Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Monday, November 13, 2006

Fired-up ARFC exacts revenge on Aces Utd with 4-2 victory

In the top-of-the-table clash between Aces United and Apex Rangers FC (ARFC), a fired-up ARFC defeated Aces Utd 4-2 in front of the usual-fanatical and boisterous 77,777 fans at ITE Stadia.

As the fixture was a top-of-the-table clash, traffic jams were seen stretching from CTE AMK Ave 5 to Chin Swee Road and also TPE all the way to Woodlands Ave 2. This resulted in the TP of the SPF deploying all their available resources just for this match. Nevertheless, another 17,777 were still locked out of the stadia but this time round, ARFC Board of Directors had already forseen this situation and had erected 7 LCD 777-inches outside the stadia for their viewing pleasure.

Seeing such fanatical support, all ARFC warriors were fired-up as can be seen in their vigorous warm-ups. Also, for the first time in probably 7 years, we have 18 ARFC warriors turning up for this game!!!

As usual, Jinzhong started in goal with astute-reading Elvis and Towering Toh at the heart of the defence. Fast-improving Bernard and Kiat Gulam guarded the flanks and they were supported by sublime Khim and turbo-engine Hock in front of them. Sebastiano and hard-working Tong were in the middle of the park and the front-line paired quick-silver Derrick and powerful Alvin. The subs were ARFC scoring legend Haron (as he was late), unpredictable Blackburn, David Mak (father of Marco Mak), determined Huiming, Speedy Hee, returning British punk Damian Pereira and new-boy hard-man Ron. The match was also graced by used-to-be-speedy right-back, Boon who is now a successful banker after making profits of $7 million after investing in “UK Land” with Profitable Plots.

When the referee blew the starting whistle, ARFC immediately pressed them as they were all fired-up by the cheering fans. However, Aces Utd held its ground well and threatened to score first. ARFC’s backline, once again ably led by astute-reading Elvis, was able to repel their attacks.

In the 17th min, ARFC won a corner after some relentless pressure. Powerful Alvin flighted in a measured corner and amidst the goal-mouth scramble, Towering Toh “toe-poked” the ball in for the opening goal which prompted chantings of “Toh, Toh, Toh” round the stadia. This was also Towering Toh’s 19th goal for ARFC.

Aces Utd, however, was not the League leaders for nothing. In the 27th min, Sebastiano failed to prevent their play-maker from running through the centre and he solo all the way to slot in their equalizer. 1-1

Nevertheless, ARFC did not lose heart and continued harassing and closing down on their opponents. Off one such pressure 7 minutes later, their keeper inexplicably handled a back-pass and an in-direct free-kick was awarded just outside the 6-yard box. Powerful Alvin took a touch before turbo-engine Hock thumped the ball in with a slight ricochet off their defender that almost burst the net. ESPN replay indicated that the speed of the shot was measured at 777 km/hr. This was turbo-engine Hock’s 13th goal for ARFC.

ARFC forwards then proceeded to miss several glitz-edged chances which could have buried Aces Utd by half-time. When referee blew for the half-time whistle, ARFC warriors were greeted by thunderous applause from the fans. 2-1!!

In the 2nd-half, Sebastiano made a string of changes to give all a chance to play. The most significant change was of course, ARFC scoring legend Haron. 7 minutes after the re-start, another world-class ball from sublime Khim put Haron through. However, their keeper was also charging for the ball and it would appear that Haron might not have made it. Haron’s lovely wife-to-be then shouted “Abang, lari lari lari” which seemed to work as Haron managed to get to the ball before their keeper did. The ball then rolled into the open goal at a speed of 77 metres/hr. 3-1!!!

