Meeting Time: 1030hrs
Location: Serangoon Stadium (33 Yio Chu Kang Rd, S545677)
Jersey: Orange
Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_7835/travel_site_91129/
We are playing - SGX United/ white strip.
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
An Alliance Forged.
The game at Bedok South Secondary was extordinary because of 2 reasons.
Firstly, Team Sunday had a very weak turn out of players, 9 in total.
Secondly, despite the glaring disadvantage, TS managed to forge an alliance with another team, Marcus Goh's Guards; who had half of their team turn up to support TS's efforts against a Yellow Team of veterans (YTOF).
The match started drastically wrong, as two teams playing in the same side tried to find the groove that would make them tick - which they inevitably paid the price early on in the game, conceeding 3 goals in quick succession.
Even with George as GK, there was little he could do to stop the melee from the YTOF.
Having paid such a heavy price, the Alliance was supprisingly spirited. And as they found their fit, the game became more controlled and in the last minutes of the first half, a corner was won.
From a Benny in swinger, Mervin headed the ball with such verocity that the keeper could not do anything about it. Goal!!!...
1-3 at Half time.
It was about destruction of the opposition. When the Alliance settled, they were almost in total control.
They were guilty of missing chances, but the confidence was building, and eventually, some neat play from the right found MG some space which he tapped home to close the deficit.
There were chances, but the finishing was wasteful in a game that should have been won. But it was a dominance to remember.
TS as part of this Alliance game had done well. Though clearly, the best player on the pitch that day didn't belong to any of TS's players.
Though the game ended 2-3, perhaps the one most important aspect of this game was the ability of the players to pull themselves together in times of need, and that is notably, a great experience.
Squad:
TS - George, Marcus, Mervin (1), Ryan, Marc, Benny, Seah, Boon, Edmund
MG - Marcus Goh (1), Ben, Eugene, Andy, Izwan, Wenjie
Team Sunday thanks Marcus Goh's team for their support and hope to be able to work with them on projects in the future.
Firstly, Team Sunday had a very weak turn out of players, 9 in total.
Secondly, despite the glaring disadvantage, TS managed to forge an alliance with another team, Marcus Goh's Guards; who had half of their team turn up to support TS's efforts against a Yellow Team of veterans (YTOF).
The match started drastically wrong, as two teams playing in the same side tried to find the groove that would make them tick - which they inevitably paid the price early on in the game, conceeding 3 goals in quick succession.
Even with George as GK, there was little he could do to stop the melee from the YTOF.
Having paid such a heavy price, the Alliance was supprisingly spirited. And as they found their fit, the game became more controlled and in the last minutes of the first half, a corner was won.
From a Benny in swinger, Mervin headed the ball with such verocity that the keeper could not do anything about it. Goal!!!...
1-3 at Half time.
The second half saw George coming into central defence as Wenjie took to goal. Eugene took to the right and Marcus Goh started as striker. MG's Ben came in to central midfield as DM.
It was about destruction of the opposition. When the Alliance settled, they were almost in total control.
They were guilty of missing chances, but the confidence was building, and eventually, some neat play from the right found MG some space which he tapped home to close the deficit.
There were chances, but the finishing was wasteful in a game that should have been won. But it was a dominance to remember.
TS as part of this Alliance game had done well. Though clearly, the best player on the pitch that day didn't belong to any of TS's players.
Though the game ended 2-3, perhaps the one most important aspect of this game was the ability of the players to pull themselves together in times of need, and that is notably, a great experience.
Squad:
TS - George, Marcus, Mervin (1), Ryan, Marc, Benny, Seah, Boon, Edmund
MG - Marcus Goh (1), Ben, Eugene, Andy, Izwan, Wenjie
Team Sunday thanks Marcus Goh's team for their support and hope to be able to work with them on projects in the future.
Next Game: 21 Oct 07, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830hrs
Location: Bedok South Secondary School (1 Jalan Langgar Bedok, S468585)
Jersey: Orange/White
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_707/travel_site_75388/
Location: Bedok South Secondary School (1 Jalan Langgar Bedok, S468585)
Jersey: Orange/White
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_707/travel_site_75388/
Man of The Match: vs India FC, 7 Oct 07
BEN the number 13!
Congratulations Ben on your outstanding performance!
Congratulations Ben on your outstanding performance!
Fight of Hope
Some would have called it a bashing, others a slaughter. But the scoreline could not relfect the events off the field and the endearing endurance of Team Sunday as they were at times, drained and at times playing with only 10.
Once again, some new faces were introduced to Team Sunday. Though they couldn't influence the result.
Team Sunday was playing a team made up of mostly indians. It wasn't so clear from the start that India FC was going to take charge of the game as Team Sunday's exuberance was creating some problems. However, their stlye was to play it slow and control the game with short low passes.
It worked effectively. Their patient play in the first 10mins was against a 10 man TS who had by now, been absorbed into chasing balls. But when Jason entered the game after the 10mins or so, the complexion of the game became more balanced as Team Sunday started to see more possession.
