French toast for breakfastAfter a successful campaign last season and some well-deserved break for Everyday Sunday FC, ESFC went into Sunday's match against New Olympique Singapore FC with the main objective of getting our groove back before the Playoffs next Sunday.
ESFC capitalized on a game that was never really in doubt with a strong opening half hour. Based solely on possession and the constant barrage of balls played through ESFC imposed its will on a fairly stagnant French side. Boon and Jason Ang came out of the locker room with their play making boots early. Yenhao's energy and burst was contagious in the attacking third, fueling the link-up and it was only natural that he unlocked NOS FC's negative stance with some clinical finishing. A foul on Adib in the penalty box allowed stand-in goalie Sebas to score from the penalty spot.
Had ESFC been more clinical in the first half, the game could have been double-digit. Nevertheless, NOS FC could not keep up with the high pressing game from ESFC and the goals came as the French side tired out.
2nd half began and Sebas returned to his striking role as regular goalie Simon rushed to the pitch after realizing that its Sunday and he got a football game! Clinical finishes from Sebas with a dubious cross-cum-shot allowed him to celebrate his second hat-trick for ESFC.
The game also saw the debut of new-signing Kenneth who sparked and looked to be the striker that ESFC have been searching for in the past few years. Kenneth scored but it was his all-round play that was lauded as he passed the ball wisely and made a couple of menacing runs to leave the impression that when he fully understands how the team plays, he will prove to be a huge success for the club.
MOTM: Sebas - Another hat-trick and there are already calls of "Sign him up!" from the fans...
Verdict: A high tempo game would also prove to be detrimental for ESFC as the once-fit boys tired out and lapses in focus at the ends of both halves meant that there were far too many stray passes and possession given away too much. It’s actually a bit heartbreaking. So... lets do something about it shall we?
ESFC capitalized on a game that was never really in doubt with a strong opening half hour. Based solely on possession and the constant barrage of balls played through ESFC imposed its will on a fairly stagnant French side. Boon and Jason Ang came out of the locker room with their play making boots early. Yenhao's energy and burst was contagious in the attacking third, fueling the link-up and it was only natural that he unlocked NOS FC's negative stance with some clinical finishing. A foul on Adib in the penalty box allowed stand-in goalie Sebas to score from the penalty spot.
Had ESFC been more clinical in the first half, the game could have been double-digit. Nevertheless, NOS FC could not keep up with the high pressing game from ESFC and the goals came as the French side tired out.
2nd half began and Sebas returned to his striking role as regular goalie Simon rushed to the pitch after realizing that its Sunday and he got a football game! Clinical finishes from Sebas with a dubious cross-cum-shot allowed him to celebrate his second hat-trick for ESFC.
The game also saw the debut of new-signing Kenneth who sparked and looked to be the striker that ESFC have been searching for in the past few years. Kenneth scored but it was his all-round play that was lauded as he passed the ball wisely and made a couple of menacing runs to leave the impression that when he fully understands how the team plays, he will prove to be a huge success for the club.
MOTM: Sebas - Another hat-trick and there are already calls of "Sign him up!" from the fans...
Verdict: A high tempo game would also prove to be detrimental for ESFC as the once-fit boys tired out and lapses in focus at the ends of both halves meant that there were far too many stray passes and possession given away too much. It’s actually a bit heartbreaking. So... lets do something about it shall we?
