League Cup 2011

Was blog hopping when i found this on Sufi's Blog. The draw for the Saturday league cup is already out, and we are one of the 16 teams that will be playing for the cup. This is the draw....

Team Intense Football Club vs Changi Simei Football Club (D)

Team Goat FC vs Naranja AFC

Eclectico FC vs Kelly-P Football Club

Happy Everybody FC vs FC Hospitality

Standard Chartered Bank FC vs British Club 3rd XI

H4 United FC vs Phoenix United

AANG Wolf Football Club vs Rosso FC

AC FATE vs SUFI FC

(Bold names are those who have been Seeded.) 

The cup will start in June and looking at the draw we will be facing our old rivals Naranja who we have yet to beat ever since our endeavours in D2D. If we manage to get a win we would have a high chance of playing against Sat Div 1 runners-up Team intense (which is really good to judge our standards!). 

But i would not get carry away and start thinking about Team Intense just yet! We would have to win Naranja 1st! I'm currently checking with yiwen for more information about the cup. Will filled you guys more when i have the information! Meanwhile lets get ready for this cup challenge! This is our 1st cup and lets try to land it!

Kambeng!

Jeff

Lesson Learnt!

Team Goat 1 Eclectico1

(WeiMing)

Today's game was the 'Offical' game against Eclectico FC. We brought more or less the same men who played the unoffical game with them but it was them who brought changes to their team. Most notably was their no.7, the 2 new centre backs and the very chiongster no.14.

From my point of view, i feel that we were outplayed in the whole field. Our attackers hardly had chance to get hold of the ball, the midfield is being played by their no.7 and 14 combined. Lastly our defence is having a hard time dealing with their winger and striker.

But it is in these type of situation where we will be able to grow and learn from our mistakes. 1 thing we have learnt that it is not feasible to keep pumping the ball up trying to get pass their defence (as they are freakishly tall and it was my fault for the decision to play this style). Somehow like what you guys have said, we are lacking the passing and movement in our team and we should really get it fix! Being a young team is no longer an excuse, i promise to work with the comms even harder to make this 'connection' work!

I wont talk much about the game just only the goal that WeiMing have delivered. It was on a counter attack that made it happened. With 4 goatees still in the opp half a counter attacked was launched down the left flank. JC brought the ball down the flank and put in a beautiful cross into the 6-yard box. Going over 2 Goat members, WeiMing was at the back post waiting to pounce on the ball. His head met the oncoming ball and the opp goalkeeper was left help-less in between the sticks.

We should still have 1 or maybe 2 friendly game before the start of the league. Lets try and get a win before our season start alright! And guys remember, we are still on a 12 games unbeaten run! Let's carry it on!

Kambeng!
Jeff

A Talk with Boonie!

For today's interview, I have set down with one of our blogger, BoonWee to talk about the team. Having since joined the team since our Blue jersey era (3rd Gen) he has always be committed to Goat cause no matter is it playing at his best in games or ferrying players around for our soccer games! Lets hear what he have to say!

Me: HI Boonie! how are u today?

Boon: Hi, getting fat each day when there's no soccer


Me:  Bobian leh, can't have soccer on weekdays due to work commitments right? Rumours are in that u are soucing for a new boots! Mind sharing with us what kind of boots are you looking for? Or have u already chosen one?


Boon: I am a big fan of Adidas, but a bigger fan of myself. I believe that it's the player that brings the boots to new height, HAHA but stitched boots are definitely better, in terms of durability. the "glued" type will wear and tear too fast once there's a hole.


Me:  There's a note for all people buying boots out there! Right now according to the team list you are one of the players who are able to play in a lot of different position (versatile) . Do u have a place in mind where u would like to play? Or u think u will be best excel at?


Boon:  Actually, I still prefer to play as a striker. But as age and work catches up, I am beginning to lose that match fitness (which is the most fundamental attribute to a player). Maybe in due time, I will start to sit out and be on a coaching role. I hope that does not stands in any other committee members' interest!


Me: Haha i believe not! And i do think that for social level u are still capable of playing outfield than being handed a coaching role! With the new season starting soon, who do u think will be the next star for Team Goat?


Boon:  I believe that no team can ever thrive on with a single player, but I believe our young players like Kiong and Khalid, and even our semi-young midfield general Kahwoon, has seen remarkable improvements during the second half of the season. The strength in GOAT lies in our diversity and depth in our team


Me: Since we are talking about Strength, I would like to ask where do you think our weakness is?


Boon: On where our team can improve, that will be on match fitness and attitude. Technically and tactically, we are pretty much okay. I recall TJC times, where we ran maybe 5km 2 times a week coupled with speed endurance training. That was when I played the best, really. After that, it was all downhill.


If you dont get what I'm trying to say, picture this: You ran after the opponent for the ball, make a splendid tackle on him, and gets the ball, runs down the flank past another 2 defenders, and then deliver a cross to nowhere.


HAHA, this is the epic example of match fitness. when you don't have match fitness, you lose focus. 


And also with the potentially overcrowded wings and strike force, I am excited to uncover our next midfield star. Perhaps we might be able to find a more dominant midfield player to complement the aerial powess of Kahwoon and the delicate footwork of Thaddeus.


Me: U personally voted for Espzen, may i know why u made that choice and how it could help the team?


Boon: I voted for Espzen, in a leap of good faith that the management would be more capable than that at D2D. In D2D, the management allows teams to postpone their matches at free will which really makes the league rather inconsistent. (some edits done)


Me: Last question like i ask everyone that i have interviewed so far, which div should be at and why? (total 5 div) 


Boon:  It will be good to start from the middle. But anywhere, come 5 years time, we will be at the top.


Me: Naise i hope dont need 5years maybe 1 will do? haha! thanks for ur time!


Kambeng!
Jeff

A talk with our Trilinguist (maybe more?)

For my 2nd interview i have approached our team Trilinguist (Chinese, English and Japanese) for an interview before he flew off to Korea for 2 weeks! Yes, that person is no other than Benny who is currently playing as a right winger for the team.

Me:Hi Benny! thanks for taking ur time off before u fly off to a training stint in korea! (LOL)

Benny: LOL sibeh talk cock

Me: U have been in the team sayyyyy 1 year now? how do u think of team goat? and what are the differences between GOAT and other teams that u have played for?

Benny: yah about 10 months already, i think the team is quite united and closely-knit? Even though we only meet on weekends. And yah, we have a strong fighting spirit!

Me: True that! True that! u started off as a right back cum dm. Now u are a right winger in the team! How do u feel about that position? do u think that it is a upgrade/promotion for u?

Benny: LOL in terms of getting to the goal yes! and it shows, i scored in consecutive matches! (self-praise)

Me: yes yes not to mention the assist last weekend!