In the 67th min, unpredictable Blackburn received a ball on the right and sent it straight to Speedy Hee who controlled the ball expertly before lifting the ball to Haron. Taking a quick touch, ARFC scoring legend did not disappoint the partisan crowd as he chipped over the on-rushing keeper with a Peter Beardsley-type of execution. 4-1 and this was Haron’s 99th goal for ARFC. His goal also sparked off wild celebrations at the stands and all kind of stuff such as underwear, condoms, toilet rolls, paper scraps ala Bueno Aires World Cup in 1978, were thrown onto the jogging track. A female streaker with wordings “I Love ARFC” was even seen running round the track before being subdued by the security staff

7 mins later, Aces Utd managed to pull a goal but ARFC held firm for a convincing 4-2 victory!!!

During the post-match interview with Jamie Yeo of ESPN, ARFC Board of Directors Kiat Gulam was ecstatic with the win.

“I am really proud to be a member of ARFC. We have proved to others that despite all the wild drinking, sex, drugs and rock n roll, ARFC warriors can still put in a decent game of football. I wanna thank all fans for turning up which was crucial to us. Thanks once again.”

Immediately after giving his comments, Kiat Gulam was spotted chatting-up Jamie to arrange for a drinking session at Club de 632………

Headliner of the Week

Headliners of the Week

Headliner 1: “ARFC scores convincing win over Aces Utd”

Headliner 2: “ARFC Scoring Legend one-goal short of century mark”

Headliner 3: “Towering Toh puts in Man-of-the-Match performance”

Headliner 4: “Turbo-engine Hock’s 777 km/hr goal”

Headliner 5: “Jinzhong’s one-handed world-class save”

Sunday, November 12, 2006

ARFC Players 6 stars rating performance ends Aces Utd unbeaten reigns!!!!!



Pictures of ApexRangers VS Aces Utd FC - 12 Nov 2006 [Classiq league Tournament 2006]

-Top to Bottom (ApexRangers FC players in White)
Picture 1 : ApexRangers players celebrating their triumphant 4-2 win after the game.
Picture 2 : Aces Utd players preparing before the kick-off.
Picture 3 : ARFC top striker Haronaldo getting all ready for the 2nd half.

In this drizzly afternoon, ApexRangers players displayed a truly 6 star rating performance & ended Aces Utd FC glorious unbeaten run in the Classiq league tournament. It was a much anticipated match between these 2 favourites in this Classiq league but there can only be 1 well-deserved winner and the bravado ApexRangers emerged victorious after a closely hard fought 90minutes between the 2 in ITE Stadia.

All the ARFC players were determined to avenge their last defeat when they lost 3-6 to the league leader ACES United team in their last meeting. It was certainly no surprise that the reputable Aces Utd FC is nonetheless a class above all the rest whipping several participating teams with exhorbitant margins and rarely conceding any goals. However, it was not to be this time round as all the ApexRangers players rose to the occasion and sent group leader ACES UTD FC thumping to their 1st defeat of the season with a truly well-deserved 4-2 win!! Thus, this ends their fairytale running up to this tournament & their proud unbeaten record broken into tattered misery.

In short, ApexRangers FC stamped its authority on the field right from the start of this exciting game. They took swift control of the tempo, cutting down ACES Utd advances but wasted several glorious misses during the beginning 15minutes. Not to be despair and learning from their last lesson, ApexRangers demonstrated great camaraderie team spirits and undeter determination to prove that they have not lost any of their ferocious bite against their formidable ACES players . Everyone on the pitch took on this huge responsiblities on their shoulder like a heavy sand bag and battered an equally impressive ACES team by putting in a steely performance to match their tough opponents. When the final whistle blew, they have managed to pin down Aces Utd with an astounding 4-2 win. This victorious win not only savaged the 3 important points they had lost previously to ACES UTD but bringing back the pride & glory they once held as the defending champion in the Year 2000 tournament.

It was definately a sweet revenge for all the ARFC players who played in this afternoon putting in no less than 101% effort while pushing their ever impressive opponents all the way throughout the whole of the 90 tiring minutes. It was simply not just a job well-done but done it so perfectly well with a collective camaraderie spirits ,efforts & cohesive teamwork which is truly commendable. When the match finally comes to an agonising end for the ACES team, it was in contrary that all the proud ApexRangers players are holding their head high in the skies to register this triumphant victory knowing that they have put in their utmost best without letting anyone in the team down. They truly played to their strength today with another remarkable win in ARFC history.

