Against the boys of Sengkang

Opp: SengKang Rangers

Time: 3pm

Attire: Red

Venue: Temasek Secondary School

(http://espzen.com/pitches.asp?id=86)

Following our 4-1 thumping by big belly we will need everyone's help to get us back on our feet. A 2nd consecutive lost will do us no good. We have not been good at the start of our seasons and i hope this season won't be the same!

So let me know your attendance asap! 

Coming:
Jeff
Omar ZhuLiang RenJie Jack Ariel Jeffrey
YangShan Thaddeus Derek Kahwoon
Yiwen JinChuen Kiong
Jackson Khaled

Not Coming:

Benny BoonWee Manfred Kenny YongJie

Goat Beaten

Team Goat 1 Big Belly 4

(Own Goal)

At a small and thick pitch at Bedok View, Team Goat face their rivals from last season Big Belly in a rather 1 sided encounter.

Big Belly was quick off their line and was really hungry for the win. They were closing down all over the pitch and the size of the field does not help us at all. Thus possession was constantly lost.

No matter what, i guess we have to be adaptable in all pitches. Big field does suit us more as we have more time on the ball and more space to run into but we will not always be able to get decent pitch size. Thus we will need to adapt quickly to smaller field. I believe the committee and I will work out a plan to counter this problem and we will definitely get better (like we always do!)

Man of the Match: JunGuang

Despite letting in 4 goals, he wasn't really at fault instead he help saved the team a few times. Credits goes to Manfred and Yongjie as well for their performance.

Kambing!

Jeff

The next 'cup' game
Every game in this division is like a cup game for us.

Opp: Big Belly FC

Time: 3pm

Attire: Red

Venue: Bedok View Secondary School

(http://espzen.com/matchpreview_frame.asp?matchno=15447)

As we have already started the season, I would like to start this post with our expectations for the season and upcoming things that we should be looking out for.

Our expectations for this season is to finish at least in the top 3 with an eye on the Prize. Teams that we should be looking out for are RockU, TeamCuzz and BigBelly. They should be our top competitors for the championship. Team Cuzz is an unknown quantity to us so i shall leave it aside till we meet them. Though we lost to RockU twice, but I would think that with the new and improve Goat should more than able to give them a taste of defeat for a change! 

We'll also be see-ing a lot of movement in the players at both the end of the year and at the start. With players going overseas for vacations and busying with work. But also we will have players coming back from their exams, mainly JinChuen, Jeffrey and Kenny.

On January we will also see the return of KengYang and Tin. But we will sadly see our new player Yangshan enlisting into the army. With all these movement i would still expect a healthy amount of players week in week out.

Bringing us back, this week game should be really interesting as we will be facing a fast pace team with the capability of making full use of the ball. This will be a challenge to us as we will be playing them in a rather small field this time round. So midfield and defense would need to really step it up this time! 

TBC: 

Ariel Yiwen Derrick Sean

Coming:

JunGuang

Jeffrey Jack Benny Omar Kahwoon RenJie 

WeiMing Thad YangShan Kiong Derek Jackson

Manfred BoonWee YongJie

Khaled ChongYuan


Sideline: Jeff

Not Coming:

ZhuLiang Ariel Kenny JinChuen

Kambeng!

Jeff

Resounding Victory Breaks Opening Curse for Team Goat

Resounding Victory Breaks Opening Curse for Team Goat

Team Goat FC 2 - 0 Rosso
(68, 75)

The opening victory marks a bright start to Team Goat's campaign in Division 2, albeit missing some key players and doing without our main back 4.

The first half ended for a dour 0-0 draw. Despite Team Goat holding up most of the possession, none of it proved to be penetrative and the opponents had a few chances of their own to take the lead.

The second half started very much like how it ended for the first, but it was Rosso which found themselves in more than a couple of one-on-one chances. Yitwoon was gutsy when needed and managed to keep the opponents out until the 68th minute when Boon Wee found Chong Yuan near the outside of the box, who somehow managed to find M free in the middle to unleash a daisy-cutter to the bottom right corner of the net. The opponents continued to press on , but a defensive lapse in the 75th minute allowed M to bring the ball past 2 sliding defenders before delicately chipping the ball over the hapless goalkeeper. There were appeals for penalty kick for Rosso at the end which was waved off by the keeper, and the opponents were unlucky to leave home empty-handed.

