Match Day 2

Opponent: Arima Singapura FC
Jersey Colors: Green / White / Red
Date: 25th Sept 11
Time: 1100hrs (Fall in @ 1030hrs)
Venue: Astro @ Pasir Ris Sec
Probable Squad:

1. Ah Liang
   
2. Ethan
3. Lionel
4. Zifu
   
5. Weilin
6. Zhong
   
7. Weimin
   
8. Kim
   
9. Jason Ang
10. Nathan
    
11. Ashley
    
12. Taka
13. Adib (45 mins)
    

Mmmm...

ESFC 4 - 3 AC United FC

A lovely weather and beautiful pitch meant that Sunday's match might have everything - Beauty and horror, passion and agony. Everyday Sunday FC started the game with a couple of changes to the line-up, giving stuntmen Jason Chew and Ethan their chance to correct the perception or misconception that they are the best defensive pairing in ESFC. Weilin and Zhong completed the back line and this promised to be a sturdy defense until.....

The centre midfield pairing of Jason Ang and Wx was winged by 2.5-man Yenhao and serial comedian Sebas. Kim and Adib led the front line. Boon and new signing, Weimin, were on the bench.

The game started and ESFC went down in the first min as the entire back line was still discussing on who was going to perform 'stunts' when the opponent struck. The striker got enough time and space in the penalty box to drill a unstoppable shot into the far corner.

Kim surprised everyone by equalizing through a uncharacteristically sweet free kick from 35 yards away. However, AC United scored another as the back line went AWOL again. ESFC, meanwhile, displayed a fighting spirit and there was great fluidity and incisive movement to go with a gaggle of gilt-edged chances which were not put away.

By then, SOS was called and Boon followed up with another curler - this time further away - that caught the keeper off guard at the far post. 2 - 2 ! (Boon, please mark the correct shooting boots ya!)

Half-time ended and ESFC started to dominate possession. A long free-kick from Wx into the box was met by Zhong as he executed a bicycle kick that took out the keeper instead of the ball. Yenhao took advantage of the confusion and showed his predatory instinct to score from inside the penalty box. By then, ESFC were in full flow and Sebas latched onto a through ball from Kim to send the ball into the back of the net. 4 - 2 !

However, dubious decisions from the Referee helped AC United to score their third goal but it was not the end of the day for both teams as a late tackle from Ethan gave AC United the chance to get an equalizer. But, a superb save by Simon gave the all-important three points and he, thoroughly, deserved the MOTM too!

Match Day 1 - Season Opener

Opponent: AC United FC
Jersey Colors: Red / White / Red
Date: 18th Sept 11
Time: 1100hrs (Fall in @ 1030hrs)
Venue: Astro @ Pasir Ris Sec
Probable Squad:

1. Ah Liang
   
2. Jason Chew
   
3. Ethan
4. Weilin
5. Zhong
   
6. Jason Ang
7. Weimin
   
8. Yenhao
9. Kim
   
10. Adib (45 mins)
    
11. Sebas
12. Wx
13. Boon
    

Sorry lads, my bad. This is, in fact, our very first league game against a worthy opponent. They have a wonderful website and some nice videos too. Go take a look on your spare time.. Otherwise, see you on Sunday!

I will do an analysis on your Div opponents soon... Some of them are, like us, champions in their own respective divisions in the previous season. Therefore, we will have an interesting season ahead!

ESFC 5 - 0 New Olympique Singapore FC

French toast for breakfast

After 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?

Pre-season 2011/12 "Friendly"

Opponent: New Olympique Singapore FC
Jersey Colors: Red / White / Red
Date: 11th Sept 11
Time: 1100hrs (Fall in @ 1030hrs)
Venue: Astro @ Queenstown Sec
Probable Squad:

1. Ah Liang
   
2. Zhong
   
3. Ethan
4. Weilin
   
5. Kim
   
6. Boon
7. Yenhao
8. St
   
9. Sebas
   
10. Kenneth Sim
11. Adib
12. Jason Ang