Monday, October 11, 2004
Sunday, 10 October, 2004.
Questra VIPERS All-Stars FC 3 Unnamed FC 3
VIPERS BLOW CHANCE
Telecom Field -- Questra Vipers collapsed in dramatic fashion today as they let a 3 goal half time lead slip against a resurgent Unnamed FC side. After working themselves into what appeared to be a comfortable 3-0 lead, the Vipers just couldn't keep out their opponents in a second half onslaught as the Unnamers smelled blood and sensed that the game was there for the taking.
Vipers forward James Ou was left to rue a guilt-edged opportunity to put his team in front in the first half when compatriot Yeong put him through on goal with a slide rule pass. But having beaten a defender then the keeper, and with the goal at his mercy, Ou somehow managed to sky his shot over the bar for an inexplicable miss. The first half was all Questra as the White Vipers laid siege on Unnamed FC's goal with wave after wave of attack. It could well have been more than just the 3 goals had the home team been more clinical in their finishing. But with it being an early morning kick off, perhaps what really was needed was a wake up call. Midfield wizard Dai Yiyong was instrumental in each attack andtogether with Kevin, who had a relatively easy time in the opening exchanges of the game, were in total command of the midfield. Dai linked up well with Yeong, and 2 such occasions resulted in goals for the home team.
Having come close on two occasions, the Vipers finally broke the deadlock in the 15th minute. There appeared to be little threat when Yeong robbed Unnamed player #3 of the ball on the left wing, but when the dimunitive forward laid the ball off to Dai there was only going to be one outcome. Dai made a dash towards the by-line, beating 2 players and rounding the keeper in the process, only to find that he had gone to far. With little support to be found in thebox, he bent the ball over and around the keeper from the tightest of angles, who had only just recovered from his initial stumble to make up some ground.
That proved to be the catalyst for a barrage of Vipers goals as only 4 minutes later, Ou made up for his earlier miss by scoring in spectacular fashion. Latching onto a misplaced pass, James beat the left back to the ball before outpacing the Unnamed rearguard to send himself through on goal. Spotting the keeper who had rushed off his line, the pacey forward then sent a delightful chip over the keeper and in off the far post for what was simply a wonderful goal.
Not wanting to be upstaged by his compatriots, Yeong finally got in on the scoring act in the 27th minute. Dai sent a through ball right into the heart of Unnamed FC's defense, for an ever alert John Yeong to pounce on. With the opposing rearguard attempting to play the offside and being slow to react, the Vipers frontman needed no second invitation to score. Yeong proceeded to sprint through and take the ball around the keeper, before coolly slotting home with his left.
The second half was to prove an entirely different affair. With Shawn being replaced by newbie recruit and youth team member XX, rightback Francis Chong was switched over onto the left flank to team up with hardman Boon Keng and to provide some much needed steel.The second period began well for the home team, and they almost continued where they left off in the first half when on 48 minutes, Yeong once again sent Dai through on goal, this time with a beautiful flick off the outside of his foot. However, this time the midfield magician's first touch let him down and the ball trickled straight into the arms of a relieved goalkeeper.
It took the away team 25 mins after the restart to finally get the breakthrough they were looking for, and when it did arrive, it came under extremely controversial circumstances. Unnamed forward blatantly reached out to control a high ball with his right arm, and with the Vipers rearguard anticipating a whistle for handball that never came, he lashed home a vicious half volley from the edge of the area. For the first time in the game, Vipers began to look vulnerable, and a series of defensive scares that followed soon after did little to inspire team confidence.
The Vipers defence was a complete shambles, and it came as little surprise when a second goal for Unnamed FC arrived soon after. The Vipers shot stopper fumbled a shot in what should have been a routine collection and an onrushing Unnamed forward wasted no time in hooking the ball across goal into the far corner. With a quarter of an hour left on the clock, Unnamed FC finally snatched the equalizer the craved and deserved. Off a corner kick,Unnamed FC player #5 stole in past a static Vipers defense unmarked to send the ball rocketing into the roof of the net to send the away team into raptures.
UNNAMED COACH BLASTS COCKY QUESTRA
Unnamed FC Coach Mr. I-don't-like-Cocky slammed the Vipers after the match for being arrogant. Said the Veteran tactician, `I think today they learned a lesson in humility. The match is never over until the final whistle is blown.'`At half time, the game looked dead and buried, and I had a massive job on my hands to get my team to play to the level which I know they can. I told them from now on, we won't concede goals. If you do that, we will have a good chance of getting back into the game.'`I also told them, if we can't win, then just kick the Vipers players. Afterall, who cares for FIFA Fair play, we are just an amateur team.'
Vipers frontman Ou hit back, `Mr. I-don't-like-Cocky should learn to keep his big mouth shut. Our players are fully focused for the 90 minutes of every match and overconfidence definitely wasn't what made us lose today.'
Compatriot Yeong was quick to agree, `We began to tire towards the end today. The heat got to us. We definitely didn't become complacent for we know how dangerous that is.'
Dai Yiyong blasted his teammates, `We lost all shape in midfield in the second half and allowed them space and time, which cannot be afforded at this level of play. We got what we deserved.'