However, it was two cleverly worked goals that gave India FC a great 1st Half.
TS's defence started from the strikers as they hurried the opponents into loosing the ball.
But the goals mid way through the first half had little chance of it being halved as the lack of creativity from midfield crept in with fatigue.
0-2 at half time.
The 2nd Half saw the introduction of Laurence. The presence of the playmaker now gave alot more control for Team Sunday. For most of the game then, TS maruded forward, coming close a couple of times from halving the deficit. Lyndley had a chance that brought him one on one with the keeper down the left, but his tame shot was easily saved.
It must be brought to attention that Ben had an outstanding game, clearing the ball twice off the line and dominated the left back area so commandingly, that India FC hardly had a chance from down the left.
For most of the second half, TS took stern control, but TS players were starting to feel the effects of a lack of a bench.
With Perbu injured, Jeff playing on in with a minor injury, Jason exhausted from the heat and Marcus getting cramps, it was amazing how TS took the figth to India FC and conceded a 3rd goal only through a very well taken shot from outside the penalty area akin Steven Gerrard. TS ended the game with 10 men in the last 15mins.
Overall, a very good effort in this 0-3 defeat. Applaud, as this fight has shown Hope.
Squad: Steven, Jeff, George, Marcus, Ben, Benny, Jason, Laurence, Perbu, Seah, Jack, Lyndley.
Once again, some new faces were introduced to Team Sunday. Though they couldn't influence the result.
Team Sunday was playing a team made up of mostly indians. It wasn't so clear from the start that India FC was going to take charge of the game as Team Sunday's exuberance was creating some problems. However, their stlye was to play it slow and control the game with short low passes.
It worked effectively. Their patient play in the first 10mins was against a 10 man TS who had by now, been absorbed into chasing balls. But when Jason entered the game after the 10mins or so, the complexion of the game became more balanced as Team Sunday started to see more possession.
However, it was two cleverly worked goals that gave India FC a great 1st Half.
TS's defence started from the strikers as they hurried the opponents into loosing the ball.
But the goals mid way through the first half had little chance of it being halved as the lack of creativity from midfield crept in with fatigue.
0-2 at half time.
The 2nd Half saw the introduction of Laurence. The presence of the playmaker now gave alot more control for Team Sunday. For most of the game then, TS maruded forward, coming close a couple of times from halving the deficit. Lyndley had a chance that brought him one on one with the keeper down the left, but his tame shot was easily saved.
It must be brought to attention that Ben had an outstanding game, clearing the ball twice off the line and dominated the left back area so commandingly, that India FC hardly had a chance from down the left.
For most of the second half, TS took stern control, but TS players were starting to feel the effects of a lack of a bench.
With Perbu injured, Jeff playing on in with a minor injury, Jason exhausted from the heat and Marcus getting cramps, it was amazing how TS took the figth to India FC and conceded a 3rd goal only through a very well taken shot from outside the penalty area akin Steven Gerrard. TS ended the game with 10 men in the last 15mins.
Overall, a very good effort in this 0-3 defeat. Applaud, as this fight has shown Hope.
Squad: Steven, Jeff, George, Marcus, Ben, Benny, Jason, Laurence, Perbu, Seah, Jack, Lyndley.
Next Game: 7 October 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830hrs
Location: Fuchun Secondary School (21 Woodlands Ave 1, S739062)
Jersey: Orange/White
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_27518/travel_site_1/
Location: Fuchun Secondary School (21 Woodlands Ave 1, S739062)
Jersey: Orange/White
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_27518/travel_site_1/
Poll Result - Man of The Match
The Man Of the Match for the game played on 23 Sept 2007 is Jack!
It was the result of unanimous votes by fellow team mates.
Congratulations Jack!
It was the result of unanimous votes by fellow team mates.
Congratulations Jack!
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
Red Sunday
The game on 23 september 2007 at Juying Secondary School was a tie that saw the introduction of several new players. Mainly, an untested Goal Keeper in Gary, Strikers Alvin & Chucky, and ex-Balestier Kahlsa youth, midfielder Jacky.
Team Sunday were also bleeding in several other players, Wenhao & Joseph as well as Marc.
Opponents were called THE REDS, probably named after the colour of the jerseys.
Team Sunday gifted an early goal to The Reds when no one picked up their main striker, who was a tall and had a well built physic, who simply punished TS for thier early jitters.
The first half was mainly a scrappy affair with most of TS's players playing for the first time together.
With luck favouring the brave in the first half, TS's domination in the final minutes of play paid off with an equalizer just before half time (refer to video - Scorer, Wenhao).
The second half started with much vigour. No wholesale changes were made but some reshufflement of positions.
Steven was moved to GK and Marcus took his place alongside George at the center of defence and Benny was brought in to the left wing.
It was a half that saw TS playing a much controlled game of football as they slowly made their presence felt in the opponent's half.
