Team FATA

Twelve Fatarians gathered at Fernvale field at around 2.45pm. One unexpected late comer was actually Joel Lau Chun Hee! Shall not state his reason here but its got to do with girl where he sent the girl to her workplace at Far East Plaza. Another guy who put aeroplane is Ryan Lai who until now has yet to get back to me.

After two matches against working adults, we finally met a much younger team (most of them should be in their Secondaries/Post high school, only some of which are adults).

Team FATA began the match looking lost as we allowed them to pass the ball around at ease. We were having trouble holding possessions and moving upfield. After a good 15 to 20min, we finally settled into the match, creating few opportunities. Most notable a low cross from Kenneth. The first touch by Collin (I can't possibly say "me" here right? lol) was good but his shot was straight at the keeper's hand.

Kian Hock finally started his debut match for Team FATA after a long injury in his lower back. He was deployed on the midfield left. He was seen lacking of pace and stamina on few occasions due to lacking of match fitness. However, he still displayed a commendable first half performance. On the other side of the flank deployed were Kenneth. An improved performance by Kenneth can be verified by his enthusiasm and galloping down the right flank taking on defenders before suppling the cross. However, he needs to improve on his cross when the ball is rolling fast.

Trying his luck, Zhen Hui smash a long clearance towards their goal line. As a striker, every chance to make the ball end up at the back of the net is possible. Collin gave chase to the ball even though it was a clear take by the defender. However, their centre-back did not take the first ball, only to let the ball bounce over his head. Collin capitalized on the mistake to try his luckin the air with the keeper seen rushing out. Their keeper did not managed to grab hold of the ball and it bounced into the back of the net. Team FATA went into the break leading 1 nil.

This time round, Team FATA dominated the opening of the second half where we have a good 15min possessions restricting them to their own half. Joel burst into the scene and got into the game immediately. He was deployed in his favorite position as an attacking mid. And he showed the rest what he is capable of. Non-stop running, dribbling, taking on defenders; coupled with a strong fighting spirit, he managed to create 2 assists to give Collin his first hat-trick.

Matthew started and ended the game as a centre-back for us. As highlighted to our players, our team is lacking of a pacy centre-back to cope with opponent's fast striker. I think we have solved that area. =D In spite of his build, Matthew showed his presence and composure throughout the game. With ocassionally dribbling up the centre field to join in the attack, he managed to recover fast enough back to our defence. A superb performance as a centre-back indeed!

- Foul play by one of their player. Unfortunately, its one of the Sunsports organiser where he was lucky on 2 ocassions to get away without a penalty for us. The first was the pulling of Collin's shirt in the penalty area where he was through on goal. The second of the tackle of Joel just inside the penalty box.
- Our centre midfield was seen empty on few occasions as pointed out by the centre-backs in the first half. We were playing 4-4-2 where Cong Jin and Jason were our centre mids. Lacking of a playmaker, Cong Jin was tasked to take on a more foreign attacking role. Come second half where the role was fulfilled by Joel, our midfield was seen more dominating with Cong Jin and Jason playing side by side moving the ball around.
- Jason did not cope with the high ball well with few ocassions where he should make use of his tall figure to get the first ball instead of using his leg.
- Ryan Lai's aeroplane putting.

The good
- Our players had an improved game compared to previous few matches. This can be easily understand as we are playing against a less physical team young team.
- Thumbs up for Zhen Hui for his never ending chasing and closing down their pacy forward. 2nd thumbs up for not making any sliding tackles which is always dangerous against pacy players.
- Again, credits to William, our ever reliable No.1 goalkeeper.
- Though Joel was late due to some reasons which we do not want to say (see the top), he exploded and tormented their defence with his pace and trickery. He sums up his 2nd half performance with 2 more assists under his belt.
- Despite being hit by the ball on the nose and caused some blood lost, Wee Hian finished the game with a big red nose.
- A nice dinner gathering of 7 Fatarians and Bella at Jalan Kayu.