Benny: but yeah, i like playing on the wings although i also think i can do a decent job anywhere else so where the team needs me i'll be there LOL

Me: Commtiment!! Love it! LOL! You voted for Espzen, may i know why you would make that choice? how would Goat benefit from it?

Benny: although the last match saw some cockup with the organizer generally i think espzen has better resources to run a better organized league competition and we can get to play at better pitches!

Me: aaa! good points! with the new season coming up real soon, which players in Goat u think would be the upcoming player of the season in Espzen?

Benny: LOL! ME LAH!

Me: Wa lan sibei standard ans! HAHAHA! same question like liang, beside u, u think anyone might have a chance to contest with u?

Benny: LOL i think everyone has a chance actually it all depends when the season gets underway who knows, people might step up their game and contribute with solid performances when we don't expect it as long as the team keeps winning anybody can be player of the season. (wah sibei politically correct answer)

Me: Very true! Very politically correct! HAHAHA! Ok last question before u start leaving, which division u hope we will be in at Espzen? and why?

Benny: not too bothered actually. i think we can overcome any competition if we continue to fight hard, remained focused throughout 90 minutes, and play to our best just like how we played last season.

Me: Alright! thanks enjoy ur trip and see u back at 21st! Bon Voyage!

Thats the interview i did recently with Benny! more will be up in the coming weeks! If you guys wonder why am i doing this? I'm actually hoping that everyone will get more involved in the team and read about one another feelings towards the team! Also, for a more committed and bonded team! Cya guys soon!


Kambeng!
Jeff

Lamest Friendly

Team Goat 3 Eclectico Football Club 2

(Manfred, Khalid, Kiong)

Today's friendly was rather weird and lame. Why so? Because the friendly game was literally what it was. There was no referee to ref the game and I have stepped in to ref the 1st half. (2nd half was ref my a member of Viper Social who was there for their game at 5pm)

Ok so the game started actually in mind waiting for the ref to come but as it drags on and the ref still not showing his face we decided to carry on as it is. The 1st goal came soon within 10mins when Manfred from HALF COURT took a lob shot towards goal. With the opposition goalkeeper standing in no man lands, he paddled back quickly but not in time before the ball was into the net. 1-0!

The 2nd goal was a quick counter attack where a ball from the middle of the park was spread to the over-lapping right back Benny. Millimetres away from being caught offside he ran straight to the byline and put in a fantastic cross to the box for khalid to put it home! 2-0

1st half ended and after 5minutes break the game was back on. With a very random shuffling! (benny and thad at CB, Liang at leftwing) we kicked off!

It was all quiet in the 1st 10mins of the half till kiong showed up with his pace and dribbling skills where he brought the ball from half court all the way into the penalty box before ramming the ball into the bottom right corner while running past 3 defenders chasing him.

After that we have slacken our defences abit as a mistake mis-pass by ariel gave opp the ball to put it back into the net. And a last minute goal by the opposition brought the game to a close.

The game was not charged as the referee was not present as the venue. The scoreline will also just for pure fun! But all in all it was a nice kick about where everyone get to play! And not to forget to mention, Omar has already stake his claim in between the post. Quite a good performance today and if it carries on i may have to really be on the sidelines!

Till than!
Kambeng!
Jeff

We are the champions! not!

Latest news is in about the d2d league. The league will start in 21st may which is still 4 weeks away from now. Therefore the intention is clear that they will let all the teams to finish their season. And from this thunder will definitely be champions as they will get a walkover from ajpl. Well we shall not be sad about it afterall thunder is a good team.

Others we shall not discuss in public. Whether if the decision is fair, whether if all the rumours was false we guys know the truth. If it was meant to be ours it would be!

For right now! Let's just look forward to our new season with Espzen!

Kambeng!
Jeff

A talk with our Vidic

Starting this week! I will be holding interview session with our very own players! Question may differ from team goals and sometimes... I could get real personal! So when I approach u, please don't runaway! Haha! So this week I would start the sesession off with our very own vidic 'zhuliang'


1. So we finished off top 2 in division 1 this season what are your thoughts about that?

Liang: expected la!

2. Oooook.... So now we are leaving D2D and joining Espzen, what are your thoughts about that?

Liang: we should start from division 5 and win all the championship till division 1!

3. Hmm but our dear manager point out... Don't u wana be at a div where the standard is similar instead of wasting money!

Liang: winning games will be better than losing them rite? If not pay also buay song!

(No disrespect to other teams :))

4. Ok. So who are the players other team should look out for?

If I can play striker than confirm is me! 1 game 1 goal!

5. Ehhh... U see jackson want give u play anot lo! Haha! So beside u, is there no one else?

Maybe yiwen have a slight chance la...

6. Alright thanks for the answers! last question... Which division would u prefer us to be at?

Division 3. Somewhere in the middle...

Alright guys here is the 1st interview to start the ball rolling! This saturday I will be picking another 1 or 2 for interview and I will post the session up on blog either on tue or thur! So look out for that!

Cya guys on sat!

Kambeng!
Jeff

2nd Friendly

Opp: Eclectico Football Club

KO: 3pm

Attire: Yellow (Bring red)

Cost: $125

Venue: Tanjong Katong Secondary

(http://www.espzen.com/pitches.asp?pitch=57)

This will be our 2nd friendly game in Espzen. The opp played against Bakar E FC before and they drew 0-0. Similar standards as us? I guess we will have to see on that day. Sms will be sent out tmr. So do reply asap in order to faciliate us for the planning! If the attendance is good a new team photo will be taken and also profile picture of each player!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Match Report!

Alright, finally found sometime and i'm going to write about the 3-3 drew we had against Bakar E FC.

Yesterday's game see our side not fielding in the strongest team yet for the coming season. Few key players was MIA but nonetheless a more than decent enough team was fielded. The game started off strongly for us as we score two goals within the 1st 15minutes. Benny broke the deadlock with a lob over the goalkeeper, who dashed out to leave the net empty. A wonderful switch flank ball by Renjie made this possible.

Our young striker, khalid, besides adding more 1st team time under his belt, he have added an assist to his name as well. A never give up attitude let him to the ball that was running out green. With an excellent cross he put the ball to the backpost where JinChuen was all open. With one touch to control the ball, JC put the ball back into the net.

Soon it all fell apart as we were not on our best at defence. A quick counter from the opp let us suffer 2 quick goals. A few shot almost turned into goals but thanks to some last minute defending we were able to block them out. Notably renjie's and jack's who did the john terry. They both threw their body on the line to block opp's shot! What passion! HEHE

Than as our captain and manager arrived on the scene. They were put into action and a chance was soon created but having not warmed up, Jackson put the ball above the goal. Wasted chance! But soon he got his goal when Jinchuen went down the left flank and put in a low cross just outside the goal-line. With a good position sense, jackson was there and put in "the easiest goal" of his life.

