Friendly match details:
04 Oct 09 (Sunday)
3 pm (1500 hrs)
East Spring (NOT Ease-spring) Secondary School
Tampines Street 34
Parking - I also don't know where
Pls indicate your availability via e-mail to Sebastian
Thanks a lot and cheers!!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
ARFC loses to itself
In a friendly match at the magnificent but extremely hot artificial pitch at 1st Toa Payoh SS, ARFC wilted and melted 1-3 against a very young opponent.
ARFC was supported by Anna (Elvis’ wife), Tracie (Guoxiong’s soon-to-be-wife), Jinzhong’s new girlfriend, Cerine, and Ron’s entire family.
Prior to the match, ARFC did not have enough players and hence 2 guest players, Raymond and Adrian Quek, were called up to lend their support. Furthermore, David pulled a thigh muscle during his PE lesson but he still turned up for the match as he had to honour his word by indicating his availability earlier in the week.
Credit should also be given to Guoxiong who wanted to play despite his heavily-injured ankle, and Haron who took a break from his Hari Raya + fatherly duty, after both of them responded to the “SOS e-mail” by Sebastian.
Hence, it was an uphill task for ARFC after taking into account the number of warriors and several injured warriors. First-team regulars like Alvin, Toh, Tjioe and Edwin were also missing. The task was made worse when the opponent turned out to be young and fit though not very good in their football.
ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Dependable Jinzhong (captain)
Right-back: Reliable David
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Combative Ron
Left-back: Hard-running Guoxiong
Right-mid: Talisman Derrick
Centre-mid: Dynamic Soon
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Left-mid: Unpredictable Blackburn
Striker: Speedy Hee
Striker: ARFC scoring legend Haron
Sub:
Guest players Raymond and Adrian
It was clear from the start that Guoxiong could not sprint and kick the ball due to his injury. To his credit, he soldiered on for about 20 mins before finally bowing out and replaced by Adrian. Raymond also came on for Hee who was tiring.
The opponents took a 2-goal lead after defensive blunders. 0-2 at half-time.
In the 2nd half, Guoxiong came back on and in the 57th min, he whipped in a ferocious cross from the right and their defender clumsily handled the ball giving the referee an easy decision to point to the spot. Sebastian stepped up and leashed the ball very near to the keeper who got a hand to the ball but was unable to prevent the powerful shot from going in. 1-2 and it was Sebastian’s 71st ARFC goal.
Some spectacular saves from Jinzhong helped narrowed the score. Obviously, Jinzhong was inspired by the presence of his new-found girlfriend. These saves more than made up for his error in the 1st goal where he allowed the ball to squirm in at his near post.
The opponent scored their 3rd goal after a clear off-side was missed by the referee. 1-3.
Considering the circumstances – extremely hot weather, 2 injured warriors (David and Guoxiong), 2 unfit warriors (Derrick from long-term injury and Haron from Hari Raya break), not enough substitutes, that ARFC was facing, the score was a fairly good result. It was really heart-breaking to be humiliated by such a mediocre opponent. If ARFC was not missing so many players, we would surely have beaten this opponent.
Man-of-the-Match is jointly awarded to Jinzhong and Ron.
ARFC was supported by Anna (Elvis’ wife), Tracie (Guoxiong’s soon-to-be-wife), Jinzhong’s new girlfriend, Cerine, and Ron’s entire family.
Prior to the match, ARFC did not have enough players and hence 2 guest players, Raymond and Adrian Quek, were called up to lend their support. Furthermore, David pulled a thigh muscle during his PE lesson but he still turned up for the match as he had to honour his word by indicating his availability earlier in the week.
Credit should also be given to Guoxiong who wanted to play despite his heavily-injured ankle, and Haron who took a break from his Hari Raya + fatherly duty, after both of them responded to the “SOS e-mail” by Sebastian.
Hence, it was an uphill task for ARFC after taking into account the number of warriors and several injured warriors. First-team regulars like Alvin, Toh, Tjioe and Edwin were also missing. The task was made worse when the opponent turned out to be young and fit though not very good in their football.
ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Dependable Jinzhong (captain)
Right-back: Reliable David
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Combative Ron
Left-back: Hard-running Guoxiong
Right-mid: Talisman Derrick
Centre-mid: Dynamic Soon
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Left-mid: Unpredictable Blackburn
Striker: Speedy Hee
Striker: ARFC scoring legend Haron
Sub:
Guest players Raymond and Adrian
It was clear from the start that Guoxiong could not sprint and kick the ball due to his injury. To his credit, he soldiered on for about 20 mins before finally bowing out and replaced by Adrian. Raymond also came on for Hee who was tiring.
The opponents took a 2-goal lead after defensive blunders. 0-2 at half-time.
In the 2nd half, Guoxiong came back on and in the 57th min, he whipped in a ferocious cross from the right and their defender clumsily handled the ball giving the referee an easy decision to point to the spot. Sebastian stepped up and leashed the ball very near to the keeper who got a hand to the ball but was unable to prevent the powerful shot from going in. 1-2 and it was Sebastian’s 71st ARFC goal.
Some spectacular saves from Jinzhong helped narrowed the score. Obviously, Jinzhong was inspired by the presence of his new-found girlfriend. These saves more than made up for his error in the 1st goal where he allowed the ball to squirm in at his near post.
The opponent scored their 3rd goal after a clear off-side was missed by the referee. 1-3.
Considering the circumstances – extremely hot weather, 2 injured warriors (David and Guoxiong), 2 unfit warriors (Derrick from long-term injury and Haron from Hari Raya break), not enough substitutes, that ARFC was facing, the score was a fairly good result. It was really heart-breaking to be humiliated by such a mediocre opponent. If ARFC was not missing so many players, we would surely have beaten this opponent.
Man-of-the-Match is jointly awarded to Jinzhong and Ron.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friendly match this sunday (27 Sep 09) @ 1700 hrs @ Bowen SS
Friendly match details:
27 Sep 09
1700 hrs (Tjioe - pls note, its 5pm) haha...
Bowen Sec Sch - artificial pitch....
Pls respond to me via e-mail for your availability.
Thanks a lot
27 Sep 09
1700 hrs (Tjioe - pls note, its 5pm) haha...
Bowen Sec Sch - artificial pitch....
Pls respond to me via e-mail for your availability.
Thanks a lot
Sunday, September 20, 2009
ARFC seals 2nd position in league after win
In its penultimate league match, ARFC easily dismissed the challenge of 442 FC with a score of 4-2 at the artificial pitch at Orchid Park in front of Anna (Elvis’ wife) and Tong’s “boyfriend”.
The venue was packed to the brink after David made his long-awaited appearance in the league and Bernard responded to the SOS call by ARFC to also make his first appearance in the league. Edwin also turned down a ROM event to turn up for the match.
ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Dependable Jinzhong
Right-back: Hard-running Guoxiong
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Elegant Edwin
Left-back: Unpredictable Blackburn
Right-mid: Hardworking Tong
Centre-mid: Hardman Tjioe
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Centre-mid: Combative Ron (captain)
Left-mid: Speedy Hee
Striker: Powerful Alvin
Subs:
Reliable David
Left-foot wizard Bernard
ARFC needed a win to seal its runners-up position in the league. Hence, it came out firing on all cylinders with Tjioe nearly finding the net after just 3 mins. However, his powerful shot was parried to safety by their keeper. Unlucky!
Tjioe continued his rich goal-scoring form and was not to be denied 5 mins later. Hee chipped in a superb long diagonal ball to Tjioe who shrugged aside their defender’s challenge, rounded their keeper and whipped home his 49th ARFC goal. One more goal and he would be rewarded with a trophy. 1-0
ARFC doubled its lead 7 mins later. Latching on a poor back-pass after some incessant pressure by Hee and Blackburn, Alvin sped clear and used his outside right foot to thunder the ball past their keeper. The ball hit the cross-bar, bounced downwards but it was very obvious to the whole world that the ball had crossed the line which was spotted by the eagle-eyed referee. 2-0 and it was Alvin’s 103rd ARFC goal.
By now, ARFC had complete grip on the match and the opponents had to resort to some “Uruguay-like” fouls on ARFC warriors to try and stop their flowing football. Nevertheless, ARFC kept cool and was duly rewarded with its 3rd goal in the match.
This time, it was Blackburn’s precise pass which pierced through their defence. Hee show his world-class speed to, well, speed clear and beat their keeper with an expert finish for his 69th ARFC goal, making him level with Robin. 3-0
The half ended 3-0 in ARFC’s favour.
