Despite
an imperious display by Elvis and Toh, ARFC was let down by poor finishing in a
1-1 draw with Pioneer FC, the same opponent whom we lost 3-4 despite leading 3
times on 08 Jun 2014.
ARFC
was only supported by Melissa, rumoured-to-be Mrs Alan Chua soon.
ARFC
started with this line-up:
Keeper - Dependable
Jinzhong
Right-back - Combative
Ron
Sweeper - Astute-reading
sweeper Elvis
Stopper - Towering
Toh
Left-back - Unbeatable
Darren
Left-mid - Speedy
Hee
Centre-mid - Dynamic
Soon
Centre-mid - Influential
Sebastian (captain)
Right-mid - Talisman
Derrick
Striker - ARFC Scoring Legend Haron
Striker - Powerful
Alvin
Subs:
Unpredictable
Blackburn
Weilit
(guest player)
Absent:
Marauding
Guoxiong
Commanding
Ismail
Steely Tze Ern
Sublime Khim
Nippy Kenny
Wonder
Wayne
Impeccable
How Meng
Hard-man Tjioe
Immaculate Indra
Booming
Boon
ARFC started very well and kept its
opponents in their own half. Particularly, Alvin created much giving their
defenders a hard time.
ARFC took the lead in the 7th
min. Toh, who was sweeping up all aerial balls whole day, headed a high ball
back towards the opponents half. Under pressure from Soon, their keeper charged
out and made a hasty clearance to the area near centre line. From 47 metres out and with the goal
gaping, Haron showed quick sense of mind by lifting the ball high towards the
goal. The execution was perfect ala Xabi Alonso as the ball took a bounce and
hit the roof of the net. World-class goal. 1-0 and this was Haron’s 213th
ARFC goal.
Alvin could have made it two within 77
seconds. After robbing their sweeper, Alvin faced their keeper alone as their
defenders were left trailing in their wake. However, Alvin hurried his shot and
dragged his shot wide.
The opponents then pulled a goal back. 1-1
Elvis then tried to create chances with a
couple of dribble upfield and spread several balls with his outside right foot.
However, ARFC could not capitalize.
Haron nearly grabbed his brace but his shot
bounced off the upright.
Toh then came close with a header.
Alvin was then released down the left flank
and after drawing their impressive keeper out, Alvin squared the ball across
for the on-rushing Derrick. However, their keeper got a crucial touch to divert
the path of the ball which reached the back of Derrick. Derrick then tried to out-smart
their keeper by attempting a back-heel which went horribly wrong as he totally
mis-connect and the chance was lost.
Special word of mention to ARFC defence
which kept the opponents quiet all day.
Voting results:
Toh – 10
Elvis – 8
Ron – 7
Darren – 4
Hee – 2
Soon – 2
Haron – 2
Blackburn – 1
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