Somehow due to another unfortunate defending led to the opp 3 goals. Cant really remember what happened. But like any other friendly games, the result was never really what was the main concern. It was the building of the team and everybody's enjoyment that was key.

Minor facts - Like everytime we started off our season badly, Coke in season 1 and who can forget the 1st 4 game of our div 1 campaign. This draw could also be the bad start of this Espzen season. Well let all the bad things happen at friendlies and may all the winnings come in the games that matter most!

Till the next friendly!

Kambeng!
Jeff

A draw that i didnt care much about, Because WE MIGHT BE THE CHAMPIONS!!

Team Goat 3 Bakar E 3

(Benny, JinChuen, Jackson)

Today's game started off high spirit for our team as we knew the result of Tour's game before we kick the game off. An amazing 6-6 draw against Vnpnus has helped us remained on pole position for the d2d Div 1 title. Now only thunder have the chance to knock us off the table and they might not have the time to make it happen. As rumours have been flying around that this weekend will be the last weekend for the d2d season, We have a very high chance to be crown Division 1 champs.

Lucky to be winners again? We dont think so, although we started off badly in the season but we managed to keep a 10 games unbeaten run (8 win 2 losses) which is a very good record. None in the league is able to maintain this feat. We also still manage to keep our plays clean as we avoided yellow card and kept it under 12. So why not us to be champs again?

I would also take this opp to thanks all the guys who made all the effort to make this possible. Without the passion we will not be able to make it this far! And definitely special thanks to Keng Yang who played 4-5 important games for us =D! Guys no matter if we are 1st or 2nd! We have definitely did a wonderful job! and We Shall look forward to a new season in Espzen!

Match Report will be posted later as i'm rushing to get home!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Friendly Game

Opp: Bakar E Football Club (unknown to me)

Time: 5pm

Attire: Yellow (Bring red as well)

Venue: Kallang Pratice Track

(http://www.espzen.com/pitches.asp?pitch=42)

Guys, please take note of the timing of the game and the venue. Both the timing and venue is new to us so please take a note of it. As we have decided to hop over to Espzen we will now have at least 3 friendly games with Espzen where they will judge our standard and categorise us into their Saturday Division.

Although winning and losing does matter to where we stand in the league, but i still feel that friendly game is a time for us to enjoy ourselves before the real battle begins. Thus, i would hope everyone would enjoy the run-out instead of going all in alright? Just enjoy the game and no matter which division we stand in the league, it would not really matter eh?

So see u guys this sat! And if i'm not wrong i would think Thunder have forfeit their remaining games and the only game left is Tour d'france against Vnpnus which is 3pm at Clementi woods. Anyone wana go see the game before we play ours at kallang? HAHA

Kambeng!
Jeff

I'm still not back!

I'm still having my driver's training which still makes me unavailable to update the blog regularly. I'm here to tell u that no fear! We will be back in action this coming week!

Today was the tiger street comp, sadly Team Goat (Tiger Street King) could not overcome the opposition at the 2nd round where we lost to the opp 2-1. We had many chances but the goalpost seems to have magnet in it, as the ball keep hitting it for at least 5 times. Well it could just not be our day =( But well the team really put in their all (Clap Clap), it was a good experience for them and i believe they will grow from this and become better football players by the upcoming season!

Coming weeks, we'll be having our friendlies games to get us warm up for the new season. And according, to d2d the league SHOULD (i emphasis) start on the 30th April. Which means thunders are left with 2 games including the game today against VNPNUS. Should they fail to win, we WOULD be guarantee a top 2 place. Well till the result is out, i shall not talk more to confuse u guys. If u want to find out, do check out the league's website.

As for if we are going or staying (d2d), it is still in KIV. More news will be posted out soon... And guys! We are going to have our Intra game on 14th May! TAKE NOTE!!! 14th MAY! So far i only know that Benny is not able to make it, anyone else please comment on the tagboard. Thanks. Celebration should be on that day itself. More information will be passed down when we get closer to the date. =)

In the meantime, look out for next week! Hope to see you guys soon!

Kambeng!
Jeff

APB

Teamgoat juniors would be swooping their red jersey this weekend for that of Asia Pacific Brewery to compete in the Tiger Street Football tournament.
It is the first time in our short history that Teamgoat has adopted a sponsor. Let's hope the boys can bring home the glory for the team and earn themselves a trip to KL!
So go down to support them this weekend at Taka!

How Do You Play Soccer If You Live On A Floating Village

sumimasen

Paiseh guys as I'm away in camp on my driving course I really do not have time to uodate the blog and right now I'm using my friend's blackberry to do this! Don't be worry by the lack of updates we the paperwork committee (yiwen and me) is doing the admin and stuff before our new season!

Meanwhile, join us in this saturday weekend kick about all right? Its at pasir ris primary at 3.30pm.

Just to cfm the result as well, vnpnus did win tour 6-0. The reason why this happened is because tour played with 8 men without a established goalkeeper between the sticks. And if I,m not wrong, the organiser should be giving thunder a chance to challenge for the title. Fair or not? Haha I also do not know. Cos ajpl would not be playing their game anymore cos they have nothing to fight for and they will just get a free 3pts....well like what our captain always say, if it is meant to be it will be, if not than let's try harder next season and have no regrets!!!

See ya peeps!
Jeff

April's Fool

I was filled with skepticism when someone posted a 6-0 win for VNPNUS over Tour de France. Fortunately for us, this is not a post April's Fool joke and if the result stands, Tour needs to score at least four goals and concede one or less in a victory in order to overtake us.

And I wonder how long more it will take to consolidate the season, as my bottle of champagne is already shivering in the fridge.

Your Friendly Correspondent, B

Updates

1. Staying or Going?

Well the voting is being carried out now and the current result is really close! It might literally go down right to the last vote! So stay tuned for the result!


2. Intra Game & Celebration

Like i said before the intra game and celebration is for everyone of you! So i will try my F***ing best to make sure that the whole team is going to be there on that day! So i have pushed it to May giving us a month to prepare. The date would ideally be 7th or 14th May? (Before Norman flies off for 3months!)

So keep yourself free that day and hopefully we may start the next season after the intra game!


3. Plans for the coming weeks before the new season.

If we were to join Espzen, we would have to play 3-4 friendly games against their teams to gauge our standards so to place us in a division in their Saturday league. The league will start near the end of May. It's 4 tiers and previously know as YSOSRS (now known as SUFI) is in division 2. We could be playing there as well next season if not we would be in Division 3 with Naranja Fc.

If we choose to stay in D2D than we would be able to arrange friendly games ourselves! Maybe training sessions for ourselves? For d2d the season should start in less than 4 weeks time (so they say) which will give us only a few weeks to prepare for the start of the season.

