The Beautiful Game

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Zhen de bu yao type match report!!!

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Monday, July 23, 2007

Woooohoooo.. 5-2! Goal Fest! Wen!

Great performance by yinghao.. Assisted mervyn for the first goal and scored the fifth goal.. A sweet cross from Shasha and yinghao hangs in the air for a kodak moment before unleashing an unstoppable header! Please carry on the shouting(turns me on!) but cut down on the negative criticisms please..

And nice corners from Denzity.. 2 corners = 2 goals! Mer!

Disband lo! Haha..

bert scored a goal at 10:49 AM 0 RuM0urS

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Date/Time : 22nd July 07 1500hrs
Venue : Bukit Timah Field
Opponents : Team RV
Our attire : White top

Having had their 5-match unbeaten streak brought to a halt by Skopet FC in their previous game, Scorchers will be looking to bounce back strongly, starting this Sunday against Team RV at Bukit Timah Field. Having beaten Team RV 5-0 in a previous game, manager Li Jia Hao has stepped out to warn the team against complacency. After all, Team RV has been playing regularly and will surely have improved by leaps and bounds. Nonetheless, players from Scorchers FC will be full of confidence going into this game, with the possible return of defensive stalwarts Ak and Thia who missed the previous game against Skopet FC.

Team lineup to follow

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FULL TIME --- SCORCHERS FC 1:2 Skopet FC

Scorers : Scorchers FC --- Albert
Skopet FC --- ???

Guys, your long awaited match report. Honestly, i can't remember much about the match, at least i do not remember much significant moments in the match besides us hitting the post twice and Albert scoring one hell of a scorcher, a beautifully executed half volley that floated over the keeper into the top corner that left him with no chance at all. Other than that, chances were far and few, both from our side and the opposition. I guess I'll be touching more on how i feel we can improve as a team.

Verdict ---
Once again, I believe that we have had a much stronger 2nd half. The 1st half of this match was AWFUL. I mean this to be of no offense to anyone but there is a reason for asking everyone to arrive earlier for the match. Most of us started the game without a proper warm up, not to mention not even having touched the ball much. This is, I believe, one of the reasons that should be attributed to our relatively poorer 1st half showing every single match. Henceforth, should there be no violent objections, the meeting time from now on shall be half an hour before the match kicks off. Anyone who does not agree with me please do voice your opinions.

Some useful observations pointed out to the team by the referee on that day were that our team, whilst having possession, does not make use of it meaningfully to create chances. There isn't enough switching of play from flanks to flanks, which means that play is always congested on one side. Perhaps one way of doing this is that we can be more patient in our build-up etc. Hmmm, honestly talking is easier than doing it, so hopefully everyone can turn up early for the next match and we can have a pre-match talk. Haha.

Okay, i'm out of things to write. Despite not playing well personally in the previous game, it was really great to see the team playing with so much determination and spirit. Our play is certainly getting better with each game, and may we continue to progress. Will really appreciate any feedback from u guys. And before i forget, I think that we should be communicating more on the pitch and encouraging one another. Specially for Ying Hao --- less kb-ing pls, it definitely does not help the cause. After all, everyone is trying their best.

All right, see u guys on Sunday.

Reaper_9 scored a goal at 3:34 PM 0 RuM0urS

Sunday, July 15, 2007

hey guys we played great on Saturday... fabulous spirit and determination. I'm enjoyed it alot... I think Pompi played really well and Albert too. What a goal... hope Skopets captured it on video. And lets look forward to RV team... yeah~!
Here's a tribute to all of you...

Wei Lin scored a goal at 10:41 PM 1 RuM0urS

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Can't wait for the next couple of upcoming matches... Our next opponent looks tough: Strength - 30 players 1 mascot, 18 Wins 4 Draws 3 Loss. Mmm... Let's see... They got like twice our strength and played like five times as many games... But we still gonna kik' their ass anyway.

