Hello guys. Am back for a short review of 2 games that happened this week.
First up, Courts Young Lions vs Home United. For 92 minutes, it was a goalless stalemate. A lot of actions, no goal produced. Home United lacked the finishing, while Young Lions lacked a goal scorer. I believe if Khairul Nizam is playing for the Young Lions, they would have gotten a goal with their attacking displays.
Then in the 93rd minute, substitute Firdaus Idros took a shot beyond Young Lion's keeper, Izwan Mahbud's reach. At that moment, 11 gallant lions' hearts were broken. Goalkeeper Izwan, defender Shakir all laid on the floor, dejected. Everyone looked disappointed. After fighting on for 92 minutes, they had to cruelly concede in the last minute. Right after the kick off, referee Sukhbir Singh blew the final whistle. That whistle was too painful for the lions to hear. No doubt the goal was a goal of a luck, but it had broken 11 lions' heart.
Man of the Match: Fazli Ayob (CYL). Energetic display from the Young Lions winger. Kept on whipping crosses from the right flank but no one was there to finish it off. One to look out for the future.
Worst player: Kim Dae Eui (HUFC). The once Korean League MVP was a let off. Perhaps age is catching up with him. Didn't seem like a former K-League MVP to me. Boo.
Up next, SAFFC vs Etoile. Great encounter. Game ended in a 1-1 draw. The first half was a half with much attacking displays, and great goalkeeping to go with it. Antonin Trilles of Etoile was brilliant in keeping out SAF attacks. And on the other side, Shahril Jantan was not bad either. Etoile's Theo Raymond was a threat with his freekicks. While the wingers of SAF, Taisuke Akiyoshi and Mustaqim Manzur were lively throughout.
The second half started with a bang. Etoile's Anthony Moulin scored within 2 minutes from kickoff, however, with an unlucky mistake from an SAF defender. Good finishing, 1-0. SAF came back strongly and scored the equaliser in 10 minutes. From a cross, Fazrul Nawaz rose highest to head the ball beyond Trilles' reach. Game on. Both teams surged forward looking for a winning goal which however, eluded both teams.
Drama at the end where a frustrated Mislav Karoglan tackled Serge Souchon. Souchon stood up and was accidentally pushed by the referee and fell to the ground again. That caused some fights between both set of players and had to be pulled away by both captains. Referee was booed after that incident.
Man of the Match: Franklin Anzite (Etoile). The big defender was solid throughout. Kept SAFFC's Mislav Karoglan throughout the game and hardly let him have a sniff at goal. However, one mistake from him almost caused SAF to open the scoring. Still, well done.
Bah Mamadou (SAFFC). No you're not seeing things. There were 2 MOM for me. Bah was also solid at the back. Winning balls on the ground and on the air. Did not let much get through him and even had a few attacking forays. Thumbs up Bah.
Worst player: Mislav Karoglan (SAFFC). 2 SAF games, 2 times worst player. Does Kari hate the JBS pitch so much? Whenever he plays here, he plays badly. He needs to score if SAF wants to win. He has to control his temper too. Trying too hard.
Friday 22 April 2011
Saturday 16 April 2011
Hougang United vs SAFFC
The game didn't go how I expected it to be. Hougang vs SAF. A game that I thought would have a lot of attacking from both sides and plenty of goals too. However it wasn't the case.
The first half went to SAF. Right from the start they won a corner and got a goal. Poor defending from Hougang though. After scoring, SAF sat back and defended. But Hougang did not much attack and it costs them dearly - SAF scored another goal. Again, poor marking from the Hougang defenders.
The second half was much different. Hougang went on the attack from the start and forced Shahril Jantan into a few good saves. And they were duly rewarded with a Jordan Webb goal late into the second half. After that goal, it turned the game on. Hougang went forward again and again but however, poor finishing let the down.
Man-of-the-Match: Fazli Jaffar (HGUFC). It was a hard choice between him and SAFFC's Taisuke Akiyoshi. Both were lively throughout the game but it was Fazli who deserved the title. Despite facing SAFFC's stiff defence, he managed to penetrate it with his lively runs and whip in crosses. Thumbs up.
