Team news for Prison's game

Hey guys,

The following list of players are rested for tmr's game:

1. Wei Yang
2. King Yau
3. Alvin
4. Pramod
5. Wei Xiang
6. Khai
7. Aik Leong

The rest of the team is expected to be at Clementi Stadium at 6pm for warm-ups.
Remember to bring BOTH sets of jerseys.

Match Details
Jollilads Arsenal FC vs Prison Sports & Rec Club
Venue: Clementi Stadium
Date: 31/05/08
Kick-off: 7pm

Friendly this Thursday

As mentioned by Aaron, there will be a friendly this Thursday @ NUS.

Kick off - 7pm

Attire - Red tops, dark colored shorts and socks

All NFL players are expected to turn up as those not playing will be doing physical training.

Pls help inform the rest that those not in the NFL team will not play in the friendly unless specifically called up by coach. (Or if they wanna do physical)

Latest training news

Hey guys,

Urgent news. Training TODAY is cancelled. There mite be a friendly match on thursday kick-off at 7pm. Attire is red.

Training Schedule

Hey guys,

Trainings are held on TUESDAY and THURSDAY from this week onwards.
Venue for trainings is still the same which is NUS, and training starts at 7pm or 7pm++.
Understand that some of the guys are working and will have to rush down to training.
Training will start at 7pm for those who can make it early.

Cheers!

Match Report: Jollilads 1-0 Sunrise Place

Right from the kick-off, Jollilads maintained a high line and pressured Sunrise into punting long hopeful balls. Like the earlier game, we dominated proceedings but could not find a killer touch in front of goal.

In the first half, a superb cross from the right found Yusoff at the far post but his first touch let him down when it looked like he was going to get his first goal of the season.

In the 2nd half, coach Arasu made some tactical changes - 4-4-2 instead of a more conservative 4-2-3-1, and switching the positions of certain personnel. With the game still goal-less, Cheng Kang and Weihao were brought on for some much needed firepower in attack. Weihao put his size (body as well as his head) to good use and was a physical threat to the Sunrise defence.

Cheng Kang got in on the action when his long punt high into the sky (somehow Yusoff was also invovled but your dear reporter couldnt remember) dropped just beneath the crossbar, where the keeper succeeded only in punching the ball into his own net. However, due the confusion surrounding the goal and with Cheng Kang uncontactable when the reporter interviewed the team, Yusoff was awarded with the goal. (Dear Cheng Kang, if we have done you any injustice, pls let this reporter know).

The goal came as a huge relief as the jollilads' efforts were duly rewarded. The team should be applauded for the hard work and commitment shown during the game, the relentless pressure despite the tired legs, never giving up despite Sunrise parking in front of the goal till sunset... final score 1-0 to jollilads.

Jollilads are now 3rd on the table behind leaders SCC and Tiong Bahru, with Prisons 2 points behind having played 1 game less.

With more than half the season gone, Aaron still tops the goal scorers' chart with 2 goals.

Starting lineup: weiyang, feroz, jerry, king yau, jerome (cheng kang), shahril, zhiwei, yusoff, fong, chris, fuhang (weihao)

unused sub: Aaron

Friendly against Jinan Uni

Team Update for Sunrise game

Hey guys,

The following players are rested for tmr's game:

1. Harpreet
2. Yujun
3. Aaron
4. WeiXiang
5. Aik Leong
6. Khai
7. Harold

The rest of the players are expected to be at the stadium at 4pm for warm ups.

Match Details
Sunrise Place Football Club vs Jollilads Arsenal FC
Venue: Serangoon Stadium
Date: 24/05/08
Kick-off: 5pm

Training Kit

Hey guys, here are the 3 jerseys that are on offer...voting takes place this thursday after training.

Friendly against Ji Nan Uni (China)

Combined Uni 2 - 0 Ji Nan University

Goals in either half from Zhiwei and Fong gave the combined uni boys a comfortable 2-0 win over the visitors from China.

The match began tentatively as we were unsure of the standard of the boys from China. From the kick off, Ji Nan began stroking the ball around in their own half and had players who were speedy. Their right mid and striker caused some problems for King Yau and the defence initially, but soon faded when we started to put early pressure on their players.

With the sweltering Singapore weather showing no mercy, the Chinese boys began to tire and we started to stroke the ball around and created a couple of goalscoring chances. This trend continued in the 2nd half and we ended up 2-0 winners.

Team lineup (rolling sub): tim, jerry, aaron, weihao, king yau, alvin, zhiwei, khai, yusoff, cheng kang, pramod, yujun, fong, shahril

-------

Updates

- Training on Thursday, 7pm @ NUS.

- From next week, training will be twice a week, Tues & Thurs, 7pm @ NUS.

- We will be getting a training kit and the budget agreed is <$15 (will try and get it subsidized from mr chiang)

- Pls remember to inform your respective uni reps should you be unable to turn up for any games and trainings.

Friendly against Jinan Uni

Hi guys,

Just a reminder that today's game is at 5pm at NTU.. Be there at 4pm for warm-ups. Plus bring both sets of jerseys but we most likely to wear white today.

See you guys later.

Team Update for Prison's game

Hey guys,

The following players have been excused for Saturday's game:

1. Harpreet
2. Jerome
3. Feroz
4. Wei Xiang
5. Juffri
6. Harold
7. Khai

The rest of the 18 players are expected to be present for the match. Be there by 4pm for warm-ups.

