Team FATA 3 - 5 Unknown Team
| 19 Jul 09 (Pasir Ris Cres Sec) | |
| Team FATA 3 | 5 Unknown Team |
| Yuxian Kian Hock Matthew | |
After a convincing 8-2 win in the previous match, our spirits and self-beliefs were high only to be dampened by yet another poor turnout. We needed 3 outside players to make up a competitive team! Yes, we have no sub for the match but luckily it was truly a friendly match as high professionalism were displayed by both teams and we were blessed by the cool weather.
We were conned by Wee Hian who told us that it was a Uncles' team. Upon arriving at the field, we notice few Uncles out of the whole 20 people wearing man utd jersey; have to give credits to the opposite Captain for his mind game because it works, unfortunately.
We were conned by Wee Hian who told us that it was a Uncles' team. Upon arriving at the field, we notice few Uncles out of the whole 20 people wearing man utd jersey; have to give credits to the opposite Captain for his mind game because it works, unfortunately.
First Half (4-5-1)
Matthew
Collin
Amos Siong Wei Lionel Irving
Jin Hao Wee Hian Yuxian Kian Hock
GG
We started well for the first 5 to 10min despite knowing that we might get thrashed. Our keeper; GG managed to save a few shots before letting in their crucial first goal which sort of boosted their morale. Soon after, we were seen chasing wind and seen little of the ball. This was not helped by GG's poor goalkeeping instincts and Yu Xian's poor performance as a centre back. The centre mids, as usual, failed to perform up to expectation. Our flanks were not working as we have difficulty holding the ball in all areas.
In one of our rare attacks, Matthew managed to break free before squaring onto the on-rushing Collin. His first time effort was saved by the keeper. This only clear cut chance sums up our performance for the first half.
In one of our rare attacks, Matthew managed to break free before squaring onto the on-rushing Collin. His first time effort was saved by the keeper. This only clear cut chance sums up our performance for the first half.
Second Half (4-5-1)
Matthew
Amos
Yuxian Siong Wei Lionel Irving
Jin Hao Collin GG Kian Hock
Wee Hian
With no sub to play with, there is little room to play with. In their attempt to save the team from humiliation, Wee Hian decided to put on the glove while Collin partner up with GG in central defense. With seemingly little match experience shown by the 3 outside players, the rest of us managed to step up a gear despite the opposition fielding almost a whole new team (with fresh legs of course and eager to put in a performance after watching us for the first half).
In a promising free kick position to whip in a good cross, Lionel managed to find Siong Wei who seems to have the slightest contact (as claimed by him) to flick it to Yuxian who volleyed it into the net. Few minutes later, Matthew managed to got hold of the ball. He dribble towards the centre before releasing a powerful shot outside the penalty box. Their keeper parries the high ball only to let our right-back Kian Hock finish it.
The second half defense was much more compact and we hold out their attack pretty well. Our beliefs were growing that our third goal was coming. Unfortunately, Wee Hian let slip a high ball only to let their striker tap it from close range. But no fault was pointed as he has little experience playing as a keeper and it was raining at that time.
Our ever dangerous Matthew managed to get the ball at the half way line and did a sensational lob over their keeper at the half way point (just to clarify, the field was a small one :)). However, they managed to put in another goal just before the full time to make it a 3-5 loss for us.
Overall despite the loss, it was still a decent result by us with the line up we have.
The bad
- Poor turnout
- Overwhelmed by their midfielders
- Late comers in Jin Hao and his friend (luckily the ref was late too)
- Individual players lost ball easily when pressured
- Not much movement off the ball
- Our mistakes which led to 2 goals that should not have happened
The good
- Reasonable second half performance with the lineup we have
- Credits to Wee Hian for his bravery to wear the gloves and made a crucial world-class save in the second half
- Contributed by Collin
10:49 PM | Labels: Friendlies, Match Results | 0 Comments
Unknown Team VS Team FATA
Opponent: Uncles Team
Venue: Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School
Date: 19 Jul 09
Kick-Off Time: 3pm
Fee: $/player
Players Confirmed:
Goalkeeper
Wee Hian's friend
Defenders
Wee Hian
Wee Hian's friend
Jin Hao
Zhen Hui
Kian Hock
Midfielders
Siong Wei
Lionel
Irving (Jin Hao's friend)
Amos
Forward
Collin
Matthew
12:07 AM | Labels: Friendlies | 0 Comments
Unknown Team 2 - 8 Team FATA
| 11 Jul 09 (Yishun Ring Road) | |
| Unknown Team 2 | 8 Team FATA |
| Matthew X 3 Galvin X 2 Siong Wei Cong Jin Zhen Hui | |
Siong Wei Lionel
Munzir Cong Jin Cambiasso Galvin
Zhen Hui Wee Hian Sean Augustus
William
After another long layoff of 3 months (I seriously think we do meet up quarterly), with most of the members busy with schools and exams, we head back to the place where we had our very 1st match, Yishun Ring Road. The condition of the field is much better as compared to the last few times we played. Weather is good, our opponents aren’t intimidating, and we were all raring to go.
