Mildly warm & sunny; 5pm @ PasirRis Crest Sec; firm grassy ground; slight uneveness
Squad present: 11+2 [GuestPlayers: HongLoon(CS'), Alex(KR's)]
Half-time = UNIDO 0 : KBU 1
Full Time = UNIDO 1 : KBU 3
After-match thoughts:
(1) "...feel like we just got robbed!"-JQ. Playing against a team we last drew 0-0 with, we were well aware of their tight possession-play and tough tackling. Thankfully, everyone kept needless/serious fouls in check. We took KBU to task with our attacking play, passing well between the centre and the flanks. It was inspiring to see our crosses well-met by our forwards and even flankers around the opponents' penalty area. KR's 2nd-half vollied-equalizer from Ben's(correct?) cross bears testament to that; amongst the several other good chances.
(2) But KBU had a fair share of possession and chances too. Timing their runs well, KBU forwards were seldom caught offside. I notice that the assists for their goals came from chipped through balls from within our half; over and eluding either myself or KS. Perhaps both of us should have sat deeper in our defensive zones. Or, we could have commited one more player to defensive-midfield to stifle their passing. But credit to the uncle who scored a brace; controlling through-balls and placing his 2 goals well.
(3) Yet I think it is fair to say that we controlled much of the second half while KBU were seemed content to merely absorb the pressure as we created numerous chances. Overall, it was an enjoyable performance; considering our willingness to play positively with composure; despite having to chase the lead half of the game. A draw would probably have better reflected the outcome of this contest.
(4) Our guests did well; at least whilst they played in their preferred positions. HL sub-ed in as right-back in the 1st-Half and played on right-wing earlier part of 2nd-Half. Unfortunately, the moment he was picked for goalie-duty was the time KBU decided to take the lead again. KR's friend Alex had a bright debut in centre midfield. He controlled and distributed well; often playing KR/Leslie through with intelligent passing. Both HL and Alex are promising with their energetic displays.
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WR's emo ranting:
I feel helpless whenever I watch opponent strikers scoring while I'm nowhere near them to make a difference. It's a sense of dejection that accompanies the failure of preventing that danger from becoming fatal. Somehow, through the way the opponents scored, I felt useless; kinda out-of-the-game. It's like: I could have done more, but in those situations I didn't even have a chance to tackle! Perhaps I was simply out of position. Sigh. Clearing balls and taking goal kicks aren't all there is to my game. I feel I can be a ball-winner and I prefer not having to refrain from tackling just because commiting to it might prove costly(as a centreback). Argh.
Monday, January 28, 2008
