Sunday, 25 August 2013

H8FC Training 24 August 2013

On this day we started off with a 3-on-3 match. Then two Malay boys joined us and it's 4-on-4. Nazri, who disappeared for a very long time, made his comeback. For today, I saved many shots.

Winston brought in 2 guys. One of them with the 'Save Water' t-shirt, I remembered he joined us once a long time ago. Then there's 7-on-6 matches.

Alex, who's a loyal deputy to me, unfortunately twisted his ankle. Nobody tackled him. He moved and fell on the bumpy ground.

Shyong Ming is quiet as usual. Anyone who try to question him why he doesn't talk, I'm sure he will flatten the guy down.

Keith, again dribbling. His shots are damn hard. I saved a few of them and they are like punches.

Our CEO Ah San is enjoying his life. Cracking jokes and playing well.

Glen came in towards the end. Showing off his abs.

Nicholas again is the complete midfielder.

Daniel, our striker, has improved a lot. When we switch to standard field, he is going to score a lot for us.

David also did well. Scoring every Saturday. Even scored a low diving header.

Chinaman also came. He had a normal game.

The last match, my team already won 5-4. But they extended and we lost 9-7.

Winston had an ok game. His long legs are useful for winning the ball. His two friends who came did well. The 'Save Water' guy did extremely well. The other guy also did good, scoring goals on his debut.

Man Of The Match: Save Water Guy. This guy's positioning without the ball is intelligent. When he's with the ball, he passes to the right people. Very few misplaced passes. Amazing how I saved a couple of his shots. But his finishing is deadly. If I'm a manager, I would place him just behind the striker.

Sunday, 18 August 2013

H8FC Training 17 August 2013

Is Q-S better as a defender or goalkeeper? We played many 5 goal matches yesterday. The first match I played goalkeeper all the way and my team lost. I do saved many shots but my teammates, not one of them want to stay as defence. The 2nd match, I played goalkeeper and defender and we lost.

The 3rd match my team won 5-0. And I played defender. It was 6-on-6 and this is the team who won.

GK - cher siang
CD - Ah San
CD - Syahrein
LM/RM - David
CM - Alex
ST - Keith

I'm not going to mention the opponents to save face.

I'm just an assistant in defence. Ah San is the master. Standing side-by-side with him in defence is an honour. David and Alex biological brothers team-up well in midfield. Keith was there to compliment them. I see so many chinks in armours of the opponents in this 5-0 drubbing.

The last match we won 5-4 with me playing keeper after we were down by 2-1.

MAN OF THE MATCH: David Teo Kang Wei. Boosted with energy as he is a NS man, he bulldozed himself to a few goals.

Sunday, 11 August 2013

H8FC Training 10 August 2013

We start our football with a few of us against many kids. With a middle-aged man playing for them too. The score was 3-3. The kids are really skilful.

Next match my team lose 5-4. I played goalkeeper then switched to outfield when my team were losing 3-0. We managed to claw back at 4-4. But lose by Golden Goal 5-4. The match took quite a long time to end.

The last match we were down by 4-1 with me playing as goalkeeper. Most of us would just give up and give away the 5th goal. But I don't quit as keeper. I kept on saving shots. My team reduced the deficit to 4-4. Another Golden Goal which was scored by Shyong Ming and we lost.

These are the players who attended yesterday...

Syahrein
Alex
Kang Xiang
David
Shyong Ming
Wee Zheng
Ah San
Uncle Justin
Glen
Javier
Winston
Nicholas
Indian Beckham Boy
Daniel

My Man Of The Match this week is a man who is well past his prime. I don't know how he smokes a lot and is still fit considering his age. His passes are accurate. He is the best header in our team alongside Kang Xiang. His overall game is being in the right place at the right time. He is our CEO AH SAN.

Thursday, 8 August 2013

H8FC Street Soccer 8 August 2013

Eight H8FC players played. We played a lot of 4-on-4 matches.

Let me point out all eight players' brightest moment...

Syahrein - Saved two really hard shots back-to-back as goalkeeper.

Alex - Scored the winner in a match locked at 4-4.

Kang Xiang - Ran from defence to attack and scored.

Shyong Ming - Blasts the ball fast and hard to score.

Keith - Anticipated a ball from me as goalie and finished it off with a goal.

Nicholas - Beat me as goalkeeper few times.

Wee Zheng - Thanks for the popcorn.

Cher Siang - Scored from right-back position.

Q-S fans may crowd the restaurant tomorrow. I will survive.

Sunday, 4 August 2013

H8FC Training 3 August 2013

The afternoon starts with 6 core players against skilful small kids. We won 6-5. It's difficult to win the ball from kids shorter than you. I was playing defender. Had two assists. I also dribbled down the left-wing and tested the keeper from distance. I guess we gave the kids chances and they took it. Cher Siang keeper, me defender, the Teo brothers midfield and Wee Zheng I don't know what's his position. Uncle Justin joined later.

The 2nd match my team won 3-2. More people joined in like Javier, Glen, our CEO Ah San, Nicholas, Daniel and Keith. That Chinaman arrived at around 6 45pm again.

The 3rd match I made a mistake of choosing to play defender. My team lost that match 5-2. Last match is the main event...

Team A

GK - Syahrein
CD - Ah San
CM - Nicholas
CM - Uncle Justin
CM - Alex
RW - Glen
ST - Daniel

Team B

GK - Cher Siang
CD - Kang Xiang
RB - Chinaman
CM - Wee Zheng
CM - Javier
LW/RW - David
AM - Keith

I did well with many saves. Ah San was outstanding as defender. Kept on asking me is he a good defender. I answered yes 30 years ago. Nicholas was rumoured that he was a school player. I believe that. Uncle Justin again showing his turning skills. You people have to observe Alex's positioning without the ball. Glen, without his shirt showing flat abs, played well. Daniel had improved tremendously as a striker.

Cher Siang knows the basics. Kang Xiang again fast with stamina. Chinaman came when Team A had a huge lead, helped himself to a consolation goal. Wee Zheng...well you all decide. Javier with his close control play. Keith took advantage of no-offside by getting on through balls. David was one of Team B's players who had many shots on target. Incredibly ridiculous as it is, those shots by Team B players hit both sides of the posts many times. It appears lady luck is smiling at Q-S.

Final score: Team A 7 Team B 2

MAN OF THE MATCH: AH SAN