Match details:
22 April 2012 (Sun)
3 pm = 1500 hrs
Tanglin Sec Sch
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, April 09, 2012
Match Details for 15 April, 3pm
Date - 15 April 2012 (Sun)
Time - 3 pm = 1500 hrs
Venue - Crescent Girls' Sec Sch (Artificial pitch)
Time - 3 pm = 1500 hrs
Venue - Crescent Girls' Sec Sch (Artificial pitch)
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Long Weekend Break
As this is a long weekend and usually during long weekends, most of our warriors will be out-station "standing up for Singapore". Hence, there will be no match this sunday.
Monday, April 02, 2012
ARFC in "bizarre wins" on same match day/time
For the first time in its illustrious history, ARFC played 2 opponents on the same day and time after the organizer cocked up in the organizing. As such, ARFC played a 30-min half against each opponent.
In the first match, ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Dependable Jinzhong
Right-back: Marauding Guoxiong (captain)
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Towering Toh
Left-back: Combative Ron
Right-mid: Talisman Derrick
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Centre-mid: Hard-man Tjioe
Left-mid: Unbeatable Darren
Striker: Powerful Alvin
Striker: Unpredictable Blackburn
Subs:
Alex, Jasper and Weili (all guest players)
Absent:
ARFC Scoring Legend Haron
Talented Chun Haw
Dynamic Soon
Sublime Khim
Long-throw specialist Norman
Precocious En Dian
Nippy Kenny
Speedy Hee
Wonder Wayne
Steely Tze Ern
Seh Meng
ARFC nearly took the lead when Sebastian’s long floated ball from the right sailed over their keeper and almost ended up in the net.
This proved to be his last involvement as he was subjected to a crude and cruel two-footed tackle from the opponent. Medical tests done later confirmed that he would be out for at least a month.
Alex came in for Sebastian.
ARFC took the lead almost at the end of the half when Alvin chased down a long punt and after a defensive error from their sweeper, Alvin’s perseverance paid dividends when he picked up the loose ball and sent the ball past their bewildered keeper for his 168th ARFC goal. 1-0 and his goal had his watching wife, Irene, performed the Mexican waves 7 times alone.
In the “second match”, Jasper came in at left back with Ron moving up to centre mid and Tjioe asked to be rested after putting in a sterling shift. Jasper impressed by coming up with several crucial interceptions and blocks.
ARFC scored after yet another memorizing move from Derrick who is probably the most improved player in recent months. He worked his way from right wing and drifted inwards and into the penalty box. Pulling a defender to him, Derrick squared the ball across to the unmarked Alvin on the left who coolly picked his spot for his 169th ARFC goal!
This match is most noted for the superb wing play by Darren and Derrick, as well as Guoxiong’s superb over-lapping runs which we have not seen for some time. Also, Tjioe imposed his authority on the match and was totally dominant. The defence of Elvis, Toh, Ron, Jasper were also in total control, while Blackburn showed intelligence upfront and Alvin was very hardworking in closing down their defenders. Jinzhong’s long kicks were also very accurate.
In the first match, ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Dependable Jinzhong
Right-back: Marauding Guoxiong (captain)
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Towering Toh
Left-back: Combative Ron
Right-mid: Talisman Derrick
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Centre-mid: Hard-man Tjioe
Left-mid: Unbeatable Darren
Striker: Powerful Alvin
Striker: Unpredictable Blackburn
Subs:
Alex, Jasper and Weili (all guest players)
Absent:
ARFC Scoring Legend Haron
Talented Chun Haw
Dynamic Soon
Sublime Khim
Long-throw specialist Norman
Precocious En Dian
Nippy Kenny
Speedy Hee
Wonder Wayne
Steely Tze Ern
Seh Meng
ARFC nearly took the lead when Sebastian’s long floated ball from the right sailed over their keeper and almost ended up in the net.
This proved to be his last involvement as he was subjected to a crude and cruel two-footed tackle from the opponent. Medical tests done later confirmed that he would be out for at least a month.
Alex came in for Sebastian.