But yet again, a badly defended corner presented The Reds with another goal. Minutes later, an unfortunate stroke of luck saw a penalty given when a player from The Reds dived and the refree took in his oscar winning performance.
Steven failed ot save the penalty and it was 1-3.
For all the domination in the second half, Team Sunday was punished with 2 goals. However, thier usual fighting spirit was apparent and pulled a goal back through some fine work by Jack, who found space to make the score 2-3!
Steven then suffered some cramps and was taken off and was replaced by Gary.
TS kept the pressure on in the opponent's half, but never found the elusive equalizer. A second defeat at Juying.
As Steven said,"The result didn't matter, it was the way we controlled the game in the second half that mattered...the important thing was that everyone enjoys the game."
Squad: Steven, Gary, Aston, George, Marcus, Jeff, Boon, Joseph, Wenhao (1), Marc, Chucky, Alvin, Jacky, Jack (1), Raymond, Ryan.
Thursday, 20 September 2007
Next Game: 23 September 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830hrs
Location: Juying Secondary School (33 Jurong West Street 91, S649038)
Jersey: Orange/White
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_4419/travel_site_116726/
Location: Juying Secondary School (33 Jurong West Street 91, S649038)
Jersey: Orange/White
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_4419/travel_site_116726/
Announcement: Cancellation of Match
We regret to inform you that the match scheduled on 23 September 2007 at Serangoon Stadium has been cancelled.
Monday, 17 September 2007
Next Game: 23 September 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 1030hrs
Location: Serangoon Stadium (33 Yio Chu Kang Road S545677)
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_7835/travel_site_91129/
Sources tell me we are playing the SGX team...wooo Hooo!!!
Location: Serangoon Stadium (33 Yio Chu Kang Road S545677)
Map Link:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_7835/travel_site_91129/
Sources tell me we are playing the SGX team...wooo Hooo!!!
Announcement: Cancellation of Match
The game on 16 September 2007, Sunday was cancelled due to weather.
Thursday, 13 September 2007
Next Game: 16 September 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830hrs
Location: Fuchun Secondary School (21 Woodlands Avenue 1 S739062)
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_2879/travel_site_123817/
George, remember to indent Sun from 9am - 12noon!!!
Location: Fuchun Secondary School (21 Woodlands Avenue 1 S739062)
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_2879/travel_site_123817/
George, remember to indent Sun from 9am - 12noon!!!
Eastern Wave
2 September 2007 was the first game Team Sunday played in the East.
It was a wet Sunday morning, and the game was delayed as the opponents had arrived late. But when they did show up, they had a far greater number of players on their bench.
As the opponenets strolled in in their Yellow tops, it occurred to me that for some perculiar reason, the Yellow teams TS plays agaisnt seem to have a great number of players, this time, at least 17 vs TS's 12.
Many regulars from TS had been absent for this match, but before the start of the game, there was a sprinkling of belief as Steven & Jeff made their way to TS's corner. The Master Keeper is back!
The game started brightly, with TS mostly in control. There was a makeshift backline as George and Mervin were unavailable.
TS scored the first goal, after some neat work by Joseph down the right as he dribbled past the defence and slotted home a well taken shot.
Throughout the game, TS played with confidence, though a slip at the back gifted the opponents with the equalizer. 1-1.
Then Steven got injured midway through the first half. Adrian came in as Keeper, and did a neat job till the end of the half.
Joseph had also got into a bad collision with one of the opponents minutes before the half ended and fell awkwardly. He seemed to have injured his wrist which was bandaged up at half time.
1-1 at half time and 2 injuries.
The second half started with the opponent changing most of thier players. TS had kept them under control, but their constant changing of players in the second half was seeping into the energies of TS.
Then the opponents scored after a lurthurgic back pass from midfield gifted the opponents a run through with only the keeper to beat.
Then, with about 20mins left, Joseph had to come off due to the pain he had endured.
Unfortunately, there was no one else to replace him and TS played on with 10 men.
Even with a numerical disadvantage, TS still managed some good chances which was begging to be converted. Adrian also saved some good efforts by the opposition.
But with only minutes to go and a tired but determined squad, TS pushed on, but to no avail.
Overall, it was a very good attempt and with some luck, TS could have came away with something from the game.
Final score 1-2. Perhaps when the Sun shines again next time, Team Sunday would have more luck.
Squad: Steven, Adrian, Kaye, Marcus, Laurence, Aston, Joseph (1), Wenhao, Jeff, Boon, Marc, Ryan
It was a wet Sunday morning, and the game was delayed as the opponents had arrived late. But when they did show up, they had a far greater number of players on their bench.
As the opponenets strolled in in their Yellow tops, it occurred to me that for some perculiar reason, the Yellow teams TS plays agaisnt seem to have a great number of players, this time, at least 17 vs TS's 12.
Many regulars from TS had been absent for this match, but before the start of the game, there was a sprinkling of belief as Steven & Jeff made their way to TS's corner. The Master Keeper is back!
