Match Report 240207

The match today started with the white team pressing the SSC with their pace and direct balls through the middle. There wasn't much goal mouth action with their defense holding out surprisingly well against our attack. With their midfield gaining a slight advantage in the middle, we were on the back foot for some periods the game. The break through came in the 20 plus minute when Jiahao found some space on the left after a cross field pass from Kwok and worked his way into the penalty box. Shrugging off 2 challenges he managed to squeeze a shot in for a goal. Almost immediately the opposing team hit back with a quick break again, with their striker rounding Jeremy but unable to hit the target. Sloppy defending by the SSC gave the opponents a few more good opportunities to score but they were either unable to hit the target or denied by Jeremy who was proving hard to beat. The first half ended 1-0 to the SSC.

With the substitutes coming in the second half, the team managed to limit the passing and attacks from team white. With John standing strong in the middle of the defense the opponents rarely got a shot in on goal. And even if they managed to squeeze through an opening, the ever present Jeremy was there to protect our lead. About 15 minutes into the second half we got another goal through Cheeky. A long punt from Jeremy was not dealt with by the opposing defense and Cheeky managed to sneak in a shot that beat the keeper to give us a 2 goal cushion. The subs were doing well in keeping out with team white's advances and controlled the game pretty well. They fashioned a couple more chances with some good wing play by Chen and Daryl but failed to convert. SSC then rode out the match without much fuss. Match ended 2-0 to SSC! well done lads!!

Man of the Match award goes to Jeremy Chua. He was a contant thorn in the opponents attack with his superb angle covering and never-say-die attitude. Quick out of the box, commanding in it and always putting his body on the line, he was the main reason why we kept a clean sheet. Well played!!