Zamrud 2 Jollilads 0
HT 1 - 0
Yellow: Muhadher
Scoreline could have easily been more if not for a combination of gd saves, poor finishing and some luck. Jollilads had only one clear chance in the entire game where Calvin shot from inside the box rattled the crossbar.
Lineup: kyrul,jon,kennard (aidil),long,tin yau,feroz,wafi (nelson), vincent (anand),muhadher,bul,calvin
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
NFL Match 1: Match Report
Jollilads Arsenal-ed..
Under the blazing sun of a Saturday Afternoon, Jolly lads lined up for their first N.F.L game against Singapore Power. In the battle of 3rd and 4th placed clubs of the previous season, Jollilads started the game with only one player from the previous squad, with the man-monster captaining the team.
As the first half progressed, Jollilads gave their opponents too much respect, giving them time and space on the ball, while not keeping possession well, with many loose passes.. However, against the run of play, it was the team in white that had the first clear cut chance.. NUS star winger, Vincent, robbed their centre back of the ball, and in an one-on-one situation, stroked the ball past the keeper, beating his outstretched arms and unfortunately, the post, inducing loud groans on the bench..
As the clocked ticked towards half time, Mr Chiang decided to beef things up in midfield and sought to inject a quicker tempo into the game via the introduction of Kennard for Wafi, with Feroz pushing up to midfield and Muhadher shifting to the right..
This tactic back-fired as a quick cross from the right met the head on an oncoming striker who somehow managed to find space between the defence..
During half time, Mr Chiang sought to address the issue of composure and calmness and encouraged us to believe in ourselves and show fighting spirit.. His team talk worked, within minutes of the kick off, Calvin juggled and fooled his way past 2 defenders and hit a looping left foot strike that found the top corner, a superb piece of individual skill which will certainly be a contender for goal of the season.. In another concerted attack by Jollilads, Muhadher found Vincent with a right wing cross, to which Vincent chipped the ball into the keeper’s chest and remembering his blast in the first half, decided to pass the ball into the net.. 2-1 Jollilads..
From then on, it was all Singapore Power with Jollilads attempting to breach their defence with the pace and trickery of Vincent, Shuan, Chengwei and Hasbullah..
As the rain petered down, the defence in white put their bodies on the line for 3 precious points, with sliding tackles, blocked shots and supreme reading of the game.. Farhan Fahrouk was essentially marked out of the game with Kennard providing the most attention (if only studies could be applied with a similar principle), and Jonathon covering and clearing any loose balls..
In what proved to be a cruel twist in the tale, a cross field ball found their no. 12, with a touch, he moved into the penalty area, and although Kennard tried his best to cover the shot, he tricked his way to his right with a deft touch, and was tripped by Khyrul (funny thing was, Kennard was on the receiving end of the booking).. The penalty was subsequently sent down the centre with Khyrul diving to his left.. With 3 minutes of regulation time remaining, a cross into the box found Vincent, however his 2 snapshots were blocked by their defence, with time eventually running out..
This draw would prove to be 2 points lost rather to a point gained, for a loss of concentration proved to be the difference, yet on the other side of the coin, with this game sandwiched between exams, it was indeed a bright start to the campaign.. Let’s take this draw well, for the inclusion and integration of many new players proved to be quite a success, allow me to give credit to those playing for Combined Uni for the first time, it was indeed a good performance individually, especially during the second half.. Let’s bring on Zamrud!
Till the next, I’ll leave you with the quote of the week from Jon: “This is the first time I get a yellow for telling the truth”..
Ying Ni!
The writer has chosen to remain anonymous.
Just to add, you can log on to footballopod.com for all the latest news, results and table standings. Thanks.
Under the blazing sun of a Saturday Afternoon, Jolly lads lined up for their first N.F.L game against Singapore Power. In the battle of 3rd and 4th placed clubs of the previous season, Jollilads started the game with only one player from the previous squad, with the man-monster captaining the team.
As the first half progressed, Jollilads gave their opponents too much respect, giving them time and space on the ball, while not keeping possession well, with many loose passes.. However, against the run of play, it was the team in white that had the first clear cut chance.. NUS star winger, Vincent, robbed their centre back of the ball, and in an one-on-one situation, stroked the ball past the keeper, beating his outstretched arms and unfortunately, the post, inducing loud groans on the bench..
As the clocked ticked towards half time, Mr Chiang decided to beef things up in midfield and sought to inject a quicker tempo into the game via the introduction of Kennard for Wafi, with Feroz pushing up to midfield and Muhadher shifting to the right..
This tactic back-fired as a quick cross from the right met the head on an oncoming striker who somehow managed to find space between the defence..
During half time, Mr Chiang sought to address the issue of composure and calmness and encouraged us to believe in ourselves and show fighting spirit.. His team talk worked, within minutes of the kick off, Calvin juggled and fooled his way past 2 defenders and hit a looping left foot strike that found the top corner, a superb piece of individual skill which will certainly be a contender for goal of the season.. In another concerted attack by Jollilads, Muhadher found Vincent with a right wing cross, to which Vincent chipped the ball into the keeper’s chest and remembering his blast in the first half, decided to pass the ball into the net.. 2-1 Jollilads..
