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Kevin
Akim (GK)
Kevin - Azmi - Nas - Farid
Alan (debut) - Kelvin - Yazier - Azman - Rahman
Rafeeq
Subs:
Omar
Our team in D2D league
Rest of league results
Fuchun Sec 3pm - Kambing FC finally completed a valuable experiential league campaign. It has been mostly a season of losses with only a solitary win and three draws attained out of 14 matches and only 11 goals scored against 45 conceded. We have also suffered a goalkeeping crisis with 6 players filling in goal while Helmi has sustained a serious long-term injury and a variety of commitment issues have kept the likes of both Shahrils, Andrew, Fairuz, Farhan and Shafi from playing more prominent roles. We still have a cup tournament to look forward to but we, myself especially, can also now look forward to life in a lower division.
Against Holland Park XI, I started in goal yet again and the team started with 10 men with Nas filling in at centre back. Alan was a debutant at right mid. HP went on the offensive from the start but we rather impressively kept them at bay with the upright keeping out an opponent shot early on and a couple of close shaves followed suit. Yazier finally arrived to restore parity and we continued to resist HP very well. Our resistance was finally broken when HP took the lead. A perfectly-placed through ball in between Kevin and Azmi was latched onto by an opponent and my scampering was in vain as he flicked the ball over me. They doubled their lead through the most fortuitous circumstance, when a cross was played in across goal and though I kept out the initial shot, a followup shot crashed into the bar and straight down at my arm into goal.
We were 0-3 down in the second half after my goalkick was lost in the middle of the park to HP and the counterattack was swift and decisive equalled by the calm finish. The upright again saved us from a curling freekick but with both sides devoid of options from the bench under the heat, it was turning into a stroll in the park akin to building match fitness. Kevin earned what i think was his first yellow card ever with a rather sly tackle but we will need more such grit. We did enjoy a period camping in the opponents half and though HP always look threatening on the counterattacks, there were no further goals to the scoreline.
Our 4th season in D2D league has been a steep learning curve and we were totally, but wholly expectedly, caught out like fishes out of water. My personal opinion is that it was disappointing the league organizers chose to push us higher just so we can fill up the gaps in Div 2 and without ever consulting us too. By the time the news reached us, we were already just about to start the season. Hopefully they wise up for the new season.
My assessment of the players who played? Nas' versatility was evident as he filled in roles in defence, midfield and attack while Kevin and Farid were both again impressive alongside Azmi in defence, and both fullbacks will look to enjoy brighter spells in the new season. Azmi has been virtual ever-present since his NS and it is good to have someone who can play long balls out of defence. Alan's attacking instinct was perhaps curbed by our relative weak attack but his defensive aspect was admirable as he tracked back often to assist Kevin. We will look to give him more games. Rahman was working his socks off down the left flank as a false left winger with Omar as both got a lot of time on the ball and both had half-chances too. Azman vastly improved on his display last week and won a few key headers while Kelvin and now Yazier are competing for places as anchors in midfield, Kelvin in particular will be a key player if his fitness gets better. Rafeeq had a bright start to menace HP's defence and worked hard as usual but was otherwise starved of service.
Final word for now, thanks to the players who have played their part in our games this season. Let's all look ahead for a fresh start.
Akim
Rest of league results
Fuchun Sec 3pm - Kambing FC finally completed a valuable experiential league campaign. It has been mostly a season of losses with only a solitary win and three draws attained out of 14 matches and only 11 goals scored against 45 conceded. We have also suffered a goalkeeping crisis with 6 players filling in goal while Helmi has sustained a serious long-term injury and a variety of commitment issues have kept the likes of both Shahrils, Andrew, Fairuz, Farhan and Shafi from playing more prominent roles. We still have a cup tournament to look forward to but we, myself especially, can also now look forward to life in a lower division.
Against Holland Park XI, I started in goal yet again and the team started with 10 men with Nas filling in at centre back. Alan was a debutant at right mid. HP went on the offensive from the start but we rather impressively kept them at bay with the upright keeping out an opponent shot early on and a couple of close shaves followed suit. Yazier finally arrived to restore parity and we continued to resist HP very well. Our resistance was finally broken when HP took the lead. A perfectly-placed through ball in between Kevin and Azmi was latched onto by an opponent and my scampering was in vain as he flicked the ball over me. They doubled their lead through the most fortuitous circumstance, when a cross was played in across goal and though I kept out the initial shot, a followup shot crashed into the bar and straight down at my arm into goal.
We were 0-3 down in the second half after my goalkick was lost in the middle of the park to HP and the counterattack was swift and decisive equalled by the calm finish. The upright again saved us from a curling freekick but with both sides devoid of options from the bench under the heat, it was turning into a stroll in the park akin to building match fitness. Kevin earned what i think was his first yellow card ever with a rather sly tackle but we will need more such grit. We did enjoy a period camping in the opponents half and though HP always look threatening on the counterattacks, there were no further goals to the scoreline.
Our 4th season in D2D league has been a steep learning curve and we were totally, but wholly expectedly, caught out like fishes out of water. My personal opinion is that it was disappointing the league organizers chose to push us higher just so we can fill up the gaps in Div 2 and without ever consulting us too. By the time the news reached us, we were already just about to start the season. Hopefully they wise up for the new season.
My assessment of the players who played? Nas' versatility was evident as he filled in roles in defence, midfield and attack while Kevin and Farid were both again impressive alongside Azmi in defence, and both fullbacks will look to enjoy brighter spells in the new season. Azmi has been virtual ever-present since his NS and it is good to have someone who can play long balls out of defence. Alan's attacking instinct was perhaps curbed by our relative weak attack but his defensive aspect was admirable as he tracked back often to assist Kevin. We will look to give him more games. Rahman was working his socks off down the left flank as a false left winger with Omar as both got a lot of time on the ball and both had half-chances too. Azman vastly improved on his display last week and won a few key headers while Kelvin and now Yazier are competing for places as anchors in midfield, Kelvin in particular will be a key player if his fitness gets better. Rafeeq had a bright start to menace HP's defence and worked hard as usual but was otherwise starved of service.
Final word for now, thanks to the players who have played their part in our games this season. Let's all look ahead for a fresh start.
Akim