Pasir Ris Sec, 1500 Hrs
YSOSRS 4 Phoenix 0
(Law, Syafiq, Dinie x2)
* Be prepared to be enthralled by the chinese version of that man on the right.
Another saturday descended upon us and after much anticipation during the week, the boys in pink made their way to Pasir Ris Sec to host/play/meet Phoenix Utd in our 3rd league game. Hurray.
Positive showings in the last 2 had given the boys much to cheer about and the change in mood within the camp was certainly apparent. That losing run from last season seemed a distant memory and the jokers were most definitely not looking to have that anytime soon either.
A banana skin of a game as we headed into this clash with Phoenix, not knowing too much bout them. Results, match reports and goalscorers were all that could be found from the espzen website. Well with the majority of the squad made up of huge foreigners, we anticipated a bruising and physical encounter. Well, we got just that.
The 1st 15-20 minutes of the game was a ding dong battle as the whole hearted approach by the Phoenix lads created problems for us. With lads almost a head taller than most of us jokers (yes they were huge), the plan was to hang in there during set pieces and cope with the early incessant pressure.
1-0: Arguably against the run of play, or maybe not. But a deep corner from Yas saw Law leap highest to thump a header... Into the sky. The amount of air time the ball had must have played tricks on the keeper's eyes as the ball somewhat fortuitously dipped just under the bar and over the line. The oh so sweet break through that we'd hoped for.
2-0: As usual, much more huffing and puffing with some overly enthusiastic challenges later, a through ball from someone (Yas? Ubai?) found Mr Magician in space. Moving quickly in on goal, the man evaded 2 last minute challenges and proceeded to dink it over the keeper just before the half time whistle. A goal that certainly made the half time team talk a whole lot easier.
Noting the comeback Phoenix had made after being 2-0 down at the break against Retador sometime back, our boys set out to keep our clean sheet and hopefully nick another goal or 2 to make the 3 points safe.
3-0: That much craved for goal duly came when a quickly taken short corner saw Yas stroll into the Phoenix box with time to spare. Whipping in a tantalising cross, it found our stand in captain, Del Syafiqo who duly obliged with a thumping header into the bottom corner. 3 and looking pretty.
Chances came and went as we fluffed our lines on several occasions. Could've been the heat, could've been something else but benefit of the doubt here. Better next time lads!!
4-0: With Phoenix tiring, the pace of our returning winger down the left gave our opponents something more to think about. After squandering decent opportunities on 2 other occasions, AhCool was finally able to come good. By beating his marker for pace and proceeding to unselfishly lay it off for our magician to tap it in from 6 yards.
Game, set and match as the jokers end a tough physical battle early on with a convincing scoreline. Well done lads, 1 game at a time as always. Hope you guys enjoyed the sun burns we got from today. Adios amigos.
Another saturday descended upon us and after much anticipation during the week, the boys in pink made their way to Pasir Ris Sec to host/play/meet Phoenix Utd in our 3rd league game. Hurray.
Positive showings in the last 2 had given the boys much to cheer about and the change in mood within the camp was certainly apparent. That losing run from last season seemed a distant memory and the jokers were most definitely not looking to have that anytime soon either.
A banana skin of a game as we headed into this clash with Phoenix, not knowing too much bout them. Results, match reports and goalscorers were all that could be found from the espzen website. Well with the majority of the squad made up of huge foreigners, we anticipated a bruising and physical encounter. Well, we got just that.
The 1st 15-20 minutes of the game was a ding dong battle as the whole hearted approach by the Phoenix lads created problems for us. With lads almost a head taller than most of us jokers (yes they were huge), the plan was to hang in there during set pieces and cope with the early incessant pressure.
1-0: Arguably against the run of play, or maybe not. But a deep corner from Yas saw Law leap highest to thump a header... Into the sky. The amount of air time the ball had must have played tricks on the keeper's eyes as the ball somewhat fortuitously dipped just under the bar and over the line. The oh so sweet break through that we'd hoped for.
2-0: As usual, much more huffing and puffing with some overly enthusiastic challenges later, a through ball from someone (Yas? Ubai?) found Mr Magician in space. Moving quickly in on goal, the man evaded 2 last minute challenges and proceeded to dink it over the keeper just before the half time whistle. A goal that certainly made the half time team talk a whole lot easier.
Noting the comeback Phoenix had made after being 2-0 down at the break against Retador sometime back, our boys set out to keep our clean sheet and hopefully nick another goal or 2 to make the 3 points safe.
3-0: That much craved for goal duly came when a quickly taken short corner saw Yas stroll into the Phoenix box with time to spare. Whipping in a tantalising cross, it found our stand in captain, Del Syafiqo who duly obliged with a thumping header into the bottom corner. 3 and looking pretty.
Chances came and went as we fluffed our lines on several occasions. Could've been the heat, could've been something else but benefit of the doubt here. Better next time lads!!
4-0: With Phoenix tiring, the pace of our returning winger down the left gave our opponents something more to think about. After squandering decent opportunities on 2 other occasions, AhCool was finally able to come good. By beating his marker for pace and proceeding to unselfishly lay it off for our magician to tap it in from 6 yards.
Game, set and match as the jokers end a tough physical battle early on with a convincing scoreline. Well done lads, 1 game at a time as always. Hope you guys enjoyed the sun burns we got from today. Adios amigos.
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