Apex Rangers Football Club (ARFC): December 2006

Sunday, December 31, 2006

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Happy New Year

On behalf of ARFC, I would like to wish all ARFC warriors and their wives, girlfriends, scandals, sons/daughters, families and pets a Happy New Year.......

Cheers........

Headliner 1: “ARFC chalked up its 114th victory”

Headliner 2: “ARFC round off 2006 with victory”

Headliner 3: “Miss of the Season by powerful Alvin”

Headliner 4: “Unpredictable Blackburn’s impressive display in a while”

Headliner 5: “Speedy Hee shows his speed with 77-metres sprint”

Headliner 6: “Man-of-match performances by Quick-silver Derrick, powerful Alvin and Towering Toh”

ARFC rounds off 2006 with victory

In a match played on fine but a bit sunny weather at St.Wilfred’s artificial pitch, ARFC overcome DSTA 3-1 in front of the near-capacity crowd of 100,777 fervent fans.

Prior to the kick-off, ARFC Board of Directors received news that ARFC fans would turn out in full force to thank all ARFC warriors for their 2nd place finish in the Classiq League 2006. Also, it is the last match of 2006 and the fans would like to show their appreciation to all warriors for giving them a good year. Hence, David Mak (father of Marco Mak), a prominent ARFC Director, quickly called up the Traffic Police to control the traffic and also got his students to help as volunteers. Kiat Gulam, another illustrious ARFC Director but was absent, arranged for 77 giant screens to show the match live outside the stadium while determined Huiming, the last ARFC Director, managed to convince all the coffee-shop owners, food-courts and S-11 outlets to beam the match live. Used-to-be-speedy right-back Boon, entrepreneur Guoxiong and hard-working Tong also gave out their calling cards for special rates on housing loans, mobile phone purchases and make-up services respectively.

Encouraged by the huge turnout and support, ARFC was determined to put up a good show. Starting with dependable Jinzhong in goal, the defence was marshaled by astute-reading sweeper Elvis with Towering Toh shielding him. Left-foot wizard Bernard and determined Huiming complete the defence. Sublime Khim, who turned up with a new pair of boots sponsored by ARFC, was at left flank while hard-working Tong was at the opposite flank. Sebastiano and hard-man Tjioe guarded the centre with powerful Alvin and Speedy Hee leading the front-line. The subs were quick-silver Derrick, entrepreneur Guoxiong, who forego $7,777 revenue to play in this match, reliable David Mak (father of Marco Mak), unpredictable Blackburn and used-to-be-speedy right-back Boon who was late as he was busy negotiating with Dennis Foo till late last night to allow all ARFC warriors free entry to St. James Power House as a reward.

ARFC quickly stamped its authority over the opponents but was let down by a couple of dubious refereeing calls. However, ARFC then steadied itself and started displaying their brand of attractive football known to all the 100,777 fans.

In the 17th min, a horrendous mis-clearance by their player after some harassing work by ARFC warriors resulted the ball landing at powerful Alvin’s foot. Pushing the ball forward, powerful Alvin outran their back-peddling defender and leashed home a powerful shot measuring at 177 km/hr, giving their keeper completely no chance at all. 1-0 and this was his 16th goal for ARFC.

7 minutes later, ARFC doubled its lead. A brilliant ball from unpredictable Blackburn, who just replaced speedy Hee, released powerful Alvin down the left flank. Looking up, powerful Alvin squared the ball across the goal-mouth and quick-silver Derrick, who just came in minutes earlier, come from behind to stab the ball home for his 7th ARFC goal. 2-0 and the stadium was rocking with all the feet-trampling ala Kallang Roar by the fans.

In the 27th min, a superb overlapping run down the flank by left-foot wizard saw him crossing the ball low into the area to an unmarked hard-working Tong. However, he took too long on the ball and it was eventually cleared by their defender.

In the 37th min came the miss of the season by powerful Alvin. After yet another superb through ball from unpredictable Blackburn, who unpredictably was to have a great game, to Speedy Hee down the left flank, speedy Hee outrun (of course!!) their right-back and relayed the ball to a completely, absolutely and totally unmarked powerful Alvin in the 6-yard box. Anticipating a third goal with the goal-mouth gaping, the 100,777 fans rose to its feet, preparing to celebrate by throwing their soiled condoms (for male fans) and bras (for female fans) onto the pitch. Even the stupid New Paper pundit, Tohari Paijan (who always talk nonsense and speak the obvious) said it would be a goal but to the whole world’s, including the watching crowd from Bhutan and Maldives, amazement, powerful Alvin side-footed the ball wide!!!!! However, the ARFC fans still applauded him as a form of encouragement.

