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Post by Rajiv on Dec 7, 2011 8:43:56 GMT 8
Philip S SMSed me at 8.40 pm to say he was held up at work. .... Fortunately, Melvin L, the first reserve, lives nearby and was able to make it before 9 pm, so the line ups were: White: Andy N, Eam, Appu P, Dave H, Rajiv Black: Bobby, Reza, Steffen, Srini, Melvin L Steffen pulled a muscle after 20 minutes, so I stepped out for a while (about 10 minutes), and got one of The Cage staff (Hanafi) to take his place. .... Whites started with a good shape, keeping the defence tight, and went 4-0, 6-1, 8-2 and 9-3 ahead after 20 minutes. Blacks tried to push forward to get back into the game, but repeatedly left themselves exposed at the back. When Steffen pulled a muscle, I stepped out with him, and the game continued 4-a-side for about 10 minutes, with the score reset to 0-0. I'm not sure what the score was during this time, but I understand it was even. When I returned with Hanafi, the game changed. Whites were drained, while Blacks had a fresh pair of skilful legs. Blacks went 1-0 up and although Whites pulled back to lead 5-1, Whites were exhausted, and lost the shape of their defence, with often only one defender facing 3 attackers. Blacks came back to lead 9-5 and win the second leg 11-6. On aggregate (not counting the 10 minutes of 4-a-side), Whites just edged it, 15-14. Kamikaze football, from beginning to end, first by Blacks, then by Whites. Exhausting but fun (even if a bit frustrating), if you don't take team organization, formation and scorelines too seriously. Add any other comments below. The $2 credit for a first report is still available, as my report doesn't count. |
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Post by Eam on Dec 7, 2011 9:53:01 GMT 8
Srini got OWNED....nuff said :-P
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Post by Rajiv on Dec 8, 2011 17:19:40 GMT 8
I see a bit of a rivalry developing between Srini and Eam: Now we will see how Eam Scores. He was talking too much last week Muhahahhhha Even the previous week, when they were both on the same team! .... .... Blacks had a lot of firepower up front with Srini and Eam initially combining well, as well as the others bursting through midfield. They opened up a four goal lead but after that they seemed to lose a bit of shape with Eam and Srnini sometimes getting in eachothers' way. .... As long as it doesn't turn ugly. As no one else has commented, Eam gets the $2 credit for a first report/comment, with just 5 words! |
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Post by Dave H on Dec 9, 2011 9:07:14 GMT 8
Big it up for Andy! He scored the first 4 goals for whites in about 5 minutes.....
His Mum was so proud he had sausage, beans and chips for tea!
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Post by Rajiv on Dec 9, 2011 11:06:41 GMT 8
Big it up for Andy! He scored the first 4 goals for whites in about 5 minutes..... His Mum was so proud he had sausage, beans and chips for tea! Yes, I should have mentioned that Andy was tremendous in those first 20 minutes. Sort of burnt himself out though, like a shooting star.  Apart from Hanafi, I thought Melvin and Bobby had very good second halves, not only steadying the ship for Blacks, but making a positive contribution in their build up play. |
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Post by Dave H on Dec 9, 2011 11:55:15 GMT 8
Maybe next Monday we can have a Christmas special match?
Europe V Rest of the World!
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Post by Rajiv on Dec 9, 2011 12:19:42 GMT 8
It's up to those playing. Next week might be a bit early for a "Christmas special". If there is sufficient interest, it might be better to arrange it for the the following week (19 December 2011).
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Post by Dave H on Dec 9, 2011 13:38:57 GMT 8
I hear your words. I'm back to UK next week. Let's see how it goes.....
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Post by Reza on Dec 9, 2011 16:36:58 GMT 8
It's round 3 of Eam vs Srini next week. Shame I wont be there to see it. Will be back the week after though, most probably with Dilesh who is back in town.
Also, Steff is out for the next 2 months or so having pulled a muscle. ouch.
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