Match Details: Prison Sports & Rec Club vs Jollilads Arsenal FC
Venue: Jurong Stadium
Date: 17/05/08
Kick-off: 5pm

Match Report: Jollilads 0-4 SCC

It was a bad day at the office for Jollilads as they struggled against an experienced SCC side. Clinical finishing saw SCC punish Jollilads 4-0 at the Kallang Practice Track.

No doubt it was a bad performance. But lets take this as a learning experience and something to remind you of the pain of losing. Till the next game...

See you at training, Thursday @ NUS 7pm.

Latest Team News

Hey boys,

the following players are excused from tomorrow's game against SCC:

1. King Yau

2. Pramod

3. Tim

4. Cheng Kang

5. Shahril

6. Chris

7. Yujun

See you all tomorrow. Rest well!

URGENT: Change of venue of Jollilads vs SCC game

Hey guys,

Venue for tmr's game has been changed to KALLANG PRACTICE TRACK. Kick off time is still the same 730pm. PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!

The team list for tmr is not out yet.

Match Report: Jollilads 3-1 Tiong Bahru

Determination. Discipline. Character.

All 3 were in abundance at the Serangoon stadium when Jollilads beat joint leaders Tiong Bahru 3-1 in a clean and keenly fought match.

With several former S League players among their ranks, coach Arasu warned that this match will be a stern test of the team's potential and development and mentioned the 3 traits that would determine the game:

1. The Discipline to stay organized, simple, and unaffected by the referee or the opponents.

2. The  Determination to keep going even when your legs cannot carry you and the will to rise above the opposition.

3. The Character to play football the way it should be played even if the chips are down.

Once the game got going, Tiong Bahru, with their 3-5-2 formation, showed their quality with their patient passing and movement. From a long ball, the Jollilads defence was caught off guard as their attempts to play the blatantly offside Tiong Bahru striker allowed the winger to ghost in from an onside position, and play in a low cross that was tapped in. 1-0 to Tiong Bahru.

Showing great character, the boys from Jollilads continued plugging away and were rewarded within 5mins of the goal. A long clearance from Shahril was misjudged by the Tiong Bahru centre back, allowing Aik Leong a clear run on goal. With the other defenders closing in, Aik Leong calmy placed the ball to the other side of Effendy Sabtu's dive (former SAF goalkeeper).

From a Jollilads corner, Yusof's attempt on goal was deflected towards Fuhang who headed the ball into the net.

In the 2nd half, Tiong Bahru looked to get back into the game by bringing on their more attack minded players. However from a corner once again, Juffri's floater was sidefooted by Chris into the bottom corner of the net. 3-1 to Jollilads.

Although they had a 2 goal lead, the boys from Jollilads continued running their socks off. Midfielders tracked back to cover the defence, defenders flung their bodies at shots, strikers chased down and hurried the opponents... Aaron epitomized this spirit by sprinting 50m to chase down a long punt toward the Tiong Bahru corner flag. After his initial confusion of finding himself at the wrong end of the field and with the Tiong Bahru defenders desperately chasing back, Aaron brought the ball into the box and attempted to pick Aik Leong out with a low cross. Alas the top scorer could only send his cross into the defender.

Despite continued pressure from Tiong Bahru, Jollilads held out strongly to win 3-1.

Now, to perform at this level week in week out.

Remember... Discipline. Determination. Character.

Team Lineup

Hi all, just received the news from coach.

The following players will be on the team against SCC on Tuesday, and excused from tomorrow's game against Tiong Bahru:

1. Weihao

2. Harold

3. Khairul

4. Fong

5. Alvin

6. Weixiang

7. Jerome

8. Weiyang

Those not mentioned are expected to be at Serangoon tomorrow by 6pm. Thanks!

cheers,

jerry

Match Report: Balestier 0-2 Jollilads

Apologies for the long overdue match report...

Last Saturday, with their exams over, the Jollilads turned out in full force at the Serangoon Stadium for the clash with bottom side Balestier.

Under the scorching sun, the younger boys from Jollilads were expected to outlast the older Balestier players. Early in the 1st half, Fong was put through by Juffri and he was clear on goal, 1 on 1 with the keeper.  It was quite a sight seeing the rather hefty Balestier keeper spring up into mid-air with his body parallel  to the ground, defying gravity, and with his outstretched arms could only parry Fong's left footed shot into the net. 1-0 to Jollilads!

As with every other game, the referee became the focal point of the game. With his tough-as-nails exterior and RSM style of authority, the referee angered both sets of players with his unwillingness to communicate his decisions and his willingness to threaten anyone who opposes his decisions. But enough bout the refs, lets get back to the game....

There were moments of high quality moves with the ball being played out of defence to midfield, and subsequently a glorious ball to the other flank setting our wingers free to penetrate the opposition. Despite a lack of training, this understanding augers well for the team.

In the 2nd half, Jollilads continued to attack and were rewarded when Khairul won a penalty which he duly converted to make it 2-0. Alvin's tenacity and aggression upfront was a source of inspiration for the team as he continually heckled and tackled the Balestier defenders, forcing mistakes and winning possession for the team. Fresh legs were brought on and the team saw out the game efficiently with a 2-0 win.

Starting lineup: Harpreet, Feroz, Aaron, Jerry, Chris, Pramod, Zhiwei, Juffri (Harold), Khairul (Yujun), Fong (Aik Leong), Alvin

Reminder - pls remember to bring boots, shin pads and 2 sets of attire for our games. (ahem king)

Jollilads v Tiong Bahru

Hi all,

pls be @ Serangoon Stadium by 6pm on Saturday.

Once coach releases the team list for the game i will publish it here.

cheers,

jerry