From the moment the whistle signals the start of the match, we dominated the game. Its amazing to see the Fatarians putting in one of the best first half performance. In the 10th minute, after much confidence play, Sean sends a high through ball and Siong Wei breaks the offside trap to send the Fatarians 1 up. Awhile later, Galv’s freekick from the right was nodded on by Lionel to CJ, who makes no mistake from 5 yards. While our opponents are still sorting out their defence, we hit them with the 3rd goal. Zheng Hui and Munzir combine down the left to release Matt, who coolly rounded the keeper. Then it was Matt who return the favor when he sends Zheng Hui free after his off the ball run into the penalty box. After some tinkering, we took shifted down a gear and let them come back with 2 goals. William keep us in the game with a number of saves in 1 on 1 situations. We still managed to get one more goal when Matt plays a neat one two with Qing Feng and side-footed the ball to the left corner.
From the moment the whistle signals the start of the match, we dominated the game. Its amazing to see the Fatarians putting in one of the best first half performance. In the 10th minute, after much confidence play, Sean sends a high through ball and Siong Wei breaks the offside trap to send the Fatarians 1 up. Awhile later, Galv’s freekick from the right was nodded on by Lionel to CJ, who makes no mistake from 5 yards. While our opponents are still sorting out their defence, we hit them with the 3rd goal. Zheng Hui and Munzir combine down the left to release Matt, who coolly rounded the keeper. Then it was Matt who return the favor when he sends Zheng Hui free after his off the ball run into the penalty box. After some tinkering, we took shifted down a gear and let them come back with 2 goals. William keep us in the game with a number of saves in 1 on 1 situations. We still managed to get one more goal when Matt plays a neat one two with Qing Feng and side-footed the ball to the left corner.
Second Half (4-4-2)
Matthew
Cambiasso
Galvin Cong Jin Marcus Lionel
Zhen Hui Wee Hian Sean Augustus
Munzir
2nd Half we proceed with 4-5-1 as the key to winning is shutting down their 2 center midfielders. With Marcus and CJ dropping abit deeper, Cambiasso was allowed to roam forward freely which he enjoys doing. The plan works with much effect as the goals began to flow again. After soaking up one of their attack, we hit them on the break from the right. Cambiasso played a perfect through pass and Galv finished with a grounder. 6-2 is the score if you’ve lost me already. We began to come back into the game. Cambiasso, Galv and Matt are terrorizing their defence at will. Cambiasso and Galv had some good exchanges before Galv sends a deep cross for Matt to volley in the 7th. While our opponents are searching for their 3rd consolation, we wrapped it up when Jinhao brings the ball to the byline and pull it back for Galv to slots home the final goal. Final whistle blows and the score is 8-2.
With a few new players in our team today, it was good timing that our opponents weren’t insanely strong (remember the construction workers). After a superb start in the 1st 30minutes, we switched off for awhile. There was no communication in defence when Cambiasso was brought back to defence with Wee Hian going off. The midfield also didn’t fall back fast enough to protect the back four in a lot of occasions. On the good side, almost all of our members found their best playing position. There is bound to be more exciting football coming from the new recruitments. Man of the match goes to Matt again for his contributions to the team. Joke of the day, William missed the ball from a corner and shouted ‘Shit!’
With a few new players in our team today, it was good timing that our opponents weren’t insanely strong (remember the construction workers). After a superb start in the 1st 30minutes, we switched off for awhile. There was no communication in defence when Cambiasso was brought back to defence with Wee Hian going off. The midfield also didn’t fall back fast enough to protect the back four in a lot of occasions. On the good side, almost all of our members found their best playing position. There is bound to be more exciting football coming from the new recruitments. Man of the match goes to Matt again for his contributions to the team. Joke of the day, William missed the ball from a corner and shouted ‘Shit!’
- Contributed by Jin Hao
12:25 AM | Labels: Friendlies, Match Results | 0 Comments
Unknown Team VS Team FATA
Opponent: Unknown Team
Venue: Yishun Ring Road (Blk 367, from Yishun Bus Interchange take Bus 804, alight at the 6th bus-stop, field is opposite)
Date: 12 Jul 09
Kick-Off Time: 3pm
Fee: $/player
Players Confirmed:
Goalkeeper
William
Defenders
Wee Hian
Augustus
Sean
Zhen Hui
Jin Hao
Midfielders
Siong Wei
Galvin
Cong Jin
Amos
Munzir (Wee Hian's friend)
Munzir's friend
Forward
Qing Feng (24SA Spec)
Matthew
1:47 PM | Labels: Friendlies | 0 Comments
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