Team Goat 2 Zespol FC 1
After a long 2 weeks break we are back in action to face Zespol FC in a crucial title game. Both sided fielded a very strong 1st team and counter measures were prepared by our Team Manager, Yiwen. From past experiences we know that their no.9 and no.10 were their key players in the game. Thus, we used 2 of our superb player to man-mark them. And it came off effective as they have seen less of the ball and could not make the run/passes that will change the game! Kudos to KahWoon and JinChuen!
Too add-on Jackson scoring sheet is still intact after he netted in the 1st goal of the day during the 1st half. 2 new players also have been introduced to the team, JunGuang and Renjie both a goalkeeper and a centre back respectively. This 2 young additional would be crucial for us during the end of season as they give us an added dimension to our game.
Now to the game...
Zespol started off brightly in the game, with their wings bombing us down the wings, much chances were created but no goals were scored. Soon after 5-10mins Team Goat manage to find back their rhythm and started to play some football. Passes were back and chances were created. 25mins into the game we finally found the weakness of the opp, high ball to the backline, Ariel took a fantastic goalkick all the way behind opp's left back. With a touch, Kiong brought the ball forward into the 18 yard box. With Jackson free on the near post, Kiong put a low cross in and Jackson did it again, slotting in cooly to the opp right hand post. 1-0
Moving to the 2nd half, some changes were made to maintain the fitness level of the team. This time round however started off brightly for Team Goat and sure enough after 10mins into the game, KahWoon manage to tackle a ball away and brought it down the right wing. With a cross to outside the box, Manfred drives in to pick up the ball. With a touch to set the ball up, he blasted in a low ball straight to the bottom left corner of the goal. 2-0 a beautiful set up goal.
Soon after there was another chance for Manfred when the goalkeeper did not hold on to the ball tight but Manfred was not able to convert it in on a one on one chance. A miss that almost prove crucial as shortly after, Zespol was awarded a free-kick which their captain (no.10) converted into a goal. 2-1
Many chances started to fall for Zespol, Penalty was awarded to them in the last 10mins but luckily he blasted it off the post. Many free-kicks and corner soon followed but was well-managed by our new goalkeeper. Although letting in 1 goal, he was crucial as he saved a open header and a one on one chance.
Man of the Match: Ng KahWoon (14)
Today he was so awesome to an extend that when he wished to be substituted, he was not given a chance. He is like what he said he was, A DOG! He actually covered the whole ground today playing everywhere and doing everything he could to clear up the mess at midfield. He also proved to be a good man-marker as he totally followed no.10 throughout the game. His pace and tackles were also important when the opp is counter-attacking. You won't see him not defending when there is a need to. Kudos to him for the game and surely he would have cemented a spot in DM for himself! Not to mention the cross which he assisted Manfred in his goal.
Also, with this win we are firmly in the title race! There are 4 more games to go win all of them we could have a very decent chance to grab hold of the Championship again! So lets carry on this unbeaten run of 6 games!
Kambeng!
Jeff
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