Dora Mak (wife of David Mak) has appealed for support for Marco Mak (lovely son of David Mak) in the Dumex (not Durex) contest.
For more details, pl visit http://www.dumex.com.sg/moments/mom_gallerydetails2.php?mol_id=862.
Once you are at the site, search for Marco Mak Hoi Mun. Thereafter, click on the "details" button and then cast your vote using your e-mail address.
You will have to register as a voter first, though....
David and Dora Mak has promised that if Marco Mak wins, they will pay each ARFC warrior $777 and David Mak will also pay the match fees for 77 ARFC matches.....
Cheers....
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Boon featured in The New Paper again!!!
Dear ARFC warriors:
I am pleased to announce that our used-to-be-speedy right-back, Boon, was featured in The New Paper (TNP) again.
You can see his coy/shy/gay face in the TNP dated 29 Jan 08. (sorry - I did not take down the page number)
Cheers....
I am pleased to announce that our used-to-be-speedy right-back, Boon, was featured in The New Paper (TNP) again.
You can see his coy/shy/gay face in the TNP dated 29 Jan 08. (sorry - I did not take down the page number)
Cheers....
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Cause for celebration
After having scored the wonder goal for ARFC, astute-reading sweeper Elvis was naturally over the moon when interviewed by Diego Maradona later.
"This has got to be the best ARFC moment for me. Also, I want to thank my lovely girlfriend, Anna, for always prodding me up with her home-cooked vietnamese soup. To celebrate, I will be buying all ARFC warriors and its supporters free-flow liquor/beer at Dragonfly on the coming Friday and I also will be paying for the futsal session on this coming wednesday. "
"This has got to be the best ARFC moment for me. Also, I want to thank my lovely girlfriend, Anna, for always prodding me up with her home-cooked vietnamese soup. To celebrate, I will be buying all ARFC warriors and its supporters free-flow liquor/beer at Dragonfly on the coming Friday and I also will be paying for the futsal session on this coming wednesday. "
ARFC murdered its opponent!!!
In a match played under super-hot weather at Xin Min SS, ARFC murdered its opponent 9-2.
All major roads to the match venue was choked up 2 hours before the match as the 77,777 fans received news that sublime Khim has returned from his 2-week training stint with Los Angeles Galaxy together with David Beckham and Tom Cruise, and would be taking the field. As such, CISCO officers were deployed to control traffic as the Singapore Traffic Police officers are all busy with “hiding” on top the overhead bridge, behind the bushes along the roads, behind the pillars under the flyovers, and in the longkangs on the streets trying to catch traffic offenders.
Indeed, when sublime Khim stepped into the match venue, all the fanatical fans let go pyrotechnics display not unlike those you see during National Day Parade celebrations for almost 7 minutes.
However, ARFC received 2 huge blows when talisman Derrick withdrew as he has to go to the PM’s house for renovation quotation, while hard-running Guoxiong suffered a pull in the “groin area” as he attempted too many of the Malaysian’s form Health Minister’s stunts in Hotel 81 room, but he still turned up to support the warriors.
Dependable Jinzhong was protected by the usual back 4 comprising astute-reading sweeper Elvis, Towering Toh, determined Huiming and left-foot wizard Bernard. Hardworking Tong retuned to the central mid position to be partnered by versatile Kiat, and sublime Khim and Speedy Hee took the left and right flanks respectively. ARFC scoring legend Haron was paired up with powerful Alvin to present a much-feared strike force. Influential Sebastian was the only sub.
As the opponents only played with 9 men which irked all the ARFC warriors, ARFC could not play its usual game due to “no mood” and hence it was no surprise that ARFC played its most mediocre football ever seen in the first 20 mins. ARFC received a huge scare when its midfielder struck the post after beating the off-side trap. The 77,777 fans could take it no more and began jeering the warriors which woke them up.
In the 17th min, ARFC finally opened the scoring. Left-foot wizard Bernard sent a high ball down the left flank to send hardworking Tong to race down the left flank. Looking up, hardworking Tong chipped in a perfect cross to the lurking ARFC scoring legend Haron who scored with a beautiful stooping-cum-diving header a-la Juergen Klinsmann’s goal in World Cup 90. 1-0 and it was his 118th goal for ARFC.
Too complacent, ARFC allowed them to equalize after dependable Jinzhong spilled an easy shot. 1-1.
ARFC soon regained its lead. Sublime Khim sent a ball down the left flank to the scurrying powerful Alvin who again displayed his full range of power by easily brushing their defender aside, faced their keeper and beat him with a low drive. 2-1 and it was his 37th ARFC goal.
ARFC made it 3-1 7 mins later. A right-flank cross by speedy Hee was met by Towering Toh but his header came back off the cross-bar. However, he reacted the fastest and headed pst their keeper for his 24th ARFC goal. Responding to John Dykes’ query, fellow commentator Jamie Yeo made a “blonde remark” when she observed that Towering Toh has scored 97.77% of his ARFC goals via headers. The fact was of course already well-known amongst the loyal and faithful ARFC fans.
Influential Sebastian then came on in the 37th min replacing powerful Alvin who received a knock. Minutes before the end of the first half, he created the 4th goal after spotting Speedy Hee making a run in the penalty box and chipped in an over-the-top ball for him. Speedy Hee of course got the ball ahead of their keeper and lobbed him for his half-century ARFC goals – 50 goals!!!! 4-1
In the second half, ARFC kept up its relentless attack. Just 7 minutes into the half, ARFC got its 5th goal. Sublime Khim’s ball was laid on by Speedy Hee to influential Sebastian 7 metres outside the box. Killing the ball with a touch and looking up, he curled the ball past their rooted keeper ala Matthew Le Tissier style for his 51st ARFC goal. 5-1.
