Final Score: EASB GTR 2 : 8 MFC (Guo Xian 2, Gifford 2, Calvin 1, Walter 1, Alan 1)
| Photos from Mizuno Run | This weekend's game was billed as the one to halt a 3 match losing streak and MFC certainly obliged, romping home to a 8 goal fest and rediscovering that winning feeling. The early morning Mizuno Run had quite a few MFCians running 10 km earlier in the day. Though tired, these players still turned up for the match and certainly they showed no signs of fatigue. Adopting a 4-4-2 formation, MFC begun the first half strongly, keeping possesion and trying to look for a chink in the defense armour. Barely 5 minutes into the first half, MFC got the first goal via an awarded penalty. |
| With half time approaching, Gifford joined in the scoring frenzy when he latched onto a long ball from Gerald, out muscled his marker and scored with a low shot. At half time, it was 4-0 to MFC. The half time team talk was centred on keeping possesion of the ball and scoring more to offset the goals leaked in the previous matches. MFC did not disappoint as they went on to score another 4 more in the second half. EASB GTR started the second half brighter and held possession of the ball, forcing MFC to backtrack and defend. For their valiant effort to stage a comeback, they got a goal worthy of any professional player. |
MFC hit back with 2 more goals; one from Calvin and one more from Guo Xian. For Calvin's goal, Guo Xian was forced wide in the penalty area and he decided to play creator instead, crossing the ball into the penalty area. The ball fell nicely to the head of a charging Calvin and he scored with a simple header. Guo Xian's goal was more of a classic, to be exact, ala Ryan Giggs' FA Cup semifinal classic. Receiving the ball at the half way line, he ran half the pitch, beat 2 defenders with his pace and trickery, before slotting the ball beyond the goalkeeper.
EASB GTR also got a second goal; though the goalscorer was suspiciously offside. There still was time for 2 more goals, this time from Alan and Gifford. Guo Xian played creator again for Alan; his through pass to Alan opened up the right flank and Alan duly galloped down the right wing, cut in sharply and shot past the EASB GTR keeper.
| Gifford's afternoon of hassling the defenders into making mistake paid off when he got on the scoresheet again. Norris this time was the provider as he provided the killer pass to Gifford. Gifford used his physical presence well to win the ball off the defender and scored his second of the game. For comic relief, Alex decided to play goalkeeper for the last few minutes and he proved quite adept at it, signalling the possibility of him playing as goalkeeper in future. The final whistle signalled one of MFC's biggest ever wins- an 8-2 victory. This match certainly reignited the winning spirit in the players as smiles were aplenty. Though the opponents today were weak, surely nothing could take the shine off this victory as MFC players returned to form. |
High Points
1) MFC played with more ball possesion, ball control and passing. This should be continued.
2) Guo Xian's return to goalscoring form
3) Walter's screamer of a goal. If only we got it on video.
4) Though the opponents were weak, to score 8 goals is still an achievement
5) Chris Lau finally getting his chance as a striker, but he still has much to learn.
6) Gifford scoring 2 goals
Low Points
1) MFC should have preserved a clean sheet
2) MFC can still play better with more passing and possession
3) Gifford could have scored more; he missed at least 2 sitters.
All photos courtesy of Ginni, Rachel and Chris Lau (www.chrisjhpixels.com)
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