Junior Bullets put Top 4 quest back on track with convincing victory

Aizal Murhamdani launching the ball into Siling's penalty box

25th Feb 2014

The C Div boys from Bowen expected a close contest in this afternoon's NZ Inter-Schools match-up against Siling Sec, but they were pleasantly surprised that their opponents' spirit could not withstand the Bullets' 4-min onslaught in the first half which saw the Bullets score 3 goals to win 4-0.

Bullets right-back Ithar Nur Iqmal (no 3) carrying out defensive duties as Muhd Tahalif looks on

Siling Sec were aggressive and determined in the first 20 minutes but as the match wore on, they began to tire and lose focus. In the 24th min, Bullet Muhd Zamani chased a through ball in the penalty box and was bundled over by the Siling goalkeeper. Team mate Muhd Tahalif converted the spot kick which sparked off a period of dominance. 

The Bullets coming in for a quick water break

Straight from the kick-off after conceding the goal, Siling lost the ball under heavy pressure from the Bullets' midfield and Bullets striker Aizal Murhamdani did well to blast the ball past the Siling custodian again once he made space for the shot. Dazed and shocked, Siling had problems getting out of their own half and in the 28th min, Bullets left-back Muhd Rasydan was able to advance just outside the penalty box to unleash a left-footed shot into goal. 

Muhd Zamani's free kick which rocked the crossbar in the first half

At 3-0 up, the Bullets were cruising in the second half while Siling gradually lost their composure. Muhd Zamani capped a series of good team pressure play in and around Siling's penalty box with a left-footed shot that whizzed past an unsighted Siling goalkeeper for the Bullets' final goal in the 42nd min.

Muhd Tahalif opening accounts from the penalty spot

Bullets left-back Muhd Rasydan preventing his opponent from progressing as teammate Muhd Hisam looks on

It was painful to watch the Siling team after that as the players lost focus and began to joke with one another. Their play started to become dangerous as they tackled recklessly and committed bad fouls, prompting Bullets Coach Lim Queen Cher to make four substitutions in the last 15 minutes to avoid injuries to key players for the crucial match against Sengkang Sec on Thursday.

Substitute Marcus Wong coming in for Muhd Zamani

A Muhd Zamani free-kick floated into the danger area

Bowen	4 – 0	Siling
Goals Scored (Bowen only)
Muhd Tahalif 25’(pen) Aizal Murhamdani 26’ Muhd Rasydan 28’ Muhd Zamani 42’
Substitutions (Bowen only)
R.Sharveen for Brendan Tan 40’ Marcus Wong for Muhd Zamani 42’ Muhd Asyraf for Muhd Tahalif 55’ Mark Koh for Muhd Hisam 58’ Terence Ong for Muhd Rasydan 59’