Meanwhile this week, we will be free from soccer, probably a kick-about at Pasir Ris Primary as many of our players are nursing injuries or away in vacation!


So meanwhile, just chill out and and hope for the best from tour d france's result!

Kambeng
Jeff

The Perfect 10

Team Goat 3 Thunderveluboomqiesi 1

(Benny, Jackson, Yiwen)

10 games unbeaten! Yes this is the feat we have achieved in the last 10 games of the season. But sad to say although with this 10 games (8 wins and 2 draws), it may still not be enough for us to lift the title or even the 2nd place (if thunder were allowed to finish the season). But putting glory aside, we have really done well and have bonded much as a team.

Remembering from the start when KengYang came to help the team out and left for Aussie again. We were still adjusting our style of play and who is playing where. But right now, i'm proud to say that we have found a place for most of our guys to play. Passing have also been flowing and defense is getting more and more well-organised as the weeks passes us by. Really, Good job guys! Without the passion for soccer and the love for Team Goat in your hearts, we won't be where we belong now!

To the game,

Team Goat settle down in a very 'cui' field yesterday with determination to win the final game of the season. With a 18 men team we are definitely still showing our depth and strength in every department to challenge for glory next season where-ever we are! Soon the game kicked-off...

At the start Team Goat pile up the pressure for Thunder as we keep pushing the ball forward to the wings and the god-like clearing skill of Kahwoon make the defences look rather redundant at the back. Chances were created but we could not find a goal. 2 most notable chances fell to Kiong where his free-kick hit the top of the cross bar and a shot from distance just landing wide of the goal.

But soon, Team Goat broke the duck when Kiong gave a long throw into the box before Thunder's defence were even set up. Reluctant to come out of the goal, their goalkeeper was left stranded when the ball rolled into his 18-yard box which Benny stretched in to tap the ball into the net. (which in the process he pulled his groin muscle, HEHE). 1-0 goat.

Close to the end of the half, thunder start to put some passes together (arsenal like) and make crosses down the wing. Corners started to come fast and furious for us and at the start we were able to manage to deal with it. But soon their equaliser came when a super messy scrab which lands the ball into our net. Poor clearance from me cause the goal, my apologies to all! 1-1. 1st half draws to a close.

At the start of the 2nd half, Team Goat was really being pushed to the max as for about 15minutes we were constantly at the end of an assault. Thunder defence's push up a high line and push a lot of players into Goat's half. But luckily, we were able to handle the pressure and a few substitutions were made to counter the assault. Fresh legs were brought in, Yiwen ,Renjie and Jack notably came in to change the game at left wing, left back and right back respectively.

Our goal soon came against the flow of play as we were awarded a free-kick just inside our own half. And Renjie, the one who round the tall indian striker with his quick feet (as he requested LOL) puts in an accurate free-kick which landed just in between the defence line and the goalkeeper. And our ever reliable captain were at the right place at the right time to slot it home for Goat! 2-1!

5-10mins later another against the flow of play goal was scored by Goat, this time Yiwen. As we are leading the scoreline by 2 goals to 1, Thunder were pushing as many man forward as possible. And one mis-passed led to the goal when Zhuliang's 'SUPER VISION and ACCURATED PASS' bounce towards the no-man lands just outside of the penalty box. Yiwen quickly race towards the ball with the opp goalkeeper racing out at the other end to get to the ball. But with a beep test result of 13 point something, Yiwen was the first to reach the ball and lob it above the goalkeeper into an empty net. 3-1!!!

Subs were brought in to freshen up the team again. Sadly we couldn't get more goals as a few decent chance came up during the last few minutes. But it was definitely a good all-round performance by the team!


Man of the Match - KahWoon and ZhuLiang (tied)

Without our vice-captain we are unable to come out with a winner for the Man of the match today! But nonetheless this 2 guys have been the key for why we are victorious yesterday. Both were solid in defence to keep the opp out at bay.

Kahwoon (3 times motm!) was all over the defences and midfield clearing all balls today. Even he was exhausted by the constant running, he still gave his all to chase the wingers and kick the ball out of bounce! His holy-shit heading skills was also key today to win all the 1st ball and his determination to win headers really amazes me. He literally challenged the tall indian striker for the ball (which he eventually won)! This passion and mentality is definitely key to his recent success in the team.

Zhuliang is still being Vidic today by doing his job just infront of me. Clearing everything that the opp wanted to throw at me. He was all over the back 4 line as well to cover all his fellow goatees when there was trouble. Although he still make a few mistakes here and then he is still able to track back and recover the situation.

Well done guys! To me with these 2 guys infront of me it really make me feel safe!

I would like to put praise to both Thad and Kiong as well. They were key in yesterday's game by leading the attacking line. Kiong was able to hold the ball well and create many chance for the team. He is the main man that can bring the ball up and down the field without any fuss. Thad was influential as well! His ball holding skills is truly god-like! + with his holy big butt and bull like stature he just literally bulldoze through people! Also, he also did his job by spreading the ball to the wing to find open space which was crucial when we need to break forward or when we need to get the ball out of danger. Just like Scholes.

Alright guys here is the report of the game yesterday! I would post stuff up when i'm free!

Kambeng
Jeff

A last minute Match preview

Opp: Thunderveluboomqiesi

Attire: Red

Time: 3pm

Venue: Bartley Secondary School

(http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_26988/travel_site_88738/)

Finally I'm able to find some time to write on this dead blog. Since i have pretty much write about this encounter on my previous post i shall talk more about our this season's performance. It has really been a roller-coaster ride for us. Starting we didn't win games (slow moving) than we started our unbeaten run by winning 3-0 against Vnpnus (1st exciting turn) than we kept going till we met our nemesis Star CF (slow again) than it started to pick up pace again and title was so close to us (Exciting again) till we meet the damn freaking Star again which almost ended our ride. But well would the last part of our ride be an exciting one or a slow return to the gantry? It is still yet to be decided. We could still do something about it by winning tmr's game hopefully without any card.

(By winning without a card, we would be 3pts above title chaser Tour and they would have to win at least 1 game against Vnpnus which leave us with some hope. If we draw or lose we will virtually be dead.)

But whatever the case is, the division 1 title is no longer within our control and the only thing we can do is just to win tmr's game and hope for the best. Thinking back in the past, If we could just win tour 1-0 that time when we were at bedok green. Or if we would win Star at least once we would not have land ourselves in this situation. But this is football at its best isn't it?

Title aside, we should be looking forward to the coming game tmr. Thunderveluboomqiesi is a worthy opp to play against, they are a good team and not 'dirty' in their play. A gentlemen game should be expected tmr and a good free-flowing football as well. With our team expected to boast a good 1st team it should be a tight contest. After all don't you guys wana beat them for the 1st time! And aren't we angry at them for postponing so many games? Haha! its time to set the record straight!

