ARFC opens Classiq league campaigne with a hard-earned victory

Dear ARFC warriors:

In front of 77,777 passionate and boisterous fans, ARFC opened the Classiq League 06 with a hard-earned but certainly well-deserved 2-1 victory over Loop Revil.

Boosted by the presence of Boon, who made a surprisingly appearance (though he did not play) and announced a bonus incentives for ARFC matches in Classiq League, ARFC completely dominated the entire first-half. But alas, the normally deadly Haron missed several gilt-edged chances. Sebastian, Khim and Alvin were also the culprits too. Jinzhong saved ARFC's blushes when he made a brilliant one-handed save in the opening minutes. First-half 0-0.

ARFC continued the domination in the second-half,a nd also continued mising great chances that came their way. Disaster struck in the 67th min when opponent scored off a counter-attack. Going 1-0 down, the ever-faithful and devoted ARFC fans began whilsting at the players, particularly Blackburn who seemed to go for personal glory instead of playing for the team.

ARFC continued pressing for the equaliser. In the 74th min, their preseverance finally paid off when Khim (who else??) executed a superb ball down th right flank to Tong, who gave his all in the game, who then sent in a wonderful cross for ARFC scoring legend, Haron to head the ball. The ball came off back the left post but Haron followed up with a simple tap-in. 1-1 now!! the fans responded by chanting Haron's and Khim's name for about 7 minutes non-stop.

Then came ARFC's winner. Bernard took a quick throw-in to Khim, who then made a slide-rule pass just outside the penalty area to Blackburn. Blakcburn then redeemed himself by slaloming past 2 defenders and squared the ball across to Haron, who tooka touch and then thumped in te winner!!!! 2-1. The entire stadia went berserk and the stadia announcr had to spent 7 minutes calming the fans down. These 2 goals were Haron's 89 goals for ARFC.

Ratings:
Jinzhong - 8.7
Elvis - 9
Bernard - 8.7
Toh - 8.7
David - 7.7
Alvin - 6.7
Tong - 9.7
Khim - 9
Sebastian - 7.7
Hee - 6.7
Haron - 8.7
Blackburn - 7

We will take on Serangoon Uncle FC this sunday at 3 pm at ITE AMK. Supporters of any kind are welcome....