SUFI FC 1 TeamCuzz 0
(Law x1)
It seems as if it has become a custom for us to play our games under the pouring rain on a weekly basis now. For the 3rd game in as many weeks, the boys clad in sexy bright yellow outfits had to slog their guts out on the field whilst the rain pounded down. Tough tough conditions against tough tough opponents.
It was a game with much controversy and at times, we rode our luck as we had to resort to last ditch sliding challenges and out of this world saves from Allan to keep our opponents at bay. Having to deal without the presence of our ever assured captain was like Manchester united playing with Vidic and most of you should know how Brown has fared thus far when he has been called upon for the Red Devils. Thank god for us, Syafiq ain't no slouch and he fitted in alongside Lucio well and they both fought like lions along with the aid of a very competent defensive set up.
After much hoofing and huffing whereby Cuzz had the better of the early exchanges, we broke the deadlock a couple of minutes before the break after some quick thinking by our pocket wizard who played a one-two from a deadball situation with yas and burst into the box. Facing a couple of lunging challenges and the enormous frame of the keeper bearing down on him, the man fired a shot that bounced off the keeper and into the air. Standing right in front of goal and like kids awaiting a christmas gift, Law and Syafiqo were in prime position to finish the rebound. Lucky for us, they sorted out who was gonna get to the gift first as law nodded the ball home to provide us with a priceless lead. 1-0 at the break it was. *Fiq, the next one that falls from the air will be for u Cause law cant play next sat. haha*
Some minimal reshuffling at the break and the boys were thrown back into the battlefield as once again the rain came down hard on us. Credit to our wags and the guys who were off the field for braving the elements in cheering for the team. Well, perhaps not much to report about on the 2nd half as it was a case of sitting back and soaking the pressure that Cuzz exerted on us. In a footballing sense, we had our backs to the wall but we knew that we had the advantage with the 1 goal lead.
Cue music *Flying without wings* and the last 25 minutes was a case for how high and far he could fly in order to repel the threat of the Cuzz attacks. Allan De Sar certainly did break more than a few hearts as some of his saves were out of this world calibre. Amazing stuff from the grand old dad of the team and his agility certainly put some of us to shame. Well, we did have a moment of madness when Law was sent off but we shall not go into details here as the result on the day was all that mattered. 1-0 it was as the final whistle blew and a sweet 3 points for the loss we suffered earlier in the season and another clean sheet for our top notch defense.
MOTM: After much praising, it is hard to look beyond our ever reliable man between the sticks whom certainly was the difference between 3 points and perhaps 1 or even none for us on the day. He did fly without wings and what more can I say. Thanks Allan and take it easy alright, bask in the limelight of this smashing performance by not scolding us about our inaptness in setting up the wall for just this week alright. Hahaha. And guys! Set up the wall fast next time ah...!
We are on a roll at the moment guys. 5 goals scored and 1 conceded in our 3 consecutive games against arguably the closest rivals in our division. 3 wins for that matter as well and I have to thank you guys for the fight and graft that you have shown in order to obtain the results. Fantabulous! Have a good break for the next couple of the days and then we begin another battle next week. We have built the foundations for a strong title run but if we are to let our guard down now thinking that the rest of the league will roll over, do know that it will bite us in the ass FOR SURE. 6 more cup finals in the coming weeks and I would like you guys to give your full commitment until the season ends. We can take our breaks thereafter alright. This is only the beginning.
The guys who have seen much reduced playing time recently, I thank you for your understanding thus far and do know that I will do my very best to hopefully change the situation in the coming weeks.
P.S: And a special song dedication to our eccentric one. Our very own mr reliable. ;)
Personnel:
Allan
Farhan, Ronald, Alaric, Huijie, Syafiq, Jason, Jars, Sw
Law, AhCool, Mahdi, Syafiqo, Mok, Ws, Yas, Vic
Dinie, Juf
Fans in attendance:
Moodee Rudee, Sabrina, Fadilah, Aisyah, Syafiq's sister/gf/friend (?)
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