We will surely look forward to their next 2 games against the ever improving KG Utd and the unpredictable Marauders FC to end this gruelling season where the champion medals lies not quite far ahead from this amazing team.


P/S: For those who missed this game of the century displayed by all the gusty ApexRangers warriors, please click on the below URL link to watch the clips to see how the ARFC players fought bravely with their guts & soul this afternoon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if2n5GyCWTM





Sunday, November 05, 2006

ARFC 5-1 Demolition of Yaakeen Video Clips

For the benefits of those who missed out our 5 star ratings performance against the formidable Yaakeen FC, you can click on the below URL link to catch the breath-taking moments we shown in today competitive match..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVjAr-GASgU

http://www.youtube.comwatch?v=/NeUO4S1XBpI

Headliner of the Week - Pl pick your choice

Headliner 1: “ARFC demolished Yaakeen”

Headliner 2: “Sublime Khim’s Goals of the Season”

Headliner 3: “ARFC chalked up its 110th victory”

Headliner 4: “Sublime Khim turns in 7-star performance”

Headliner 5: “Speedy Hee climbs to ARFC top-five with his goal”

Headliner 6: “Quick-silver Derrick’s 6-star performance”

Headliner 7: “Astute-reading Elvis’ superb marshalling of defence”

ARFC blog founder wins in her first mahjong session

I am pleased to announce that our ARFC blog founder, Ms Caren Lim, has successfully played her very-first mahjong session with her 3 female colleagues on Saturday. And yes, virgin luck also brought her $12 winnings…….

ARFC demolished Yaakeen!!

In a crucial match played fine weather, ARFC blazed Yaakeen 5-1 in front of the boisterous 77,777 fans at ITE Stadia. It was also reported that due to the crucial fixture, about 7,777 fans were locked out of the stadia for security reasons. However, the Board of Directors quickly erected a 77-inch giant plasma Hitachi TV for the fans to enjoy just outside the stadia.

ARFC received a “bad-news brown” when determined Huiming pulled out with a virus the previous night, though sources revealed that he was “working HARD all night” on Saturday. However, ARFC also received a huge boost when turbo-engine Hock, evergreen Eng Lai and David Mak (father of Marco Mak) unexpectedly turned up, prompting chants round the stadia. Of course, the usual suspects were also present for the match.

Jinzhong started in goal, with astute-reading Elvis, Towering Toh, fast-improving Bernard and Kiat Gulam forming the rear-guard. In the midfield, Sebastiano, hardworking Tong, sublime Khim and quick-silver Derrick were deployed. Up front, ARFC scoring legend Haron was partnered by powerful Alvin. Speedy Hee, unpredictable Blackburn, turbo-engine Hock, evergreen Eng Lai and David Mak (father of Marco Mak) were the substitutes.

Clearly heartened by the attendance of 16, the full-house crowd of 77,777 as well as the locked-out 7,777 fans, ARFC warriors immediately went for the jugular right from the whistle. However, ARFC has to endure a few scares as Yaakeen was a good team and had threatened to open the scoring in the opening minutes. Despite so, ARFC held firm thanks to the strong defence led by astute-reading Elvis.
ARFC took the lead in the 7th min. Picking up a loose ball right outside Yaakeen’s penalty box, sublime Khim took a touch and let fly a thunderous shot that had the crowd up on their feet, anticipating a goal. True enough, sublime Khim’s shot landed at the top-left corner that almost burst the net. 1-0!!! The goal led to 7 Mexican waves round the stadia. It was sublime Khim’s 18th goal for ARFC

7 minutes later, ARFC grabbed goal No. 2. Off a superb delivered corner from powerful Alvin, ARFC scoring legend, Haron (who else?) showed tremendous anticipation by stooping low to head past their keeper for his 97th ARFC goal. Chants of “Haron, Haron” went for almost 7 minutes.

