It totally went wrong right from the start of the game. The coach opted for a new look 4-5-1 formation, different from the conventional 4-4-2 usual playing style. From an opposition kick-off, Ang Mo Kio players managed to string just a few passes before the first goal came in the 1st min. A defensive lapse saw a breakthrough down the left flank by the opposition before crossing for the unmarked striker to head the ball in.
The lad's defence was caught napping again in the 5th min. Loose marking and the defenders not tracking the smart runs from the opposition's striker let to the second goal. The ball was played to the middle to the striker's path and our KingYau was unable to hold off the striker and he made no mistake and put AMK United 2-0 up.
Jollilads fought back strongly, gaining possession and had some chances to pull a goal back. Juffri's long range attempt saw AMK goalie making a dive to his right and he did well to parry it. In the 22nd min, the lad's defence was caught sleeping yet again. AMK's midfielder placed a through ball to the middle. Aaron was unaware and did not track the blind run made by the striker. He placed the ball calmly past WeeJiang to make the score 3-0. The lads were distraught. Fong was introduced into the game coming on for WeiXiang.
Half-time talk came and the coach made some tactical changes with a more attacking 4-4-2 and subsequently 4-3-3 formation and encouraged the lad's to keep going. The lads themselves believe that they could make a comeback. Jerome came on for the injured Weihao. The second half saw numerous attacks by the lads, and we did come close to scoring but the ball hit the left of the post when Harold tried to tap in from close range.
The lads made their third and final substitution with Fuhang replacing Khairul. For the last 15 min, the lads played a 3-4-3 formation and kept trying to get a consolation goal. However, with tired legs and fatigue setting in, the lads conceded a 4th and final goal of the match.
This is the biggest defeat the lads have suffered over the two years. The lads are all disappointed for their poor display from saturday's game. Despite all this, the lads are told to take this match as a positive learning experience and there is still a long way to go in the season. The lads will come back strongly from this defeat and they will be looking forward to the next match and prove critics wrong!
Apart from this, the next 3 weeks will be crucial for the lads to manage. We will be juggling with training, our weekly matches as well as sitting for our exam papers. Yet, we are still far from our best performances but given the quality and talent in the team, the lads will overcome this hurdle and put in good results for the games to come. And on behalf of our manager, coach and captain, i would like to wish all the lads all the best for their exams!
Injury news
There were no major injuries picked up during the match. However, several players sustained minor injuries but are expected to recover within a week. Apart from this, the lads are encouraged to do their own fitness runs to get themselves back in condition.
Starting Lineup:
WeeJiang, Weihao(Jerome), Feroz, Aaron, KingYau, ZhiWei, WeiXiang(Fong), Pramod, Harold, Juffri, Khairul(Fuhang)
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