D2D League Season 2009
Match Report
League Game
Attendance
August Schedule
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Table standings:
http://www.d2dsports.com/category/football-leagues/sunday-9am-league/
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Match Report:
Midland Wolves FC vs Hougang North FC
HT: 3-1
FT: 6-3
Goals: Ray (2), Wenjie, Melvin, Yu Xiang, Calvin
Assists: JJ, Yu Xiang (2), Wenjie
Cards: Nil
MW MOM: Calvin
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2 (4-3-3)
Lineup: Kunyi, PC, Vincent (Naren), Jack (Melvin), Yeepoo (Calvin), Sebas (Welson), Welson (Syafiq), Yu Xiang (Nikorasu), JJ, Ray (Jason), Wenjie
Prior to the match, the Wolves know this (derby) is a must win game. Not having played the opponents, Wolves have no idea what their qualities are, so the Wolves decided to stick to the familar 4-3-3, but with a slightly different tactic to the last games. The return of Ramesh prompted a harsh pre-game talk but one that psyched the players up for the game. The referee was fashionably late, while the Wolves go about their paces with the warm up. Upon kick off, the action was quite frenetic with both teams trying to gain an edge by settling in earlier. The Wolves were more composed this game, and passing and possession were evidently better than the previous games. But alas, during a set piece conceded, the resulting cross was heading in-off the post before the ball bouced on the line for Kunyi to collect. From most people on the field it looked like the ball didn't cross the line, but the referee was adamant in his decision and the Wolves were down 0-1. There was a tinge of familiarity as the Wolves had gone down early in many games past. But hope was not far away as the Wolves surged forward in search of the equaliser. Some good play in the midfield set Ray free at the attacking third. With JJ by his side, they played some fantastic one touch aerial passes to slice through Hougang North's defence before Ray slotted in the goal. Equaliser! 1-1. The game restarted and the Wolves were psyched up by the morale boosting goal. While moving forward, a foul at the attacking third presented the Wolves with an opportunity at the left flank, about 35 yards out. Wenjie and Yu Xiang stood over the ball, and the quick thinking Wenjie took a quick freekick to catch the Hougang North's defence sleeping. His curling freekick swerved into the inside netting to make it 2-1! Wolves defence were coping pretty well with Hougang North's attacks, only Yee Poo having some problems with his opponent being more physical. Tactical switch was made, with Melvin on for Jack, and Sebas dropped to centreback. It was an ingenious move by Ramesh as Melvin's run from deep made an immediate impact in the game. Hougang North's players were struggling to cope with the new threat posed by Melvin's penetrating runs. Yu Xiang too was having a good game, his pace and trickery fooling his marker several times. One time Yu Xiang managed to shake off his marker, and crossed a ball into the box. Wenjie missed the header, but Melvin was in the box to tap in and convert the cross. Great play. 3-1. Calvin on of Yeepoo who appears to struggle abit. Calvin's introduction was galvanising with his power overlaps causing massive havoc to the opponents. Half time.
Half time a harsh tirade from Ramesh to wake the team and keep their focus. Alex Ferguson comes to mind. haha. Game restarted with the Wolves feeling confident, and started strongly as well. Again some good work on the left mid by Yu Xiang and Calvin combo created the chance for Yu Xiang to cross in for Ray to tap in once again. 4-1! Booya! However, Hougang North has other plans and does not go down without a fight. Against the run of play, their midfielder found space at the edge of the Wolves' box. Pressure by PC and Welson did little to stifle the curling shot which beat Kunyi to the left side of the post. Fight back by Hougang North. 4-2. Naren, who came in for Vincent, was performing pretty well in right back winning some crucial headers. PC as as usual commanding the defence well. Motivated by the goal, the opponents too were troubling us, with 2 shots hitting our woodwork. Finally some luck on our side. One incident on the left wing, Wenjie managed to find Yu Xiang with a through ball, and with time on the ball Yu Xiang picked his spot and crossed in, but ball swerve towards goal instead and goalkeeper fumbled the ball and it was 5-2. Fluke but it all counts. :)
Hougang North were now starting to push forward in numbers and throwing everything forward. The Wolves was pinned into our own half and their reward came when one of the striker manage to shrug off the challenge of PC and drill in a low shot which Kunyi was only able to parry out, and subsequent poor marking by Sebas as the other striker was able to latch onto the loose ball and shoot into a empty net. 5-3. Sebas received a pass from Wenjie in the midfield circle and was about to release the ball when one of the opposition midfielder came in with a studs tackle. As a result of the tackle, Sebas wasn't able to continue with play and got subbed by Welson, who was subbed out earlier for Syafiq. Our sixth goal came when Calvin tackled the opponent striker in the Wolves' own half and brought the ball forward. He went on an incredible mazy run to beat several opponents and saw the keeper way off his line and lob his shot over the keeper. 6-3. Wonder goal! Also calvin's first goal for the club. Other incidents and close calls were when Jason had another dribble where he shrugged off sliding tackles from 3 defenders and manage to reach the edge of the opponents penalty area, but lack of composure saw his thorugh pass for Syafiq intercept by a defender. Nicholas who was on for Yu Xiang, too had a tap-in goal and was celebrating his goal when referee blew the whistle for offside. Final 10 mins were very nervy as the Wolves endured defending for the Wolves 1st win. Wolves were totally pinned in their own half and only able to attack in short spells. Final whistle came.
