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