Brave Mavericks Falter Again
8 September 2007
Venue: Tanglin Field Pitch No.1
Opponents: Melwood FC
Line-up: Alex, Jiunwei, Chao Xing, Wei Long, Chuan Ji, Mike, Kee Siang, Zhi Fei, Boon Kee, Chung Wei, Wei Jie, Fuad, Clement, Amir, Boon Leng, Seng Yew
FT score: 2-5 (HT score1-2)
Mavericks Scorers: Zhi Fei ('39), ('55)
Assists: Boon Leng
Man-of-Match: Zhi Fei
It was not to be Team Mavericks day again, as they fell 5-2 at the hands of Melwood FC, thanks to their efferverscent star player, Guy, who flew all the way back from his hometown in Bristol City in London to Tanglin Park to meet up with the rest of his teammates for this big clash. Despite taking an early morning flight in his private plane, Guy showed no ill-effects of jet-lag as he ran riot in the Team Mavericks penalty box as he got a hand in creating 2 goals for his team. He was a constant menace, with his towering physique and aerial threat, as well as his shiny head.
The Mavericks started the match on a positive note, piling on early pressure in the opposition box. Boosted by the return of inspirational midfield man, Kee Siang, who returned from therapy (girl therapy, that is), as well as the explosive form of midfield playmaker Boon Leng, the Mavericks were on top of their opponents, as they constantly threatened the Melwood defence. Melwood FC was on the backfoot for the majority of the first half, until a rare counter attack reaped a freak goal for the men in blue. Melwood winger Don, managed to cut in from the right and tap in, beating Mavericks custodian Alex at his near post. Soon enough, after a lung-bursting run from Melwood full-back Ming Zhai, his early cross was deflected by Mavericks centreback Mike that went out for a corner. The following inswinger was headed away towards the edge of the penalty box, before Guy beat Amir in a challenge of headers (duh..), and his sublime knock-back reached the feet of winger Don who put in a cross which was tucked into the net by Ming Zhai. Brilliant assist indeed, from Guy.
Despite the 2-0 scoreline, the Mavericks put on a brave fight back, with Fuad's influence in the match increasing with each coming minute. And the Mavericks got their just desserts, as after great interplay between Wei Jie and Boon Leng, Boon Leng managed to slot in an exquisite through-ball for Zhi Fei who ran past the static Melwood defence stalwart Cheng, and rounded the keeper, before finishing it with aplomb. Great play from the Mavericks, as they hussled for the elusive equalizer. Kee Siang, once again, with his dazzling footwork, got into the rhythm of the game, and made the Melwood midfield look like schoolboys ( school-"old hags" actually). By now, a determined Melwood side, led by their very own, "Beckham" (albeit, a bald one), Guy, were anxious to hold out their lead till half-time. Team Mavericks were clearly in control, coupled by a tough-tackling backline which consisted of veteran centre-back Chuan Ji, Jiun Wei, Mike and Clement. Jiun Wei, on a couple of occasions threw well-timed tackles on the Melwood forwards, and this was a sign that the Mavericks were not going to be easy opponents for the afternoon. Soon enough, the referee (who brought his two silly linesmen with him) blew the whistle for half-time.
The Mavericks started off brightly once again, maintaining their shape, for the second half. Several changes were made, notably, team captain Chao Xing and Chung Wei, who came on for Boon Leng and Amir. And the men in white got just what they wanted, as after a brilliant build-up play, Zhi Fei was put through one-on-one with the keeper again, and this time around, he expertly slots the ball in between the legs of the flailing keeper, stating his claim with his and the Mavericks second goal of the game. However, lady luck was not on their side, as a free-kick was conceded outside of their box, and it was brilliantly dispatched into the top corner of the match, although the on-form Alex got a hand to it. Things got worse for the Mavericks, as further defensive blunders resulted in Melwood FC scoring their 4th and 5th goals of the match. Clearly, the several changes made by Melwood FC, who brought in young faces to replace the old jabronis in the second half, were having a positive effect on the team. Despite putting on a brave fight, Team Mavericks couldn't find their rhthym and shape which they showed in the first-half again, and had to settle for second best as they lost possession time and time again. Furthermore, Amir became angry during stoppage time when Cheng slid in a late-high-leg tackle on him but the referee surprisingly called for offside. Definitely not Team Mavericks day, today was.
Nevertherless, Team Mavericks should take this as an experience and lesson. They faced well-organized opposition, who made better use with their passes, as well as a particularly exuberant versatile player, who was everywhere on the pitch organizing his defence and midfield at the same time and giving the Mavericks a hard time with his superbly-timed jumps in the box. He was utterly devastating as all the Mavericks saw were flashes of fluorescent light wherever he went on the pitch. This man was simply sublime. This man single-handedly ended all hopes of a Mavericks comeback.