The game started brightly, with TS mostly in control. There was a makeshift backline as George and Mervin were unavailable.
TS scored the first goal, after some neat work by Joseph down the right as he dribbled past the defence and slotted home a well taken shot.
Throughout the game, TS played with confidence, though a slip at the back gifted the opponents with the equalizer. 1-1.
Then Steven got injured midway through the first half. Adrian came in as Keeper, and did a neat job till the end of the half.
Joseph had also got into a bad collision with one of the opponents minutes before the half ended and fell awkwardly. He seemed to have injured his wrist which was bandaged up at half time.
1-1 at half time and 2 injuries.
The second half started with the opponent changing most of thier players. TS had kept them under control, but their constant changing of players in the second half was seeping into the energies of TS.
Then the opponents scored after a lurthurgic back pass from midfield gifted the opponents a run through with only the keeper to beat.
Then, with about 20mins left, Joseph had to come off due to the pain he had endured.
Unfortunately, there was no one else to replace him and TS played on with 10 men.
Even with a numerical disadvantage, TS still managed some good chances which was begging to be converted. Adrian also saved some good efforts by the opposition.
But with only minutes to go and a tired but determined squad, TS pushed on, but to no avail.
Overall, it was a very good attempt and with some luck, TS could have came away with something from the game.
Final score 1-2. Perhaps when the Sun shines again next time, Team Sunday would have more luck.
Squad: Steven, Adrian, Kaye, Marcus, Laurence, Aston, Joseph (1), Wenhao, Jeff, Boon, Marc, Ryan
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Poll Results: Can Manchester United Still Win the EPL?
50% of respondents felt that the silly mistakes and give aways Rob Styles is going to perform will win Man U the title!
While with a greater sense of reality, another 50% of respondents strongly believes that Man U will not win the title this year.
We should never write off Man U, but with that dud head Styles around, who knows?!?
While with a greater sense of reality, another 50% of respondents strongly believes that Man U will not win the title this year.
We should never write off Man U, but with that dud head Styles around, who knows?!?
Next Game: 2 September 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830hrs
Location:
Punggol Secondary School
(Formerly - Pei Dao Secondary School)
51 Edgefield Plains S828870
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel.php?buildingid=7069&masterid=135489&x=36415.9307&y=42705.0298&star=1&starmode=1&level=5
George, remember to indent Sun from 9am - 12noon!!!
Location:
Punggol Secondary School
(Formerly - Pei Dao Secondary School)
51 Edgefield Plains S828870
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel.php?buildingid=7069&masterid=135489&x=36415.9307&y=42705.0298&star=1&starmode=1&level=5
George, remember to indent Sun from 9am - 12noon!!!
Monday, 27 August 2007
Gracing the Pitch of Hell.
The match played at Tanglin Field pitch 3 seemed as inviting as having a mud fight than a soccer match.
The game played out on a sunny afternoon on 25 Aug 07 after some light rain in the morning. This soaked the grassless areas of the pitch, and created many patches of soft, uncompromising mud areas.
Conditions couldn't have been made worst from the scorching sun which torched the skins of both set of players as each side prepared for the kick-off.
The match started with 10 men for Team Sunday which included Richard, a player loaned from the opposition to make up the numbers.
The game went on with TS taking most of the control of the game, but were unable to convert the chances that were created. Even with such poor conditions, TS still managed to play a controlled game with an increased understanding of each other since its first game.
Late in the first half, the opposition (Blue Team) had a goal mouth scamble whcih tested the defence and with an opportunistic strike, breached the wall that had been defending so well up to this point.
1-0 at this stage and non of the players from TS looked like they had been defeated. The Second half saw the introduction of new players to the side, with Richard returning to the opposition. Mark and Dominic were introduced as Striker and Right winger respectively, with Aston moving into goal and Edmund (who was GK in the first half) moving up to join the Strikers.
Though untested, unproven and not yet acclamatized, the new players made an immediate impact in the second half. Dominic's fight for the ball down the right was rewarded with a break away. With some neat and precise passing, the ball found Ryan who chipped the ball towards the the left post which Edmund tucked away with a header. Goooaaalll!!!!...
1-1 and the game was pretty much to be won. The condition of the pitch together with the sun however, was draining and as the game progressed, made it harder to defend and attack. The opponent was handed a sprinkling of luck with about 10mins to go.
The opponent had several chances coming to the end of the game which they had failed to convert. Then, a misfortune of sorts occured as the ball simply couldn't be cleared out of TS' area. A hassled strike from the opponent saw Aston beaten but was cleared off the line by Marcus, but the clearance hit George and was deflected into the goal.
By no fault of anyone, the team was suddenly 1-2 down.
When the final whistle blew, the team though dissapointed in defeat, was not dis-spirited. Very encouraging indeed.
Gracing the pitch of hell was always going to be difficult, but there is a greater battle to fight. And this game has been another step in moving Team Sunday towards a greater battle of self improvement and discovery.
