Team FATA

Team FATA had their 2nd match on the 25th of May against Team SKC at Mango Field. Unfortunately, we lost out by a narrow goal margin.

Nevertheless, it was a good experience for the team as we met a team who won us by experience and perhaps a little help from the referee. Team SKC was made up of non-Chinese who were in their late twenties and thirties.

We began the first half with disarray and disorganisation. Particularly due to a new 4-5-1 formation and intimidation from the opponents. Within minutes, we found ourselves going down two goals. We picked ourselves up and managed to fight back to a 2-2 draw before going down again to 4-2 at half time.

Few substitutions were made, particularly the introducing of Matthew to provide more firepower up front. Team SKC were running low on their stamina as we increased the pace of the game. Still, we conceded 2 more goals when they managed to seen through our weak defence and exploit it with their pacy forward. A tactic of pumping long ball up and wide into our defence did severe damage to us. Matthew completed the game with a hat-trick and 45min under his belt; an important milestone for him.

To sum up the match, Team FATA lost out due to a few reasons. Firstly, match experience and tactics. Secondly, the rotation of players and deploying players out of position to fill up the gaps. And last but not least, we were blown offside for more than a dozen times, some of which were really uncalled for.

Though it was a lost, Team FATA can be glad that it was still a good game played compared to the previous match. It was a good exposure against a team of non-Chinese which proved that with good tactics, poor stamina is not an obstacle. Centre midfield; touted as a team's engine room proved too vital to be let loose. They deployed 2 centre midfielders who had good ball control and able to deliver long balls up front and wide of the field.

Nevertheless, we still enjoyed the dinner at Pastamania didn't we?
Branch Manager, "Can you guys separate into 2 groups?"
Team FATA, "No, we are a Team." :)