ESFC 2 - 0 Futbolistas FC

ESFC scored another victory against Futbolistas FC to secure 3rd spot in the division. The team started with ten men on the pitch only as the secluded Ping Yi Sec was too hard to find for some. 

But there was quality on display too throughout the game, particularly in the first half. 

Tim was once again ESFC's chief threat and was involved in all of their best moments before the break. And he duly scored a beautifully crafted goal with some exquisite close control to beat the defenders and round the goalkeeper.

Reyro, who scored ten goals in 10 league starts, scored another from a free kick outside the box as goalkeeper had no chance at all. 

The triumvirate of dragons: Guan Long, Ming Long and Xiao Long were restored to the centre of midfield and their tenacity and energy were the main factors in ESFC dominating the opening stages and eventually securing a comfortable victory.

ESFC 3 - 1 Warriorz Vege

A lack of substitutes meant that ESFC had to switch to a different style of play and this was a study in containment strategies. ESFC allowed the Warriorz to have the majority of possession by sitting deep and the two ESFC banks of four were compact and discipline to keep out most of their attacks. 

ESFC hit three goals in quick succession from brilliant counter-attacks with clinical goals by Reyro and Boon.

It was a team effort as ESFC ran the game from deep and the defenders stuck to their jobs, denying the Warriorz space and opportunity. The main difference though was Reyro who shone on the wing with an impressive display of skill and pace.

ESFC 3 - 0 Futbolistas FC

The 'return' of Tim to the ESFC line-up after an absence of almost 4 years bore fruits as he inspired the team to a victory against a familiar opponent in Futbolistas FC.

Although not as fit as before, Tim's touches were still evident as his one-twos with Peng and Boon created what could be the Play of the Season. Basically, its Tim - Boon - Peng - Tim - Boon with Boon finishing clinically after being put through on goal.

A penalty was won by Peng as he was put through on goal by Tim's pass (another Peng - Tim - Boon - Tim - Peng) and Boon duly sent it into the bottom corner.

ESFC had looked comfortable in possession, with Yasin particularly influential alongside the impressive Minglong in midfield.

Futbolistas were punished for their lack of effort when good work from Ragen saw the Berba-wannabe crossed for Darren and who’s finished from closed range.

A deserved and important victory for ESFC as the fight for the 3rd place playoffs against Futbolistas and Warriorz is at its peak.

ESFC 4 - 4 Purple Monkeys

ESFC shed points carelessly against the league leader as Purple Monkeys (PM)'s two goals in the final minutes of the game capped a stunning fightback. The chaos of the final exchanges defined belief and ESFC could only blame themselves for their naivety and lack of experience.

PM scored quickly as their first two rewards were gleaned by their striker jumping to head in set pieces that was indicative of ESFC's soft underbelly.

Kim got a goal back for ESFC right before half time after receiving a superb through ball from Ming Long. Unfortunately, he tweaked his hamstring after that.

Second half and it was all ESFC as their trademark pretty passing were making inroads and Nicholas scored the equalizer after receiving an exquisite ball from Adib.

Ten minutes later, Darren amused everyone by beating two players to poke home from an impossible angle on the goal line.

Adib was the creator again with a superb pass that let in Reyro and he duly lifted the ball over the goalkeeper.

ESFC were left flat in their failure to snuff out opponents whom they had led 4-2 with five minutes remaining. The decisions to switch the defense proved costly and everyone panicked whenever PM's forwards burst into view.

Purple Monkeys escaped and ESFC departed in despair.

ESFC 7 - 1 Andernese FC

A scintillating display by ESFC saw them tear Andernese FC apart. 

ST scored the fastest goal of ESFC's history by heading in at the far post from an inch perfect cross by Weilin. That took 45s right from kick-off. An exquisite one-two between Peng and ST took out the Andernese defenders and allowed the latter to fire into the bottom corner. ST then completed his hat-trick after scoring from the PK spot which he won on his own. This completed the fastest hat-trick in ESFC's history. 

A stunt went wrong after Ethan lost the ball in the penalty box and Andernese replied with a goal.

But it was ESFC who grabbed control with 4 goals in 15 mins.

Minglong scored with a fierce shot that fizzed past Andernese's right-hand post. 

And then it was Reyro's turn to shine as he combined with Kim and Boon with the two wingers flighted perfect passes into the path of Reyro who finished with aplomb to net 2 quick-fire goals. 

Kim got in on the act soon after, timing his run superbly to slot home Boon's low cross after the Andernese side had been completely torn apart down the left flank.