NFL Match 4 Report

Gut Wrenching

Amassing 2 points from 3 games played, Jollilads welcomed back ‘Speedy Gonzalez’ Guo Xing, a ‘coughing but no flu’ Kennard, the ever handsome Raihan and the SMU 3 musketeers.. The importance of getting a good result from this game was epitomized with the early arrival of Anand, who for the first time since I knew him, came early, gaining Coach’s approval and warranting a starting spot..

Looking to get the season on track, Jollilads shot out of the starting blocks akin to being chased by a lizard, playing confidently, while looking solid and tight at the back.. 10 men Kaki Bukit were hassled all over, with Wei Jian and Zi Rui breaking up their play, fullbacks Anand and Guoxing rampaging their respective flanks, alike Ashley Cole and Bosingwa.. With Raihan providing the attacking impetus, Jollilads started to dominate the game, taking shots at goal, drawing smart fouls and passing the ball intelligently, yet were not able to penetrate the Kaki Bukit defence.. This changed, as Raihan sent a delicious through ball for Bul, only to send the ball inches wide of the left post after leaving the keeper sprawling on the floor.. Another concerted attack from the Men in White led to a Bul shot smacking the top of the bar, but no net..

Half time came and went..

The second half began alike the first, with Jollilads peppering the Kaki Bukit goal with crosses, free kicks, dribbles, even goal kicks, however, the goal eluded all.. With an analogy of Chaos Theory, Kaki Bukit took the lead against the run of play, Dalis Supiat received a loose ball, being closely watched by Kennard, he played a sweet through ball, slicing the Jollilads defence, resulting in the onrushing striking to calmly stroke the ball past Wee Yang.. The goal set the tone for the rest of the game, with Jollilads looking to attack at all costs and Kaki Bukit looking to play on the counter.. Time eventually ran out, consigning Jollilads to a gut wrenching, hugely upsetting defeat..