So lets go out tmr and win the game! Title or no title, our Team pride will be at stake tmr! Go GOAT!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Weather Forecast for 19 Mar 11

When can I be just more than a weatherman again?

Looks like early afternoon showers with thunder is going to create a heavy pitch for our final game of the season!

Work has not been going well to mention the least... I really miss you guys and the joy of fighting next to you on the green turf...
Anyway please win the match for me and I shall see you next week for our post-season kick-about!

-Index

An Invitation!

Recently Team Goat have been invited by D2D to take part in the inaugural Tiger Street Football Street Soccer Competition. This has really been an exciting news to hear as this shows that we are slowly and definitely being recognised Singapore social soccer scene.

The Competition is played in a unique oval (like ice-hockey court, can go behind goalpost), caged pitch, no sidelines and a dynamic, continuous state of play, the game-changing tournament provides a refreshing platform for players to showcase their talent and at the same time, provide nonstop exciting action for spectators in the months of April through to September.

The 182 teams competing in Tiger Street Football will be made up of not just consumer teams of aspiring footballers, but will include some of the world’s best street footballers from top football nations who will pit their skills against the winning consumer teams in matches at the local competitions as well as compete in the Grand Finals. The prestigious line-up includes street football teams from England, Brazil, Spain and Argentina. International football star and Tiger’s Football Champion, Wayne Rooney is all praise for the new format.

We have internally decided to send a team of 'youngster' for the competition in order for them to gain more exposure and also to have more bonding session with one another. We have chose the team in a manner that they have at least played for Team Goat for 2 seasons and is within the age range of 18-23.

The main reason why we (me & yiwen) have decided on this is that we want the 'Younger' generation to move forward together as a team and bring the team up to a higher level. Definitely they will be the one running around the field in the upcoming seasons right don't you agree? And for the younger ones, your chance will come when we got invited again! (kinda think about it we like got 3 Generations in our team)

So yea and the players representing us is:

1. Jackson (Cpt)
2. JinChuen
3. KahWoon
4. Jeffrey
5. Ariel
6. WeeKiong
7. WeiMing

Just note that we still do not have a Goalkeeper yet and if no one in the current 7 is willing to step up than I may need to eliminate one to put a Goalkeeper in. Rotation can be an idea.

The Competition will be held on April 16 and 17 so if you are free go down to support them and watch other teams play! Perhaps we can learn from them as well. The Venue is not out yet.

Kambeng!
Jeff

Links to find more info:

. http://www.adoimagazine.com/newhome/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6789:tiger-brings-fresh-spin-to-street-football-&catid=1:breaking-news&Itemid=5
. http://www.apb.com.sg/tiger-brings-a-fresh-spin-to-street-football.html

Do or Die

Opp: Thunderveluboomqiesi

K.O: 3pm

Attire: Red

Venue: Beatty Secondary School

(http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_665/travel_site_40212/)

This weekend we will be playing our last and also most important game in Team Goat's history. This game is very important because we are already sitting at 2nd position and a draw must be in place to at least let us leap frog the league leaders. But definitely like all of us agree upon is that a draw is definitely not enough to win the league and the only hope for us is to win the game without taking another yellow card just like last season.

With 3points (if we can manage that), it will be down to Tour to win at least one of their game against Vnpnus. But definitely it will not be an easy task as Vnpnus is fighting for relegation and they would need all the points they can get to avoid that. With 1 fighting for championship and 1 fighting to stay on the top level, I won't say it would be a clear result. After all Vnpnus have shown to be a giant killer by winning against Thunderveluboomqiesi once.

This weekend I'm actually quite curious to see how the turn-out for Thunder will be like due to their exams just around the corner. With our very own Thaddeus doing hardcore mugging right now, I would think that the opp is facing the same crisis as well and would they be able to get a squad ready? We will just have to see.

The good news for us is that, according to Yiwen, we are only going to miss a couple of players. Right now is Laphang, Jeffrey and tentatively Thaddeus (he would come if he can finish a certain amount of studying). Thus definitely we should be able to put out a nice strong side in this important game of ours!

With a good winning mentality we definitely can overcome anything right? So lets get ready for this weekend and have a good 'fight' with them till the end! And if we are just lucky enough we would have another trophy!!!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Just for Fun!

Since we are not playing this week and i really do feel the need to type something every week so that i can improve on my writing skills! I have decided to write this and yeap it is just for fun and never to laugh at other teams! So enjoy reading this and sorry to my peeps who are not Man Utd fans! HAHAHA!

Looking at the table, i have actually classified the teams in there to some of the EPL teams. I would feel that they are closely resemble to the teams and the way they play. REMEMBER it is just for laugh! so here goes...

1. Tour d'France (Chelsea FC)

It has really been a long time since we have meet Tour D'france and the impression they left me was well organisation and have a good midfield to keep all opp out. Their DM was the key to their play (which he was my secondary school friend), he is the player that organises the defend and clear everything that the opp throw at them. Thus showing that they are like chelsea with Essien at the back and with a good attacking midfielder like lampard playing the ball through.

2. Zespol FC (Liverpool FC)

What do you think of liverpool this season?

You can say that they are rather unlucky or maybe inconsistent this season although they have really good players. I would think that this is what is going on with Zespol as well. With their no.9 and their captain, its just like Torres and Gerrard together. They are the main man in their team that provide the very good flow of attack. Also their defence is like carragher and agger, commanding but sometime will still show some opening which let the opp in.

3. Thunderveluboomqiesi (Arsenal)

Arsenal is best when they can pass with flair and movement. They have all very good basic and movement to bring the team up and that is exactly like Thunderveluboomqiesi. With everyone at least have basic in soccer they are also well trained in movement. They do not have anyone that is super outstanding, but it is their team performance that make everything happen!

4. Swee Swee 1 FC (Tottenham Hotspur)

Tottenham Hotspur to me is having a good amount of superstars in the team and surrounds them with good fringe players. That is what Swee Swee 1 FC have, they have a bunch of really good players with flairs of their own to score goals. But sadly when they are not around the team would not be able to perform. I mean seriously, their midfield is like van der vaart and modric and wing there is bale. Remember the no. 7?

5. Star CF (Everton)

Freaking Resilient and a nemesis of Manchester United. Star CF have a very good all round team just like Everton. They are able to defend well and attack together as an unit that make them quite formidable. But it is also that they are always quite unlucky that makes them unable to do well to achieve anything! But with good luck they can just change any game. Star CF also have a few good players just like Everton who boasts Cahill, Arteta and Saha.

6. Vnpnus (Bolton)

When EPL team play against bolton they will send big players to play with them because they are well-known to be a very physical team and yes when we do play with them, we also have to do that. They have a very good all round squad with their strikers being the main threat in the team, just like Bolton who boasts Kevin Davies and Johan Elmander. But all in all they are a very friendly team to play against as they seldom get into fight and they have a high average squad age as well.