ARFC chalked up its 6th goal minutes later. Exchanging a series of one-two with ARFC scoring legend Haron, sublime Khim gracefully glided into their penalty box and easily beat their keeper with a low placing shot for his 29th goal for ARFC.
Again, ARFC took its foot off the pedal which allowed them to pull a goal back. 6-2.
In the 77th min came the goal of the month or perhaps the Goal of the Season or perhaps the best-ever goal scored by any ARFC warriors. Receiving a cleared ball 7 metres inside our own half, astute-reading sweeper Elvis started his mesmerizing run by dribbling past 4 or 5 defenders before facing the last defender in the penalty box. The chance looked to have lost when the last defender tried to clear the ball but the rebound fell back kindly to astute-reading sweeper Elvis and he took up the invitation by calmly side-footing the ball home for his 4th ARFC goal!! His wonder goal sparked off wild celebrations amongst the warriors who all heaped onto him but luckily Elvis’ bulky body was able to withstand the pilling. In fact, 7 FHM-type ladies fans invaded the field and hugged him together and the referee had to spend 7 minutes asking them to leave the field. Diego Maradona, who was watching the match at his home, called up John Dykes and told him that Elvis' goal was even better than his goal against England in Mexico 86!!!
Inspired by astute-reading sweeper Elvis' goal, Speedy Hee started his own mazy run down the right flank just minutes later and succeeded in breaking down the right flank. Looking up, he delivered a perfect cross for the freed ARFC scoring legend Haron who has the simplest of task to nod it into empty net for his 119th goal.
ARFC was not done yet. Sublime Khim threaded a through ball to ARFC scoring legend Haron who raced clear and faced their keeper. However, his shot was blocked but the rebound fell to the supporting left-foot wizard Bernard who guided the ball home for his 2nd goal for ARFC. 9-2 and amazingly, both his goals happened on the same field!!!
7 minutes after his goal, the referee ended the opponents’ misery when he blew for final whistle after which the fans all rushed onto the field and hugged each and every ARFC warrior.
Besides the 8 goal scorers, warriors like determined Huiming, hardworking Tong and versatile Kiat also contributed greatly to the win with their hardwork, tackles and simple play. Perhaps, dependable Jinzhong was not in his usual element but he could not be blamed as he has almost nothing to do for vast period of the time. It would not be exaggerating if he can even play the DS Lite in goal if Caren, wife of influential Sebastian who was there to support, lend to him just now.
All major roads to the match venue was choked up 2 hours before the match as the 77,777 fans received news that sublime Khim has returned from his 2-week training stint with Los Angeles Galaxy together with David Beckham and Tom Cruise, and would be taking the field. As such, CISCO officers were deployed to control traffic as the Singapore Traffic Police officers are all busy with “hiding” on top the overhead bridge, behind the bushes along the roads, behind the pillars under the flyovers, and in the longkangs on the streets trying to catch traffic offenders.
Indeed, when sublime Khim stepped into the match venue, all the fanatical fans let go pyrotechnics display not unlike those you see during National Day Parade celebrations for almost 7 minutes.
However, ARFC received 2 huge blows when talisman Derrick withdrew as he has to go to the PM’s house for renovation quotation, while hard-running Guoxiong suffered a pull in the “groin area” as he attempted too many of the Malaysian’s form Health Minister’s stunts in Hotel 81 room, but he still turned up to support the warriors.
Dependable Jinzhong was protected by the usual back 4 comprising astute-reading sweeper Elvis, Towering Toh, determined Huiming and left-foot wizard Bernard. Hardworking Tong retuned to the central mid position to be partnered by versatile Kiat, and sublime Khim and Speedy Hee took the left and right flanks respectively. ARFC scoring legend Haron was paired up with powerful Alvin to present a much-feared strike force. Influential Sebastian was the only sub.
As the opponents only played with 9 men which irked all the ARFC warriors, ARFC could not play its usual game due to “no mood” and hence it was no surprise that ARFC played its most mediocre football ever seen in the first 20 mins. ARFC received a huge scare when its midfielder struck the post after beating the off-side trap. The 77,777 fans could take it no more and began jeering the warriors which woke them up.
In the 17th min, ARFC finally opened the scoring. Left-foot wizard Bernard sent a high ball down the left flank to send hardworking Tong to race down the left flank. Looking up, hardworking Tong chipped in a perfect cross to the lurking ARFC scoring legend Haron who scored with a beautiful stooping-cum-diving header a-la Juergen Klinsmann’s goal in World Cup 90. 1-0 and it was his 118th goal for ARFC.
Too complacent, ARFC allowed them to equalize after dependable Jinzhong spilled an easy shot. 1-1.
ARFC soon regained its lead. Sublime Khim sent a ball down the left flank to the scurrying powerful Alvin who again displayed his full range of power by easily brushing their defender aside, faced their keeper and beat him with a low drive. 2-1 and it was his 37th ARFC goal.
ARFC made it 3-1 7 mins later. A right-flank cross by speedy Hee was met by Towering Toh but his header came back off the cross-bar. However, he reacted the fastest and headed pst their keeper for his 24th ARFC goal. Responding to John Dykes’ query, fellow commentator Jamie Yeo made a “blonde remark” when she observed that Towering Toh has scored 97.77% of his ARFC goals via headers. The fact was of course already well-known amongst the loyal and faithful ARFC fans.