ARFC took the lead almost at the end of the half when Alvin chased down a long punt and after a defensive error from their sweeper, Alvin’s perseverance paid dividends when he picked up the loose ball and sent the ball past their bewildered keeper for his 168th ARFC goal. 1-0 and his goal had his watching wife, Irene, performed the Mexican waves 7 times alone.
In the “second match”, Jasper came in at left back with Ron moving up to centre mid and Tjioe asked to be rested after putting in a sterling shift. Jasper impressed by coming up with several crucial interceptions and blocks.
ARFC scored after yet another memorizing move from Derrick who is probably the most improved player in recent months. He worked his way from right wing and drifted inwards and into the penalty box. Pulling a defender to him, Derrick squared the ball across to the unmarked Alvin on the left who coolly picked his spot for his 169th ARFC goal!
This match is most noted for the superb wing play by Darren and Derrick, as well as Guoxiong’s superb over-lapping runs which we have not seen for some time. Also, Tjioe imposed his authority on the match and was totally dominant. The defence of Elvis, Toh, Ron, Jasper were also in total control, while Blackburn showed intelligence upfront and Alvin was very hardworking in closing down their defenders. Jinzhong’s long kicks were also very accurate.
ARFC succumbed to younger and fitter opponents
On 25 Mar 2012, ARFC faced a young team and eventually succumbed to a 2-4 defeat due to fatigue.
ARFC took the lead when Alvin burst down the left touch-line and squared to the on-rushing Tjioe. With a deft first-touch to kill the ball, Tjioe duly slammed the ball home for his 58th ARFC goal. 1-0 and this was also Tjioe’s first goal in 2012!
ARFC then conceded 2 goals to go down 1-2 at half-time.
In the second half, stand-in keeper Ron produced a brilliant penalty save to keep the score down. However, the faster and fitter opponents then netted 2 more goals to lead 4-1.
ARFC pulled a goal back when Derrick again displayed his wizardry skills and was brought down in the box. Alvin stood up and although his kick was saved, he was fastest to react and rammed the ball to almost burst the net for his 167th ARFC goal. 2-4
ARFC took the lead when Alvin burst down the left touch-line and squared to the on-rushing Tjioe. With a deft first-touch to kill the ball, Tjioe duly slammed the ball home for his 58th ARFC goal. 1-0 and this was also Tjioe’s first goal in 2012!
ARFC then conceded 2 goals to go down 1-2 at half-time.
In the second half, stand-in keeper Ron produced a brilliant penalty save to keep the score down. However, the faster and fitter opponents then netted 2 more goals to lead 4-1.
ARFC pulled a goal back when Derrick again displayed his wizardry skills and was brought down in the box. Alvin stood up and although his kick was saved, he was fastest to react and rammed the ball to almost burst the net for his 167th ARFC goal. 2-4
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Match details on 1 April 2012
Date - 1 April 2012 (Sun)
Time - 5 pm = 1700 hrs
Venue - Pei Hwa Sec Sch
Time - 5 pm = 1700 hrs
Venue - Pei Hwa Sec Sch
Monday, March 19, 2012
Alvin's hat-trick secures scrappy victory
Playing for the first time in the month of March, ARFC eked out a scrappy 4-3 win over an enthusiastic young team from the Singapore Khalsa Association.
Strangely enough, both halves were played under rainy condition and the rain somehow took a breather during the half-time break and after the match!
ARFC received huge boosts when players like Ron, Sebastian, Toh, Haron and Darren all made unexpected appearances. Seh Meng also agreed to help out.
Derrick was appointed captain in front of his watching sister-in-law, her son, and his own son Rayes.
Special mention to Wayne and Ron respectively for volunteering as keeper for each half.
ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Wonder Wayne
Right-back: Combative Ron
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Towering Toh
Left-back: Unpredictable Blackburn
Right-mid: Talisman Derrick (captain)
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Centre-mid: Dynamic Soon
Left-mid: Speedy Hee
Striker: Powerful Alvin
Striker: ARFC Scoring Legend Haron
Subs:
Hard-man Tjioe
Unbeatable Darren (slightly late)
Steely Tze Ern (slightly late)
Seh Meng
Absent:
Talented Chun Haw
Marauding Guoxiong
Dependable Jinzhong
Sublime Khim
Long-throw specialist Norman
Precocious En Dian
Nippy Kenny
To no surprise, the young opponents came out of the blocks by running and charging at us from the start. After some nervy moments, ARFC began to impose their authority in the field.
