ESFC 10 - 3 Deportivo Singapura

An empathetic 10-3 victory over Deportivo Singapura ended ESFC's mini-crisis of losing the first two games of the season. For the first time this season, the team had a proper lineup of quality players who did not disappoint.

In particular, Sebas was excellent with 4 superb goals to cap off a wonderful afternoon. Nicholas also added a hat-trick to his name with an outstanding all-round performance. Special mention to Ethan who managed to keep his cool despite a ridiculous shove by the opposition.

Thank you to all the players who came down today including our keeper, Ming Long, Sebas and Nicholas.

Let this be the start of a winning run to pull ourselves back into contention for promotion this season.

-Wei Lin

Match Day 3

Opponent: Deportivo Singapura
Jersey Colors: Red / White / Red
Date: 18th Mar 12
Time: 1300hrs (Fall in @ 1230hrs)
Venue: Astro @ Bowen Sec
Probable Squad:

1. Wee Kiat
2. Jason Chew
   
3. Ethan
4. Zhong
   
5. Weilin
6. Wak
7. Zifu
8. Ming Long
   
9. Jason Ang
10. Nicholas
    
11. St
12. Kim
13. Sebas
    
14. Reyro

Match Day 2

Opponent: Warriorz Vege FC
Jersey Colors: Red / White / Red
Date: 11th Mar 12
Time: 1100hrs (Fall in @ 1030hrs)
Venue: Astro @ Queenstown Sec
Probable Squad:

1. Wee Kiat
   
2. Ethan
3. Zhong
   
4. Weilin
5. Eugene
6. Darren
7. Ming Long
   
8. Jason Ang
9. Boon
   
10. St
11. Kim
    
12. Reyro

ESFC 2 - 3 Benedetto United

Perhaps, the result could be a different one if more players were available for the first league game of the season. ESFC took the lead when Kim scored from the rebound after a close range attempt by Kenneth was saved by the Benedetto United goalie.

Yenhao was unlucky in missing two clear-cut chances that could have buried the game before Benedetto crawled back into the game with their strong set-pieces.

Kenneth equalized for ESFC with an exquisite curler outside the box before Benedetto scored the winner due to a defensive let-up from ESFC.

Despite the impressive performances from the midfield trio of Yenhao, Boon and Jason that controlled the game, defensive errors continued to haunt ESFC. The 3 goals conceded could be prevented but the lack of height in the defense meant that the opponents easily took advantage of all set-pieces to rattle ESFC.

Without discounting the efforts by the committed players, the lack of a sturdy and consistent back line had been the achilles heel of ESFC since last season. Conceding 31 goals last season and bringing that form into the new season has not really benefited the team at all.

Match Day 1 - Season Opener

Opponent: Benedetto United Football Club
Jersey Colors: Red / White / Red
Date: 4th Mar 12
Time: 1100hrs (Fall in @ 1030hrs)
Venue: Astro @ Jurong West Sec Sch
Place to park: B/660 Jurong West St 64
Probable Squad:

1. Kenneth Kwang
   
2. Ethan
3. Weilin
4. Abang
5. Darren
6. Ming Long
   
7. Jason Ang
8. Boon
   
9. Yenhao
10. Kim
    
11. Nathan
    
12. Ragen
13. Kenneth Sim
    

After weeks of preparation, anticipation builds toward the first match of the season. Goals have been set, skills refined, team positions announced, and game plans made..... NOT!

Just play lads! :)