Match Review by Walter.
Despite having heavy downpours for the last
few days during noontime, today was an exceptionally HOT day. It was scorching
and the heat wave from the ground did eventually drained the writer and most of
the other players on the field.
The game started 20mins late due to the
referee complaining the carpark was far away. He was probably too tired after
walking from his car using his “kah” to the field. Throughout the whole game,
the writer observed he just hovered like a helicopter around the midfield area.
Sometimes I wonder how this type of referees can identify offside anot. Maybe
next time they should wear boots with wheels so they can skate on the field.
However overall, his calls were still alright.
Capt GX, started the game with a 4-1-4-1
formation with Calvin (with his smelly socks, can smell it from 1km away) in
between the posts, Howard, Alan, Chris, Walter were tasked to help keep a clean
sheet for Calvin, with Silas holding the DM position. Hakim, GX, Karthik &
Augustine beefed up the midfield and Jeffery told the lone striker role
upfront. The Brazilians boyz took the game with much confidence and speed
during the initial 10mins of the game. They had a very compose and discipline
midfield which could pass the ball confidently upfront. Their game style was to
distribute the ball from the flanks to their “Ronaldo”- The fat one, hoping he
can trouble Calvin. Once we knew they style of play, MFCians immediately
switched our playing style too, which was to pass the ball more among ourselves
and slowly move into their penalty box. Chances were limited for both sides
during the first half with the Brazilians scoring the first goal through a
misplaced pass with only the keeper to beat. Halftime score 1-0.
The halftime team talk ended with a cheer
(GX thinks we didn’t do it before the first half started so we didn’t score)
after the Capt decided on the lineup. 2nd half started with
YangShan, Gerald and Hakim in middle and Alwyn on the right. Walter, Karthik
& GX looked from the sideline and saw a transformed MFC (must be the
cheer). MFCians started to play with so much confidence and we had the lion’s
share of possession. The Brazilians looked tired and was sitting back defending
throughout the 2nd half. Fatigue kicked in and it was clear MFC
looked so much more acclimatized to the hot weather. Maestro FC pushed for the
equalizer and came close during the opening 5mins of the 2nd half
when Yang Shan slotted a slick thru ball for Jeff to slot in the goal mouth,
only for Jeff to put it wide. Chris also came close to getting onto the score
sheet with a good header. The pressure soaked up so much and the bees knew
their chance was coming. It came courtesy of a corner clearance which landed just
in front of the writer, who lobbed it into the top right hand corner. GOAL!!!
(it’s the writer’s first goal since Sunsports league days). He thank God for it and dedicate his goal to
Hakim (he asked for this) since Hakim stood up for him during last week game
which ended in a red card to the opponent. The game ended 1-1 and we had plenty
to smile about despite a draw.
High Points
1) Sufficient play time for all
players.
2) A lot of passing and possession
of the ball. Showed a lot of confidence and fighting spirit.
3) Writer felt that every MFCian
had a good game but felt Wee Hian did a lot better than his usual. Did you guys
notice Wee Hian had dribbled up to the final 3rd of the field today
and played a lot in the opponents half today despite playing as a defender?
Good Job Bro.
4) Shan and Hakim showing a lot of
understanding in today’s game.
5) Undefeated yet again.
Low Points
1) Hot weather- Was it 39 DegC
today?
2) Referee came late.
3) Sarah kana ball strikes from a
lot of players today.
4) GX and Jeff getting mild
injuries- Get well soon.
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