vs WSUS

lost 2-3

Scorers : Daryl, Kevin (pen)

I wasn't there, so i couldn't give you the full report of that match. In fact, i only know the scores and the scorers. and the fact that we pressured them throughout the match and missed a lot of opportunities to win the game.

Anyway, the Islandwide Social Football League has came to a disappointing end last week. Yep, the league will not continue. While it does look like a blessing in disguise for us (at current rate, i doubt we'll actually win any more matches), we must still not forget that we actually wanted to go all the way to the final in the beginning. Especially since we had beaten Redbacks 8-2. whipped their ass remember? Of course, administrative wise, it's difficult for all of us to sustain, considering when we really have to travel all around Singapore, let's just admit that by the last few matches, none of us had the determination to carry on, isn't it?

So this will be a reflective entry. i will be honest and to the point. so, i hope that everyone can take it well and not get personal over this.

I shall start with the team as a whole.

Tactically, we don't play like a unit. Off field, we don't work like a unit. somehow, it seems like there were difficulties communicating with one another within the team itself. funny thing is, we built this team because we have been playing together for quite some time. at the very least 2 years. simple things like being at the game one time, or actually at the game itself were not done. sometimes, i do wonder if we are playing because we want to win, or is it that we're just playing for the sake of playing.

Of course, i myself, was guilty for the same thing on quite a few occasions. when we were 2-3 goals down, i wasn't able to motivate even myself, less say the team, to fight for a comeback. neither was i hungry enough to challenge for the balls when i needed to. especially in the match against kallang cs. i was overwhelmed.

i will now talk about all the players who had played for us during this tournament.

Tuan Jiaw
probably the best performer during the competition. punctual all the time. and it's really amusing and amazing that we are actually depending on the youngest player in the team.

Xuan Hui
Floorball commitments restricted the number of games he has played. nevertheless, made a lot of differences whenever he's on the field. However, you'll need to learn to control your temperament a little bit more. good to be fiery but not crazy. think steven gerrard and wayne rooney.

Ian Yang
Has been playing rather well throughout. vast improvements no doubt. however, you'll still need to be a lot less panicky when you have the ball and pay attention to the defence line all the time. punctuality was an issue on a couple of occasions.

Luqman
The coolest and the most solid defender in our team. While it is not exactly a good thing, our team has been relying on you for when defending. Punctuality was a big issue in the beginning. However, subsequently, i was more worried about your morale and confidence in the team in the last couple of matches. Please remember that not everyone will make the right comment all the time. sometimes, even the best comment hurts. don't worry about what other people say if you have done your job. in fact, job done very very well. the last thing i'd want to see is you giving up on the team. because not just on the field, off the field you were one of those that is more passionate and supportive throughout.

Shanghao
i was very pleased when i realise that for almost every match, you were early. and there is nothing but respect for your patience to wait for your chance to play. i really like your attitude that team comes first football or not. football wise, you still need to improve on your composure on and off the ball. like what to do when you have possesion (not just kick the ball away) and where to run when the ball's not with you. don't just follow the attacker wherever he goes. use your body to show him the way. like how adrian ho used to teach us to force the winger to make a cross then to actually expose your whole body to turn you upside down. but i've also heard that during the game against wsus, you have improved your positioning and your aerial ability. really glad to know that.


John
team manager. and i believe no one would have done a better job than you do. no one would be more committed. I also like it that during matches, you were able to step out and try to motivate the team and point out what went wrong on the field. however, one thing i would want to highlight is try to be less explicit with your comments. or actually, try not to focus on just one topic during the 10 minutes that you talk. maybe you can try to point out some good points during the game rather than reflect only the bad points. this will help boost the morale of the team on most occasions. gameplay wise, as a defender, don't ever let the ball bounce over you or let any striker to run from behind you. There were quite a number of occasions when luqman had to dash back to recover because the striker has already beaten you off the ball. yep. take note.

Daniel
Whenever i see you play, i'd imagine you as roy keane when he was playing for nottingham forest, always running up and down trying to hunt for the ball. Temperament wise, you have also really improved a lot. technically, you'd need to improve your first touches as well as your ability to release your passes quicker. like how you placed the ball nicely for me to score at alexandra hospital. however, one thing i'd like to focus more is also your morale and confidence. similar to luqman, i believe, after the match against old boys you were very frustrated and disappointed. but please do not give up just like this. as cliche as it may sound, what doesn't break you makes you tougher. together everyone achieves more eh?

Kevin
You bring flair and creativity to team whenever you play. however, most of the time, we have to play you in the central part of the formation (i believe you're most comfortable on the left eh?) is because we have no one else better to fill in there. but do keep up the good work!

Johnny
Every time you play, you get more comfortable in your position and more composed on and off the ball. like ian, you have improved tremendously. to force xuanhui to play on the right side of the defence is an achievement you know? but one thing to take note of, while i like that you are the cheerful most of the time, when it's time to get serious please do. keep on improving~

Yong Teng
I've never actually hear you complain about anything on the team. and like shanghao, you've always think of the team first than yourself. i still like your tactical contributions, however the sad thing is, your brother is injured again and we may have to think of some formation all over again.

Ivan Wijaya and Zhang Jiaming
There seems to be this wall between the both of you and the rest of the team. But both of you were the hardest worker whenever you're on the pitch. I believe sometimes it's very frustrating to either start on the bench or to be subbed out. actually all the time. But i hope you understand that most of the time when i decide the tactics it's not because you're not good enough, but more of to try and change the dimension of the game and also to let those still on the bench to have a chance to play. please accept that i don't make the most correct of decisions some of the time. Another thing is that i haven't actually find out both your playing positions on the field. Like how i thought Jiaming was very effective when he came on as a centre midfielder against old boys. similarly, ivan is able to play both right back and right winger. and please tell me personally if i did something wrong because i would want to correct myself too.

Robin
It's good that your enthusiasm is quite contagious most of the time. and it's really commendable when you woke the team up against kallang cs when we were 4-0 down at half time. it's also good that you are a very versatile player, except that you cannot kick with your right leg at all. as one of the more senior players in the team, you have been very positive throughout. and you have been playing quite well and scoring quite a number of goals.

Alvin
You can score. In fact, you are the top scorer right before this tournament. But do learn how to hold the ball up and bring in the rest of the team to attack. as a target man, you need to lay the ball to your team mates nicely and move into scoring positions quickly. It's definitely very frustrating for you during this period because most of the time, our time were defending more than we're attacking. hang in there though.

Quanbao
If it's possible, i'd like to combine you and alvin one day. Your ability to hold and shield the ball is marvellous, however, you take a damn bloody long time to shoot. And because you are used to play as a left winger, you tend to drift to the left leaving an empty space in the centre. however, i really like your gung-ho spirit to try and hunt down the ball whenever possible.

Bernard
No doubt the most skillful player in out team. it's a joy to watch you run and cut past opponents every time you have the ball, even though it is very frustrating to see you lose it at the same time. Our team do look more lively whenever you are playing.

Daryl
When you're on form, you're really very very good. Yet most of the time, you do look a little dreamy and your tackles were not hard enough. Perhaps you could look at the way how bernard plays since both of you have similar styles. continue to work hard!

Excuse my English and also, I know this do sound a little crappy but i really wish i can find a way how to improve our team and gel it together. or maybe i am over doing it. but whatever the case, please do not give up on the team yet. i know defeats are hard to take, and there would only be more and more tensions and misunderstandings. but just try to be a little bit more patient and someday we might just be the best social team around. in fact, i do have this dream that we will be able to join some semi-professional competition. continue to work hard everyone!

Go go CARRERA!!


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