Match report 17 May 2009

Game against Frolic.
Started the match in abit of a disarray as several players had to rush down after church service. But we managed to start with a make-shift line up. If I recall, Hilmann and Ian Tan were playing centre back, hehe. But as players started arriving and warmed up, afew substitutions were made. It was a fairly even-paced match, with time to look up and play the ball. SSC took the lead in the first half, with an assist from Jason Wong to set up Dinesh for his 4th goal in as many games. A neatly laid pass from the left to Dinesh who was in the 6 yard box, all ready to pounce, and he duly delivered by slotting home with his in-step. 1-0 half-time.
Frolic started the 2nd half strong, and pushed for an equalizer, but SSC maintained a solid shape all-round and kept the opponents at bay, keeping keeper Edward as un-occupied as much as possible. SSC then extended their lead when Jiahao trotted up to add some aerial power for a corner. However it wasn't his head that helped get the goal, but a certain part of his body which I can only mention, reminded many of a certain Argentine who scored with the same part during a world cup finals. For those who don't know what part of his body or do not know who the Argentine is, ask around :) 2-0 to SSC. With a surprising number of player turn-up, the team was rotated as much as possible to give everyone sufficient playing time without de-stablizing the team too much like we did in the very first match. SSC were given a scare when the opponents took a well taken chance, the player struck the ball with fury, but Edward managed to tip the ball just enough for it to rattle the crossbar, that was probably the opponents best and closest chance. SSC held on to keep their first clean sheet of the league! Congrats guys!!
Line up for the day:
1. Edward Zeng
2. Jason Wong
3. Kang Yang
4. Jiahao
5. Chao
6. Hilmann
7. Ian Tan
8. Sean Tan
9. Dinesh
10. Shawn Kong
11. Simon
12. Uncle Keith
13. Uncle Dennis
14. Jared Wu JianCong
15. Marvin
16. Alvin Hoi
17. Gavin Lau
18. Eduard Lee

Want to welcome Gavin and hope he had an enjoyable time, however brief it was. Hope everyone will be able to get sufficient play time and enjoy themselves. Thanks everyone for your hard work! We win as a team and lose as a team. Everyone who played has a part in the win. Grats once again!!

I do not know when the next match will be, whether for the league or just a friendly. Will keep you all posted.

cheers
~chao (",)