A game of 1 half

Team Goat 4 Dynamites 1

(YongJie, Dwayne, Joe, WeiMing)

Like what the title say this could easily be a game of 1 half.


First half was a meet and greet affair as both team were goal shy. We did stamp our authority on the pitch and were a few centimetres unlucky as YJ's shot hit the post and rolled on the line. Other than that there was nothing much going on as dynamites played up a high defensive line. With our 4-4-2 formation we were often being caught offside but a few changes in the half do the trick to counter that.


Shifting from the Oldie 4-4-2 to 4-1-4-1 we soon break down the high defensive line with our running from deep. With ball holder like dwayne at the top to control the ball our attacking mids started to make runs. Namely (from left to right) Kiong, Joe, Yangshan and YJ.


First goal came when we counter (actually all of our goal came from counter or they didn't even want to defend) as joe picked up the ball from centre midfield and found a through pass to YJ who is on the right. Skipping past the left back, YJ was well on the way to score the goal that will bring him top of the goalscoring chart.


Than Dwayne does his magic by taking on 4 defenders at one time before being tripped in the penalty box. Penalty taken by him was ascool as his hair looks, it when straight to the bottom left and in off the past leaving the keeper hapless.


A penalty was conceded around the 60mins mark but junguang was well on the mark to save it. (I think i could do it too =X) But sadly we still conceded a goal when the defense had a switched off moment and they got through. 


But it was ok as Joe (who missed 5 games) was back in action and curling a shot to the top corner leaving the goalkeeper being lobbed. And the last came in the last few minutes when WEIMING (name big big for u) was found outside the box. With a stinging shot the ball when to the bottom left. 4-1


A team effort for this game. Without anyone of you we could not have win this game. All the way from the back the keeper kept them out when it is needed although he have nothing much to do. The defense playing as a unit to protect the goal and support the midfield. The midfield showing their class in control and winning challenges all over the pitch. Last but not least the strikers who made runs and controlling of ball to let the game flow. It was an all round performance! Great Job guys!

Motm: Ng KahWoon (14)
It was a tough decision but i would think Kahwoon played an important role today. Despite conceding the penalty without him the defense could have been really different. With his determination and pace he got back time and time again winning challenges and keeping the ball out. With his presence at the back, the team than can attack with comfort and this is what we need from our defence. Definitely his presence will be miss next week when he is away! 

Kambing

Jeff

Special mention:
All the best to Renjie who is joining the army this week! Cya 2 weeks later!


Also to Joe for his trip to Perth! Cya in 1 month time against Old Boys on 1st September!


Thanks our almninus for coming down! Hope to see you guys soon again! You guys still have it in you! Both Norman and Jeffrey =)

Boom!

Opp: Dynamites FC

Time: 3pm

Attire: Yellow

Venue: Pasir Ris Secondary School

(http://www.espzen.com/matchpreview_frame.asp?matchno=17492)

This weekend game will see a return of several familiar players. Do welcome them back to the team for this game! Another game that we should win for the upcoming title battle with old boys! So lets do this!

Coming:

Jeff Junguang

Jack KahWoon Norman Ariel Jeffrey

WeiMing YangShan YongJie Kiong

Jackson RenJie Joe

Kambing!

Jeff

FANG-TASTIC

Team Goat 4 Aang Wolf 0

(Fang RenJie 3, Jackson)

A game at another island. The distant island (Jurong) that have eluded our team for all 5 years and we have finally set foot there for our first game as a team. A hell of a game it was. 4 nil victory to us. Not only a clean sheet but an all round performance to the team. Clap Clap.


Game was rather tight at the start with both team moving the ball around to test each other. Both our ball holders (Kiong and Yangshan) could not hold the ball more than 3 touches as opp comes in real fast and real furious. But our veteran soon came in and broke the deadlock with his amazing runs.


YongJie (who played right wing) saw the gap on the left and started his diagonal run all the way from the right. Spotting the run, Yangshan made an inviting chip to the green ahead for Yongjie. Yongjie got on to the ball and brought it to the byline before swinging in a cross to the edge of the penalty box finding Renjie who slotted it to the bottom right corner. 1-0 goats! The move was great to watch! Really wish there was a replay of that goal.


