7 Feb 2012
The NZ C Div Boys game against Christchurch Sec this afternoon ended almost as soon as it started. The juniors Bullets stamped their authority all over the field, racing to a 4-nil lead within the first half before going down a gear to conserve energy for the tougher challenge against favourite Serangoon Sec this coming Thursday.
Team captain for the day, Muhd Afiq was the lone scorer of all 4 goals, in the absence of strike partner Javier Ho. As early as the 3rd min, Muhd Aizan played a terrific through pass between two Christchurch defenders for Afiq to run on to. The skipper did not disappoint as he guided the ball into the net calmly with just the goalkeeper to beat. Unhappy with the way his team was playing, Christchurch coach made the first substitution to the surprise of his own squad.
However, the manoeuvre hardly helped, as 2 minutes later, a mistimed high boot challenge from a Christchurch defender inside the penalty box hit Bullets midfielder Rafid who immediately crumpled to the ground, clutching his chest. Afiq stepped up to the spot and converted the penalty for a 2-goal lead. He was up to his tricks again in the 20th min, running onto another defence-splitting pass to strike the ball past the goalkeeper. The last goal in the 26th min was assisted by a splendid goal kick from Bullets keeper Muhd Rozaini. The ball flew over almost the entire Christchurch team into the path of Afiq who again won the 1-on-1 face-off with the Christchurch goalkeeper.
With the 3 points safely in the pocket, Bullets Coach gave debuts to Damien Se, Samuel Pang, Juwadi and reserve keeper Sufi in the 2nd half. Right midfielder Riley Gomes also made an appearance, taking over from Aloysius Lee. Yet, the Bullets were able to set up camp in Christchurch’s half, tormenting the opponent’s defence time and again. The numerous chances were however, wasted by poor finishing and Christchurch’s good fortune.
The match was, on hindsight, a good warm up for the Bullets who already have one eye on their top-of-the-table clash with Serangoon Sec 2 days later. But this time, it will not be a piece of cake.
Man-of-the-Match: Muhd Afiq, for showing enormous appetite in the attacking third to score all the goals.
Line-up: Rozaini (Sufi), Adrian (Damien), Saiful, Akmal, Sureen, Hazim (Samuel), Rafid, Aizan, Aloysius (Riley), Danial (Juwadi), Afiq
The NZ C Div Boys game against Christchurch Sec this afternoon ended almost as soon as it started. The juniors Bullets stamped their authority all over the field, racing to a 4-nil lead within the first half before going down a gear to conserve energy for the tougher challenge against favourite Serangoon Sec this coming Thursday.
Team captain for the day, Muhd Afiq was the lone scorer of all 4 goals, in the absence of strike partner Javier Ho. As early as the 3rd min, Muhd Aizan played a terrific through pass between two Christchurch defenders for Afiq to run on to. The skipper did not disappoint as he guided the ball into the net calmly with just the goalkeeper to beat. Unhappy with the way his team was playing, Christchurch coach made the first substitution to the surprise of his own squad.
However, the manoeuvre hardly helped, as 2 minutes later, a mistimed high boot challenge from a Christchurch defender inside the penalty box hit Bullets midfielder Rafid who immediately crumpled to the ground, clutching his chest. Afiq stepped up to the spot and converted the penalty for a 2-goal lead. He was up to his tricks again in the 20th min, running onto another defence-splitting pass to strike the ball past the goalkeeper. The last goal in the 26th min was assisted by a splendid goal kick from Bullets keeper Muhd Rozaini. The ball flew over almost the entire Christchurch team into the path of Afiq who again won the 1-on-1 face-off with the Christchurch goalkeeper.
With the 3 points safely in the pocket, Bullets Coach gave debuts to Damien Se, Samuel Pang, Juwadi and reserve keeper Sufi in the 2nd half. Right midfielder Riley Gomes also made an appearance, taking over from Aloysius Lee. Yet, the Bullets were able to set up camp in Christchurch’s half, tormenting the opponent’s defence time and again. The numerous chances were however, wasted by poor finishing and Christchurch’s good fortune.
The match was, on hindsight, a good warm up for the Bullets who already have one eye on their top-of-the-table clash with Serangoon Sec 2 days later. But this time, it will not be a piece of cake.
Man-of-the-Match: Muhd Afiq, for showing enormous appetite in the attacking third to score all the goals.
Line-up: Rozaini (Sufi), Adrian (Damien), Saiful, Akmal, Sureen, Hazim (Samuel), Rafid, Aizan, Aloysius (Riley), Danial (Juwadi), Afiq
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