Squad: Aston, George, Mervin, Marcus, Adrian, Benny, Laurence, Dominic, Ryan, Mark, Edmund(1), Boon
The game played out on a sunny afternoon on 25 Aug 07 after some light rain in the morning. This soaked the grassless areas of the pitch, and created many patches of soft, uncompromising mud areas.
Conditions couldn't have been made worst from the scorching sun which torched the skins of both set of players as each side prepared for the kick-off.
The match started with 10 men for Team Sunday which included Richard, a player loaned from the opposition to make up the numbers.
The game went on with TS taking most of the control of the game, but were unable to convert the chances that were created. Even with such poor conditions, TS still managed to play a controlled game with an increased understanding of each other since its first game.
Late in the first half, the opposition (Blue Team) had a goal mouth scamble whcih tested the defence and with an opportunistic strike, breached the wall that had been defending so well up to this point.
1-0 at this stage and non of the players from TS looked like they had been defeated. The Second half saw the introduction of new players to the side, with Richard returning to the opposition. Mark and Dominic were introduced as Striker and Right winger respectively, with Aston moving into goal and Edmund (who was GK in the first half) moving up to join the Strikers.
Though untested, unproven and not yet acclamatized, the new players made an immediate impact in the second half. Dominic's fight for the ball down the right was rewarded with a break away. With some neat and precise passing, the ball found Ryan who chipped the ball towards the the left post which Edmund tucked away with a header. Goooaaalll!!!!...
1-1 and the game was pretty much to be won. The condition of the pitch together with the sun however, was draining and as the game progressed, made it harder to defend and attack. The opponent was handed a sprinkling of luck with about 10mins to go.
The opponent had several chances coming to the end of the game which they had failed to convert. Then, a misfortune of sorts occured as the ball simply couldn't be cleared out of TS' area. A hassled strike from the opponent saw Aston beaten but was cleared off the line by Marcus, but the clearance hit George and was deflected into the goal.
By no fault of anyone, the team was suddenly 1-2 down.
When the final whistle blew, the team though dissapointed in defeat, was not dis-spirited. Very encouraging indeed.
Gracing the pitch of hell was always going to be difficult, but there is a greater battle to fight. And this game has been another step in moving Team Sunday towards a greater battle of self improvement and discovery.
Squad: Aston, George, Mervin, Marcus, Adrian, Benny, Laurence, Dominic, Ryan, Mark, Edmund(1), Boon
Monday, 20 August 2007
Poll Results - Training Sessions?
From the last poll on whether we should have training sessions once a month -
the results are as follows:
50% feels that there should be some form of training.
12% Is begging to have it.
The rest are just too busy or have other commitments.
So, we'll start a session once a month in September onwards.
Further details will be announced soon.
the results are as follows:
50% feels that there should be some form of training.
12% Is begging to have it.
The rest are just too busy or have other commitments.
So, we'll start a session once a month in September onwards.
Further details will be announced soon.
Next Game: 25 August 2007, Saturday
Meeting Time: 1430hrs
Location: Tanglin Field, Pitch 3
Jersey: Orange
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Location: Tanglin Field, Pitch 3
Jersey: Orange
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Sunday, 19 August 2007
Monday, 13 August 2007
Next Game: 19 August 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830am
Location: East View Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_2355/travel_site_84059/
Location: East View Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_2355/travel_site_84059/
Monday, 6 August 2007
Finding Feet
In a highly entertaining game at Canberra Secondary School, Team Sunday played a rusty game and left the pitch 7 goals behind their opponents. The team in Yellow was superior in terms of experience and numbers and played 2 different teams in each half.
Though the defeat was heavy, but the hearts of Team Sunday's players were not weighed down. Encouraging was the movement and play of the players, though many were obviously showing signs of depleted form after almost a month of inactivity together.
The game had gone on well, with both teams evenly matched until a mis-kick by Marcus gifted Yellow team a scoring opportunity which they converted with little ease. Then after a lapse down the left flank by TS's defence, the opponent danced his way through before slotting home the second goal.
It was perhaps the third and final goal of the first half that strangled the game beyond the reach of TS. A mistake by the keeper, let the ball slipped through his hands into the net.
3-0 at half time.
The 2nd Half saw TS taking on a whole new line up but matched the opponents grit for grit, bite for bite. The goals that were conceded soon after were undeserving, 4 more were to force their way past the net with Marcus in goal. TS had their share of chances, but missed most notably a couple of chances that went begging.
This game had exposed many flaws of TS's game, and it is most encouraging to hear the determination of the players to want to improve as a team. The lessons of this game may indeed be valuable for future games, and Team Sunday is now just waiting for the unlucky victims to a sleeping monster, once awaken.
Squad:
Aston, Jeff, Mervin, Marcus, Kaye, Raymond, Jack, Boon, Adrian, Lionel, Ryan, Laurence, George, Ben, Jason
Don't worry team, our game is improving, we just need to continue working on it.
