Post-Match Report: AUG 2 S'pore Malays 1

Well taken goals by Zhiwei and Khai in the 1st third gave us a 2-1 victory over the S'pore Malays. Consisting of some current and a couple of ex-S-League and NFL players, the S'pore Malays had the majority of possession and should have drawn level in the 3rd third. However their striker's penalty was deflected over the bar by Weiyang's outstretched legs. Against a technically gifted side, this is an encouraging start to our AUG preparations considering the many new faces that have joined us.

However, there were certain aspects that were less than desirable:

1. After the game, Coach Arasu stated his displeasure regarding our individual defensive play. The opponents were constantly breaking through the middle, through the shackles of the midfielders and this often required desperate tackles from the defenders. Against faster, fitter opposition, we would surely have been exploited and punished. Lets keep this in mind and work on it during subsequent trainings.

2. Punctuality. Training was supposed to start at 6.30pm. As mentioned previously, we will be putting in a short training session prior to the game, hence the importance of turning up on time. I trust that we are all responsible enough to keep to the schedule and that there should be no need for punishment mechanisms (e.g. a fine system etc).

On a seperate note, Mr Chiang has sent out an Excel sheet to your respective uni reps. Pls help them out by filling in the relevant info in the Excel sheet and sending it back to them by this Sunday afternoon.

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Next training:

9am, Sat 11 Oct

Venue To be confirmed