7. AJPL FC (Wigan)

Bottom of the table but it isn't a place for them. Wigan plays an attacking style of football even though they are at the bottom of the table and so is AJPL. They always chose to push the ball up whenever they can and pressure all the opps around the field. AJPL also have a few good decent players just like wigan who can change the game but sadly they just do not have the luck to be able to get decent results.

8. TEAM GOAT (MANCHESTER UNITED!)

Really sorry if you don't support! But i got to choose one team right? LOL

Besides wearing red as home (LOL) we almost boast similar players to Manchester United.

Ferdinand and Vidic (Norman & Liang)
Giggs (JinChuen)
Jackson (Chicharito)
Jack (Berbatov)

See similar? LOL. We also play with a similar formation to Man Utd when they played the 4-3-3 with 3 person sitting on midfield and 3 forwards. Whats more both of us are currently leading the table as well! We are also similar to them by having a Winner's mentality which i like to elaborate!

A Winning Mentality is important for a successful team. Without this mentality it would be hard for us to win game. Sometimes when we are down at the start, it is ok! because true winners will know that they will bounce back and will not just sit there and cry about it. Because soccer is not like milk (once spill and cannot retrieve!) we still have time to fight back and anytime a goal can happen! So guys, no matter how many goals we are down or what, just keep in mind that we are a good team and we are playing soccer! No matter how hard it is, we have an equal chance to turn it around!

Resemble Man Utd? You decide! anyway this is purely for fun! For other teams who might read this and feel offended, please chill-lax! I never mean to discriminate anyone and i feel that every team in this league is very good and competitve!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Upcoming Changes

1) The Jersey is Ready!!!

Our new Team Goat Jersey is out, although i feel that you guys will not wear it as much as i do, i really do feel good with the new jersey! The material is really good and cooling! Till the day you guys see and touch the jersey you will know what i'm talking about!

2) Sad news is in! I'm required to stay in camp from monday to friday. Thus, i can't blog constantly anymore and i would no longer be the one who can see who we playing against first! I'm so sad! Will you guys miss me? LOL!

Anyway, Yiwen will be taking over official blogging duties. Meaning upcoming games preview will be written by him. Of course i do hope that our bloggers will still blog and keep this Blog interesting and alive!

3)

A few guys of Team Goat today (13 March 2011) had bring glory to the team by winning in a Street Soccer Competition held by Condos around Flora Road. Yeap, those who have took part in the comp is those who stayed in Estella Garden (Yiwen's House).

These guys are: Yiwen, KahWoon, Omar, Sean, Khaled, Derrick and ah Bao (yiwen & kw's bro)

Great Job guys!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Intra Game Training Session

Training Session

Time: 3pm

Venue: Loyang Primary School

(http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_5243/travel_site_82907/)

This coming Saturday will be the forming of teams for the intra game. As i presume most of the guys are coming for the training session at loyang primary. We will be doing the 'apple orange' thingy this sat to divide the team. And if you are not there, fret not cos your Partner would do it for you. If he chooses apple than you would be orange. Than We'll be broken into the teams to have a mini match against one another.

And please bring $15 for the jersey!

Cya there!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Updates*

Guys,

1. Tmr me and Yiwen will be heading down to make our jersey's already. The no. that you guys have will not be changed. Please take note! Please understand why! Thanks! (If you dont look for me or Yiwen) So get ready the $15 for this saturday! We will most likely get the jersey on Saturday sd well.

2. What we have heard from the Organiser is that Thunder has agreed to forgo some of their games. Thus making us favourite to be in the top 2 position! But that is if this statment is true. Anyway, we will most probably be meeting them for our final game (quite hard for them to forgo our match) which is a die die must win game as well.

Also, the match last week between Vnpnus & Thunder has been postpone, should be due to rain and this week according to the fixtures they would not be playing as well. And i updated wrongly, tour d'france is meeting AJPL instead of Zespol. So a win should be on the card for them but as the ball is round, lets hope AJPL could step up their game and turn it around.

4. Lastly, we will not be having a game this week but we will have either a training or friendly game. I will sms you guys in a short while. So do let me know by today and if you don't reply i take it that you're anything.

Kambeng
Jeff

Intra Game's Grouping!

Here it is! This is the intra game grouping and the grouping will be done on this saturday as i expect to have everyone there for the game against thunder rite? And please take note! THERE IS NO GOALKEEPER IN THE GROUPING! So each team will choose their goalkeeper and to be fair (yes for me!) each goalkeeper play 1 half so everyone will be able to enjoy!

I haven't invite other people outside the team to come and join us! I'm looking at 14person per team. Yea and here it is!

Right Back - (Jeffrey & Jack)

Centre Back - (ZhuLiang & Norman)
Centre Back - (Omar & RenJie)

Left Back - (Ariel & Benny)

Midfield Center - (Thaddeus & KahWoon)
Midfield Center - (LapHang & Kenny)

Attacking Midfielder - (WeiMing & Derek)

Left Wing - (Manfred & Yiwen)

Right Wing - (JinChuen & WeeKiong)

Center Forward - (Jackson & BoonWee)

Utility - (Khalid & Derrick)
Utility - (Jeff & Sean)

Take a look and get excited for it! WEEEEE!!!

And a Special Post for our dear Manager!

Happy Birthday to him! Although he is 26 (consider old in Singapore) but still running fast! Have a Special one! (Picture taken from facebook, should be courtesy from Jeslyn!)

Kambeng!
Jeff

The Nemesis

Team Goat 0 Star CF 0

Today's draw game was really hard to swallow. With this draw, it's quite certain now it spells the end of our season. For right now, we could only depends on other results to be crowned champions. And it is not an easy task because as so long Tour win one game we are dead meat. (Unless we can win Thunder the coming week! Than they would need to win 2 games.)

But that being said, Thunderveluboomqiesi is never an easy opp to play against. Until now, we have yet to win 1 game against them (not counting the walkover in season 1). They have always proved to be a very well-organised team and boasts a full array of talents. Well that being said, it is to be talk over in the coming days when D2D confirm our fixtures.

Anyway, today's game was really.... I just dont know how to put it, we could have easily won this game but it's like just not our day. The goal just won't come no matter how hard we attack them. Shots after shots, chances after chances but all came to nothing. Today I wont have "to the game" section as there is nothing much to write about.

Today most notable chance came to Kiong where he missed a penalty and an one-on-one opportunity. Both could have been slotted in cooly on any other day but today just wasnt his day. But i wouldn't blame him for he misses today because he really showed a lot of effort trying to win the game for the team (although i know u try to be top goalscorer!). Both chances was created by himself and without him we might not even have the chance.

