NIE (11th Aug 2007)

Venue: Jurong Junior College

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Final Score 1 : 1
Scorers: Sng(x01)
Man Of Match: Dennis

1st Half [Starting Line-Up]
GK - Dennis
Defender (R-L): Tony, Roskaider, Mark Penu, Hairy
Midfielder (R-L): Anis, Faizal, Vincent Ong, Osman
Striker: Ken Wong, Aidil

The game was started with much zeal from both side. NIE had the better half with them having at least 5 good chances all equally matched by the MOM of the game - Dennis. He kept our side in the game.

Deploying both Aidil and Ken Wong in the front was not effective as the 2 players were often caught being too static and does not create space for others nor for themselves.

Although the first chance came from our team, when a through pass from Osman on the left saw Ken Wong through with only the keeper to beat. At the same time, the keeper was making things easier for him by moving to more and more to the right creating a big space inviting Ken Wong to get this name on the scoreboard, alas all he could found in that big-space is the left post.

We got a few scares also in the first half when most Faizal's passes were intercepted and NIE relied heavily on their counter-attacks. One such incident almost resulted in us conceding a goal. Osman (having not much option from the front) made a pass to Faizal who tried a fanciful back flicked to Roskaider who did not read it too well and the striker were presented with a golden opportunity only for our GK to save it well.

At half-time, the scoreline stayed at 0-0.

2nd Half [Substitution]
Dennis for Hairy, Elango for Ken Wong, Sng for Aidil, Kee Yong for Dennis, Irwin for Anis, Liang Han for Vincent

Before long into 2nd half, a shot from NIE went into goal when Kee Yong saw it too late and could only manage to touch it which was not enough to not concede a goal.

After conceding the goal, we tried to raise the tempo slightly. Dennis requested to substitute himself out by bringing in the man he first substituted for at the start of the 2nd half.

A cross from the left found Sng connecting with the ball but good enough only miss the left post by inches.

One corner found hairy's head but the resulting header went pass the wrong side of the left post.

Another movement 1-2 play involving again Osman and Sng saw Osman through but not enough to find the much needed equalizer.

The equalizer finally came when Elango's foot met a cross well but shot was palmed by the keeper and loose ball fell to Sng - who was very quick to respond to the loose ball and set it flying into the goal's roof and earned us this draw.

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Coming week 18th Aug 2007 Saturday@5.15pm (Kick Off Time - Please read the guidelines below), we are playing a rematch against Marine 65 who requested a rematch and they are bringing their BEST players. So gear ourselves up for this match!!!

Note to all, for all future games under our team's guidelines from both Sng and Elango. All players will have to reach 30 minutes before game start. For example, most of all games are scheduled to kick start at 5.15pm, all players are expected to reach by 4.45pm. This is to ensure we all have ample time to warm-up properly and also organise the team lineup.

Any players that come after this time-window period will find themselves as part-time sponsors (but no advertising space will be given, nor their name on our jerseys) by contributing S$5 to our soccer fund.

The team organizer will also give priority to the early birds for the starting line-up.

Our team's dinner will be on 30th November 2007 (Friday), so everyone please kindly make sure to keep yourself free for this event. We have given ample notice period for you to plan whatever is needed, and attendance will be greatly appreciated. Our last official game for 2007 will be on 24th Nov 2007 - afterwhich we will continued to play friendlies to prepare for year 2008.

The timing for dinner will be confirmed when the date is closer.
Location: CCAB (?? - Gary, please correct me if i am wrong)
Host of the event(MC): Faizal

The dinner will be a get-together session (but we won't be singing the more we get together, the merrier we'll be) for our team and their family members who are always so supportive of letting their hubbies/fathers to come for the weekly game. Of course those with supportive girlfriends are more than welcome to bring them along - though technically these gfs are not family members yet. A brief listing of the possible events during the dinner is as follow:

1. review of current 2007 season's matches


2. prize giving


3. food and drinks (of course)


4. lucky draw [tbc]

and ...