2nd goal came as a real surprise to us as it was a gift acutally. Once again Yongjie made diagonal runs once again to the left to get onto the loose ball. And made another trademark cross into the box. But this time round it found their empire state building tall goalkeeper. But to our surprise he dropped the ball and our Torres was there. Sibei good timing and placing, the ball hit him and went bouncing into the net. 2-0 Goats! 


2nd half came and changes were made. Never to be caught again we keep chasing the ball up and down and not to let Aang have a respite. It came off to great effect when Jackson was able to send a through ball to renjie who have pace to burn. With his shoot to kill instinct, renjie fired a shot to the bottom left. 3-0 Goats.


The 4th came as a real stunner for the opp and a morale booster for us when Renjie wrapped up his MOTM  performance and hat-trick with one of the best goal yet to be seen. Controlling the ball at 1st, he lobbed the ball over a defender who is charging him down. With the ball still in the air and the keeper rushing out to cover the angles for the shot, Renjie flew up in the air acrobatically to get the ball over the keeper and into the goal. 4-0 and the team went into the famous balotelli celebration.

Not only have Renjie played well today, all you guys have done well to keep the clean sheet. We were also able to keep the opp at bay with our midfield. Today is one of the days i was mostly spending my time busking under the sun! Great job today guys!

Motm: Fang RenJie (88)

Score 3 goals, and if i don't give you the Motm award i still can give who? Really on-form today. Never regret to put you there! Too bad going in army already if not got more chance to perform! Really good game with all the half chance that you have taken. Lets see what you can do next week against dynamites =)

Also thanks to Alan and Alex for coming down to help us with the numbers!

Special shout out to our dear Kawaga, Yangshan. Happy Birthday Bro 

And also Kahwoon whose birthday was on 20th! =)

Kambing!

Jeff

And the title race is now on!

Opp: Aang Wolf

Attire: Yellow

Time: 3pm

Venue: Hua Yi Sec

(http://www.espzen.com/pitches.asp?id=140)

With our weak goal difference and also being 6 points away from the leaders (while they are on their fasting break) we really need to win! In this month we would need to try to get above them and score as many goals as we can. That being said i would try to let in as little as i can =(

We would need to play to our best if we would want to contest for trophy this season and all players are needed! So lets pull up our socks and finish this season on a high together!

TBC: 

Kahwoon Derrick

Coming:

Jeff

Jack Benny Ariel JinChuen Kiong's Friend

Kenny Yangshan Ariel's dad

YongJie Kiong

Jackson RenJie 

Kambing!

Jeff

As Jackson would say, WET!

Team Goat 5 RCA 4

(Tin X2, Kiong X2, YongJie)


Before I get started with the match report I would like to say what a wonderful job sports council have done. Despite the heavy rain, I was truly amazed that the field was not water-logged (despite having several puddles here and there) and we could have a smooth surface to play football. Clap clap


So here we go, a wet day for soccer and another 9 goals thriller against RCA. Started with 9 guys which was the first time after many games. (Where did all our guys went?!!) But we came compose at the back and drew first blood as the opposition was going gun-ho against us. Tin found himself left empty at centre field and with the keeper out of position he drove a lob shot leaving the keeper scrambling back. 1-0


Kiong arrived after his pre-match ritual (cake making ceremony) just after the Goal of the Season. With less weight on his body, he take on opps like having a buffet as usual. Cutting left and right before finding himself with a clear chance to blast the ball into the goal. Blast he did and the ball thundered into the net 2-0.


Sad to say I was lobbed 10mins later into the game. Sad moment after not being lobbed for so long. Reminder to self, not to be caught again! 


Than out of the blue, YongJie was through on goal. With his experience mind but nimble feet, he bring the ball pass the keeper to an empty net. But their defenders started to fly in to cover the goal with their bodies. After several WTF moments the ball went loose and kiong was right place right time  to pick it up. 3-1! 


It was half time and the rain stopped for a while leaving the pitch to drain out the water. The first 10mins of 2nd half was horrible for me as i once again did nothing to stop the opposition to score 2 goals to get them back level with us. (Seems like we can't lead at 1st half)


But we soon got our foothold back into the game and play our normal brand of football. Stringing passes left to right and right to left we soon got momentum. At this time i also need to add that Kawaga, after having his buffet, arrived at the scene and start to show off his dancing feet once again. With his passes we were able to create a few chances and soon led to corners one after and another. Despite Germany inability to capitalise on their corners, We did! at the 3rd or 4th, Yongjie swung in his Trademark corners.  Tin was there at the back post for a simple tap in as the ball breeze past everyone. 