Oh ya... And thanks for the b'day celebration @ Casuarina Prata last sat after the match... MER!

bert scored a goal at 11:53 PM 0 RuM0urS

To prevent hewhew from talking to himself, i've decided to post a team pic taken last sat after the 4-0 win... Enjoy!

bert scored a goal at 11:40 PM 0 RuM0urS

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Guys, following this saturday's match, we will have a re-match against Team RV. Details are as follows :

Date/Time : 22nd July 07 1500hrs
Venue : Bukit Timah Field
Opponents : Team RV

anyway why am i the only one who seems active? am i talking to myself again?

Extract from www.skopet.blogspot.com (our upcoming opponents) :

Fast fact of Skopet FC -
Opponents bringing ladies to watch the match had been a lucky charm for us.
We won every single one of them.

Coincidence?..

I think not..

time to test out the theory..

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Date/Time : 14th July 07 1500hrs
Venue : Fuhua Secondary School (Jurong West)
Opponents : Skopet FC (blue)
Our attire : White top!

so far, the confirmed members of the team who will be going are - Weilin, CZ, Pompi, Ser Hwee, Mervyn, Kenneth, Ying Hao, Denzyl, Albert, Shahril and Leonard. Nathan, Terence, Thia, Siang Keat, Zhenjie and Ak will be absent from this match while we are still waiting for confirmation from Ga and Bangzhi. Ka Yun will be our keeper again as he looks to get a third successive clean sheet. Our opponents this time round looks real tough. I have done some scouting and clips of the opposition are available on www.skopet.blogspot.com..Go check them out. Last but not least, we'll be donning our new jerseys for the very first time so let's go out there and give them a good match guys! Cheers.

Reaper_9 scored a goal at 8:54 AM 0 RuM0urS

Monday, July 09, 2007

FULL TIME --- SCORCHERS FC 4:0 Mavericks

Scorers : Scorchers FC --- Ak, Albert, Ser Hwee, Leonard

After a long summer break, Scorchers FC were finally back in action on Saturday. In fact, the match could have been postponed due to a last min waterlogged pitch. Fortunately, the referee was able to find a playable pitch and the match was finally able to get underway.

Right from the kickoff, Scorchers FC signalled their intentions by starting off with a high tempo. Constantly pressuring their opponents, Scorchers FC managed to earn a few corners. It was from one such corner that Scorchers FC opened their accounts, a Weilin corner falling kindly to Ak in the penalty box, allowing him to strike the ball hard into goal. 1-0 Scorchers FC, and no.23 Ak proved that he was no Carragher when it comes to scoring. Only 5 matches into the season and Ak has scored his 1st goal for the club, not forgetting that it was scored using his least favoured right foot.

The opponents were not disheartened though and threatened to strike back, with their no.7 pulling the strings in midfield. Scorchers FC's rock solid defence held firm though, and there was little for keeper Ka Yun to do. Little was to change for the rest of the first half, with neither teams able to create clear-cut chances. Right at the very end of the first half though, Terence missed a glorious chance after Ying Hao had put him through beautifully. Faced with a one-on-one situation with the keeper, Terence's first touch was too heavy and the keeper managed to smother the ball. The half time whistle blew soon after. 1-0 Scorchers FC at the interval.

A new-look Scorchers FC started the 2nd half with Terence deployed in a sweeper position and Denzyl pulled back to left back. It was a bright start from Scorchers FC, with Ser Hwee releasing overlapping right back Weilin down the right flank who put in a pinpoint cross to Ying Hao who headed narrowly wide. With Scorchers FC midfielders working hard to contain the threat of the Maverick's no.7, Scorchers FC were able to enjoy the majority of the possession. Just like in the first half though, chances were far and limited. It was starting to look nervous for Scorchers FC who were not able to get the killer second goal.

Scorchers FC's dominance was to tell soon after though. Receiving the ball in the area, Ying Hao held off 2 markers before releasing the ball to Albert who was wide open in the penalty area. A left footed placed shot later, and it was 2-0 Scorchers FC. The players celebrated wildly, showing signs of relief on their faces upon getting the second goal that their efforts had long warranted for. Not satisfied with their 2 goal lead, Scorchers FC continued to push forward. From a quick counter attack, the ball fell to Ser Hwee just inside the penalty box but all he could do was to hit a tame shot towards the keeper. It didn't take too long for Ser Hwee to atone for his mistake though. A low cross into the area by Weilin was dummied cleverly by Ying Hao for Ser Hwee to stroke the ball into the bottom left corner of the net. 3-0 Scorchers FC the scoreline and it was all but over for the team based in Dallas.

