Orchid Park Sec, 1500 Hrs
YSOSRS FC 6 Sporting TGA 1
(Santosh x3, Habib x1, Izwann x1, Eugene x1)
Welcoming back a couple of teammates from the squad, a healthy looking 15 men team turned up at Orchid Park Sec. What greeted us was the Sun, smiling so widely as it baked the astro turf pitch with nonchalance, much to our disgust. Hot day, physically imposing opponents yet 3 points were what we were looking for nonetheless.
Starting the game fast as we wanted to, Bib boy who started up front turned his marker and burst forward towards the right flank. A beautifully instinctive cut back to the edge of the box found a waiting Toshie boy who slammed the ball home with hardly any time gone. 1-0 up and an air of confidence gradually filled the jokers camp.
It didn't take long as we continued to pass and probe to great effect. Law in particular showing lots of energy and finesse with one fine cross field pass that dissected the TGA backline and released our winger. Though the move eventually came to naught, it was class in my opinion.
Eventually our 2nd came when me (mokie) found myself in an advanced position and threaded a through ball for the onrushing Tosh who poked the ball past the keeper. Thank god Bib boy was following up with play as he tapped it home into an open net as the initial shot looked like it was just about to trickle past the post. 2-0.
Our 3rd goal came around the 30th minute mark as Tosh beat a couple of players before thumping an unstoppable shot just outside the box that whistled past the beleaguered keeper. 3-0 at the half as we looked comfortable.
The 2nd half soon kicked off under similarly sweltering conditions and the jokers soon turned up the heat even more. Awarded a freekick just outside the TGA box, top scorer Izwann stopped up and curled a sumptuous shot into the top corner. The keeper never moved and what a beauty it was. 4-0.
Returning son, Eugene soon followed likewise when we were awarded a freekick at the corner of the TGA box. We continue to suspect if it was intentional but well, the boy curled the ball into the top right hand corner leaving the keeper flapping and helpless. 5-0 and what beauties.
The 6th and final goal eventually came when I was able to release Tosh free and towards goal with another lovely threaded through ball. I have to admit that the build up was a beauty as the boys tiki taka-ed our way towards goal (a rarity for the jokers). Of course, our nepalese boy slotted the ball past the keeper at his near post to complete a well deserved hattrick!
Oh, we eventually conceded a goal today when complacency set in but I guess it's all just part of the game. 6-1 was the final score!
MOTM: Santosh had to be it for me as he proved a constant threat all game and also of course that bagful of goals to bring home. Nice. Notable performances from Hafiz, Law, Syafiq and Izwann who all stood out for me. Well done to the entire team in which everyone played their part in a thoroughly outstanding performance. Onwards to our Champions Cup game folks!!
Personnel:
Kamarul
Eric Bib Hafiz Ronald Farhan Eugene
Rudee AhCool Mok Syafiq Law WS Santosh
Izwann
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