Influential Sebastian then came on in the 37th min replacing powerful Alvin who received a knock. Minutes before the end of the first half, he created the 4th goal after spotting Speedy Hee making a run in the penalty box and chipped in an over-the-top ball for him. Speedy Hee of course got the ball ahead of their keeper and lobbed him for his half-century ARFC goals – 50 goals!!!! 4-1
In the second half, ARFC kept up its relentless attack. Just 7 minutes into the half, ARFC got its 5th goal. Sublime Khim’s ball was laid on by Speedy Hee to influential Sebastian 7 metres outside the box. Killing the ball with a touch and looking up, he curled the ball past their rooted keeper ala Matthew Le Tissier style for his 51st ARFC goal. 5-1.
ARFC chalked up its 6th goal minutes later. Exchanging a series of one-two with ARFC scoring legend Haron, sublime Khim gracefully glided into their penalty box and easily beat their keeper with a low placing shot for his 29th goal for ARFC.
Again, ARFC took its foot off the pedal which allowed them to pull a goal back. 6-2.
In the 77th min came the goal of the month or perhaps the Goal of the Season or perhaps the best-ever goal scored by any ARFC warriors. Receiving a cleared ball 7 metres inside our own half, astute-reading sweeper Elvis started his mesmerizing run by dribbling past 4 or 5 defenders before facing the last defender in the penalty box. The chance looked to have lost when the last defender tried to clear the ball but the rebound fell back kindly to astute-reading sweeper Elvis and he took up the invitation by calmly side-footing the ball home for his 4th ARFC goal!! His wonder goal sparked off wild celebrations amongst the warriors who all heaped onto him but luckily Elvis’ bulky body was able to withstand the pilling. In fact, 7 FHM-type ladies fans invaded the field and hugged him together and the referee had to spend 7 minutes asking them to leave the field. Diego Maradona, who was watching the match at his home, called up John Dykes and told him that Elvis' goal was even better than his goal against England in Mexico 86!!!
Inspired by astute-reading sweeper Elvis' goal, Speedy Hee started his own mazy run down the right flank just minutes later and succeeded in breaking down the right flank. Looking up, he delivered a perfect cross for the freed ARFC scoring legend Haron who has the simplest of task to nod it into empty net for his 119th goal.
ARFC was not done yet. Sublime Khim threaded a through ball to ARFC scoring legend Haron who raced clear and faced their keeper. However, his shot was blocked but the rebound fell to the supporting left-foot wizard Bernard who guided the ball home for his 2nd goal for ARFC. 9-2 and amazingly, both his goals happened on the same field!!!
7 minutes after his goal, the referee ended the opponents’ misery when he blew for final whistle after which the fans all rushed onto the field and hugged each and every ARFC warrior.
Besides the 8 goal scorers, warriors like determined Huiming, hardworking Tong and versatile Kiat also contributed greatly to the win with their hardwork, tackles and simple play. Perhaps, dependable Jinzhong was not in his usual element but he could not be blamed as he has almost nothing to do for vast period of the time. It would not be exaggerating if he can even play the DS Lite in goal if Caren, wife of influential Sebastian who was there to support, lend to him just now.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Unlucky hardworking Tong's goal denied!!!
Playing in front of the boisterous 77,777 fans at the Bendemeer Sec Sch field, ARFC took on old rivals Marauders on 20 Jan 08 at 3 pm. The match was delayed by 27 minutes due to the heavy jam along Serangoon Road as more and more fans wanted to come and support ARFC after the feature in the Weekend Warriors last Sunday. In fact, Daniel and Guobiao who used to strut their stuff at the Blk 636 basketball court but had been MIA for about 7 years, even turned up wanting to play for the prestigious ARFC.
ARFC received a huge crushing blow when ARFC scoring legend Haron had to withdraw due to work commitment whereas unpredictable Blackburn was also missing for the same reason. In goal, Dependable Jinzhong was protected by the usual back 4 comprising astute-reading sweeper Elvis, Towering Toh, determined Huiming and the returning left-foot wizard Bernard. Hardworking Tong and talisman Derrick took the flanks, with influential Sebastian and hard-man Tjioe in midfield. Powerful Alvin was partnered by speedy Hee and WO Neo and versatile Kiat were the only subs.
ARFC was obviously still in high spirits after the publication and quickly got off to a frantic pace and pressured the opponents no end. Hence just 7 minutes into the match, it was no surprise when ARFC opened the scoring. Left-foot wizard Bernard, fresh from his recent marriage, sent an exquisite ball down the left flank to powerful Alvin. Living up to his tag, powerful Alvin easily brushed aside their right-back challenge, headed towards goal and squared the ball across goal for the on-running speedy Hee. However, their defender, under tremendous pressure from speedy Hee, inexplicably beat their own bemused keeper for an own goal ala Traore-style. 1-0 now.
ARFC doubled its lead another 7 minutes later. Again, powerful Alvin was the architect when he neatly flicked on a ball from influential Sebastian to the over-lapping hard-working Tong who charged down the left flank and cut into the box. Faced with only their keeper, hard-working Tong coolly curled the ball past him. With his first goal since for ARFC since 01 Jul 2007, it was perfectly understandable that he was ecstatic and he ran round the length of the pitch 1.7 times. 2-0 now!!
Then the most bizarre thing happened. The Indian groundswoman thrice “invaded” the pitch and asked to call off the match, claiming that the pitch was water-logged even though the pitch was perfectly fine to play on. Despite protests, pleadings, beggings, cryings and all from the referee and both sets of players, she did not relent and called off the match. Strange and really X-file!!!!
Hence, the result would not stand and understandably, hard-working Tong was livid with her action.
“KNN!!! Lim Bei ku ku then lip jip liap and the Chxx bxe ah neh stopped the game. KNN!! If she not a lady, Lim Bei sure hoot her wan!!!”