However, ARFC fell behind from their first counter-attack. 0-1
Mins later, ARFC conceded another goal. 0-2
ARFC did not let its heads dropped and gradually started creating chances after chances. Derrick, who showed the world how a right winger should be played, chipped in a delicious ball over the top for Alvin to latch on. With their big keeper charging out, Alvin lifted the ball over him and although their keeper managed to get a touch, it was not strong enough to prevent the ball from landing nicely into the net for Alvin’s 164th ARFC goal. 1-2
Many people may not realized this, but Haron also contributed to the build-up as he had made a great decoy run down the right flank, drawing a defender with him, before Derrick played Alvin in.
ARFC could have snatched an equalizer 7 mins later. Derrick dribbled his way into the box and was upended rather clumsily by their defender. Sebastian stepped up and although his low shot was well-struck to the corner, their keeper got down fast, ala Edwin van de Sar, to touch the ball out for a corner. With this penalty miss, the next designated penalty-taker will be rotated to another warrior, likely to be either Haron or Alvin.
Sebastian tried to make amends later but his free-kick skimmed the bar and flew out.
Tze Ern then replaced Hee, with Tjioe and Seh Meng coming in for Soon and Sebastian respectively. Seh Meng moved to right-back and Ron partnered Tjioe in centre mid.
Darren then replaced Elvis.
ARFC finally got its equalizer with yet another piece of good work by Derrick and Haron. Derrick found his way at the right and squared the ball across for Haron. Haron feigned to shoot but then chose to square the ball across to Alvin who was lurking on the left. Instinctively, Alvin did not let the ball dropped and duly volleyed the ball home for his 165th ARFC goal. 2-2 and the build-up to this goal was like computer game stuff.
ARFC finally took the lead with yet another fantastic build-up with Tze Ern lashing home with a place-shot that measured 777 km/h for his 6th ARFC goal. 3-2
ARFC was then in ascendency but did not extend its lead with the few chances that came its way. Particularly, Tjioe impressed with several shots that narrowly missed the target.
ARFC was punished when another counter-attack saw the opponents drawing level. 3-3 and the score remained this way at half-time.
Just 77 seconds from the re-start, a long ball was played out from defence (think from either Darren or Toh) that saw Alvin breaking free and faced their keeper alone. Incredulously, Alvin’s soft shot was parried away by their keeper who really defied his big frame by getting down well very fast.
Alvin redeemed himself minutes later. He was put through down the left flank and despite close attention from their covering defender, Alvin still managed to score with his outside right foot for his 166th ARFC goal. 4-3
Alvin’s hat-trick was his second in 2012 and his 16th hat-trick overall since he joined ARFC. With 166 goals, Alvin is now just 10 shy of Haron’s all-time record of 176 goals.
Towards the end, the rain got heavier and play was difficult. The opponents kept playing high and long balls in but the ARFC defence was really immaculate in its defending.
Man-of-the Match is jointly given to Derrick (first-half only), Tze Ern and Alvin, although I must really praise the defence for the excellent collective defending.
Strangely enough, both halves were played under rainy condition and the rain somehow took a breather during the half-time break and after the match!
ARFC received huge boosts when players like Ron, Sebastian, Toh, Haron and Darren all made unexpected appearances. Seh Meng also agreed to help out.
Derrick was appointed captain in front of his watching sister-in-law, her son, and his own son Rayes.
Special mention to Wayne and Ron respectively for volunteering as keeper for each half.
ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Wonder Wayne
Right-back: Combative Ron
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Towering Toh
Left-back: Unpredictable Blackburn
Right-mid: Talisman Derrick (captain)
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Centre-mid: Dynamic Soon
Left-mid: Speedy Hee
Striker: Powerful Alvin
Striker: ARFC Scoring Legend Haron
Subs:
Hard-man Tjioe
Unbeatable Darren (slightly late)
Steely Tze Ern (slightly late)
Seh Meng
Absent:
Talented Chun Haw
Marauding Guoxiong
Dependable Jinzhong
Sublime Khim
Long-throw specialist Norman
Precocious En Dian
Nippy Kenny
To no surprise, the young opponents came out of the blocks by running and charging at us from the start. After some nervy moments, ARFC began to impose their authority in the field.
However, ARFC fell behind from their first counter-attack. 0-1
Mins later, ARFC conceded another goal. 0-2
ARFC did not let its heads dropped and gradually started creating chances after chances. Derrick, who showed the world how a right winger should be played, chipped in a delicious ball over the top for Alvin to latch on. With their big keeper charging out, Alvin lifted the ball over him and although their keeper managed to get a touch, it was not strong enough to prevent the ball from landing nicely into the net for Alvin’s 164th ARFC goal. 1-2
Many people may not realized this, but Haron also contributed to the build-up as he had made a great decoy run down the right flank, drawing a defender with him, before Derrick played Alvin in.
ARFC could have snatched an equalizer 7 mins later. Derrick dribbled his way into the box and was upended rather clumsily by their defender. Sebastian stepped up and although his low shot was well-struck to the corner, their keeper got down fast, ala Edwin van de Sar, to touch the ball out for a corner. With this penalty miss, the next designated penalty-taker will be rotated to another warrior, likely to be either Haron or Alvin.
Sebastian tried to make amends later but his free-kick skimmed the bar and flew out.
Tze Ern then replaced Hee, with Tjioe and Seh Meng coming in for Soon and Sebastian respectively. Seh Meng moved to right-back and Ron partnered Tjioe in centre mid.
Darren then replaced Elvis.
ARFC finally got its equalizer with yet another piece of good work by Derrick and Haron. Derrick found his way at the right and squared the ball across for Haron. Haron feigned to shoot but then chose to square the ball across to Alvin who was lurking on the left. Instinctively, Alvin did not let the ball dropped and duly volleyed the ball home for his 165th ARFC goal. 2-2 and the build-up to this goal was like computer game stuff.
ARFC finally took the lead with yet another fantastic build-up with Tze Ern lashing home with a place-shot that measured 777 km/h for his 6th ARFC goal. 3-2
ARFC was then in ascendency but did not extend its lead with the few chances that came its way. Particularly, Tjioe impressed with several shots that narrowly missed the target.
ARFC was punished when another counter-attack saw the opponents drawing level. 3-3 and the score remained this way at half-time.
Just 77 seconds from the re-start, a long ball was played out from defence (think from either Darren or Toh) that saw Alvin breaking free and faced their keeper alone. Incredulously, Alvin’s soft shot was parried away by their keeper who really defied his big frame by getting down well very fast.
Alvin redeemed himself minutes later. He was put through down the left flank and despite close attention from their covering defender, Alvin still managed to score with his outside right foot for his 166th ARFC goal. 4-3
Alvin’s hat-trick was his second in 2012 and his 16th hat-trick overall since he joined ARFC. With 166 goals, Alvin is now just 10 shy of Haron’s all-time record of 176 goals.
Towards the end, the rain got heavier and play was difficult. The opponents kept playing high and long balls in but the ARFC defence was really immaculate in its defending.
Man-of-the Match is jointly given to Derrick (first-half only), Tze Ern and Alvin, although I must really praise the defence for the excellent collective defending.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Friendly match details on 18 Mar 2012
18 March 2012 (Sun)
3 pm = 1500 hrs
Coral Sec Sch (artificial pitch)
3 pm = 1500 hrs
Coral Sec Sch (artificial pitch)
Monday, March 05, 2012
Friendly match details on 11 Mar 2012
11 March 2012 (Sun)
3 pm = 1500 hrs
Bishan Park Sec Sch (artificial pitch)
3 pm = 1500 hrs
Bishan Park Sec Sch (artificial pitch)
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