Playing its first match in 2015, ARFC totally
dominated the match by trouncing Anfield Warriors FC 4-0 at St. Wilfrids field.
ARFC was supported by Ron’s family,
Lingzhi, Avril and Rio, and Sebastian who continued to be laid low by vertigo.
ARFC
started with this line-up:
Keeper - Talisman
Derrick
Right-back - Dependable
Jinzhong
Sweeper - Astute-reading
sweeper Elvis
Stopper - Combative
Ron
Left-back - Unbeatable
Darren
Left-mid - Speedy
Hee
Centre-mid - Marauding
Guoxiong
Centre-mid - Dynamic
Soon
Right-mid - Unpredictable
Blackburn
Striker - Powerful
Alvin (captain)
Striker - ARFC Scoring Legend Haron
Subs:
Skilful
Weilit
Wonder
Wayne
Impeccable
How Meng
Chun
Haw (guest player)
Absent:
Nippy Kenny
Towering
Toh
Commanding
Ismail
Sublime Khim
Steely Tze Ern
Influential
Sebastian
Hard-man Tjioe
After stringing 27 passes together right
from the kick-off, ARFC took the lead. Jinzhong sent a long ball from his
right-back position that saw Alvin charging in like a raging bull from a diagonal
position. Winning the ball ahead of their GK, Alvin’s first effort was blocked
by their GK. Alvin retrieved the
ball at the right touch-line, steadied himself, looked up and heard Haron’s
call for the ball. Showing deep
understanding by ARFC’s 2 leading scorers, Alvin chipped the ball to the far
post which saw Haron running in from deep like a Japanese bullet train to
propel a header that almost burst the net! 1-0 and this was Haron’s 219th
ARFC goal.
Haron then nearly grabbed a brace 77
seconds later. Receiving a ball from Hee just outside the box, Haron swiveled
and placed the ball to the far top left-hand corner. However, their GK thwarted
Haron’s brilliant effort with a flying save to tip the ball over the bar.
ARFC was not to be denied. Blackburn played
a short corner to Guoxiong who in turned played back to Ron. Inspired by his
family’s presence, Ron swung the ball in which Soon flicked over high over
their defence. Their GK charged out but did not manage to get a clean punch
away. Jinzhong then had the easiest of task to head the ball into the empty net
for his 3rd ARFC goal. 2-0
Chun Haw, Weilit, Wayne and How Meng then
came on for Soon, Haron, Hee and Ron respectively.
Chun Haw immediately made an impact when
his 47-metre effort rocked the cross-bar.
Wayne then contributed with a sharp crisp
low shot that was parried by their keeper.
ARFC then put the result to bed. After a
mad scramble which saw the ball pinging like a pinball machine from Blackburn’s
free-kick, Weilit finally swept the ball home for his 11th ARFC
goal. 3-0
In the 2nd half, ARFC loosened a
bit and was indebted to Ron who made a stunning recovering block for a corner.
Stand-in keeper Derrick then conjured a
brave punch clearance from a corner despite being challenged by 3 opponents.
Hee then wriggled his way into the box but instead
of shooting, he unselfishly tried to square to the on-rushing Haron.
Unfortunately, Hee’s pass was blocked and cleared away. Brilliant team player!
Chun Haw then mesmerised their defender
with 3 quick-turns before being upended. Alvin stood up but his penalty
cannoned back the left-hand post. Unlucky!
Alvin then continued his luckless streak in
front of goal when he squandered 2 one-on-one chances.
ARFC had the final say with mins to go.
From a half-cleared corner, Ron hoisted the ball back into the danger area near
the 6-yard box. Haron executed a superb back-header that sailed over their GK
and landed nicely and comfortably at the far post. 4-0 and this was Haron’s 220th
ARFC goal.
Voting results:
Haron – 9
Alvin – 6
Soon – 6
Guoxiong – 5
Ron – 5
Jinzhong – 4
Weilit – 2
How Meng – 2
Elvis – 1
Darren – 1
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