ARFC received a huge crushing blow when ARFC scoring legend Haron had to withdraw due to work commitment whereas unpredictable Blackburn was also missing for the same reason. In goal, Dependable Jinzhong was protected by the usual back 4 comprising astute-reading sweeper Elvis, Towering Toh, determined Huiming and the returning left-foot wizard Bernard. Hardworking Tong and talisman Derrick took the flanks, with influential Sebastian and hard-man Tjioe in midfield. Powerful Alvin was partnered by speedy Hee and WO Neo and versatile Kiat were the only subs.
ARFC was obviously still in high spirits after the publication and quickly got off to a frantic pace and pressured the opponents no end. Hence just 7 minutes into the match, it was no surprise when ARFC opened the scoring. Left-foot wizard Bernard, fresh from his recent marriage, sent an exquisite ball down the left flank to powerful Alvin. Living up to his tag, powerful Alvin easily brushed aside their right-back challenge, headed towards goal and squared the ball across goal for the on-running speedy Hee. However, their defender, under tremendous pressure from speedy Hee, inexplicably beat their own bemused keeper for an own goal ala Traore-style. 1-0 now.
ARFC doubled its lead another 7 minutes later. Again, powerful Alvin was the architect when he neatly flicked on a ball from influential Sebastian to the over-lapping hard-working Tong who charged down the left flank and cut into the box. Faced with only their keeper, hard-working Tong coolly curled the ball past him. With his first goal since for ARFC since 01 Jul 2007, it was perfectly understandable that he was ecstatic and he ran round the length of the pitch 1.7 times. 2-0 now!!
Then the most bizarre thing happened. The Indian groundswoman thrice “invaded” the pitch and asked to call off the match, claiming that the pitch was water-logged even though the pitch was perfectly fine to play on. Despite protests, pleadings, beggings, cryings and all from the referee and both sets of players, she did not relent and called off the match. Strange and really X-file!!!!
Hence, the result would not stand and understandably, hard-working Tong was livid with her action.
“KNN!!! Lim Bei ku ku then lip jip liap and the Chxx bxe ah neh stopped the game. KNN!! If she not a lady, Lim Bei sure hoot her wan!!!”
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Reason for the blocking of Speedy Hee's face
Finally, after 17 years, our ARFC was featured in our national newspapers, the prestigious The New Paper (TNP), in the Weekend Warriors series.
Most importantly, the whole team and logo (designed by sublime Khim) was published instead of individual player's pix. That to me, is the most important as ARFC is about a team and not any individuals.
Also, I wish to apologise for the unintentional partial blocking of Speedy Hee's face. However, there is a reason to it. I am afraid that by seeing the full face of Speedy Hee, all the girls will fall in love with him and I'm very sure that Speedy Hee does not welcome or like such attention at all.... :P
cheers.....
Most importantly, the whole team and logo (designed by sublime Khim) was published instead of individual player's pix. That to me, is the most important as ARFC is about a team and not any individuals.
Also, I wish to apologise for the unintentional partial blocking of Speedy Hee's face. However, there is a reason to it. I am afraid that by seeing the full face of Speedy Hee, all the girls will fall in love with him and I'm very sure that Speedy Hee does not welcome or like such attention at all.... :P
cheers.....
The New Paper (dated 18 Jan 08) sold-out!!!!!
Due to the featuring of ARFC in the Weekend Warriors series in The New Paper (TNP) on 18 Jan 08, the TNP was fully sold-out just 77 minutes after it hit the newstands.
The mad rush and scramble to grab a copy of the TNP also caused massive jams island-wide, especially at the petrol stations, convenience stores like 7-11 and Cheers, road-side newspapers stalls, book-shops, "zha-huo-dian" and mama-stalls. There were also many many reports of fightings, pushing and shovings by the people queuing up to buy the TNP.
As a result of the huge demand, SPH quickly ordered re-print of 777,777 copies of the TNP, but that also proved to be futile as the re-prints were also sold-off within 7 hours.
Due to the huge popularity of the team, the FAS is seriously considering to invite ARFC to take part in the up-coming S-League season, as a replacement for the kelong-plagued Liaoning FC.
The ARFC Board of Directors will be meeting up on Monday to discuss on the issue.
The mad rush and scramble to grab a copy of the TNP also caused massive jams island-wide, especially at the petrol stations, convenience stores like 7-11 and Cheers, road-side newspapers stalls, book-shops, "zha-huo-dian" and mama-stalls. There were also many many reports of fightings, pushing and shovings by the people queuing up to buy the TNP.
As a result of the huge demand, SPH quickly ordered re-print of 777,777 copies of the TNP, but that also proved to be futile as the re-prints were also sold-off within 7 hours.
Due to the huge popularity of the team, the FAS is seriously considering to invite ARFC to take part in the up-coming S-League season, as a replacement for the kelong-plagued Liaoning FC.
The ARFC Board of Directors will be meeting up on Monday to discuss on the issue.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
ARFC drew 2-2 in second match in 2008
In view of last week’s storming victory which kick-started year 2008, ARFC’s turnout was fantastic in a match played just now at the brand-new artificial pitch at 1st Toa Payoh SS in front of the watching, ever-faithful 77,777 fans.
For the first-time (and probably last time) in its illustrious history, ARFC was interviewed by the wonderful The New Paper (TNP) writers, Ms Ashikin Hashim and Mr David Lee, for the Weekend Warriors series.
After some interviews, ARFC got down to some serious business. Dependable Jinzhong was back in goal, astute-reading sweeper Elvis returned to partner Towering Toh at the heart of the defence, with determined Huiming and versatile Kiat Gulam as full-backs. Hardworking Tong and talisman Derrick took the flanks, with influential Sebastiano and hard-man Tjioe in midfield. ARFC scoring legend Haron and powerful Alvin were tasked with the heavy burden of getting the goals, leaving Speedy Hee, WO Neo, Deadly Robin, unpredictable Blackburn, reliable David and hard-running Guoxiong as the talented-studded bench.