Half-time 2-0 to ARFC. During the half-time, prizes were given to sublime Khim, reliable David Mak (father of Marco Mak), quick-silver Derrick and entrepreneur Guoxiong.

Strangely enough, ARFC started the second half with a messy display which was totally in stark contrast to its first half. This resulted in DSTA pulling a goal back in the 57th min. 2-1 now.

In the 67th min, Speedy Hee ran almost 77 metres to a lob ball by unpredictable Blackburn. Living up to his nickname, Speedy Hee outran everyone and reached the ball ahead of their advancing keeper. Alas, his lob was only 0.7 metres over the cross-bar.

In the 77th min, the hugely impressive quick-silver Derrick won a foul after being brought back by the opponent. Sebastiano stepped up, delivered an exquisite ball into the danger penalty box area. Under pressure from Towering Toh and quick-silver Derrick, their defender inexplicably handed the ball into his own net to give ARFC a 3-1 lead. This was the 12th own goal ever scored by ARFC’s opponents.

When the referee finally blew his whistle, several ARFC warriors can be seen collapsing onto the pitch due to the frantic pace of the game and large pitch. They only got better after the nurses, who are student nurses from Nanyang Polytechnic on attachment, gave them a good rub-down “up there” and a good rub-up “down there”.

Speaking to the reporters from STARsports, EPSN, The Sun, The Mirror, Fox TV and Al-Jazeera Network, a beeming Sebastiano enthused:

“Would like to thank all ARFC warriors for a good year which culminated in us winning second place in Classiq League 06. Though we are clearly not as fit as last time, the collective effort and spirit of all warriors at times carried us through the matches. Also, would like to thank all fans for their unrivalled support and also to my Babybaby, Ms Caren who is also the creator of our ARFC blog, for always being so understanding towards my soccer commitment to ARFC. Thanks once again and looking forward to many great years ahead with ARFC……”

Classiq Prize Presentation Pictures

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

New Video Clips on 24 Dec 2006

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGqs_qxvPJs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhWBQv6gzWc

Monday, December 25, 2006

ApexRangers FC astounding 4~0 whipping of Malay Boys

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Pictures from top to bottom

Pictures 1 & 4 -> The heavy downpour condition which all the ApexRangers players bravely fought in today match hard fought whipping match.

Pictures 2, 3 & 5 -> Our 100th goal hero "Haronaldo" celebrating in joy after his centurion goal!!

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Last friendly match for ARFC in 2006

Pl note that we will play our last match in 2006 this coming Saturday (30 Dec 06) at 8.30 am at St. Wilfred's pitch.

Look out for my SMS to you all....

Cheers....

p.s : yes, it's on a SATURDAY morning....

Head-liners of the week

Dear ARFC warriors:

Pl pick your choice

Headliner 1 : "ARFC scoring legend Haron notches his centurion goals"

Headliner 2: "Powerful Alvin and hard-working Tong's impressive display"

Headliner 3: "Return of used-to-be-speedy right-back Boon"

ARFC top-ten goal scorers

Haron - 101
Robin - 69
Blackburn - 59
Sebastian - 44
Guigui - 42
Hee - 42
Tjioe - 32
Kiat - 24
David - 22
Jiong-jiong (ex-player) - 21

ARFC triumped in friendly with 4-0 victory

In a match played on the wet ground at Braddell Stadium, Apex Rangers steam-rolled past a youthful Malay opponent 4-0. The match was watched by only 777 fans due to the rain and also many of the fans were away on leave enjoying their time in the beautiful beaches + bitches at Bali and Krabi.

ARFC started with Jinzhong in goal with the returning-from-honeymoon Towering Toh and astute-reading Elvis in front of him. Left-foot wizard Bernard and used-to-be-speedy right-back Boon were at left-back and right-back respectively. In the middle, Sebastiano and hard-man Tjioe, who just returned from a training stint with Freddy Adu in the US, guarded the centre, with Speedy Hee at left-mid and hard-working Tong at right-mid. Up front, the powerful Alvin partnered ARFC scoring legend, Haron. Kiat Gulam and unpredictable Blackburn were the subs, with determined Huiming sitting out the match.