Though the defeat was heavy, but the hearts of Team Sunday's players were not weighed down. Encouraging was the movement and play of the players, though many were obviously showing signs of depleted form after almost a month of inactivity together.
The game had gone on well, with both teams evenly matched until a mis-kick by Marcus gifted Yellow team a scoring opportunity which they converted with little ease. Then after a lapse down the left flank by TS's defence, the opponent danced his way through before slotting home the second goal.
It was perhaps the third and final goal of the first half that strangled the game beyond the reach of TS. A mistake by the keeper, let the ball slipped through his hands into the net.
3-0 at half time.
The 2nd Half saw TS taking on a whole new line up but matched the opponents grit for grit, bite for bite. The goals that were conceded soon after were undeserving, 4 more were to force their way past the net with Marcus in goal. TS had their share of chances, but missed most notably a couple of chances that went begging.
This game had exposed many flaws of TS's game, and it is most encouraging to hear the determination of the players to want to improve as a team. The lessons of this game may indeed be valuable for future games, and Team Sunday is now just waiting for the unlucky victims to a sleeping monster, once awaken.
Squad:
Aston, Jeff, Mervin, Marcus, Kaye, Raymond, Jack, Boon, Adrian, Lionel, Ryan, Laurence, George, Ben, Jason
Don't worry team, our game is improving, we just need to continue working on it.
Monday, 30 July 2007
Next Game: 05 Aug 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830am
Location: Canberra Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
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Note:
For those who have not paid for their jerseys, please bring along $50.00.
Please pray or do whatever it takes to make sure it doesn't rain.
George, please indent Sun from 9am to 12pm.
Location: Canberra Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
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Note:
For those who have not paid for their jerseys, please bring along $50.00.
Please pray or do whatever it takes to make sure it doesn't rain.
George, please indent Sun from 9am to 12pm.
Poll Results - Who will win the EPL this coming season?
Based on the poll for the above mentioned question -
50% think that Man U will retain the title (Dream On!!!)...
12% think Chelsea will do it.
25% think Liverpool will finally get their 19th league title.
and a miraculous 12% feel West Ham will be champions!
Season's starting soon!!!
Good Luck to our EPL teams!
50% think that Man U will retain the title (Dream On!!!)...
12% think Chelsea will do it.
25% think Liverpool will finally get their 19th league title.
and a miraculous 12% feel West Ham will be champions!
Season's starting soon!!!
Good Luck to our EPL teams!
Sunday, 22 July 2007
Announcement - Cancellation of Match
We regret to inform you that the match at Canberra Secondary School, due to be played on 22 July 07, has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
There will be no matches next week.
Thank you.
There will be no matches next week.
Thank you.
Sunday, 15 July 2007
Next Game: 22 July 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 830am
Location: Canberra Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
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Note: For those who have not paid for their jerseys, please bring along $50.00.
Location: Canberra Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map:
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Note: For those who have not paid for their jerseys, please bring along $50.00.
Monday, 9 July 2007
Flashing Amber!
Westwood Secondary School hosted two teams that have made their debut jerseys. Team Sunday in Orange & White, and the Poly Boys in all Navy Blue.
The match started with the Poly Boys teething their way into the heart of our defence as we tried to settle in during the first 15mins. It was hard to imagine conceding an early goal, but somehow what seemed like an offside was let through to allow the Poly Boys to poke home a goal to make it 0-1.
As we settled in, we started to control the game with such domination that the opponents at some stage found it hard to breathe. The air of authority rode it's course and a majestic volley from Adrian just inside the penalty area tied the scores at 1 a piece.
The control of the game continued, however, a fine exhibition of individual flair by one of the Poly Boys broke down through the right. At this instance, what seemed like a miss pass fooled even the keeper to trickle into the net - returning the lead to the Boys.
The soft goal did no wonders to our spirits as we took charge for the rest of the first half and restored the tie with a well taken shot by Adrian from a similar angle to make it 2-2.
In the dying moments of the first half, a corner swung in by Benny saw Mervin making a connection that nearly ripped the net apart. For the first time in the game we had taken the lead: 3-2.
The Boys opened the second half brightly, marauding forward. They had in particular, 2 players who were pretty impressive - and it was these 2 players whom we would eventually regret not having marked more tightly.
2 goals that decided the tie will eventually besiege us.
The first, came from a corner that Lionel failed to catch, though it appeared he had been fouled. After which, we nearly conceded another from a pass that split the defence before a courageous last ditch tackle from Marcus took the ball out for a corner.
However, fate couldn't be changed, as a one on one - which was the result from a poor call by the refree on an offside decision - gave the opponents the lead.
At 3-4, there was still pretty much everything to play for.
However, our persistence forward nearly resulted in another goal from a counter attack. The saving grace this time came from Aston, who made a superb online clearance that kept us in the game.
We pressed forth for the elusive equaliser, but unfortunately, the amber was flashing and the goal never came.
As Danny Blanchflower once said, "Everything in our favor was against us."
We have fought well, and we live to fight another day.