Probably due to lack of warm-up, the slight euphoria of being interviewed and under the watchful eyes of the TNP, ARFC was completely not in its normal assured and calm self. In fact, the experienced opponents nearly opened the scoring straight after the kick-off when their left winger left the entire ARFC defence for dead. Thankfully, dependable Jinzhong came to ARFC’s rescue with a superb save.
The early scare did not wake ARFC up and it was hence no surprise when they took an early lead after just 7 mins. Their right-wing cross eluded every ARFC warriors and in came their left-winger to thump a header past the exasperated dependable Jinzhong. 0-1 now and the fans began to turn impatient as they wanted to watch the normal flowing ARFC play.
Determined not to let ARFC’s famed reputation down, all warriors began to put in their fair share of hard work. In the 17th min, ARFC equalized. Talisman Derrick was brought down on the right and upstepped influential Sebastiano to send a pointing ball into their 6-yard area. A number of warriors charged in but hard-man Tjioe, who bemoaned that he had not scored for ages before the match, won the ball ahead of others and his header easily beat their keeper for his 33rd ARFC goal. 1-1 now.
ARFC then made a series of substitutions. However, ARFC soon fell behind yet again when a high long ball into our defence was let loose and their striker easily beat jinzhong from close-range. 1-2 now.
The sky soon started pouring and the match was delayed for almost 27 mins. When play resumed, ARFC was back to its usual self and completely dominated the opponents. 7 mins after the re-start, hardworking Tong won the ball in the centre, spotted influential Sebastiano racing down the right flank and placed a measured ball to him. Looking up, influential Sebastiano spotted the lurking powerful Alvin in the area and delivered a high searching ball that eluded their keeper, leaving powerful Alvin to notch his 36th ARFC goal with a header into the unguarded net. 2-2.
Bizarrely, the referee then ended the match after only about 20 mins or so, citing that it was already past 7 pm. His un-professionalism then sparked off some trouble when ARFC fans began whistling and throwing soiled tissues and pads onto the pitch as they felt that the referee should have completed the match as it was delayed by rain and not by the teams. However, the referee ignored them and quickly collect his keep (which he clearly did not deserve) and rushed home, leaving behind the totally-baffled ARFC warriors and its opponents.
For the first-time (and probably last time) in its illustrious history, ARFC was interviewed by the wonderful The New Paper (TNP) writers, Ms Ashikin Hashim and Mr David Lee, for the Weekend Warriors series.
After some interviews, ARFC got down to some serious business. Dependable Jinzhong was back in goal, astute-reading sweeper Elvis returned to partner Towering Toh at the heart of the defence, with determined Huiming and versatile Kiat Gulam as full-backs. Hardworking Tong and talisman Derrick took the flanks, with influential Sebastiano and hard-man Tjioe in midfield. ARFC scoring legend Haron and powerful Alvin were tasked with the heavy burden of getting the goals, leaving Speedy Hee, WO Neo, Deadly Robin, unpredictable Blackburn, reliable David and hard-running Guoxiong as the talented-studded bench.
Probably due to lack of warm-up, the slight euphoria of being interviewed and under the watchful eyes of the TNP, ARFC was completely not in its normal assured and calm self. In fact, the experienced opponents nearly opened the scoring straight after the kick-off when their left winger left the entire ARFC defence for dead. Thankfully, dependable Jinzhong came to ARFC’s rescue with a superb save.
The early scare did not wake ARFC up and it was hence no surprise when they took an early lead after just 7 mins. Their right-wing cross eluded every ARFC warriors and in came their left-winger to thump a header past the exasperated dependable Jinzhong. 0-1 now and the fans began to turn impatient as they wanted to watch the normal flowing ARFC play.
Determined not to let ARFC’s famed reputation down, all warriors began to put in their fair share of hard work. In the 17th min, ARFC equalized. Talisman Derrick was brought down on the right and upstepped influential Sebastiano to send a pointing ball into their 6-yard area. A number of warriors charged in but hard-man Tjioe, who bemoaned that he had not scored for ages before the match, won the ball ahead of others and his header easily beat their keeper for his 33rd ARFC goal. 1-1 now.
ARFC then made a series of substitutions. However, ARFC soon fell behind yet again when a high long ball into our defence was let loose and their striker easily beat jinzhong from close-range. 1-2 now.
The sky soon started pouring and the match was delayed for almost 27 mins. When play resumed, ARFC was back to its usual self and completely dominated the opponents. 7 mins after the re-start, hardworking Tong won the ball in the centre, spotted influential Sebastiano racing down the right flank and placed a measured ball to him. Looking up, influential Sebastiano spotted the lurking powerful Alvin in the area and delivered a high searching ball that eluded their keeper, leaving powerful Alvin to notch his 36th ARFC goal with a header into the unguarded net. 2-2.
Bizarrely, the referee then ended the match after only about 20 mins or so, citing that it was already past 7 pm. His un-professionalism then sparked off some trouble when ARFC fans began whistling and throwing soiled tissues and pads onto the pitch as they felt that the referee should have completed the match as it was delayed by rain and not by the teams. However, the referee ignored them and quickly collect his keep (which he clearly did not deserve) and rushed home, leaving behind the totally-baffled ARFC warriors and its opponents.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Ex-ARFC warrior Hwee became a father!!!
I am pleased to say that our ex-warrior, Hwee, who is also the youngest brother of our current warrior, Jeffrey, has just become a father.
