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ESFC 7 - Frolics 1

How unfortunate for Frolics to succumb to a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of ESFC, in a performance almost in similar fashion to the fortunate 7-1 drubbing of the villains by team Chelski the night before.

In a game littered with defensive mishaps and 'even-my-grandma-can-score'(EMGCS) sitters, Frolics drew first blood when a defensive mishap between a surprisingly depressed Wak and Lionel resulted in an early goal.

But, ESFC finally prevailed, with midfield emokia Boon snatching a handsome hattrick. And even more handsome Sinting also got his season going with a handful of strikes, despite missing a couple(perhaps more?) of EMGCS sitters. Not to mention Nathan's predatory instincts while latching onto the end of Figo's cross, which means he has now scored in every match this season. Lastly, Waki Alves sought a moment of redemption by scoring a scorcher of a freekick ala boon.

Surely, this will set the tone for the rest of the season, with the welcoming return of midfield anchorman Jason Ang sure to boost the play of the team and proving that the losses of the much maligned Kim Hargreaves to injury, Josh to the sharks at sea and Chew at the hands of the benchwarmers in Changi Village, were not sorely missed by the team.

Kudos to the team and a quick recovery to Kim!

Blue vs Red

The original Clash of the Titans (forget Liverfool please, this is the real deal.) see Chelsea lock horns with incumbent champions Manchester United at Old Trafford. Join the sole BLUE mate in a must win result to stop Man U wining an unprecedented 4th Premiership title in a row and their 19th league championship, and the Super Blues are the only team destined to stop them. (obviously biased here.)

How? This coming Saturday wanna watch together?

ESFC 6 - 0 T.O.H

Any idea what these 3 have in common? Guess who is better?

Nathan got himself on the score sheet yet again. And again. And again. Superlatives have all but ran out for this incredible goal-getter who continues to break records, accomplishing the amazing feat of consecutive hat-tricks in two back-to-back games. Here's to his third! (?!)

Ragen got onto the end of a brilliant cross after some impressive footwork by Sinting on the byline, slotting it past the keeper at his near post with typical aplomb. Boon also scored a stunning freekick which left the hapless keeper no chance as the ferocious shot dipped just beneath the crossbar into the side netting. Wenxiong opened his scoring account for the season as his tenacity paid off, smashing the ball past the opposition goalie as the ball rebounded off the latter.

The imperial defence comprising rocksteady Simon, Eugenevra, Jason Chew-your-face, Waksherano, Han "speedy slidey" Ting and Guan Jun Zi Long were resolute individually and collectively, repelling all of the valiant T.O.H's attacks, deservedly earning a clean sheet. HOOHA!

ESFC 4 - 1 MSC

Nathan proved time and time and time (that's a hat trick for you) again why he prefers playing up front instead of between his own posts. His calm composure, assertive finishing and tactical positioning allowed him to put three goals past the hapless opposition keeper. Ragen was a constant thorn as well, using his excellent control and turning to execute several attacking moves.

Boon, Zhong and Figo put in a virtuoso performance in the middle of the park. Their superb range of passing, control, movement and tackling enabled the mercurial winger SprinTing to rampage down the flanks at an blink of an eye. Or two.

The defence was calm and decisive; clearing apparent dangers and spreading the play whenever the MSC attackers threatened to close the latter down. Keeper Simon, Wak, Jason, Wei Lin and Eugenevra were imperious and cohesive as a unit; unfortunately, a lapse in concentration caused the valiant MSC strikers to pull one back just before the break.

Firebrand Josh was substituted onto the pitch in the second half before winning a freekick, fluking scoring it fortuitously, before somehow earning a yellow card and fluking yet another chance as Figo dispatched a perfectly weighted pass down the middle into his path. Kim, who was constantly hacked down throughout, was unfortunate not to get onto the scoresheet as his efforts bounced agonizingly off the crossbar and keeper, respectively.

As Jay-Z would say... On to the next one.

Old Victorians Assoc hands ESFC a lesson

Everyday Sunday FC slumped to a 2 - 0 defeat against a spirited and skillful Old Victorians Assoc (OVA) team. ESFC were keen to prove that they can rub shoulders with top teams and this encounter was a good opportunity to test themselves against one.

Both sides started with an identical formation (4-5-1) and this proves pivotal in the match as the midfield battle would decide the outcome of the match. Right from the start, ESFC failed to assert themselves against OVA's midfield and OVA dominated the entire game. ESFC showed some instances to fight back but at the end of the day, 2 goals in quick succession punctured the hearts of ESFC.

Lady luck was always on ESFC's side usually, but as the new season prevails it seems like Lady Luck is still on the "holiday mood" as Zhong and St missed chances that would normally go in.

Nevertheless, the match has showed that ESFC has much to learn and if they want to improve, they must be prepared to come out fighting against stronger and proper teams.