Emphatic Statement At the Theatre of Rings

Woodlands Ring Sec, 1500 Hrs

YSOSRS FC 4 Serangoon Utd 0

(Zl, Wong, Juf, Vic)

On a day which was labelled as a potential title deciding clash, the jokers were up against a team who was on red hot form going into the game. Serangoon Utd whom we last faced almost 2 months ago in a game which we triumphed 5-2 at Bedok South Sec, looked a much changed outfit as both teams prepared for the start of the game. A 7 match winning run since that game had seen their fortunes change as they were labelled as title favourites having beaten every single team in the league.

The game was firstly thankfully played on the huge green pitch of woodlands ring sec which probably suited our game more as the pace we possessed up front would relish the space. And so as we kicked off the game, the jangling nerves were put to a side as we focused on the job ahead.

The early exchanges of the game were quite simply like 2 boxing heavy weights carefully moving around in a calculated manner, conservative and tentative. However, the jokers broke forward in numbers and having seen wong miss with a one on one chance early on, took the lead as birthday boy, law pounced on a defensive mix up and having calmly sorted out his footing and also the attentions of fellow goal machine, juf... finished clinically and put the boys in blue 1-0 up with 18 minutes gone. Having said that, the jokers were wary of taking early leads having suffered the heartbreak of leading against Goat 4 weeks back and yet succumbing 3-2 eventually.

The boys maintained full concentration and with the defensive line well marshaled coupled with a keeper in uncompromising mood, the jokers put in a near flawless display at the back. With syafiq the man mountain chasing and heading everything in the middle of the park as well... The foundations for a good performance were all set as Rudee the man who was finding joy down the right, sprang the offside trap and laid a perfect pass to our goal machine in the middle to slot home. We would probably have placed our allowance/earnings for the week on him scoring and yet he scuffed it, thankfully into an onrushing wong-ster who smashed home the ball from 3 yards with 5 mins on the clock to go in the half.

So we were 2-0 up at the half, having played flawlessly and stuck well to the game plan of remaining solid at the back and expressive in attack.

The 2nd half was played out in predictable fashion as our opponents came in hard and furious as they tried desperately to claw one back. However, we were soon gifted the perfect gift as one of our opponents got sent off. 2-0 up and a man advantage soon became 3-0 as Mok planted a freekick from just within the opponents half straight onto the head of the goal machine Juf who as expected this time, finished the move and probably the game. A customary goal for the man who seems to score all the time.

The icing on the cake was soon contributed by Vic who took his opportunity well after a swift break from AhCool. The 2 combined to great effect for they gave all related to the jokers much to cheer and laugh about. 4-0 was how it ended.

Man of the match: The entire team played well. Especially the defense and the keepers. We stuck to our roles and executed them perfectly. Once again, it may not have been pretty football at times, but we did what was necessary. Well done guys. However, a standout performer and thus the M.O.M for me was our captain and the player of the month for August, Hizam. Aided ably by an excellent defensive cast, Hizam was an immovable object at the back. The clean sheet was just rewards for a good display. Well done bro. Special mention to Syafiq whom i personally felt made the difference in the engine room too! Top class performance!

Thoughts: Couldn't be happier with everyone's commitment. Special thanks to wong for appearing despite having trained so hard with SMU & Law who played on despite having just recovered from a bout of flu. You definitely did score the best goal of the day of which even the messiah himself, lionel messi would have been proud of. A trickling shot that sapped the morale out of the opponents. (P.S: This is my birthday present to you. Happens once a year so hope you cherish it! Haha)

And also basically the rest of the team who played their hearts out. Cant thank u guys enough. Apologies that i cannot go on and on about praising you guys in this short space. Know that i appreciate all the sacrifices can already. As u guys can see at the top, goat won as well. We have 1 way to make sure that we have 2 hands on the trophy when our last game comes along, and that is to beat naranja. Its been a long season, both emotionally and physically. Whatever the case, let us give our all in our final game. Kudo's to the jokers.

And im dedicating this win specially to jassie boy who now struggles to remove his pants. All for the sake of the team. ;)

P.S: Drop me a sms once u guys have transferred the money ok? Thanks. Accnt: 170-21920-1. Savings.

Players present: 17

Phileo, Allan

Farhan, Ronald, Huijie, HG, Hizam

Rudee, Law, Ahcool, Syafiq, Dinie, Vic, WS, Mok

Juf, Wong

Fans in attendance:

Fadilah, Aisyah, Catherine (Thanks girls! Heard your screams and cheering. Makes the win all the sweeter with your support)