His wife has given birth to their baby boy, Neo Xu Feng on 07 Jan 08 @ 1449 hrs. Xu Feng weighs 2.795 kg and they are now at KK Hospital, ward 82 bed 15.
On behalf of ARFC, heartiest congratulations to him and we will try to get their picture posted here.....
:)
His wife has given birth to their baby boy, Neo Xu Feng on 07 Jan 08 @ 1449 hrs. Xu Feng weighs 2.795 kg and they are now at KK Hospital, ward 82 bed 15.
On behalf of ARFC, heartiest congratulations to him and we will try to get their picture posted here.....
:)
ARFC starts 2008 with resounding 6-1 victory
Playing in front of the capacity crowd of 77,777 at the Parc de Siglap Stadia, ARFC kick-off the brand new year with a resounding 6-1 victory over JSFC, a team comprises of very young and inexperienced players.
ARFC received a huge blow just 3 hours before kick-off when astute-reading sweeper Elvis pulled out due to last-min job commitment. Furthermore, dependable Jinzhong was unable to commit until an hour before kick-off due to his job nature. Thankfully, determined Huiming was able to make it after his “flat-being-viewed” appointment. Also, talisman Derrick cut down on dependable Jinzhong’s traveling time by picking him up all the way from Changi Airport Cargo Complex after the latter could make it.
Due to the long journey, talisman Derrick, and dependable Jinzhong were late, as was Towering Toh. This leaves ARFC with no choice but to start with the 11 who were present, namely: Unpredictable Blackburn as Goalkeeper first, Versatile Kiat Gulam as sweeper with his elder brother determined Huiming in front of him, reliable David on his right and left-foot wizard Bernard on his left. In midfield, influential Sebastiano and hard-man Tjioe were at the centre, with hard-working Tong and speedy Hee on the flanks. ARFC scoring legend Haron was partnered up front by powerful Alvin.
Probably due to lack of warm-up, ARFC was sluggish and almost gifted the opponent a goal. Fortunately, they did not take their chance. Responding to its supporters’ booing, ARFC soon woke up and displayed their usual high standard.
In the 17th min, ARFC finally took the lead. Influential Sebstiano took a free-kick from the right and sent in the ball that had hard-man Tjioe challenging for the ball that distracted their defenders. The ball was left to ARFC scoring legend Haron who brought the ball down with an exquisite touch, looked up and thumped the ball past their keeper for his 115th ARFC goal. 1-0.
7 mins later, ARFC went 2-0 up. Again, hard-man Tjioe was the architect as his Steven Gerrard type charge into their penalty box was halted illegally by their last-man just slightly outside the box. The referee, who seemed like a rookie and was to have a poor game, was undecided on whether to send off their defender or award a penalty. He chose the wrong decision and awarded a penalty to ARFC. Up stepped ARFC scoring legend Haron to easily beat their keeper from the spot for his 116th ARFC goal.
After taking a 2 goal lead, ARFC warriors were complacent and committed so many errors that the opponents almost pulled 2 goals back. Fortunately, dependable Jinzhong who had replaced unpredictable Blackburn, pulled off at least 4 top-draw saves that kept ARFC in the game. One double-save was particularly impressive and if Capello was watching, he would have chosen him to replace Robinson in the England goal. World class!!!
ARFC also suffered a set-back when speedy Hee was hurt in a tackle and had to be replaced by talisman Derrick. Towering Toh also came on for determined Huiming whose right boots was torn.
Half-time score was 2-0.
When play resumed, ARFC repeated its sluggish first-half start. Just 7 mins after the re-start, off a counter-attack, their impressive left-winger beat the off-side trap and finally beat dependable Jinzhong to pull a goal back. 1-2 now and ARFC seemed to be in a precarious position.
ARFC regained its 2-goal lead just 7 mins later. Influential Sebastiano correctly anticipated a ball, spotted powerful Alvin lurking on the right and chipped the ball over to him. Living up to his nick-name, powerful Alvin latched on to the ball, powered past their left-back and expertly used his right-outside foot to curl the ball home for his 35th ARFC goal. 3-1 now.
In the 57th min, ARFC went 4-1 up. Again, influential Sebastiano won a free-kick on the right, took the kick and floated the ball high up in the air. The crowd was already on their feet anticipating a goal when they saw Towering Toh going up for the ball and true enough, Towering Toh towered above all, including their keeper, to head home his 23rd ARFC goal. His goal had the commentator, Mark Richmond, saying “Peter Crouch should really learn a thing or two from him!!”
7 mins later, ARFC scoring legend Haron completed his hat-trick. Hardworking Tong floated a free-kick deep into their penalty box and the ball was missed by all their defenders. Haron reacted quickest and flicked the ball over their hapless keeper for his hat-trick and 117th ARFC goal. This prompted the crowd to chant his name all round the stadium and even his pregnant-yet-still-gorgeous wife, Su, could not hide her pleasure by jumping up and down.
In the 77th min, ARFC scored its 6th goal in the match. Left-foot wizard Bernard delivered a well-measured ball from the left flank to the on-running powerful Alvin who then again showed his prowess by easily brushing aside their right-back and faced their keeper. His shot was saved by their keeper but the ball bounced off their retreating defender, hit him on his legs and trickled over the line. Unlucky but ARFC claimed its 13th own goals from its opponents since 1991. This was also ARFC’s 130th victory in 206 matches.
