A late slip up by opponents, "barca wannabes" GK by allowing Wilson curler to go under him briefly gave 407 a flicker of hope in staging a comeback as the whistle was blown shortly after the goal. The loss left 407 on a lousy start to 2009 as we searches for our first win this season.
"^$%#$%, freaking referee decisions seem bias the entire morning". was mainly the general consensus among the team as we felt hard done by him when he was blind to the push leading to the first goal and the offside line for the 3rd goal for the opponents. In short, we were not in the favour of ms lady luck.
The starting defensive line up with Zhongde and Kelvin in the center was sturdy and strong, standing up to the towering strikers with good first time clearances. Although the defence could have done better in dealing with the play that lead to the first goal. Zhongde was deliberately pushed down before the opposing team placed the ball into the back of the net. referee blew for goal, what can we say?
Deputising in the center of the field role was Chin Yong, our latest signing with shantan then Jinyi played reasonably well and hopefully the partnership will grow stronger as we seek to mature from our direct football. Similarly Alvin and Scott, the products of our youth team has been up to the challenge so far. Its time to level them up and getting them to push forward whenever they can to support the attack and be able to pass the ball around more effectively.
Makeshift striker Daryl paired up with Desmond Tang in leading the frontline, but their physical shortcomings proved to be a challenge as we attempt to over come the deficit.
407 united played the better football for long periods with jinyi and chinyong pulling the strings and crosses to Fardil and wilson. The slippery ball didnt help as the players lost the first touch and it bouncing out early made our progress in the final third wasteful.
Jiahong, newly drafted full back made his debut as a hard tackling player. Pacey and eager to join up with the attack, his possible addition will make the team stronger.
Although the better team, a lucky shot against the tide from the opponents dipped beyond the reach of robin sums up the day. Top corner, but definitely not skill. haha call me a sore loser.
Lim HF was recalled from his morning slumber as Alex needed a more physical and pacey forward to lead the line in the second half after the team was 3-0 down (It should be an offside by the way). His impact was immediate as he ran his lungs empty chasing half chances and more drama to come later
Late comeback to be continued in Part II