Other notable chances were the 1st attempt on goal where yiwen tried to lob the goalkeeper with his header but went to the side of the post. BoonWee's open goal attempt which was quickly blocked out by the defenders. And lastly Ariel's attempt to nick the ball in the goal before the keeper went scrambling back to get the ball before he does.

Man of the Match - ZhuLiang (19)

Today's defence in overall was really rock solid but ZhuLiang's performance in today's game has really stepped up to a whole new level. (or has the opp player make it look easy for him? hehe) He was key in today's game where he had cleared a lot of dangerous ball with his head and almost one going to our own net! LOL! Like what he always boast, when he is a CB we hardly lost a game, and i got to agree with him, finally we (the defense) can boast that we have another clean sheet under our belt! Nevertheless keep improving bro and we shall have more clean sheet!


To sum up today's report....

Although we are still leading the table and still a chance to win it, we largely depend now on other teams to lose their games in hand. But definitely the upcoming game against Thunder, i promise you will be like a Derby game. No matter what we will fight and win against them! Till i get posted by the organiser!

Meanwhile look forward to the intra-game and the post-season party!

Kambeng
Jeff

Weather forecast 05 Mar 11

Delay I weather forecast but with much more accuracy!

Isolated showers and thunderstorm is expected to hit us from 2+ to 4 this afternoon. Hope the sky over Tampines is going to remain clear!

Can't make it this week. Win the match for me please!

-Index

The Jersey

Yes, this Apacs jersey will be our new jersey for next season. This will be our away jersey and our lucky red Adidas jersey will remain as our Home jersey. The voting has been quite close that actually close to half the team wanted Nike another half wanted Apacs. So we committee have done a little voting of our own and it came off that Apacs to be the winner.

Though the brand may not be as 'Powerful' as Nike but trust me the material is way better than Nike. And for those who feel that yellow is not really a good colour? You'll never know as it may come off nice for you! Hehe

We will be making the jersey soon, for those who are coming on Saturday please bring $15 down thanks. And if you like to make shorts let me know, i will gather the response and ask for the price again. =)

Lastly, Anyone who wants to change no. let me know by this Saturday if not I take it that no one is changing. And Renjie please let me know the no. that you want. Thanks!

And fyi this weekend field is actually Artifical.

Kambeng!
Jeff

Intra Game

As i think i forget to add this into any entry, i decided to create this entry just for the intra game that is coming up.

As you all know the intra game is a game that we would hope that everyone could participate in, i'm trying to find a day where everyone is able to make it. Thus with 19th March already having 1 person who can't make it i would like to know if it is possible to hold in on 26th than.

Tag on the board on the right to let me know if anyone can't make it. If there is no responses i would take it that everyone will be able to make it on the 26th!

Thanks!
Kambeng!
Jeff

Setting the Pace

Opp: Star CF
(It could be a winning streak for us if we did not draw with them!)

K.O: 3pm

Attire: Red

Venue: Tampines Secondary School

(http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_8824/travel_site_75853/)
Yes, its just beside Tampines mall and we can hop over to grab a bite after the game! =)

1st in the league and 2 games left! Sounds really good isn't it? But sad to say it isn't that awesome... We are leading the pack being the only team who played the most games and others (tour and thunder) can easily overtake us if they win their game/games in hand. But their task won't be easy because they are now being pressured to win each game they play to overthrow us. And their games won't be easy, with tour still to face Zespol once and Vnpnus twice. And for thunder? Well still many games to go and we still could have a say to it as well next week!

That being said, the pressure is on us as well as we need to win the last 2 games and not count on others to drop pts. This upcoming game against Star CF will be rather tricky as previously we are not really well trained and well drilled to the way they attack. The 4 goals we let in, 3 were really soft and should not have happened if we were to defend tight enough. Nevertheless what over is over, we shall look into what had happened previously and do something about it this time round.

This weekend we will most probably set up a team mainly to deal with aerial threats and have good fast movement along the flanks and midfield. Their main threats previously was from their throw-ins and the wingers. So what we could do is to tighten that down and put in players who can win the air most of the time.

They have recently picked up quite a reasonable form by winning AJPL 3-0 and losing to both thunder and tour by 1 goal. Same rule applies, we should not underestimate them and we must do everything we can to beat them to stay in the hunt for the trophy! Remember winning this trophy means Div 1 and Div 2 champions! Machiam d2d sat 3pm champion like that! We can do it!


Player of the Month - Ng KahWoon(14)

This month's Player of the Month is by far in Team Goat's history the clearest of winner (all 5 comms member voted for him). KahWoon has shown his dedication and his heart to the team by running his lungs out for the past 3 games (not to mention the injuries he sustains for team). His presence in the midfield have proved crucial for us to maintain our unbeaten run and not to say creating the 3 game winning streak. Although he still lacks some skills and vision to help the team attack (Somehow i wonder how he gets his assists!). But i guess baby steps will do.(cannot say u too good rite? later u fly! haha!)

Previously he was really down as he felt that he could not improve to be a better player. But now being a friendly neighborhood fighter i believe he will die fighting for the team than let anyone run him down! So i say Jia you! and you will be a better player as the days goes by!


Jerseys

As you should have heard about the limited amount of stocks available to our jerseys we are only down with 2 choices at the moment. Either Yellow Apacs or the Blue Nike. As i'm in camp and unable to take a photo i guess i have to try and find something that looks like it from the internet and here it is...

Our comes without the collar. I would see what you guys have to say and than determine which jersey would be chosen. A confirmation will be up around Thursday.

Kambeng!
Jeff

(p.s sorry for the super long post! i have to squeeze everything in)

Jersey Part 2

Hey guys sorry if you would find this week blogging abit too much and messy but its the 'busy' period for us and i would like to keep everyone inform about what is going on and i'm sure you guys want to know which jersey we are most likely going to wear next season.

Yes! Everyone in the team has voted for the Jersey that they like! The voting result was very close and till the last minute the last vote could really do some changes to the result! So here it is!

This is the 1st choice that all of you guys have chosen! And the result is as below...

Yellow Nike - 24pts
YellowBlue Nike - 20pts
Apacs - 19pts
Adidas - 18pts
Green Nike - 15pts

Total pts of 96 (24 X 4)

Rank 1st = 3pts
2nd = 1pt

I have email the shop to enquire about the sizes and I hope to get an answer around Thursday afternoon.

Meanwhile just stay tuned and start to admire yellow colour if you guys hate it! HAHAHA! Also, everyday i would be blogging about something! Tmr will be about our player of the month and the day after that would be the grouping for the intra-game! So stay tuned and visit the site everyday! If not you will have a lot to read and catch up!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Latest Results!

Lastest Score:

Thunderveluboomqiesi 3 Swee Swee 1 FC 2

AJPL FC 0 Star CF 3

With these results, we are currently top of the pack but we are also only the team that have played the most game. That being said, we have already done our best to win as many games as we can. 1 Thing for certain though is that we cannot be relegated!