Worst player: Mislav Karoglan (SAFFC). What happened to Kari? He seemed a much different player after the red card again Tampines Rovers. Unnecessary dives, too fancy, selfish. A day where I only have negatives to say about Kari. Maybe its a lack of games? We shall see next time round.
Till the next game..
The first half went to SAF. Right from the start they won a corner and got a goal. Poor defending from Hougang though. After scoring, SAF sat back and defended. But Hougang did not much attack and it costs them dearly - SAF scored another goal. Again, poor marking from the Hougang defenders.
The second half was much different. Hougang went on the attack from the start and forced Shahril Jantan into a few good saves. And they were duly rewarded with a Jordan Webb goal late into the second half. After that goal, it turned the game on. Hougang went forward again and again but however, poor finishing let the down.
Man-of-the-Match: Fazli Jaffar (HGUFC). It was a hard choice between him and SAFFC's Taisuke Akiyoshi. Both were lively throughout the game but it was Fazli who deserved the title. Despite facing SAFFC's stiff defence, he managed to penetrate it with his lively runs and whip in crosses. Thumbs up.
Worst player: Mislav Karoglan (SAFFC). What happened to Kari? He seemed a much different player after the red card again Tampines Rovers. Unnecessary dives, too fancy, selfish. A day where I only have negatives to say about Kari. Maybe its a lack of games? We shall see next time round.
Till the next game..
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Woodlands Wellington vs Geylang United
Was at the Woodlands Stadium to ballboy the game between Woodlands Wellington and Geylang United just now.
The game ended 2-2 and to me it was a tight game which either sides could have won it. However, I was rather disappointed with Geylang's finishing up front where they played 3 strikers in Masrezwan Masturi, Jung Hee Bong and Hafiz Rahim. In my opinion, Jung Hee Bong was disappointing before getting replaced by Rizawan Abdullah.
Woodlands on the other hand, created few chances and took them which ended up with 2 goals. The 2m forward Leonardo Alexio was a threat to Geylang and he played a part in both goals. However it was young attacker, Nigel Vanu who caught my eye with his trickery on the ball.
My man-of-the-match award goes to Yazid Yasin (GUFC). He was keeping the goals out and managed quite a number of good saves. Despite going down injured after a save, he managed to pick himself up and carry on with the game. I could say he was faultless despite conceding 2 goals which he could really do nothing about it.
Worst player: Jung Hee Bong (GUFC). He really should have done better. Nothing much I could say about him as its my first time watching him.
Till the next game, see ya.
The game ended 2-2 and to me it was a tight game which either sides could have won it. However, I was rather disappointed with Geylang's finishing up front where they played 3 strikers in Masrezwan Masturi, Jung Hee Bong and Hafiz Rahim. In my opinion, Jung Hee Bong was disappointing before getting replaced by Rizawan Abdullah.
Woodlands on the other hand, created few chances and took them which ended up with 2 goals. The 2m forward Leonardo Alexio was a threat to Geylang and he played a part in both goals. However it was young attacker, Nigel Vanu who caught my eye with his trickery on the ball.
My man-of-the-match award goes to Yazid Yasin (GUFC). He was keeping the goals out and managed quite a number of good saves. Despite going down injured after a save, he managed to pick himself up and carry on with the game. I could say he was faultless despite conceding 2 goals which he could really do nothing about it.
Worst player: Jung Hee Bong (GUFC). He really should have done better. Nothing much I could say about him as its my first time watching him.
Till the next game, see ya.
Hello all. Am a fan of the S-League. Setting up this blog to let reader's know my point of view towards a game or any other S-League related activities, such as the Singapore Cup or the League Cup.
Here's a little intro about myself:
I have been watching the S-League since 2006 when I was 10. I am a supporter of SAFFC and my favourite player is Shaiful Esah. I have been to quite a number of S-League matches partially because I do ballboy sometimes at various stadiums.
So yes I will be sharing what I feel about the S-League, game-related views and many others. Do stay tune for further posts.
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