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.
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.
