first we were unable to clear the ball off and lacks physical presence in the middle. Before the half, he was introduced and got really good at his job. Clearing all the mess up and making crucial intervention he saved us from danger a no. of times. His god-like pace (no exaggeration at all) proves vital when a through pass was made down the right and he was able to put a tackle in despite running from a distance away. To top it all of, he assisted Yongjie in the 1st goal with the defence splitting pass in the 1st half.
Next week, we will be up against Naranja for the 3rd spot in division 3. But the highlight of the week definitely have to be the title deciding game between RockU and BigBelly.
Till Next week!
Kambeng!
Jeff
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