Monday, June 13, 2011

10 Men ESFC Hits a double Hattrick

Having been chided for fielding 7 defensive players for the match by one of its own players, ESFC made the player eat his words as it scored an emphatic 6-1 win over a spirited Team Saintsational FC.

Having scored a scruffy first goal, which was headed onto the crossbar by ST before falling to the head of Yenhao who lob headed the ball over the keeper and into the net, the second was simply said, a stunner.

The finish was ala Dejan Stankovic, albeit with much more aplomb. Having controlled the cleared ball just past the halfway line, Adib unleashed a sublime half volley which went over the keeper's flailing hands and into the top centre of the net. Simply delicious!

With the score at 2 nil at half time and playing with 10 men, although 11.5 men might be more apt since one TYH = 2.5 TYH(the other 0.5 would have been given if only he could cross from the byline and head the ball into the net himself), ESFC, as per usual, slept for the first five minutes of the second half and was duly punished by Team Saintsational.

However, a spirited fightback ensued with MOTM TBH receiving a layoff from 2.5men TYH before pushing the ball to his left foot before unleashing a u-dare-to-save-u-save-la ball right into the middle of the goal, leaving the keeper grasping for thin air.

10 minutes later, ESFC was 4-1 up. With TBH running down the flank, Adib saw the speedy, skilful and scared-to-head-for-the-ball-cos-it-will-mess-his-hair intentions. Playing a floated through ball that put Michael Carrick to shame, TBH controlled it with his right foot before wonderfully latching the ball with his right foot from 30m out, into the top centre of the goal, leaving the goalkeeper stranded once again.A beauty(second to Dejan Stankovic)from TBH, having seen two other chances hit the crossbar and upright from open play and a direct free kick respectively.

5 minutes later, TYH silent his critics who were bombarding him with tirades for missing 3 to 4 golden opportunities in the first half by going solo before sending the ball to the near post, leaving two defenders in the lurch and the keeper, once again, helpless.

ST then completed the double hattrick by outpacing the leftback before latching on TBH's through ball to put ESFC on pole position for the second week running.

Not to be forgotten were two wonderful saves from keeper fantastic, Ah Liang, in the either side of the half to keep the opposition with only a goal to their name. A one footed save after Adib bungled a routine pass and also a tip over the bar after some good passing from the opponents signifies his importance at the heart of our defense.

Good job fellas! Let's enjoy the game like we did and life will always be bright =)

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Match Day 7

Opponent: Team Saintsational FC
Venue: Tanjong Katong Sec Sch
Date: 12th June
Time: 1100hrs
Jersey Colors: GREEN/White/Red
(Since Josh is not coming, there will not be any extra green jerseys to spare, so goodluck!)

Probable Squad:
1. Simon
2. Eugene
3. Zifu
4. Long
5. WeiLin
6. Adib
7. Boon
8. Zhong

Sunday, June 5, 2011

ESFC 2 - 0 Kebun Baru United

The heavy rain did nothing to dampen the team's spirits as ESFC raised their game to defeat league leaders Kebun Baru United by 2 goals to nil.

The match started off quite tentatively as both sides looked to impose themselves on the game. A combination of the sleek MJC surface and the heavy rain meant that more passes went astray than usual.

Of real significance in the first half was an audacious chip from Boon which left the keeper stranded but was unlucky to see the ball bounce back off the woodwork. The opponents also threatened with some incisive passes that ended with a volley from their striker which went just wide.

The turning point of the match was when the opposition striker received a second yellow card for his late tackle. From then on, ESFC was able to put more men forward. A corner kick from Boon ended up at Wen Xiong's feet and he executed an impressive half volley into the top corner.

Shortly after, a counterattack saw Sebastian cuttting in from the right before playing in Yenhao who converted with ease.

There was hardly any doubt that Wen Xiong was the MOTM with his tenacious play and work rate in midfield. In particular, his unique skill which resembled Blanco's "bunny hop" saw him evade several players in one play. Not to mention the wonderful goal which gave ESFC the lead.

We dedicate this win to Kim who is out injured and we wish him a speedy recovery.

Great play from the whole team and kudos to everyone who played a part in this match. Keep up the good work and attendance guys!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Match Day 6

Opponent: Kebun Baru FC
Venue: Meridian Junior College
Date: 5th June
Time: 1100hrs
Jersey Colors: GREEN/White/Red
(Since Josh is not coming, there will not be any extra green jerseys to spare, so goodluck!)

Probable Squad:
1. Simon
2. Sebastian
3. Zifu
4. Jason Chew
5. WeiLin
6. SinTing
7. Jason Ang
8. Boon
9. Long
10. Nathan
11. YenHao
12. Figo

Sunday, May 29, 2011

ES 5-2 S

Sebas "Tevez sia" Seah scored a hat trick of well-taken goals today. Tenacious Nathan added a deserved double to his tally, one of which was the vital equalizer after the Sundays fell behind early in the game.

It was a good team performance overall, but fatigue and perhaps a tinge of overconfidence (barring Josh's penalty miss and freekick mess) resulted in a lackluster second half.

Long and Zifu were superb in defense; it was hard to tell this was their first time pairing up in the back (right?)! Sorry Simon about the face planter. Kekeke!