On
the back of Alvin’s brace, ARFC played to a hard-fought 2-2 draw with One Utd
at Anderson SS.
ARFC
was supported by Ismail’s family, Shidah and Aqeel, as well Kenny’s beau, JOY, and Derrick’s son and his gang of cousins.
As Ismail was late, Derrick again volunteered
to be goal-keeper.
ARFC
started with this line-up:
Keeper - Talisman
Derrick
Right-back - Dependable
Jinzhong
Sweeper - Astute-reading
sweeper Elvis
Stopper - Towering
Toh (captain)
Left-back - Unbeatable
Darren
Left-mid - Nippy Kenny
Centre-mid - Dynamic
Soon
Centre-mid - Combative
Ron
Right-mid - Unpredictable
Blackburn
Striker - Powerful
Alvin
Striker - ARFC Scoring Legend Haron
Subs:
Commanding
Ismail (late)
Skilful
Weilit (late)
Impeccable
How Meng
Absent:
Steely Tze Ern
Speedy
Hee
Influential
Sebastian
Marauding
Guoxiong
Sublime Khim
Wonder
Wayne
Hard-man Tjioe
Immaculate Indra
Booming
Boon
The game
started off nicely for ARFC with countless attacking moves especially on the
left flank where Alvin was having a field day against the opponent's short n
plump defender who tried to look like Edgar Davids.
From the
opponent's goalkick, Toh cleared the ball to the left of the field. Alvin
managed to get to the bouncing ball first and dribbled past the plump defender.
The opposing keeper tried to get to ball too by coming out of his line but
Alvin was quicker n managed to push the ball past him. From an acute angle of 9
degrees, Alvin managed to slot the ball home and give ARFC the lead. 1-0 and
this was his 240th ARFC goal.
7 mins
later, ARFC had a scare when the opponent nearly scored from a throw in. Their
player managed to outjump everyone and headed towards goal. The ball hit the
post and trickled along the line before Derrick scooped it to safety. The
opponents were convinced that the ball had crossed the line and shouted for
goal but the referee waved play on much to their dismay.
In the
29th min, Haron could have doubled the lead for ARFC. Soon beat two opposing
defenders in the box and laid the ball perfectly in the middle for Haron.
However, the latter surprised everyone including himself when he kicked the
ball over the bar with only the keeper to beat. 7 minutes later, Haron decided
to sub himself.
ARFC was
made to rue the above chance missed a few minutes later when the opponent
scored just before half-time. 1-1.
A mini
celebration was held for Rayes during half-time. ARFC players sang the birthday
song while Rayes cousins swarmed around him in commemorating his special day
with a birthday cake. Derrick beamed in pride, like a father would, of his
prince who turned 9 today!
ARFC
started the second half with Ismail in goal and Derrick playing at the right
mid. Derrick's introduction was vital as he managed to win a penalty for Apex
in the 57th min. Derrick was clattered in the box by the onrushing defender who
clumsily challenged him from behind. The impact of the challenge was so hard
that Derrick's legs were seen flying through the air while the defender's legs
were shaking uncontrollably as he went into a fit. Players from both side tried
to revive him. Luckily for both players, they recovered from the impact safely
and were substituted immediately as a precaution.
The
defender was given a yellow card for the tackle and penalty was awarded to ARFC.
From the resulting spot kick, Alvin sent the keeper the wrong way to give ARFC
the lead again. 2-1 and this was Alvin’s 241st ARFC goal.
ARFC then
conceded another goal in the 69th min to draw 2-2
Special
thanks to Soon who continued running endlessly despite running a half-marathon
in the morning, unlike Sebastian who also ran the same half marathon but did
not turn up, citing tiredness. CMI TTM.
A special word
of commendation to Derrick too who came for the game despite Rayes birthday,
took a heavy knock and played his heart out in both defence and attack.
Voting results:
Soon – 10
Alvin – 10
Toh – 6
Darren – 5
Ron – 4
Derrick – 3
How Meng – 2
Elvis – 2
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