Comments on players:
Dependable Jinzhong – If not for him and his world-class saves, ARFC would have been down in the 1st half. Man-of-the-Match;
Reliable David – Was his reliable self as a defender and even made a rare foray up front that almost netted a goal;
Versatile Kiat Gulam – Was shaky in the 1st half as sweeper, but very assured and confident display in the 2nd half;
Left-foot wizard Bernard – Like Kiat, was very shaky in the beginning stages but grew better and more confident as match wore on. Created the last goal for ARFC;
Determined Huiming – Was not in his usual high standard, but competent display enough;
Towering Toh – With him around, our dead-ball situations are always a threat and he again proved why this is so with a superb headed goal.
Speedy Hee – did not see much of him as he was injured very early in the match;
Hard-man Tjioe – We are beginning to see the “previous version” of hard-man Tjioe – full of vital hard tackling and powerful runs into their penalty box. Decoyed for the 1st goal and won the penalty for the 2nd goal;
Hard-working Tong – So many back-tracking and tackles to ease burden on ARFC’s defence. After Jinzhong, the 2nd best performer of the day!!!
Powerful Alvin – Too powerful and quick for their defenders. Great goal to put ARFC 3-1 up.
ARFC scoring legend Haron – Fantastic hat-trick. As I have said earlier, I could not find any more superlatives other than saying that he is such a fantastic footballer.
Unpredictable Blackburn – Really slowed down a lot but could not fault him since he is the oldest in the team. Did come up with some nice touches though;
Talisman Derrick – Much, much better and improved display from him from the previous match. This is the display we all know he is capable of.
Influential Sebastiano - Created 2 goals from set-pieces and another goal but was clearly tiring in the 2nd half as it was his second full 90-min match in 2 days.
ARFC received a huge blow just 3 hours before kick-off when astute-reading sweeper Elvis pulled out due to last-min job commitment. Furthermore, dependable Jinzhong was unable to commit until an hour before kick-off due to his job nature. Thankfully, determined Huiming was able to make it after his “flat-being-viewed” appointment. Also, talisman Derrick cut down on dependable Jinzhong’s traveling time by picking him up all the way from Changi Airport Cargo Complex after the latter could make it.
Due to the long journey, talisman Derrick, and dependable Jinzhong were late, as was Towering Toh. This leaves ARFC with no choice but to start with the 11 who were present, namely: Unpredictable Blackburn as Goalkeeper first, Versatile Kiat Gulam as sweeper with his elder brother determined Huiming in front of him, reliable David on his right and left-foot wizard Bernard on his left. In midfield, influential Sebastiano and hard-man Tjioe were at the centre, with hard-working Tong and speedy Hee on the flanks. ARFC scoring legend Haron was partnered up front by powerful Alvin.
Probably due to lack of warm-up, ARFC was sluggish and almost gifted the opponent a goal. Fortunately, they did not take their chance. Responding to its supporters’ booing, ARFC soon woke up and displayed their usual high standard.
In the 17th min, ARFC finally took the lead. Influential Sebstiano took a free-kick from the right and sent in the ball that had hard-man Tjioe challenging for the ball that distracted their defenders. The ball was left to ARFC scoring legend Haron who brought the ball down with an exquisite touch, looked up and thumped the ball past their keeper for his 115th ARFC goal. 1-0.
7 mins later, ARFC went 2-0 up. Again, hard-man Tjioe was the architect as his Steven Gerrard type charge into their penalty box was halted illegally by their last-man just slightly outside the box. The referee, who seemed like a rookie and was to have a poor game, was undecided on whether to send off their defender or award a penalty. He chose the wrong decision and awarded a penalty to ARFC. Up stepped ARFC scoring legend Haron to easily beat their keeper from the spot for his 116th ARFC goal.
After taking a 2 goal lead, ARFC warriors were complacent and committed so many errors that the opponents almost pulled 2 goals back. Fortunately, dependable Jinzhong who had replaced unpredictable Blackburn, pulled off at least 4 top-draw saves that kept ARFC in the game. One double-save was particularly impressive and if Capello was watching, he would have chosen him to replace Robinson in the England goal. World class!!!
ARFC also suffered a set-back when speedy Hee was hurt in a tackle and had to be replaced by talisman Derrick. Towering Toh also came on for determined Huiming whose right boots was torn.
Half-time score was 2-0.
When play resumed, ARFC repeated its sluggish first-half start. Just 7 mins after the re-start, off a counter-attack, their impressive left-winger beat the off-side trap and finally beat dependable Jinzhong to pull a goal back. 1-2 now and ARFC seemed to be in a precarious position.
ARFC regained its 2-goal lead just 7 mins later. Influential Sebastiano correctly anticipated a ball, spotted powerful Alvin lurking on the right and chipped the ball over to him. Living up to his nick-name, powerful Alvin latched on to the ball, powered past their left-back and expertly used his right-outside foot to curl the ball home for his 35th ARFC goal. 3-1 now.
In the 57th min, ARFC went 4-1 up. Again, influential Sebastiano won a free-kick on the right, took the kick and floated the ball high up in the air. The crowd was already on their feet anticipating a goal when they saw Towering Toh going up for the ball and true enough, Towering Toh towered above all, including their keeper, to head home his 23rd ARFC goal. His goal had the commentator, Mark Richmond, saying “Peter Crouch should really learn a thing or two from him!!”
7 mins later, ARFC scoring legend Haron completed his hat-trick. Hardworking Tong floated a free-kick deep into their penalty box and the ball was missed by all their defenders. Haron reacted quickest and flicked the ball over their hapless keeper for his hat-trick and 117th ARFC goal. This prompted the crowd to chant his name all round the stadium and even his pregnant-yet-still-gorgeous wife, Su, could not hide her pleasure by jumping up and down.