The only setback was Guoxiong’s serious-looking ankle injury which was an old injury. I just checked with Guoxiong and he would be out for at least 7 weeks from football and was also advised to only lie down and enjoyed the sex but no karma-sutra patterns allowed.
When play resumed, ARFC turned very complacent and a shot by the opponent struck the cross-bar. However, ARFC still did not wake up from its slumber and duly conceded 2 goals. 3-2 now.
ARFC settled all doubts in the match in the 67th min. Bernard’s superb ball from the left found Alvin in the box. Chesting the ball down expertly, Alvin laid the ball and in came the on-rushing Blackburn to thump home his 81st ARFC goal. 4-2
By now, the opponent’s left-back went hay-wire and played like one IMH patient by resorting to very rough tackles and some stupid talking. You can only see this kind of antics in the zoo where the monkeys are. Such a player really don’t deserve to play football. He was rightfully sent off near the end after trying to break Tjioe’s legs.
Man-of-the-Match is undoubtedly Tjioe though it can be said that Tong did really well and it was a long time since we see such performance from Tong. Alvin also did very well.
All in all, it was a very good team performance and ARFC was in full control of the match and a win was really totally expected.
The venue was packed to the brink after David made his long-awaited appearance in the league and Bernard responded to the SOS call by ARFC to also make his first appearance in the league. Edwin also turned down a ROM event to turn up for the match.
ARFC started with this line-up:
Keeper: Dependable Jinzhong
Right-back: Hard-running Guoxiong
Sweeper: Astute-reading sweeper Elvis
Stopper: Elegant Edwin
Left-back: Unpredictable Blackburn
Right-mid: Hardworking Tong
Centre-mid: Hardman Tjioe
Centre-mid: Influential Sebastian
Centre-mid: Combative Ron (captain)
Left-mid: Speedy Hee
Striker: Powerful Alvin
Subs:
Reliable David
Left-foot wizard Bernard
ARFC needed a win to seal its runners-up position in the league. Hence, it came out firing on all cylinders with Tjioe nearly finding the net after just 3 mins. However, his powerful shot was parried to safety by their keeper. Unlucky!
Tjioe continued his rich goal-scoring form and was not to be denied 5 mins later. Hee chipped in a superb long diagonal ball to Tjioe who shrugged aside their defender’s challenge, rounded their keeper and whipped home his 49th ARFC goal. One more goal and he would be rewarded with a trophy. 1-0
ARFC doubled its lead 7 mins later. Latching on a poor back-pass after some incessant pressure by Hee and Blackburn, Alvin sped clear and used his outside right foot to thunder the ball past their keeper. The ball hit the cross-bar, bounced downwards but it was very obvious to the whole world that the ball had crossed the line which was spotted by the eagle-eyed referee. 2-0 and it was Alvin’s 103rd ARFC goal.
By now, ARFC had complete grip on the match and the opponents had to resort to some “Uruguay-like” fouls on ARFC warriors to try and stop their flowing football. Nevertheless, ARFC kept cool and was duly rewarded with its 3rd goal in the match.
This time, it was Blackburn’s precise pass which pierced through their defence. Hee show his world-class speed to, well, speed clear and beat their keeper with an expert finish for his 69th ARFC goal, making him level with Robin. 3-0
The half ended 3-0 in ARFC’s favour.
The only setback was Guoxiong’s serious-looking ankle injury which was an old injury. I just checked with Guoxiong and he would be out for at least 7 weeks from football and was also advised to only lie down and enjoyed the sex but no karma-sutra patterns allowed.
When play resumed, ARFC turned very complacent and a shot by the opponent struck the cross-bar. However, ARFC still did not wake up from its slumber and duly conceded 2 goals. 3-2 now.
ARFC settled all doubts in the match in the 67th min. Bernard’s superb ball from the left found Alvin in the box. Chesting the ball down expertly, Alvin laid the ball and in came the on-rushing Blackburn to thump home his 81st ARFC goal. 4-2
By now, the opponent’s left-back went hay-wire and played like one IMH patient by resorting to very rough tackles and some stupid talking. You can only see this kind of antics in the zoo where the monkeys are. Such a player really don’t deserve to play football. He was rightfully sent off near the end after trying to break Tjioe’s legs.