Questra VIPERS All-Stars FC 3 Unnamed FC 3
VIPERS BLOW CHANCE
Telecom Field -- Questra Vipers collapsed in dramatic fashion today as they let a 3 goal half time lead slip against a resurgent Unnamed FC side. After working themselves into what appeared to be a comfortable 3-0 lead, the Vipers just couldn't keep out their opponents in a second half onslaught as the Unnamers smelled blood and sensed that the game was there for the taking.
Vipers forward James Ou was left to rue a guilt-edged opportunity to put his team in front in the first half when compatriot Yeong put him through on goal with a slide rule pass. But having beaten a defender then the keeper, and with the goal at his mercy, Ou somehow managed to sky his shot over the bar for an inexplicable miss. The first half was all Questra as the White Vipers laid siege on Unnamed FC's goal with wave after wave of attack. It could well have been more than just the 3 goals had the home team been more clinical in their finishing. But with it being an early morning kick off, perhaps what really was needed was a wake up call. Midfield wizard Dai Yiyong was instrumental in each attack andtogether with Kevin, who had a relatively easy time in the opening exchanges of the game, were in total command of the midfield. Dai linked up well with Yeong, and 2 such occasions resulted in goals for the home team.
Having come close on two occasions, the Vipers finally broke the deadlock in the 15th minute. There appeared to be little threat when Yeong robbed Unnamed player #3 of the ball on the left wing, but when the dimunitive forward laid the ball off to Dai there was only going to be one outcome. Dai made a dash towards the by-line, beating 2 players and rounding the keeper in the process, only to find that he had gone to far. With little support to be found in thebox, he bent the ball over and around the keeper from the tightest of angles, who had only just recovered from his initial stumble to make up some ground.
That proved to be the catalyst for a barrage of Vipers goals as only 4 minutes later, Ou made up for his earlier miss by scoring in spectacular fashion. Latching onto a misplaced pass, James beat the left back to the ball before outpacing the Unnamed rearguard to send himself through on goal. Spotting the keeper who had rushed off his line, the pacey forward then sent a delightful chip over the keeper and in off the far post for what was simply a wonderful goal.
Not wanting to be upstaged by his compatriots, Yeong finally got in on the scoring act in the 27th minute. Dai sent a through ball right into the heart of Unnamed FC's defense, for an ever alert John Yeong to pounce on. With the opposing rearguard attempting to play the offside and being slow to react, the Vipers frontman needed no second invitation to score. Yeong proceeded to sprint through and take the ball around the keeper, before coolly slotting home with his left.
The second half was to prove an entirely different affair. With Shawn being replaced by newbie recruit and youth team member XX, rightback Francis Chong was switched over onto the left flank to team up with hardman Boon Keng and to provide some much needed steel.The second period began well for the home team, and they almost continued where they left off in the first half when on 48 minutes, Yeong once again sent Dai through on goal, this time with a beautiful flick off the outside of his foot. However, this time the midfield magician's first touch let him down and the ball trickled straight into the arms of a relieved goalkeeper.
It took the away team 25 mins after the restart to finally get the breakthrough they were looking for, and when it did arrive, it came under extremely controversial circumstances. Unnamed forward blatantly reached out to control a high ball with his right arm, and with the Vipers rearguard anticipating a whistle for handball that never came, he lashed home a vicious half volley from the edge of the area. For the first time in the game, Vipers began to look vulnerable, and a series of defensive scares that followed soon after did little to inspire team confidence.
The Vipers defence was a complete shambles, and it came as little surprise when a second goal for Unnamed FC arrived soon after. The Vipers shot stopper fumbled a shot in what should have been a routine collection and an onrushing Unnamed forward wasted no time in hooking the ball across goal into the far corner. With a quarter of an hour left on the clock, Unnamed FC finally snatched the equalizer the craved and deserved. Off a corner kick,Unnamed FC player #5 stole in past a static Vipers defense unmarked to send the ball rocketing into the roof of the net to send the away team into raptures.
UNNAMED COACH BLASTS COCKY QUESTRA
Unnamed FC Coach Mr. I-don't-like-Cocky slammed the Vipers after the match for being arrogant. Said the Veteran tactician, `I think today they learned a lesson in humility. The match is never over until the final whistle is blown.'`At half time, the game looked dead and buried, and I had a massive job on my hands to get my team to play to the level which I know they can. I told them from now on, we won't concede goals. If you do that, we will have a good chance of getting back into the game.'`I also told them, if we can't win, then just kick the Vipers players. Afterall, who cares for FIFA Fair play, we are just an amateur team.'
Vipers frontman Ou hit back, `Mr. I-don't-like-Cocky should learn to keep his big mouth shut. Our players are fully focused for the 90 minutes of every match and overconfidence definitely wasn't what made us lose today.'
Compatriot Yeong was quick to agree, `We began to tire towards the end today. The heat got to us. We definitely didn't become complacent for we know how dangerous that is.'
Dai Yiyong blasted his teammates, `We lost all shape in midfield in the second half and allowed them space and time, which cannot be afforded at this level of play. We got what we deserved.'
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