In the 27th min, ARFC scored the third goal. Picking up a return ball off his throw-in, quick-silver Derrick whipped in a long ball over to the left and up stepped sublime Khim to exquisitely and expertly side-footed the ball at the bottom right-hand corner. Wonderful and truly world-class execution!! (Someone please help me – I’m running out of superlatives for sublime Khim already!!!!)

7 minutes later, another flowing move by the forwards resulted the ball rolled out to the unmarked quick-silver Derrick. Taking about 7 seconds, quick-silver Derrick coolly placed the ball beyond their keeper’s reach for ARFC’s 4th goal and his 6th goal in his short but productive ARFC career.

In the 37th min, speedy Hee replaced powerful Alvin and he made his presence felt immediately. Off another well-measured pass from sublime Khim, speedy Hee lived up to his nick-name by out-pacing their left-back and swept the ball in. 5-0!!! Wonderful speed!!! Speedy Hee’s goal also took him to the top-5 in the ARFC scoring charts with his 42nd goal, just one goal behind 4th-place Sebastiano’s 43 goals and 1 more than 6th-place WO Neo’s 41 goals.

ARFC then made a string of substitutions in the second half. In the 57th min, Yaakeen pulled a goal back when their midfielder scored a consolation goal with a 47-metres lob over Jinzhong, who was otherwise having a fantastic match with his safe-handling.

As usual, turbo-engine Hock impressed with his hard-running and strength, David Mak (father of Marco Mak) was his usual dependable self, and evergreen Eng Lai had clearly improved. Hard-working Tong was industrious, fast-improving Bernard showed good tackles, powerful Alvin and speedy Hee impressed with good harassing of the opponents, Towering Toh once again ruled in the air, astute-reading Elvis was unbeatable and even managed to bring the ball out of defence on several occasions, Kiat Gulam and Sebastiano were normal, Jinzhong was steady, ARFC scoring legend contributed with his usual high standard. This leaves us with quick-silver Derrick who gave another outstanding game. In fact, he was so good that the opponents targeted him and brought him down time and again whenever he has the ball. But credit to him for not retaliating as we all know that 3-year ago Derrick would surely have landed a Mike Tyson punch straight away!! J

And yes, how can we forget sublime Khim, who was simply out of this world with another breath-taking 7-star performance!!! He should be playing with Steven Gerrard!!!

In the post-match interview with Charlie Webster, David Mak (father of Marco Mak), who is also one of the ARFC founders, was clearly over the moon:

“I wanna thank my lovely wife, Dora and certainly not speedy Hee, for her understanding in allowing me to come for this crucial match. If not, I would have missed out a sterling ARFC performance and sublime Khim’s both goals which are certainly Goals-of-the-Season”.

It should be noted that while David Mak (father of Marco Mak) was giving his interview to Charlie Webster, his eyes somehow was looking at the chest-level…..

ARFC 5-1 Demolition of formidable Yaakeen FC!!!









Pictures from Top to Bottom;

1.) "Maki Mak" our veteran ARFC old guard playing left-back in the 2nd half defending against the formidable Yaakeen FC attack.
2.) All the ApexRangers FC players rejoicing against this crushing win after the match.
3.) "Mean machine" Ah Hock warming up during half-time.
4.) Sweeper Elvis getting all ready to take the goal kick.
5.) ARFC players showing their proud results during the half-time break.
6.) Shacked faces from the ARFC players when the referee called for 1/2 time break.
7.) Yaakeen players getting ready for the 2nd half.
8.) Speedy Hee scoring the 5th goal for this massacre of Yaakeen FC.
9.) Half-time team debrief by Sebastiano Rossi.

Friday, November 03, 2006

Long John spotted at Vivocity

Our ARFC jersey sponsor, John, was spotted working at the hawker stall located at the VivoCity Mall. The stall is selling claypot laksa and I think the stall number is 28.

John has promised all ARFC warriors 77% discount if you patronise his stall.....

cheers.....