Man-of-the-Match is undoubtedly Tjioe though it can be said that Tong did really well and it was a long time since we see such performance from Tong. Alvin also did very well.
All in all, it was a very good team performance and ARFC was in full control of the match and a win was really totally expected.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfiltri....
On behalf of ARFC, I would like to wish ARFC Scoring Legend Haron, his lovely wife Suhana, even lovelier-daughter Afiqah, and all our Muslim brothers and sisters a:
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri......
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri......
Friday, September 18, 2009
Potential PM of Singapore + Fantastic Four.....
Jerald Toh - potential Prime Minister of Singapore......
Towering Toh with wife Linda, elder son Gerrard and latest addition, Jerald.....Towering Toh becomes 2nd-time father
Dear ARFC warriors,
On behalf of Towering Toh, I'm pleased to announce the arrival of his 2nd child, Jerald Toh Yew Ern (no, no - not Torres), on 16 Sep 09 @ 0843 hrs with a weight of 2.67 kg.
As Jerald is sharing the birthday of our Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, we are expecting 2 things:
(i) Temasek Holdings may be sponsoring 77 jersey sets, $777,777 club funds and 77 "Men In White" autographed books to ARFC;
(ii) Jerald could well be the next Prime Minister of Singapore!!!!
We are still waiting the pix of Jerald as the previous photo is too large.
On behalf of ARFC, congratulations......
On behalf of Towering Toh, I'm pleased to announce the arrival of his 2nd child, Jerald Toh Yew Ern (no, no - not Torres), on 16 Sep 09 @ 0843 hrs with a weight of 2.67 kg.
As Jerald is sharing the birthday of our Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, we are expecting 2 things:
(i) Temasek Holdings may be sponsoring 77 jersey sets, $777,777 club funds and 77 "Men In White" autographed books to ARFC;
(ii) Jerald could well be the next Prime Minister of Singapore!!!!
We are still waiting the pix of Jerald as the previous photo is too large.
On behalf of ARFC, congratulations......
Monday, September 14, 2009
Penultimate League Match - 20 Sep @ 3 pm @ Orchid Park Sec
Dear ARFC warriors:
Pls note that our league match this sunday is @ Orchid Park Sec @ Yishun Street 81 junction Yishun Avenue 4. Kick-off time is @ 3 pm.
It is an artificial pitch though the size is very small. BUt I guessed the size would be just nice for our aging ARFC warriors..... ;p
Pls reply to my e-mail on your availability.
Thanks a lot and see you.
Pls note that our league match this sunday is @ Orchid Park Sec @ Yishun Street 81 junction Yishun Avenue 4. Kick-off time is @ 3 pm.
It is an artificial pitch though the size is very small. BUt I guessed the size would be just nice for our aging ARFC warriors..... ;p
Pls reply to my e-mail on your availability.
Thanks a lot and see you.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Match notice via e-mail
Dear ARFC warriors:
With immediate effect, SMS would not be sent to all ARFC warriors of the match notice. Instead, it would be sent via e-mail and ARFC warriors only need to reply individually to Sebastian of their availability.
The only exception is Blackburn whom I will still SMS him since he does not check internet and e-mail.
The reasons for this change are:
(i) I will be terminating mobile number 9769 4930 this week;
(ii) At times, I feel quite "stupid" to constantly SMS and re-SMS some warriors when they could not even bothered to reply to the first SMS;
(iii) Easier for me to monitor via e-mail since I have access to my e-mail everyday now.
Of course, if there are last-min withdrawals especially after Friday, ARFC warrior can still SMS me of their unavailability.
Thanks a lot for your understanding.
Sebastian
ARFC
With immediate effect, SMS would not be sent to all ARFC warriors of the match notice. Instead, it would be sent via e-mail and ARFC warriors only need to reply individually to Sebastian of their availability.
The only exception is Blackburn whom I will still SMS him since he does not check internet and e-mail.
The reasons for this change are:
(i) I will be terminating mobile number 9769 4930 this week;
(ii) At times, I feel quite "stupid" to constantly SMS and re-SMS some warriors when they could not even bothered to reply to the first SMS;
(iii) Easier for me to monitor via e-mail since I have access to my e-mail everyday now.
Of course, if there are last-min withdrawals especially after Friday, ARFC warrior can still SMS me of their unavailability.
Thanks a lot for your understanding.
Sebastian
ARFC
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