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Kelvin
Bobos (GK)
Shafi - Shahril - Azmi - Fairuz
Omar - Azman - Kelvin - Nas - Farhan
Akim
Subs:
Huang
Kevin
Rahman
YS
Rafeeq
Our team in D2D league
Rest of league results
Springfield Sec 3pm - Following last season's relegation, we welcome a move back to Div 3 as we kicked off season 7 in D2D league. We started with a 0-4 loss to JSSL Arsenal in our first game but gained our first point against Osiris FC in a goalless draw.
We could have been down by a few goals early on as Osiris shots fizzled wide and over. Kelvin was the key man in midfield who held his own to cut out some Osiris threats in the middle of the park but Azman and Nas, who completed the central midfield trio, could have done more to help him out. We resorted to long balls, played out with commendable precision by Azmi, Shahril and Bobos, to advance in opponent's territory but often conceded possession easily. We were also guilty of indulgent individualistic play down the flanks when a simple pass to an open team-mate was the better option, but it is something we can improve for sure. We almost took the lead after finally registering a shot on goal through Fairuz's excellently-struck freekick. After a midfield shuffle, there was more stability and organization as we grimly held on to go into the break with the score remaining 0-0.
The second half was a much more open affair with Osiris still registering shots but Bobos was not duly troubled in goal and he was calm and assured especially when dealing with crosses. When he was beaten once, the crossbar saved us. We looked dangerous on the break but the delivery from set-pieces was very disappointing. Azmi then whipped in a cross which Rahman almost got a decisive touch as the GK scrambled to palm away the ball at the far post. With the game in the balance, one goal would surely mean victory for either team. We defended magnificently and displayed great team spirit and determination to limit Osiris' forays. Kelvin led by example after an eager challenge right on the halfway line though he was rightly cautioned.
The display set up a platform for us to threaten and nick a goal. A tactical formation to keep it compact and narrow in midfield was paying dividends. Nas, who looked off-form today, unleashed a shot from distance and while he was not far off, a return through pass, to complete a one-two with me, might have tested Osiris' backline more. At the death, Huang could have set me up with a through pass en route a clear path towards goal but his pass was easily cut out and it was virtually the last touch of the game.
The draw was a welcome result and we have our first point. We also kept a clean sheet for the first time in over a year and hopefully, there are more to come during the season.
Akim
Rest of league results
Springfield Sec 3pm - Following last season's relegation, we welcome a move back to Div 3 as we kicked off season 7 in D2D league. We started with a 0-4 loss to JSSL Arsenal in our first game but gained our first point against Osiris FC in a goalless draw.
We could have been down by a few goals early on as Osiris shots fizzled wide and over. Kelvin was the key man in midfield who held his own to cut out some Osiris threats in the middle of the park but Azman and Nas, who completed the central midfield trio, could have done more to help him out. We resorted to long balls, played out with commendable precision by Azmi, Shahril and Bobos, to advance in opponent's territory but often conceded possession easily. We were also guilty of indulgent individualistic play down the flanks when a simple pass to an open team-mate was the better option, but it is something we can improve for sure. We almost took the lead after finally registering a shot on goal through Fairuz's excellently-struck freekick. After a midfield shuffle, there was more stability and organization as we grimly held on to go into the break with the score remaining 0-0.
The second half was a much more open affair with Osiris still registering shots but Bobos was not duly troubled in goal and he was calm and assured especially when dealing with crosses. When he was beaten once, the crossbar saved us. We looked dangerous on the break but the delivery from set-pieces was very disappointing. Azmi then whipped in a cross which Rahman almost got a decisive touch as the GK scrambled to palm away the ball at the far post. With the game in the balance, one goal would surely mean victory for either team. We defended magnificently and displayed great team spirit and determination to limit Osiris' forays. Kelvin led by example after an eager challenge right on the halfway line though he was rightly cautioned.
The display set up a platform for us to threaten and nick a goal. A tactical formation to keep it compact and narrow in midfield was paying dividends. Nas, who looked off-form today, unleashed a shot from distance and while he was not far off, a return through pass, to complete a one-two with me, might have tested Osiris' backline more. At the death, Huang could have set me up with a through pass en route a clear path towards goal but his pass was easily cut out and it was virtually the last touch of the game.
The draw was a welcome result and we have our first point. We also kept a clean sheet for the first time in over a year and hopefully, there are more to come during the season.
Akim