D2D League Season 3/2010
Match Report
Attendance
May 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 vs Phoenix FC
FT: 1-1
HT: 1-1
Goals: Jason
Assist: Shawn
Cards: Wenjie, Kelvin, PC
MW MVP: Jason
Line-up: Edward, PC, Vincent (Dansen), Fabian (Alastair), Sebas, Deep (JJ), Kelvin (Daniel), Leonard, Jason, Shawn (Gabriel), Wenjie (Syafiq)
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Last Sunday we faced off against our old foe, Phoenix FC for the fourth time. So far our record has been 2 wins and 1 draw against them and all were close games. We set off with a team ready for a tough fight, anticipating a hard battle in midfield. Early game was even-stevens, with both teams sharing equal possession and making probing runs, though Wolves were the ones who looked more threatening. Most of our assaults come from the wings, with Jason on the right in fine form with his control and dribbling, and Leonard doing his usual charging runs on the left. It was pretty much even until around 30 mins or so into the game, Wolves won a free kick on the right side of the pitch. Shawn look poised to try a direct shot on the freekick, but he fooled everyone when he laid off a pass instead to Jason, who was open and planted a dipping shot over the helpless Phoenix keeper. Great innovation! 1-0! Seems like we learnt something tactically from playing our last week's opponents AFC haha. All seems well for Wolves, but the joy was short lived as 10 minutes later, Phoenix hit back with an equaliser. Their right winger who was left unmarked by the out-of position Sebas, managed to cut in pass both Dansen and PC, and fire a shot pass Edward. 1-1 into half-time.
Some changes made, most significantly, Gabriel on for Shawn. In the 15 minutes he was on, Gabriel terrorised Phoenix defence with his bulldozing run and control. He came close when he collected a pass from midfield nonchalantly, flicked the ball pass his marker back to himself with his first touch, and volleyed a shot that was parried by the Phoenix keeper. The rebound came back to Leonard, whose one-time half volley hit the cross bar and bounced out of play. That was close. Another close call came when a corner kick was nearly converted by Sebas's header. Phoenix too came close a couple of times as time passes by and Wolves' defence starts to tire out, but it comes to nuaght and the match ended in a draw.
Learning Points:
- For the 2nd game in a row, we managed to take the lead, but failed to defend it. Defensive players need to keep their focus regardless of the score. There was a lack of depth in defence as the defensive line looked flat. Fullbacks need to follow instructions and only press in the defensive third, otherwise they will be caught out of position easily.
- Kudos to Shawn and Jason for the freekick.
- Jason won MVP for he showed excellent touch and penetration, generally good passing sense and accuracy, and capped a good performance with a goal.
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League Game:
Midland Wolves FC vs Club De Futbol FC
Originally we were scheduled to play Sambal SK, but it seems they cannot make it, hence we will play Club de Futbol in a replay instead. Club de Futbol, we played them in a single half before, and got a game postponed due to bad weather. So finally we get to play them in what I would call, "BX's revenge game". Club de Futbol currently is languishing in the bottom 2 along with WWFC. They have a poor defensive record and an unimpressive attack. But still we conceded one thru a freekick wehen we played them the last time round, so we need to be careful not to give away freekicks around our box this time. They are a very physical team, but they lacked focus and co-ordination. We need to play the effective, simple ground passing game we used against them the first time round and we should dominate the game. Our forwards need to be clinical in finishing and show no mercy. We need the goal difference in our favour and if we can score 3 or more against them, it would be ideal.
We have a lack of forwards in this game, so some attacking midfielders may double as a forward or we may play a formation to dominate proceedings in midfield. Look sharp for this game boys, this is a MUST win game and we MUST take all 3 points with a good number of goals, so that we can have an easier time the later part of May.
Details as follows:
Date: 09/05/2010
Time: 9.00am (PLS BE THERE BY 8.35am)
Location: Beatty Secondary School, 1 Toa Payoh North. See hyperlink.
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/search/?q=beatty+sec&d=1
Teamsheet:
Gk - Gabriel/Fabian
Def - PC (C)
Def - Calvin
Def - Sebas
Def - Dansen
Def - Alastair
Mid - Amadeep
Mid - JJ
Mid - Kelvin Teo
Mid - Jason
Mid - Syafiq
Mid - Yu Xiang
Fw - Melvin Tan
Fw - Shawn
Fw - Wenjie
Standby: Jiajun, Jack
Notes:
- Midland Wolves to WEAR the WHITE Jersey Set
- Bring own water bottles and boots.
- Toilet is at the field.
- Pls bring shin guards.
- In the case of inclement weather (heavy downpour, thunderstorm, etc) training will be postponed. Will inform u guys on the morning itself, so it's imperative I have your contact numbers.
Please inform your respective captains before Sunday your participation. Sms to PC at 91555257. Sebas at 96201130. Captains please revert attendance to Jack on Sat.
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Attendance:
Kunyi is on NS duty
Naren away in NS
Welson will be overseas for long term from April 2010 till Jan 2012
BX is injured and out till Oct
Keegan is injured and out till May
Martin is unavailable for matches temporarily due to infection
Yeepoo is on exam leave this weekend
Leonard is overseas this weekend
Edward is unavailable this weekend for family reasons
Vincent is unavailable this weekend due to work
Ray is away in NS
Calvin will be overseas for work from mid May till early June
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May Schedule:
02/05/10 - League Game 9am vs Phoenix FC @ Ahmad Ibrahim Sec (1-1)
09/05/10 - League Game 9am vs Club de Futbol @ Beatty Sec
16/05/10 - League Game 9am vs WW FC @ TBC
23/05/10 - League Game 9am vs Rowdees @ TBC
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Visit us at our website at www.midlandwolves.blogspot.com
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Go Wolves!
Mr Wolf
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