Squad: Aston, Mervin(1), Marcus, Jeff, Adrian (2), Jason, Jack, Benny, Boon, Lionel, Yong Tai, Ben.
Reference Note:
Robert Dennis "Danny" Blanchflower (b. February 10, 1926, Belfast - d. December 9, 1993) was a footballer, football manager, and journalist who captained Spurs during their double-winning season of 1961. He is remembered as one of the great tacticians in the history the game, renowned for his passing, and as an outstanding right-half.
Notes on Improvement:
(The following comments are not meant to criticise individual players but to help each of us improve our own game, therefore helping the team progress. Take it Objectively)
Game play was an improvement on previous games.
However, Jason and Jack needs to spread play more to the wings, left and right.
Adrian needs to come back and help out in defence more.
Jeff needs to pace himself better during the game, no need everytime chiong forward.
We can still improve on our passing and movement.
Feel free to help improve the team.
Comment here or write to 830sunday@gmail.com
The match started with the Poly Boys teething their way into the heart of our defence as we tried to settle in during the first 15mins. It was hard to imagine conceding an early goal, but somehow what seemed like an offside was let through to allow the Poly Boys to poke home a goal to make it 0-1.
As we settled in, we started to control the game with such domination that the opponents at some stage found it hard to breathe. The air of authority rode it's course and a majestic volley from Adrian just inside the penalty area tied the scores at 1 a piece.
The control of the game continued, however, a fine exhibition of individual flair by one of the Poly Boys broke down through the right. At this instance, what seemed like a miss pass fooled even the keeper to trickle into the net - returning the lead to the Boys.
The soft goal did no wonders to our spirits as we took charge for the rest of the first half and restored the tie with a well taken shot by Adrian from a similar angle to make it 2-2.
In the dying moments of the first half, a corner swung in by Benny saw Mervin making a connection that nearly ripped the net apart. For the first time in the game we had taken the lead: 3-2.
The Boys opened the second half brightly, marauding forward. They had in particular, 2 players who were pretty impressive - and it was these 2 players whom we would eventually regret not having marked more tightly.
2 goals that decided the tie will eventually besiege us.
The first, came from a corner that Lionel failed to catch, though it appeared he had been fouled. After which, we nearly conceded another from a pass that split the defence before a courageous last ditch tackle from Marcus took the ball out for a corner.
However, fate couldn't be changed, as a one on one - which was the result from a poor call by the refree on an offside decision - gave the opponents the lead.
At 3-4, there was still pretty much everything to play for.
However, our persistence forward nearly resulted in another goal from a counter attack. The saving grace this time came from Aston, who made a superb online clearance that kept us in the game.
We pressed forth for the elusive equaliser, but unfortunately, the amber was flashing and the goal never came.
As Danny Blanchflower once said, "Everything in our favor was against us."
We have fought well, and we live to fight another day.
Squad: Aston, Mervin(1), Marcus, Jeff, Adrian (2), Jason, Jack, Benny, Boon, Lionel, Yong Tai, Ben.
Reference Note:
Robert Dennis "Danny" Blanchflower (b. February 10, 1926, Belfast - d. December 9, 1993) was a footballer, football manager, and journalist who captained Spurs during their double-winning season of 1961. He is remembered as one of the great tacticians in the history the game, renowned for his passing, and as an outstanding right-half.
Notes on Improvement:
(The following comments are not meant to criticise individual players but to help each of us improve our own game, therefore helping the team progress. Take it Objectively)
Game play was an improvement on previous games.
However, Jason and Jack needs to spread play more to the wings, left and right.
Adrian needs to come back and help out in defence more.
Jeff needs to pace himself better during the game, no need everytime chiong forward.
We can still improve on our passing and movement.
Feel free to help improve the team.
Comment here or write to 830sunday@gmail.com
Monday, 2 July 2007
Next Game: 08 July 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time: 0830hrs
Location: Westwood Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
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Note: For those who have not paid for their jerseys, please bring along $50.00.
Location: Westwood Secondary School
Jersey: Orange
Link to Map:
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Note: For those who have not paid for their jerseys, please bring along $50.00.
Sunday, 24 June 2007
Sunset at Juying.
Due to the complexity of events, today's game started off with only 8 men. So, we tried switching to as defensive a mentality to control the damage before the other members arrived.
We started the first 15mins with only 8 persons on the field, and had conceded 2 goals within this period. The opponents then loaned us 2 of their extra players, but we were still short in numbers. 10 vs 11.
They were mainly made up of a former secondary school team players, and had been playing together for about 10+ years. They wear a light japanese blue top and white shorts.
We started the first 15mins with only 8 persons on the field, and had conceded 2 goals within this period. The opponents then loaned us 2 of their extra players, but we were still short in numbers. 10 vs 11.
We conceded another goal late in the 2nd half before Jeff and Boon joined in the squad to make it 11 with one of our guest players returning to the opposing bench. Mervin, who was goalkeeper earlier was then brought back in at the heart of the defence as the other guest player(Mr Kue) took into goal.
