3rd Friendly of 2011

Serangoon Stadium, 1100hrs
Everyday Sunday FC 3 - 0 Lorong United FC
Nathan, Yenhao x 2

"A game of two halves" may be a well-worn footballing cliché but it could be applied with some accuracy to Sunday's game at Serangoon Stadium.

The game started in a 4-4-2 formation with Simon as the goalie; WeiLin, Zhong, Jason Chew and Josh forming the backline; Wx, Peng, Yenhao and Boon in midfield and powerful strike force of Nathan and Adib who just returned from a broken arm. Zifu, Eugene, Jason Ang, Ragen and Kim were on the bench.

Everyday Sunday FC took the opportunity to test out a new system with the towering presence of the two power forwards causing some panic to the opponents' defense whenever ESFC took the route one approach. It brought the first goal when Nathan flicked the ball into the path of Yenhao to score his first goal of the 2011. Yenhao was on the end of a free kick from Wx to score with a superb header. A brilliant overlapping run from WeiLin that was spotted by Wx brought the last goal as the marauding fullback sent a brilliant cross into the box which was finished by Nathan.

ESFC were 3 nil up by the 30th minute and the opponents got frustrated and started to play aggressively with a few of the blatant fouls gone unnoticed and unpunished by the referee.

The game restarted in the second half with ESFC choosing to take the "save-ourselves" approach and thus the opponents took control of the game with their players having more time on the ball. Ultimately, they could not break through the resolute defense led by the impressive Zhong.

MOTM: Yenhao. Although he played 45 minutes only, it was enough to showcase his quality and ever importance to the team. Two chances, two goals. Enough said.

Verdict: To quote WeiLin: "...First half division 1, Second half division 10." This is a seeding match arranged by ESPZEN and the opponents are the champions of division 10. Although we have shown that we are leagues apart from this team, it is important to note that this is also an important game. We must continue to fight for every ball and not take the safety approach as the dynamics of the game could change and we were lucky that they did not score. Probably, scoring a few more goals in the second half to extinguish their fighting spirit would be a better approach.

2nd Friendly of 2011

Bowen Sec, 1500hrs
Everyday Sunday FC 8 - 0 The Blues
WeiLin, St, Boon, Wak, Kim x 4

Everyday Sunday FC dole out an absolute thrashing to the opponents as a much-changed side from last week tore a disheveled Blues apart. This was a display of attacking brilliance, surging forward with invention and energy, creating and taking their chances.

The game started in a 4-1-4-1 formation with Simon as the goalie; WeiLin, Zhong, Zi Fu and Josh forming the backline; St, Jason Ang, Peng and Boon in midfield with Ethan playing the destroyer role and Kim playing the lone striker. Yenhao, Nathan and Wak were on the bench. Midway through the game, the team switched to 4-4-2 with Yenhao and Nathan as the strike force.

A team that seemed stuck a week ago has begun to move once again, albeit slowly and even though it was against a weaker opposition. The win put an end to a 2 games losing streak and special praise should also be given to the defense for keeping a clean sheet.

WeiLin married trickery with a goal-scoring precision, veering in from the right flank to wreak havoc as he scored what is probably the best goal of the game. Slick combination play by the central midfielders enabled them to free Boon as he cut his crosses back for Kim and St to roll in the low shots. Wak made a rare foray into the opponent's penalty box in his favorite Dani Alves style and pulled the trigger with an emphatic strike. Boon got four assists from his crosses and was involved with most of the attacking plays.

MOTM: Kim Boon. For scoring assisting the four goals AND scoring one.

New Signing: ESFC is pleased to announce the signing of Zifu who is a defender and who can play across the defense. He seemed to fit right in at the back with a couple of great tackles. He will take the vacated no. 19 that was previously donned by the greatest left back. Can Zifu step up to his predecessor's standards?

Verdict: ESFC provided a statement of intent from the start but this is still the pre-season and there are still many things the team can improve on. To quote Wak: "...just take the performance with a pinch of salt, but sugar coated with acai berries."

Everyday Sunday FC's Jersey Bidding Exercise 2011

Payment must be settled by 2359hrs at 25/02/2011.

Please transfer to POSB 193-04666-5, SAVINGS. Please kindly notify me @ 96420284 after the transfer is done. I will get back to you after I have checked.

Any payment after the deadline will not be accepted and the number which is chosen and bidded will be voided and passed to the next bidder or moved to the unallocated pool.

Please note that Nizar, Razee and Ethan will be given a random number from a pool of 20, 22, 24, 25, 26. You still have to pay the amount of $30.

First Friendly @ 2011

Anderson Sec, 1500hrs
Everyday Sunday FC 1 - 5 Y Homeless FC
Wx

The anticipated return of Everyday Sunday FC on the football pitch on a hot and sunny afternoon brought both a sense of dread and relief to the team. After a 7 months hiatus, only 11 players turned up for the friendly against Y Homeless FC given that it is still a CNY weekend.

The game started with in a 4-4-2 formation with Simon as the goalie; WeiLin, Jason Chew, Wak and Hanting forming the backline; St, Jason Ang, Wx and Eugene in midfield; a strike force of Ragen and Kim.

With the lack of subs and the inherent tendency to play fast and furious, ESFC faded off after a bright start with great inter-change of play and goal scoring opportunities. In the end, the opponents counter-attacked successfully twice with sublime finishing from their star striker.

The second half started brightly for ESFC again with Wx taking a pass from Kim to score from 25 yards which left their goalie stranded. However, the opponents scored 3 goals in quick succession to bring an end to the game.

MOTM: Wx. For a great finish and overall control of the midfield with a few great attacking runs into the box.

Guys, considering that we have not played together for 7 months and its still a CNY holiday. Take it with a pinch of salt with regards to today's scoreline and attendance. We did well today in terms of the attacking plays and probably everyone was too eager to fightback and a lack of match fitness led to a neglect of some defensive duties.

We will do well when we play more games which I will definitely be arranging...

On a side note, we are on a two games losing streak. 6-0 and 5-1. Let's tighten up the back first shall we? a La Mourinho~