SIA Airport

Report by Osman
ODS 6 - 3 "Latecomers"
Scorers: Gary Ong(x01), Elango(x01), Liang Han(x01), Faizal(x01), Irwin(x01), Sng(x01[p])
Man Of Match: Rosk

The turnout was great and we had enough players to make two teams. Which is what we did (2-sided friendly among ourselves), cos the opponents went to VJC instead of VS upon plenty times of reminders by Ros, the organizer for this game.Guess ODS had to teach them a lesson they’ll never forget. Game On @ 5.55pm.

First XI- ?????

The opponents were quite good with their passing and they looked dangerous when they were attacking especially through their influential German No 13 (a.k.a Michael Bollock).From one of their forays into ODS half, one of their midfielders managed a speculative snapshot form 35 yards out. It looked like a simple straightforward catch but Kee Yong was caught napping albeit not the first time.1-0 to Latecomers FC. They were elated but as the saying goes ‘latecomers will always be caught in due time’……

This propelled ODS from their 3-week slumber(semi-comatose at times due to deathly silence by players playing) and they started to gain a stranglehold of midfield, which was crucial in this tightly contested match.

First goal by Gary was scored in confusing moments.. so confusing that I can’t remember..

ODS continued to apply pressure and were duly rewarded by their favourite ‘animal’ in their kingdom- The Panther (Elango). And what a finish it was! A lob through pass by Kim Chuan had the Panther executing an exquisite lob with the feintest of touches.

A long punt by Mark managed to evade the Latecomer’s backline and Liang Han had the enviable task of slotting into an empty net as the onrushing keeper totally outsmarted himself with the bounce as it neared the box.(Super Mario moment).2-1. Latecomers FC trooped off to a disappointing morale-crushing 1-3 scoreline as halftime beckons.

The real first XI ODS was presented to Latecomers FC and before they knew it, they were 5-1 down.

Two rapid quickfire goals by a half-volley edge of the box Faizal goal and an Irwin one-on-one (Great ‘Bergkamp’ through ball by Osman, which had the fans in disbelief)made the scoreline a reality of the gulf in talents between the two teams.5-1.

That gulf was soon tested as the opponents came back with 2 goals of theirs through some shoddy and sloppy defending as ODS began to relax a little.5-3.i cant remember the goals too…..

Zidane Sng came in to raptuorous applause and within minutes he made his usual impact by scoring the sixth goal after Melvin was fouled in the box. A confidently-despatched penalty that sent the keeper into a reef knot. Rosk was named MOM with his fine commanding and no-nonsense performance….i think it’s his first for this year.