Springfield Sec, 1500 Hrs
YSOSRS 4 Intense 0
(Ubai x2, Mahdi x1, Iskandar x1)
*Sig moments in e game. For e gaff.
Well we were all truly surprised at the eventual scoreline as I'm sure those reading and finding out for the 1st time are. 5 prior meetings with Team Intense with 4 of them going to TI. Defeats in potential title deciders and of course that cup final where we were edged out 1-0. Heartwrenching to say the least. For the jokers, a priceless 1-0 win at Yusof Ishak Sec at the start of last season saw us break through and get one better over the imperious TI finally for once. I guess we all know how that season ended for us. Terribly to say the least.
Fast forward and coming off the back of a demoralising result but positivity aplenty Champions Cup performance that saw us narrowly edged out by reigning champs, Primero FC last Sunday, the jokers were pumped up and looking forward to giving a good account of themselves against TI.
Without a whole host of our usual core players including Law, Ron, Huijie, Hizam, Yasin, WS, Izwann, Ahcool and Amin the keeper, we were thankfully still able to call on the rest in the squad to make for decent enough numbers on the day. However, the location was a tad too inconvenient for our west side boys and we started with a bare minimum just as kick off time came about. TI on the other hand were ready for the game with their usual pig in the middle pre match warm ups. Wah sian...
The start of the half saw TI attempting to use the space on the pitch to their advantage with their wingers attempting to get on the ball at every opportunity. "Use the huge pitch and pass the ball more!" was the TI call. We on the other hand played to our strengths and stuck to our pre match game plan of maintaining our shape and remaining resolute in imminent Intense wave.
1-0: With TI dominating most of the possession and the Jokers resorting to sporadic forays up front, a miss pass by the TI backline saw Vice Cpt Syafiq pounce on the loose ball, marauding forward with menace. Well, he was chopped down just outside the box before he could do more damage. Up stepped Ubai and after a season and 2 games, the promise was finally realised when he curled in a brilliant freekick that had the keeper beaten all ends up. His first goal for the jokers and what a time to score. 25 minutes in.
*Our veteran winger showing unbridled joy at the opener =D
Then came the penalty situation. And I'm not gonna say anything more about it as the man of the moment probably wouldnt wana play anymore if i did. But we did miss a controversial penalty which was won by Mahdi, moments after coming on. Heh.
HT: 1-0 to the jokers with plenty of tenacity from the pinkies and a moment of brilliance to put us a goal to the good.
Once again prepared for the TI wave of intensity, the lads were rotated around. We did still have the magnificent attacking trio of bai, mahdi and dinie up top with the hardworking eric and then rudee to nullify the attacking threat from the quality TI left back.
2-0: From defending a corner, Eugene thumped the hell outta the ball while clearing our lines as it went into orbit. Thankfully for us, the ball was directed nicely into the path of "star player" mahdi who proceeded to outstride/scamper/zoom past the high TI backline and finishing majestically in the 1 on 1 situation. Brilliant. Perfect timing to deal a crucial blow to TI with 10 minutes gone in the 2nd.
*Amazing man
3-0: Capitalizing on the shell shocked TI backline, Ubai pounced on a loose ball from his left wing position (Yes you read it right lads), and proceeded to sprint past the TI defense and slot home a peach of a goal. He doesnt score in an entire season but when he does, he brings home a brace with him. Excellent stuff so soon after our 2nd. However as usual, with time to play, we remained wary but quietly confident of sealing out this tie.
4-0: Definitely the icing on the cake for us as re-debutant almost a year on from his first performance in jokers colours, Isk stepped up to a freekick inside our own half. Whip, bam, boom. As he unleashed a powerful freekick that sailed all the way to goal and fortuitously caught the TI keeper by surprise. The desperate attempts to back peddle and keep it all were thankfully for us in vain. Take nothing away from the lad who impressed us all with his overall performance on the day. Well deserved Isk!
*Debutant with that FK
So that was how it all ended as the Jokers claim a sweet victory over the illustrious Intense. Well done lads and savour the aftermath of it. Come next week, we forget about it and start the game anew as always. Cheerios all!
Fast forward and coming off the back of a demoralising result but positivity aplenty Champions Cup performance that saw us narrowly edged out by reigning champs, Primero FC last Sunday, the jokers were pumped up and looking forward to giving a good account of themselves against TI.
Without a whole host of our usual core players including Law, Ron, Huijie, Hizam, Yasin, WS, Izwann, Ahcool and Amin the keeper, we were thankfully still able to call on the rest in the squad to make for decent enough numbers on the day. However, the location was a tad too inconvenient for our west side boys and we started with a bare minimum just as kick off time came about. TI on the other hand were ready for the game with their usual pig in the middle pre match warm ups. Wah sian...
*Our defensive stalwarts for e day. Class boys.
The start of the half saw TI attempting to use the space on the pitch to their advantage with their wingers attempting to get on the ball at every opportunity. "Use the huge pitch and pass the ball more!" was the TI call. We on the other hand played to our strengths and stuck to our pre match game plan of maintaining our shape and remaining resolute in imminent Intense wave.
1-0: With TI dominating most of the possession and the Jokers resorting to sporadic forays up front, a miss pass by the TI backline saw Vice Cpt Syafiq pounce on the loose ball, marauding forward with menace. Well, he was chopped down just outside the box before he could do more damage. Up stepped Ubai and after a season and 2 games, the promise was finally realised when he curled in a brilliant freekick that had the keeper beaten all ends up. His first goal for the jokers and what a time to score. 25 minutes in.
*Our veteran winger showing unbridled joy at the opener =D
Then came the penalty situation. And I'm not gonna say anything more about it as the man of the moment probably wouldnt wana play anymore if i did. But we did miss a controversial penalty which was won by Mahdi, moments after coming on. Heh.
HT: 1-0 to the jokers with plenty of tenacity from the pinkies and a moment of brilliance to put us a goal to the good.
Once again prepared for the TI wave of intensity, the lads were rotated around. We did still have the magnificent attacking trio of bai, mahdi and dinie up top with the hardworking eric and then rudee to nullify the attacking threat from the quality TI left back.
2-0: From defending a corner, Eugene thumped the hell outta the ball while clearing our lines as it went into orbit. Thankfully for us, the ball was directed nicely into the path of "star player" mahdi who proceeded to outstride/scamper/zoom past the high TI backline and finishing majestically in the 1 on 1 situation. Brilliant. Perfect timing to deal a crucial blow to TI with 10 minutes gone in the 2nd.
*Amazing man
3-0: Capitalizing on the shell shocked TI backline, Ubai pounced on a loose ball from his left wing position (Yes you read it right lads), and proceeded to sprint past the TI defense and slot home a peach of a goal. He doesnt score in an entire season but when he does, he brings home a brace with him. Excellent stuff so soon after our 2nd. However as usual, with time to play, we remained wary but quietly confident of sealing out this tie.
4-0: Definitely the icing on the cake for us as re-debutant almost a year on from his first performance in jokers colours, Isk stepped up to a freekick inside our own half. Whip, bam, boom. As he unleashed a powerful freekick that sailed all the way to goal and fortuitously caught the TI keeper by surprise. The desperate attempts to back peddle and keep it all were thankfully for us in vain. Take nothing away from the lad who impressed us all with his overall performance on the day. Well deserved Isk!
*Debutant with that FK
So that was how it all ended as the Jokers claim a sweet victory over the illustrious Intense. Well done lads and savour the aftermath of it. Come next week, we forget about it and start the game anew as always. Cheerios all!
*Hand bags thrown. Not...
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