It was a stellar performance from our makeshift back four, and we were able to build our attacks effectively from the back. Last but not least, I appreciate everyone's efforts to be present for the game. I hope everyone will continue to come, despite all the angst. As much as possible, we should appreciate Jeff's and Yitwoon's efforts in keeping the team going, and keeping track of the attendence week in week out. Trust me, it's no mean feat. With your early confirmation, they can then plan the line-ups beforehand, and hopefully that way, everyone's happy and we can progress as a team.

Victory for the Goats!

Team Goat 2 Rosso 0

Here we go!
Will Team Goat break the curse by winning games at the start of the season?

Opp: Rosso Football Club (Div 4 Champs)

Time: 3pm

Attire: Yellow

Venue: Bedok North Secondary School

(http://espzen.com/pitches.asp?id=6)

We will be kicking off the season with an interesting game against division 4 champions. Looking at their page, (http://espzen.com/teamPlayersdiv.asp?leagueNo=95&teamno=755) they are largely made up of veterans. You guys know what to do right?

I won't be around this weekend but Yiwen have gave me his words to be there. So he will be taking care of the team. I'll still send out sms. Please reply me by THURSDAY. Thanks


TBC: 
JunGuang RenJie

Coming:
Kahwoon
Derrick Manfred YongJie
Thad Tin Derek WeiMing Kiong
Yiwen BoonWee
Jackson Khaled

Kambeng!

Jeff!

Warmed up....

Team Goat 0 Phoenix United 3

I'm pretty lazy to blog about a friendly match and beside we lost. So come on! who have the mood! =X


Anyway just wish to point out that, we should learn something from today's game. We will be facing more ang mo teams in the coming games. They are big but never fear them!

Kambeng!
Jeff

On the dotted line....

Team Goat reveals their 4 new signings for the upcoming season.

With the season coming to an end, Goat have dives into the market to bring in their latest arsenal for the team. Making up a new strike force, the new recruits are largely attackers with an eye for goal. They are, 23.Wong YongJie, 15.Huang ChongYuan, 21.Lim YangShan and Tin Nilju.

No. 23 YongJie

After strutting his stuff for almost half the season, YongJie have finally agreed to sign for the Goats and don the no.23 jersey that have been left empty for quite sometime. With 2 goals and 1 assist this season, we wait in anticipation to what he can bring for us next season. Credits to Jack, our veteran right back, for introducing him to the team. 

Fyi: He is now the most experienced man in our team. Experienced life for 31 years.

No.15 ChongYuan

In and out of the team, ChongYuan have finally decided to join the team in a permanent note. Started off as an emergency player (a back up when there is not shortage of players) he has now stated his desire to play for the team. We are pleased to welcome him to the team! His pace and desire to win the ball is much needed in our team. Credits to Jackson our Captain for bringing him into the team!

   No.21 YangShan

Doubted as the Silva of Asia, Jeff is pleased to announce the signing of our midfield mastero Yangshan. Able to keep the ball and also the ability to spot a pass, he will definitely the one to look out for. Credits to our Top Goalscorer of the season, JinChuen to bringing him into the team. 

Tin Nilju

Imported from Thailand, Tin is no stranger to Goat having played for us during our D2D era. His touches and technical ability will bring new look for us and we will definitely be looking for him to strut his stuff come January when he comes back from Thailand over the holidays! Credits to Kiong for constantly psycho-ing him to join us! 

These 4 will make up of our new signing for this upcoming season. Last but not least our dear KengYang will be back soon!

KengYang

Following his previous loan stint with us, he will be back in January to play for us again. So guys do look out for that! And for those who have yet to play with him, he was our mentor and one of the key members that help us pass and move the ball like how we do right now. =D 

Kambeng!

Jeff

Credits: All Photos are taken from each player's respective Facebook pages. =D

Pre-Season Friendly
Team Goat will kick off this season against Division 5 runners up, Phoenix United.

Opp: Phoenix United

Time: 3pm

Attire: Red

Venue: Regent Secondary School

(http://espzen.com/pitches.asp?id=63)

As our season is being delayed we will be kicking off our new season with a friendly against Phoenix United. Although they are in Division 5, we should not take them lightly. The finished runners-up this season and this actually mean something. Thus, looking through their player list, there are ang mo's in the squad and have a great depth. Whereas we will be short of several key players this weekend. Thus, enjoy this weekend's run out and be ready for the new season! 

P.S: whether if there is playoff is still not confirmed. 

Coming:

JunGuang

Jack Omar ZhuLiang Renjie Derrick

Weiming YangShan Kiong Jeff

Tin BoonWee Yiwen 

Khaled ChongYuan

Kambeng!

Jeff