In the midst of reorganizing the side, another goal was conceded. As we settled, we drove forward in trying to reduce the score and Jack found a way through after some nice work down the left by Boon to make the score 1-4 at half time.
During the interval, a total reshuffling of the side was done. We were back in contention in the second half as we reduced the deficit further with another goal from Jack to make it 2-4.
But the understanding and corordination in play from the opponents was glaring as they gathered pace and scored from a corner before a 1 on 1 made it 2-6.
The spirit of the brave was still with us as we pushed to get another goal. But the final outcome remained intact as the refree blew the final whistle to set the Sun in the west.
Squad: Aston, Mervin, Marcus, Jeff, Lionel, Benny, Adrian, Jack(2), Jason, Boon.
Alittle note on the opponents:They were mainly made up of a former secondary school team players, and had been playing together for about 10+ years. They wear a light japanese blue top and white shorts.
Monday, 18 June 2007
Next Game: 24 June 2007, Sunday
Meeting Time : 0815hrs
Location : Ju Ying Secondary School
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Sunday, 17 June 2007
The First 3 Games
Our first 3 games together have brought about mixed results, but at the same time, a sense of hope and encouragement. As it now stands, the results now read Played 3 - W1 D1 L1.
GAME 1
Dressed in red, our only victory so far was played on Mother's Day, 13 May 07, 9am at Blk 367 Yishun Ring Road.
As it turned out, the domination of the opposition (blue) was rewarded handsomely with 3 goals. 2 in the first half by WanYuan and then Kai Loon, who also netted his second and the third goal in the second half.
The final result was a 3-nil victory that marked the birth of Team Sunday.
Squad: Boon, Marcus, George, Aston, Mervin, Adrian, Jeff, Steven, Jason, Kai Lun (1), Anthony, Jack, Wanyuan (2)
GAME 2
Location: Nan Hua Sec Sch.
Date/Time: Sunday, 27 May 07, 9am
Colour: White
The opposition (red) in this game had a similar make up, but they probably had a lower average age.
They were well balanced in all departments. The only exception was their inability to control the centre of the park, and were by-passing the centre midfield during the game with long balls and lots of wing play.
We held on in a battle that tested our resilience, the highlight being the penalty save by Steven that contributed to a deserved 0-0 draw.
Good work Guys!
Squad: Steven, Aston, George, Mervin, Jeff, Adrian, Jack, Jason, Benny, Marcus, Ricky
GAME 3
Location: Tanglin Sec. Sch.
Date/Time: Sunday, 10 June 07, 9am
Colour: White
This was a 2nd leg encounter with the team we played in Game 2.
The familiarity between both teams had little seperating us until an untimely lack of concentration in the defence cost us a goal.
We were 0-1 down at half time. However, the fight was still on, and our control of the second half showed the determination of the players. But the Gods were not with us this day, and we couldn't get the elusive equalizer.
Perhaps next time when we play each other again, things will be different.
Squad: Benny, George, Seah, Kai Lun, Jeff, Mervin, Adrian, Ryan, Jack, Jason, Boon, Marcus
GAME 1
Dressed in red, our only victory so far was played on Mother's Day, 13 May 07, 9am at Blk 367 Yishun Ring Road.
As it turned out, the domination of the opposition (blue) was rewarded handsomely with 3 goals. 2 in the first half by WanYuan and then Kai Loon, who also netted his second and the third goal in the second half.
The final result was a 3-nil victory that marked the birth of Team Sunday.
Squad: Boon, Marcus, George, Aston, Mervin, Adrian, Jeff, Steven, Jason, Kai Lun (1), Anthony, Jack, Wanyuan (2)
GAME 2
Location: Nan Hua Sec Sch.
Date/Time: Sunday, 27 May 07, 9am
Colour: White
The opposition (red) in this game had a similar make up, but they probably had a lower average age.
They were well balanced in all departments. The only exception was their inability to control the centre of the park, and were by-passing the centre midfield during the game with long balls and lots of wing play.
We held on in a battle that tested our resilience, the highlight being the penalty save by Steven that contributed to a deserved 0-0 draw.
Good work Guys!
Squad: Steven, Aston, George, Mervin, Jeff, Adrian, Jack, Jason, Benny, Marcus, Ricky
GAME 3
Location: Tanglin Sec. Sch.
Date/Time: Sunday, 10 June 07, 9am
Colour: White
This was a 2nd leg encounter with the team we played in Game 2.
The familiarity between both teams had little seperating us until an untimely lack of concentration in the defence cost us a goal.
We were 0-1 down at half time. However, the fight was still on, and our control of the second half showed the determination of the players. But the Gods were not with us this day, and we couldn't get the elusive equalizer.
Perhaps next time when we play each other again, things will be different.
Squad: Benny, George, Seah, Kai Lun, Jeff, Mervin, Adrian, Ryan, Jack, Jason, Boon, Marcus
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