This man was Guy.
Venue: Tanglin Field Pitch No.1
Opponents: Melwood FC
Line-up: Alex, Jiunwei, Chao Xing, Wei Long, Chuan Ji, Mike, Kee Siang, Zhi Fei, Boon Kee, Chung Wei, Wei Jie, Fuad, Clement, Amir, Boon Leng, Seng Yew
FT score: 2-5 (HT score1-2)
Mavericks Scorers: Zhi Fei ('39), ('55)
Assists: Boon Leng
Man-of-Match: Zhi Fei
It was not to be Team Mavericks day again, as they fell 5-2 at the hands of Melwood FC, thanks to their efferverscent star player, Guy, who flew all the way back from his hometown in Bristol City in London to Tanglin Park to meet up with the rest of his teammates for this big clash. Despite taking an early morning flight in his private plane, Guy showed no ill-effects of jet-lag as he ran riot in the Team Mavericks penalty box as he got a hand in creating 2 goals for his team. He was a constant menace, with his towering physique and aerial threat, as well as his shiny head.
The Mavericks started the match on a positive note, piling on early pressure in the opposition box. Boosted by the return of inspirational midfield man, Kee Siang, who returned from therapy (girl therapy, that is), as well as the explosive form of midfield playmaker Boon Leng, the Mavericks were on top of their opponents, as they constantly threatened the Melwood defence. Melwood FC was on the backfoot for the majority of the first half, until a rare counter attack reaped a freak goal for the men in blue. Melwood winger Don, managed to cut in from the right and tap in, beating Mavericks custodian Alex at his near post. Soon enough, after a lung-bursting run from Melwood full-back Ming Zhai, his early cross was deflected by Mavericks centreback Mike that went out for a corner. The following inswinger was headed away towards the edge of the penalty box, before Guy beat Amir in a challenge of headers (duh..), and his sublime knock-back reached the feet of winger Don who put in a cross which was tucked into the net by Ming Zhai. Brilliant assist indeed, from Guy.
Despite the 2-0 scoreline, the Mavericks put on a brave fight back, with Fuad's influence in the match increasing with each coming minute. And the Mavericks got their just desserts, as after great interplay between Wei Jie and Boon Leng, Boon Leng managed to slot in an exquisite through-ball for Zhi Fei who ran past the static Melwood defence stalwart Cheng, and rounded the keeper, before finishing it with aplomb. Great play from the Mavericks, as they hussled for the elusive equalizer. Kee Siang, once again, with his dazzling footwork, got into the rhythm of the game, and made the Melwood midfield look like schoolboys ( school-"old hags" actually). By now, a determined Melwood side, led by their very own, "Beckham" (albeit, a bald one), Guy, were anxious to hold out their lead till half-time. Team Mavericks were clearly in control, coupled by a tough-tackling backline which consisted of veteran centre-back Chuan Ji, Jiun Wei, Mike and Clement. Jiun Wei, on a couple of occasions threw well-timed tackles on the Melwood forwards, and this was a sign that the Mavericks were not going to be easy opponents for the afternoon. Soon enough, the referee (who brought his two silly linesmen with him) blew the whistle for half-time.
The Mavericks started off brightly once again, maintaining their shape, for the second half. Several changes were made, notably, team captain Chao Xing and Chung Wei, who came on for Boon Leng and Amir. And the men in white got just what they wanted, as after a brilliant build-up play, Zhi Fei was put through one-on-one with the keeper again, and this time around, he expertly slots the ball in between the legs of the flailing keeper, stating his claim with his and the Mavericks second goal of the game. However, lady luck was not on their side, as a free-kick was conceded outside of their box, and it was brilliantly dispatched into the top corner of the match, although the on-form Alex got a hand to it. Things got worse for the Mavericks, as further defensive blunders resulted in Melwood FC scoring their 4th and 5th goals of the match. Clearly, the several changes made by Melwood FC, who brought in young faces to replace the old jabronis in the second half, were having a positive effect on the team. Despite putting on a brave fight, Team Mavericks couldn't find their rhthym and shape which they showed in the first-half again, and had to settle for second best as they lost possession time and time again. Furthermore, Amir became angry during stoppage time when Cheng slid in a late-high-leg tackle on him but the referee surprisingly called for offside. Definitely not Team Mavericks day, today was.
Nevertherless, Team Mavericks should take this as an experience and lesson. They faced well-organized opposition, who made better use with their passes, as well as a particularly exuberant versatile player, who was everywhere on the pitch organizing his defence and midfield at the same time and giving the Mavericks a hard time with his superbly-timed jumps in the box. He was utterly devastating as all the Mavericks saw were flashes of fluorescent light wherever he went on the pitch. This man was simply sublime. This man single-handedly ended all hopes of a Mavericks comeback.
This man was Guy.
Match Report by : AmiR
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