Match Report - Sep 17, 2005

Final Score:
6-0
Peter, Rudy, YK (deflected), Choong Wei (deflected), Alvin, Hamdan

Players:
Alvin, Chai Liang, Choong Wei, Daniel, David, Peter, Rudy, Steven, Tony, Wyai Kay, Ajis, Hamdan, Naim, Andreas

Ajis volunteered and gallantly played for the blacks this time.

The Game:
Before the start of the game all of us intended to blame Wyai Kay should we lose ...

We had a stronger team than the blacks this time compared to last week.

Wyai Kay did not seem to lose his fitness after such a long "break" in UK. Or perhaps he had been secretly trained, although he kept saying he did not get to play in UK.

The blacks have a new Chinese player with Rooney calibre this time. His dribbling and pace gave us trouble a couple of time, beating all our defenders. Fortunately his shots were not lethal. I had a hard time chasing him, Tony got bumped off (literally) a few times. (I think Francis also would get bumped off too if he was there). Steven got fooled by his razzle-dazzle dribbling.

Ajis played well in the midfield for the black. At the pivotal central position, he created many through balls. My hat off for him for his fitness!

This game, our winning margin is largely due to the defensive error by the blacks, with two own goals. Well not exactly own goals but they were attempted saves that go haywire. On the other side of the goal, Andreas today see more action than the previous week. But there was only once, I could think of, that we were in danger - a high ball that bounces of Andreas' chest before it was lobbed over him for an open goal. Fortunately, Tony cleared that ball before the other two black players could reach it. We had another clean sheet again this week..

Our striking force did not disappoint, with a goal each from Peter, Rudy, Alvin and Hamdan. Our midfield is flowing well with the return of Rudy, David, Hamdan and Wyai Kay.

In conclusion, do not be take this win complacently as mentioned, the blacks were not as strong as the previous week. In contrast we were too strong, in my opinion...

We bade forewell to Andreas for 2 weeks of interesting game. His presence provided the assurance that we are well protected, and hence a confident and motivated play by our defenders.

Injury:
Chai Liang - possible groin injury (first time!)

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