In the 77th min, ARFC scored its 6th goal in the match. Left-foot wizard Bernard delivered a well-measured ball from the left flank to the on-running powerful Alvin who then again showed his prowess by easily brushing aside their right-back and faced their keeper. His shot was saved by their keeper but the ball bounced off their retreating defender, hit him on his legs and trickled over the line. Unlucky but ARFC claimed its 13th own goals from its opponents since 1991. This was also ARFC’s 130th victory in 206 matches.
Comments on players:
Dependable Jinzhong – If not for him and his world-class saves, ARFC would have been down in the 1st half. Man-of-the-Match;
Reliable David – Was his reliable self as a defender and even made a rare foray up front that almost netted a goal;
Versatile Kiat Gulam – Was shaky in the 1st half as sweeper, but very assured and confident display in the 2nd half;
Left-foot wizard Bernard – Like Kiat, was very shaky in the beginning stages but grew better and more confident as match wore on. Created the last goal for ARFC;
Determined Huiming – Was not in his usual high standard, but competent display enough;
Towering Toh – With him around, our dead-ball situations are always a threat and he again proved why this is so with a superb headed goal.
Speedy Hee – did not see much of him as he was injured very early in the match;
Hard-man Tjioe – We are beginning to see the “previous version” of hard-man Tjioe – full of vital hard tackling and powerful runs into their penalty box. Decoyed for the 1st goal and won the penalty for the 2nd goal;
Hard-working Tong – So many back-tracking and tackles to ease burden on ARFC’s defence. After Jinzhong, the 2nd best performer of the day!!!
Powerful Alvin – Too powerful and quick for their defenders. Great goal to put ARFC 3-1 up.
ARFC scoring legend Haron – Fantastic hat-trick. As I have said earlier, I could not find any more superlatives other than saying that he is such a fantastic footballer.
Unpredictable Blackburn – Really slowed down a lot but could not fault him since he is the oldest in the team. Did come up with some nice touches though;
Talisman Derrick – Much, much better and improved display from him from the previous match. This is the display we all know he is capable of.
Influential Sebastiano - Created 2 goals from set-pieces and another goal but was clearly tiring in the 2nd half as it was his second full 90-min match in 2 days.
Friday, January 04, 2008
Boon is the winner of the TNP Contest on worst-ever Liverpool XI
Dear ARFC warriors:
Following up on Sebastian's selected entry on the best-ever Liverpool XI in the TNP Contest, Boon has gone one step further by coming up with the winning entry for the worst-ever Liverpool XI!!! To quote Haron's words, Boon is now the unofficial "Best worst-ever" Liverpool supporter!!!!! :)
This is his winning entry:
David James: Good Keeper, horrible mistakes in crucial games
Abel Xavier: Headless chicken.
Torben Piechnik: Yes, he existed.
Phil Babb: Stupid clearance for a corner which led to Cantona scoring in 96 FA cup final.
Djimi Traore: Get more nervous watching him than having my gf at the wheel.
Jimmy Carter: For having a US President's name and played like one.
Istvan Kozma: He was a football player. He tried.
Paul Stewart: Looks like a clown, played like one too.
Bernard Diomede: Would get in TNP's list of Worst World Cup winner ever.
Sean Dundee: 0 goals
Erik Meijer: 2 goals. Vs Hull.
Subs:
Antonio Nunez
Bruno Cheyrou
Jean-Michel Ferri
Josemi
Kvarme
Diouf
Dicks
James passes to Piechnik. Babb, not knowing he's a teammate, tries to tackle him. The ball rolls to Traore and he whacks it upfield. Ball rolls 10 metres to Stewart who was still strolling upfield while Kozma was trying to explain to the away fans where Hungary is on the atlas. All this while, Diomede was advising Carter how he managed to be a World Cup winner despite being a crap player. Unable to stand the sight of it, Dundee and Meijer rushes down the field to pick up the ball. It happened, Dundee got his first goal. An own goal. And Xavier? He was still in the dressing room styling his hair. Happy New Year!!
Following up on Sebastian's selected entry on the best-ever Liverpool XI in the TNP Contest, Boon has gone one step further by coming up with the winning entry for the worst-ever Liverpool XI!!! To quote Haron's words, Boon is now the unofficial "Best worst-ever" Liverpool supporter!!!!! :)
This is his winning entry:
David James: Good Keeper, horrible mistakes in crucial games
Abel Xavier: Headless chicken.
Torben Piechnik: Yes, he existed.
Phil Babb: Stupid clearance for a corner which led to Cantona scoring in 96 FA cup final.
Djimi Traore: Get more nervous watching him than having my gf at the wheel.
Jimmy Carter: For having a US President's name and played like one.
Istvan Kozma: He was a football player. He tried.
Paul Stewart: Looks like a clown, played like one too.
Bernard Diomede: Would get in TNP's list of Worst World Cup winner ever.
Sean Dundee: 0 goals
Erik Meijer: 2 goals. Vs Hull.
Subs:
Antonio Nunez
Bruno Cheyrou
Jean-Michel Ferri
Josemi
Kvarme
Diouf
Dicks
James passes to Piechnik. Babb, not knowing he's a teammate, tries to tackle him. The ball rolls to Traore and he whacks it upfield. Ball rolls 10 metres to Stewart who was still strolling upfield while Kozma was trying to explain to the away fans where Hungary is on the atlas. All this while, Diomede was advising Carter how he managed to be a World Cup winner despite being a crap player. Unable to stand the sight of it, Dundee and Meijer rushes down the field to pick up the ball. It happened, Dundee got his first goal. An own goal. And Xavier? He was still in the dressing room styling his hair. Happy New Year!!
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Location of Siglap Secondary School
The school is located at No. 10 Pasir Ris Drive 10....
See you this sunday (06 Dec) @ 1700 hrs...
Cheers....
See you this sunday (06 Dec) @ 1700 hrs...
Cheers....
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