Pioneer

Full Time: ODS 2 - 4 Pioneer(Half time: 2 - 1)
Scorers: Liang Han(x01), Osman(x01)
Man Of Match: -

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ODS unbeaten streak finally came to an end at the hands of Pioneer.

Pioneer drew first blood early in the first half, when their midfielder spotted Kee Yong, ODS Keeper, off the line and attempted a half volley which beat the keeper and put the pressure on ODS.

0-1

Under the scorching sun, ODS players seemed lethargic, with Hairy missing the ball a couple of times, and Ken Wong being stretched to his limit at being "requested" to support the attack, and to help out with the defence, especially when Pioneer did their counter attack using their speedy left winger.

But ODS did get their equaliser, through hardworking Liang Han, whose determination earned him a goal when he challenged the goalkeeper, and when the ball was rolling towards goal, a defender tried to clear the ball. But the ball went straight into Liang Han, and deflected off him back into the goal.

1-1

ODS took the lead through Osman, who was wearing a new pair of boots, after beating a few players, sidefooted the ball into the goal.

2-1

ODS had some good movements and shots on goal. A powerful shot from Faizal from the left had the keeper beaten, but not the post. Ken Wong moved too early, and the ball cannoned off the post and dropped behind him.

Half Time

After the restart of the game, ODS often seemed lost for ideas. But a good movement saw Gary being put through on goal. And his shot across the goal had the keeper beaten. And it seemed destined for the goal, until it came off the post. Elango was already celebrating with both his arms up in the air and thus miss the rebound completely. And to make matter worse, Ros had to be forced off the field after a fierce challenge on him.

ODS nightmare continued.
During a corner, the ball was not clear completely, and a cross came in from the right found a player on the left, who headed into the net at the unmarked far post.

2-2

Pioneer number 11 proved too much for ODS defence to handle. With a one-two, he left Ken Wong chasing shadows, and he drove a low cross across goal. Mark Penu and Hans both attempted to close in on the ball, but missed it completely. And the ball finally reached the striker who was waiting to pounce at the far post and he made no mistake with a simple tap-in to take the lead again.

2-3

ODS pushed on for an equaliser. With crosses coming in from both sides, but none could find our strikers.
A cut back from Gary found Irwin who had a fierce shot on goal. But his shot went narrowly over.

The killer came, when the ball was lost in midfield, and Pioneer midfielder once again, tried a half volley from about 45yards out. And Kee Yong who have saved us so many times on so many occassions, was caught off his line yet again.

2-4

Game ended shortly after.