The fixtures for this week game is not out yet so stay tuned!

Kambeng!
Jeff

The one about jerseys

Alright peeps! Here are the Jersey's that is available for voting!

Adidas - $24 (only green others cannot make it)

Apach - $15 (only yellow!)

All Nike - $22 (i went to peninsula and they might have stock for the jersey!)

Label are:
Green Nike
Yellow Nike
Yellow-Blue Nike


Here we have 5 options for you to choose from. All prices includes only the top with numbers! No name and no shorts! If you want you can request to me and i will see what i can do. To add name is additional $2 more (but so far no one has name before) and to add shorts is around $15 for nike adidas and $8 if the jersey is apach.

So take a look and decide what jersey you like and sms me in a ranking order of 1st and 2nd. Which means only 2 choice can be made by each Goatee. The sms should reach me by tuesday if not you'll hear your phone ring like there is no tomorrow! (Example of a sms: 1st Yellow Nike 2nd Adidas)

Once confirm i would need to confirm with the shop if they have stock, which will take 2 days, and if they dont have i would see if they have stock for the secondary choice. Than it will take approximately 2 weeks to be made. So please help me by replying to me fast! All Jersey after voting will be rank according! I'm quite confident that either the primary or secondary jersey chosen will have stock.

You guys should have my no. if not pm me on facebook or msn!

Kambeng!
Jeff

Kiong's brace sends Team Goat top of the table

Team Goat 2 VNPNUS 1

Kiong X 2

Today's victory against VNPNUS was indeed hard-earned. Both side played considerably well today and majority of the battle was around the circle in the middle. Like what we have predicted, VNPNUS is indeed a very physical team and we certainly came well prepared with a total of 22 players. (easily able to field 2 teams LOL)

Many quick counter-attacks was produced by our team which we could have scored more. VNPNUS also have many decent attacks with 2 hitting the woodwork. But eventually it was the moment of brilliance by WeeKiong to let Team Goat maintain the unbeaten run of 8 games and created a new winning streak of 3 games.

To the game...

Team Goat started off brightly this time round compared to the other games that we have played. The flanks ran their lungs out today with many ball going down the wing. But the 1st chance came to Team Goat's Goalkeeper, (sadly, its me) who ramped a drop kick all the way towards opp's goal. The ball bounced off the turf and was coming back down towards goal, but unfortunately it hit the top of the woodwork with the opp goalkeeper's feet firmly on the ground. Vnpnus also created a few half chances esp the one where one of our guys (u know who HAHAHAHA!) mis-kick the ball to the opp. Otherwise nothing much happened in the 1st half.

2nd half however started off with a bang. 5-10mins after the game restarted, Derek was able to put in a nice low through pass for WeeKiong to chase in the penalty box. Determined to get to the ball 1st, WeeKiong nudged his way through the man marking him and got to the ball. With many players shouting for him to cross, he decided to put in a low shot and straight through the goalkeeper's legs. 1-0!

Team Goat started to defend and held a good solid back line to deter all threats. But soon Vnpnus still manage to sneak in with a goal. Their left-winger manage to control the ball on the left wing and put in a beautiful cross in-between the Centre-backs and goalkeeper. Their no.10 came in with a diving header. Dived too early, Jeff was unable to stop it slipping through his hands. 1-1

As the times keep ticking away and a draw seems to be on the card. Kiong stepped up to the plate to deliver a massive blow for Vnpnus. Controlling the ball just inside the penalty box, Kiong did a standing over-head kick towards goal. With the goalkeeper in no man lands, WeeKiong scores! 2-1

With 10mins left into the game, Vnpnus started to put pressure on Team Goat's goal and they almost made it with a curling shot that hit the right woodwork. I would said that this was a tough game and it was awesome to see each and everyone of us battling for the team! Great Job guys!

Man of the Match - WeeKiong

Without a doubt, Weekiong was the rightful owner of this week's Man of the Match. He was doing his job well today holding the ball, cutting their left right backs and also scoring the 2 crucial goals that have proved vital for the team. With him only 18 years of age, he will still have time to develop into a better player and certainly do well for the team in the future! Continue your form and you'll see your name here again!

Special mention for Thaddeus as well. He is really the unsung hero for the team. Esp today where his performance in the middle in the park. No matter is it defending or attacking he is well-integrated to the team and knows what to do! Definitely a crucial player for the team. Well done Thad!


Post-Season

Alright, I do not know whether should I be writing this on a new post or what but whatever it is, I've decided to write just below the latest entry.

So, with the season coming to an end the Committee and I have decided to create some after party for us to do and enjoy! With our squad numbers proudly standing at 24 (not including Amran) we will be playing our 1st ever Intra-game. This game is for all of us to enjoy and it will happen the following week right after our season concludes (hopefully at 19th of March! Try to keep urself free that week! IMPT!!!!). Besides the 24 players, I would also invite some players that have played for us and some new trial players. So I would expect everyone to make it, because personally this is going to be real fun playing with each other! The grouping of each team will be done up soon and i will post them on the blog or otherwise so just stay tuned for that.

Next, I will be talking about the making of the new jerseys. As you guys should know (with some who have left the field early) we committee have already been to Queensway to take a look at some jerseys. This are the few that we have seen... i would personally go to Penisula tmr to see if there is more to be added.

Adidas - $25

Nike - $24
The yellow do not have enough size

Lotto - $19

Apach - $15 (not really sure with the name)

FBT - $16

















As you can see we are choosing colours that we do not have from the past 4 years of Goat. And a colour difference from red is important as we do not want any clash from any team in the next season. Also, i would expect everyone to keep the no. they are holding onto unless you have a problem with the current number and die die want to change it! (If you do drop me a sms) For Renjie and Sean choose a no. and let me know. What no.s are available? you can check it out on the right side of the blog. Otherwise this is what we have so far so take a look. I would be posting another entry tmr about the jersey after i have been to penisula, than we will start the voting for the jersey.

Next the after party after the season ended have not been planned yet (bbq, kbox or chalet). After another meeting with the comms and Laphang (maybe he should be in-charge of welfare!! HAHA) i would let you guys know again. Lastly, the 3 awards that will be given this year after the season will be...
1. Player of the Season
2. Most improved Player of the Season
3. Youth Player of the Season (U-21)

This is what we will be giving out at the end. Voting and nominations will start once the season is concluded. So just do well for the upcoming games and maybe you could be in for a chance!

But meanwhile, keep your party hats away as we still have 2 games coming fast and furious! Namely Star CF and Thunderveluboomqiesi! We would really need to win the last 2 to keep any titles hopes alive! So Lets continue this amazing run of ours!

Kambeng!
Jeff

(PS. I can't wait for next week to play with all of my goatee brothers!)