It was a day of firsts. 1st win, 1st points for the Wolves in the League, first goal for the team by Calvin, Melvin.
Learning Points:
- Wolves' MOM goes to Calvin, who's power running and overlaps caused massive problems to the opponents. His tireless running and ball winning on the left also basically won us the left wing. He was also the one who initiated the Wolve's 4th goal when he won the ball and set Yu Xiang on his way to cross for Ray to score. Accurate passes and finally to top off a stupendous performance, he capped it with a wonder goal.
- Other players who turned in good performances include Wenjie, whose overall game play and quick thinking turned the game around. Yu Xiang, who turned in his best game for the club so far. Ray, who's determination if anything, got him his 2 goals. Melvin, who though out of the game for so long, made a big impact with his runs both on and off the ball, from deep.
- We conceded 3 goals, of which all may have been prevented. The first goal, if our marking was tighter and prevented the header. The second, if again the marking was tighter and not let the opponent have time to switch the ball to his stronger foot. Third was a lapse in concentration.
- Lets build on this result and go for our next win. Go Wolves!
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League Game:
Midland Wolves FC vs Phoenix FC
Details as follows:
Date: 20/09/2009
Time: 9.00am (PLS BE THERE BY LATEST 8.30am)
Location: Woodlands Sec Sch, 11 Marsiling Road. See attached link.
http://sg.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_9918/travel_site_142412/
Notes:
- Midland Wolves to WEAR the WHITE JERSEY SET.
- Bring own water bottles and boots.
- Toilet/water point is in school field.
- Pls bring shin guards.
- In the case of inclement weather (heavy downpour, thunderstorm, etc) game will be postponed. Will inform u guys on the morning itself, so it's imperative I have your contact numbers.
Team Sheet:
Gk - Kunyi
Def - Yeepoo
Def - PC (VC)
Def - Alastair
Def - Sheares
Def - Calvin
Mid - Sebas
Mid - Yu Xiang
Mid - Welson
Mid - Melvin
Mid - Vincent
Fwd - Ray
Fwd - Jason
Fwd - Wenjie
Standby Replacements: Jack, Nickorasu
Please inform your respective captains before Sunday whether you can make it for the game or not. PC will be the stand in VICE captain in Dansen's absence until his return. Sms to Sebas at 96201130, PC at 91555257. Captains please revert attendance to JACK on Sat.
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Attendance:
Jeff is away on long term absence.
Kelvin, Jia Jun, Dun Rong, Issac and Martin will be coming less for training due to O Levels this year.
Raj is away overseas till end of the year.
Naren is away on NS.
Mark is league tied.
Dansen is overseas till 13 Oct.
Shawn will be away on Sundays due to remedial training till October.
Alvin is overseas till end Sept.
BX is has classes on Sunday mornings.
Aloysius is in reservist.
Syafiq and Khairi are away for Hari Raya.
Fabian is away for whole of Sept for personal reasons.
Ray will be away in October and November due to A levels.
Keegan is away this weekend.
JJ is away this weekend.
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August Schedule:
06/09/09 - League Game 9am @ Punggol Sec vs Ace Galaxy (Postponed)
13/09/09 - League Game 9am @ Punggol Sec vs Hougang North (6-3)
20/09/09 - League Game 9am @ Woodlands Sec vs Phoenix
27/08/09 - League Game 9am
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Visit us at our website at www.midlandwolves.blogspot.com-------------------------------------------
On behalf of the team, here's wishing all muslim players and friends Selamat Hari Raya!
Go Wolves!
Mr Wolf
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