Despite the wet ground, ARFC soon dominated proceedings and pressed the opponents no end. The match was barely 7 mins old when Speedy Hee fed a great slide-rule pass to ARFC scoring legend Haron who cleverly made space on the left side of the box. Outrunning their defender, Haron squared the ball in for powerful Alvin to open the scoring with his 14th goal for ARFC.

ARFC doubled the lead in the 17th min. A clever exchange of play between hardworking Tong and powerful Alvin resulted in the latter releasing ARFC scoring legend Haron with a through ball. With a great first touch that lined up the ball well, ARFC scoring legend Haron whacked the ball beyond the reach of their keeper to score his 100th goal for ARFC. His goal sparked off wild celebrations between the ARFC warriors and Kiat Gulam quickly seized the opportunity to use his latest 77 –mega-pixel digital camera to snap a shot of Haron’s markings on his torso. Excellent!! The 777 fans also rushed onto the pitch to mob Haron but luckily the Gurkha Contingent officers were quick to disperse the fanatical and passionate crowd.

In the 27th min, ARFC scoring legend Haron notched his second goal for the match after yet another great ball from powerful Alvin. His 101st goal for ARFC.

In the second half, the opponent tried their best to pull back a consolation goal. 7 minutes after the re-start, the Nigerian referee bizardly awarded a penalty after harshly judging Kiat Gulam of pulling back the opponent. However, their penalty-taker fluffed his chance after his re-taken penalty was smothered by the impressive Jinzhong who showed an assured pair of hands.

In the 67th min, hard-man Tjioe had a 27-yard pile driver superbly saved by their keeper.

ARFC scored its 4th goal in the 77th min after a fantastic long ball from unpredictable Blackburn to powerful Alvin who did not gave up the chase and eventually won the ball ahead of their defender and keeper to steer the ball into the empty net. That was his 15th goal for ARFC.

Just wish to add that astute-reading Elvis, left-wizard Bernard, hard-working Tong and powerful Alvin had a monster of a game. Used-to-be-speedy Right-back Boon also showed glimpses of his old form.

Speaking to the various reporters gathered at the post-match conference, ARFC scoring legend Haron was clearly over the moon:

“I am indeed privileged to be playing for ARFC. My centurion goals would not have been possible without all the great support from the ARFC warriors. Also, by notching up 2 goals, I also showed that my recent marriage did not affect my goal-scoring exploits. Once again, thank you ARFC warriors and to my lovely wife, thanks for the understanding…..”

Saturday, December 23, 2006

Wish all ARFC warriors & Families a Very Merry Christmas ........... and continue to enjoy Football in 2007

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Friendly Game on Christmas Eve 06

ARFC will play a friendly match this Sunday (X'mas eve) at 3 pm at Braddell-Westlake Sec.

There will also be the presentation of medals for finishing 2nd place in Classiq League 06....

Please also bring along your track shoes in case field not playable, then we can at least play on court.....

See you this sunday.....

Sunday, December 03, 2006

ex-ARFC warrior Heng's wedding this saturday

On behalf of ARFC, I am pleased to congratulate Heng, ex-ARFC goalkeeper(Warren Spink) on his wedding with his lovely Karen.

The ARFC Board of Directors, comprising Kiat Gulam, dependable David Mak (father of Marco Mak) and determined Huiming, have approved an extravagent budget of $7,777 for Heng's bachelor's night.

Speedy Hee will update us on the venue, date and time in due course....

Wedding of ARFC scoring legend this sunday

On behalf of ARFC, I am pleased to congratulate our ARFC scoring legend Haron on his wedding with his lovely wife, Suhana, this coming sunday (10 Dec 06).

Haron has advised that the best time to come would be between 1700hrs - 1800hrs.

Haron has also advised speedy Hee, hardworking Tong, powerful Alvin and used-to-be-speedy right-back Boon to come much earlier in view of the expected presence of vast number of SQ stewardesses on the wedding day.........

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Current ARFC's players goals in single digits

Used-to-be-speedy ARFC right-back Boon (!!!) - 7
Quick-silver Derrick - 6
Evergreen Eng Lai - 5
Astute-reading sweeper Elvis - 3
Entrepreneur Guoxiong - 3
Last but not least.......(drum-roll..........) Determined Huiming with a grand total of a solitary goal!!!!!!

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