And our 2IC has definitely frustrated his opp with his dance moves when without a threat the opp just went in to tackle him in the box. Penalty was awarded and our veteran, Yongjie, stepped up and slot in a well taken penalty. 5-3


RCA than counter through their STAR STRIKER and he was able to put in a cross and got a goal back. The last 5mins was a definite nail biter. We were just glad we are able to hold on to our lead and go home with 3 points in the bag. 

Motm: Tin
With kawaga late and unable to show off his dance moves. Tin stepped up and have a solo show himself. Goals aside, his ability to pick up passes and defending capability have shown in yesterday's game definitely help the team. Will be sad to lose him for 1 month due to fasting. Join us if you can =)


Special thanks to Jeffrey (yongjie friend)  for his appearance Hope your injury ain't that bad!

Kambing!

Jeff

Unbeaten (should i use ! or ...)

Team Goat 2 Beached Whales 2

(JunGuang, JinChuen)

In a warm summer evening (if u watch big bang theory), we were set up and ready for our weekend soccer! Despite rallying a group of players down to the field, we still couldn't find the win that we were looking for. Unbeaten but 3 games without a win =.=


Game started off brightly for the opposition as we were still finding our rhythm. Thankfully our goalkeeper (thats me!) were up to the task to keep the oppositions out. 


15minutes into the game our wingers caught up to the game and the entrance of our kawaga also added much control to our game. And with a sleek 1-2 we were awarded a corner. With yongjie trademark corner, it breeze past everyone finding Junguang (WTF RIGHT?) who was at the far post totally unmarked for an easy header. Guess they must feel the mushroom head boy wasn't a threat? (he wanted me to write this!) And to say that is his 1st touch when he sub in! TSK


1-0 and we were leading in the half time. Although with the 1-0 lead into the half i felt that we could have more especially when you think of yongjie's chances. The pain!!!


Than 2nd half started real bad for us. Somehow we got punished by our tactics. (goatees will know what i mean). Whales started to push us left right and center. Still unable to get a foothold into the game we led in 2 soft goals which i must say i could do better to keep them out. Esp the free kick! 


But soon we gather our pace and started to play ball! We get the team up the field and create a high line. And it came to great effect as we were catching opp offside and we were able to send in long balls. Wingers were also doing their part to send in crosses. The equaliser soon came when JinChuen,who came all the way down from NTU, was introduced into game. With his 100% energy he keep running at the opposition defenders. With his undying effort he finally find his way through the crowd of players and drill the ball to the bottom left corner leaving the keeper scrambling for the ball.


Both team were looking for the winning goal but time were against us as we have to settle for a draw for the 3rd consecutive game. But it was a well played game we put in our all. Clap clap!

Motm: Kahwoon

What else to say. In a match this scrappy we all but need kahwoon! Was really glad when he said he is coming down for the game! And of course he once again show what he can do at the center of defense. Dealing with every ball coming my way. If i'm Ancient he is like my Level 25 hero! (Dota analogy) 


Special mention to Sean who played well at left back throughout the game and also 3-lung Yongjie for his endless run down the flank! Also Jinchuen for rushing down from NTU just to play 15mins!

Kambing!
Jeff

Come on NTU SPORTS HALL!

Opp: Beached Whales

K.O: 3pm

Attire: Blue

Venue: Coral Secondary School

(http://www.espzen.com/pitches.asp?id=141)

Finally back in action after a one week break. And with euro there during our break, we are all itching to get into action once again. We will be welcoming back a few of our players for this week game. And like what the title says, we will be up against Ntu Sports hall this weekend. Gonna be a hell of a battle! Don't underestimate them with their recent runs of result. If they bring their big guns we might be in trouble! So Lets GO!

The results in the league has really show who are the title challengers and the pretenders! So lets up our game and win this SHIT! We are still the freaking unbeaten side in the league! RAWR!

TBC:

 Yiwen

Joe

Coming:

Jeff

Jack RenJie ZhuLiang Derrick Kahwoon Benny Sean

BoonWee Yangshan YongJie Derek Kiong

Jackson JunGuang

Not Coming:
Ariel JinChuen
Tin WeiMing

Kambing!

Jeff