More misery was to be heaped on Mavericks. A great team move saw passes swapped on the right flank between Weilin and Kenneth before the ball was passed to Ying Hao in the area. Back facing the goal, Ying Hao held off the challenge of his marker, before passing the ball to Kenneth who had made an intelligent run into the box. Cutting the ball back into 6-yard box, Kenneth found Leonard who unleashed an unstoppable shot into the goal. 4-0 Scorchers FC and wild celebrations followed. A 10-minute goal spree by Scorchers FC to crush whatever hopes Mavericks still had. There was still time for Ser Hwee to create another chance after he had broken free of the Maverick's right back. Alas, he was unable to double his tally as his shot breezed narrowly past the left hand post of the keeper. The full time whistle went soon after and Scorchers FC were able to celebrate their 2nd consecutive win.

What the pundits say ---
Credits to the whole team again. Keeper Ka Yun for keeping a clean sheet despite having some nervous moments. Weilin who worked hard for the team and chipped in with 1 assist. Thia who was rock solid throughout and made the opponents think twice with some crunching tackles. Ak who scored his first goal for the club and was as reliable as a no.23 should be. Mervyn who made lots of clever overlapping runs. Terence who impressed in his new-found centre back position. Kenneth for troubling the opponents throughout with his trickeries and ideas. Chao Zhang for working his socks off to help out the defence. Denzyl who showed moments of brilliance. Leonard for displaying his high work rate once again and capping it off with a goal. Albert who worked hard throughout and managed to get his deserved BIRTHDAY goal. Ying Hao who did ever so well on his return to the team, holding off his markers well to create chances for his teammates. Last but not least, ME for working hard throughout and scoring a goal despite missing two glorious chances. Over the past few games, the team has shown improvements and displayed more team plays. Hopefully, we will continue to progress and may our teamwork improve. 5 match unbeaten streak, with more to come. Cheers!

Line-up ---
Ka Yun, Weilin, Ak, Thia, Mervyn (Ying Hao '25), Kenneth, Ser Hwee, Cz, Denzyl, Albert (Terence '35), Leonard

Reaper_9 scored a goal at 9:01 AM 0 RuM0urS

Friday, July 06, 2007

Reaper_9 scored a goal at 1:06 PM 0 RuM0urS

Thursday, July 05, 2007

How to go to sembawang sec? hitch a ride or u can take 962 from woodlands or 859 from sembawang interchange. Get ready to alight when u see block 335, 336 and 338. But as u all can see from the map, 859 doesn't go straight to the location from the mrt but instead goes one big round. Hence, alternatively, u all can choose to walk there from sembawang mrt. It'll take around 10 mins. cheers. remember to bring 35 bucks (25 for jersey 5 for match 5 for match ball).

Location

The above information is proudly brought to u courtesy of kenneth.

Reaper_9 scored a goal at 10:02 PM 0 RuM0urS

Date/Time : 7th July 07 1500hrs
Venue : Sembawang Secondary School
Opponents : ??? (in white)
Our attire : Blue top

Having had their summer break, Scorchers FC will be back in action this saturday. Unfortunately, the official new kit will not be unveiled this weekend due to special request by opponents who want to unveil their new white kit too. Nonetheless, attention should be turned to footballing matters. It has been confirmed that Cz, Weilin, Terence, Ser Hwee, Mervyn, Kenneth, Thia, Denzyl, ALbert, Leonard and Ak will feature in part of the match. Ka Yun has also been invited to play in goal as a guest player. Nathan, Zhenjie, Ga, Pompi and Shahril have been ruled out of this clash. The team is currently awaiting confirmation on the availability of Siang Keat and Bangzhi. Last but not least, it has been reported that a certain member of the club has refused to play for the team due to disputes over what colour jersey to play. This member is none other than the legendary Ying Hao. It will be interesting to see how the club deals with such indiscipline within the squad over the next few days.

Reaper_9 scored a goal at 9:39 PM 0 RuM0urS