From then on, it was all Singapore Power with Jollilads attempting to breach their defence with the pace and trickery of Vincent, Shuan, Chengwei and Hasbullah..
As the rain petered down, the defence in white put their bodies on the line for 3 precious points, with sliding tackles, blocked shots and supreme reading of the game.. Farhan Fahrouk was essentially marked out of the game with Kennard providing the most attention (if only studies could be applied with a similar principle), and Jonathon covering and clearing any loose balls..
In what proved to be a cruel twist in the tale, a cross field ball found their no. 12, with a touch, he moved into the penalty area, and although Kennard tried his best to cover the shot, he tricked his way to his right with a deft touch, and was tripped by Khyrul (funny thing was, Kennard was on the receiving end of the booking).. The penalty was subsequently sent down the centre with Khyrul diving to his left.. With 3 minutes of regulation time remaining, a cross into the box found Vincent, however his 2 snapshots were blocked by their defence, with time eventually running out..
This draw would prove to be 2 points lost rather to a point gained, for a loss of concentration proved to be the difference, yet on the other side of the coin, with this game sandwiched between exams, it was indeed a bright start to the campaign.. Let’s take this draw well, for the inclusion and integration of many new players proved to be quite a success, allow me to give credit to those playing for Combined Uni for the first time, it was indeed a good performance individually, especially during the second half.. Let’s bring on Zamrud!
Till the next, I’ll leave you with the quote of the week from Jon: “This is the first time I get a yellow for telling the truth”..
Ying Ni!
The writer has chosen to remain anonymous.
Just to add, you can log on to footballopod.com for all the latest news, results and table standings. Thanks.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
NFL Match 1: Jollilads vs Singapore Power
Jollilads 2 SP 2
Half-time 0 - 1
Goals: Calvin and Vincent
Assists: Muhadher
Yellow Card: Jon and Kennard
Conceded a penalty to Farhan Farouk's trickery (Yesh the ex-nyp star is now plying his trade in Div 2) in the 42th minute for Singapore Not so power to equalize. Referee's performance as always, far from exemplary.
Lineup: Kyrul, Zhirui, Tin Yau, Jon, Feroz, Wei jian (Bul), Calvin, Muhadher (Chengwei), Vincent, Wafi (kennard), Shaun
Half-time 0 - 1
Goals: Calvin and Vincent
Assists: Muhadher
Yellow Card: Jon and Kennard
Conceded a penalty to Farhan Farouk's trickery (Yesh the ex-nyp star is now plying his trade in Div 2) in the 42th minute for Singapore Not so power to equalize. Referee's performance as always, far from exemplary.
Lineup: Kyrul, Zhirui, Tin Yau, Jon, Feroz, Wei jian (Bul), Calvin, Muhadher (Chengwei), Vincent, Wafi (kennard), Shaun
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Weekly Info
Wed 7 Apr 7pm
Training at NUS
Attire: White / Red
Fri 9 Apr Kickoff:7.15pm
Match against Australian Youth Team at NTU
Attire: TBA
Pls update availability. Thanks.
Training at NUS
Attire: White / Red
Fri 9 Apr Kickoff:7.15pm
Match against Australian Youth Team at NTU
Attire: TBA
Pls update availability. Thanks.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Exam Dates
Following players pls post your exam dates asap.
Hasbullah
Muhadher
Raihan
Shaun
Weijian
Zi Rui
Jon / Daowei pls help to inform the SMU and NUS peeps. Thanks.
Hasbullah
Muhadher
Raihan
Shaun
Weijian
Zi Rui
Jon / Daowei pls help to inform the SMU and NUS peeps. Thanks.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Exam Dates (Urgent)
Hey peeps, pls post ALL your exam dates for collation. This is essential for planning to ensure we have sufficient players for the NFL games during the critical exam period. Thanks.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Update for the week
24.03.10 Wednesday
Training @ NUS
7pm
Attire: Red/White
Mr Chiang has informed us to bring our own water bottle for trainings at NUS from now on. Water would no longer be provided.
27.03.10 Saturday
Training and Game with Pioneer CSC(last year Div 3 Champions) @ NTU
4pm
Attire: White + Dark Coloured Shorts and Socks.
Pls post availabilty esp for the friendly in the comments section. Thanks.
Training @ NUS
7pm
Attire: Red/White
Mr Chiang has informed us to bring our own water bottle for trainings at NUS from now on. Water would no longer be provided.
27.03.10 Saturday
Training and Game with Pioneer CSC(last year Div 3 Champions) @ NTU
4pm
Attire: White + Dark Coloured Shorts and Socks.
Pls post availabilty esp for the friendly in the comments section. Thanks.
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