Assignment of Match Report

Dear Team Mavericks, it seems that it is quite tough to randomly allocate somebody to write up match reports. Most of the reports are usually done by the same few people, and it is not too fair that they are always the ones been tasked to do so.

The management would appreciate if every squad member can contribute not just in terms of match reports, but any article related to soccer or Mavericks FC, or anything that can brighten up the blog.

For the contribution of match reports, they do not have to be soccernet.com standard, just a simple, short and sweet writeup will do. Oh, and of course, the majority must understand what the writer is writing about, haha.

Therefore, the management are trying to devise a plan to ensure fair allocation of report writing work. We are thinking of going by the jersey number system. (Meaning from jersey no.1 to 99, completing one cycle before starting another.)

Or are there any better ideas? Please feel free to post your comments. =)

Match Preview

Date: 2 Aug 08
Venue: Sembawang Sec
Opponents: Premier FC
Kick-off: 3pm.
Kit: Black
Costs: $50
Referee: Charles Muntari


Players available:

• Alex
• Clement
• Jiun Wei
• Chuan Ji
• Chao Xing
• Chris
  
• Chung Wei
• Seng Yew
• Chin Yuen
• Zhi Fei
  

Players doubtful:

• Amir
  

Players out:


The previous encounter was..... ages ago. But I think Mavericks lost. So this time let's pull up our socks and get a better result.

We had a good performance against Skopet the previous match (the first half i mean), so let's keep it up! See you this saturday.

BTW, where's the match report?

Match vs Melwood FC

Guys, match with Melwood Fc is on.


Date: 16th Aug 2008

Time: 1500hrs.

Venue: Bedok Green Secondary

Kit: Black

Each team pays $60. Cheap cheap! Artificial field!

Match Preview (UPDATED)

Date: 26 July 08
Venue: Fuchun Sec (in Woodlands)
Opponents: Skopet FC
Kick-off: 3pm
Kit: WHITE (PLS TAKE NOTE AS OPPONENT IS WEARING BLACK, and this is the first time this season we'll be donning our traditional white blues!)
Referee: Charles
Costs: $50

Players available:

• Chek Yong
• Jiun Wei
• Faizy
• Chuan Ji
  
• Clement
• Chung Wei
  
• Seng Yew
• Amir
• Chris
• Chin Yuen
• Safa ( Guest Player)
  

Players doubtful:


Players out:

• Alex
• Zhi Fei
  

Guys, let's forget about the previous ugly match and just concentrate on the next one, which is against Skopet FC.

There was only an encounter between these two sides ages ago which ended in a 1-1 draw. So I guess this time we gotta step up our performance to another level to get a decent result out of this match.

Anyway, confirm attendance first! And jsut to reassure you guys..... DEVAN IS NO MORE! He is officially blacklisted on our blackest list which cannot make him anymore blacker. (that wasn't meant to be racist)

Match invitation

Guys, Melwood FC has invited us for a friendly match on Aug 9. Venue is at First Toa Payoh Sec. Can we give him an answer by sun? Pls post ur availablity asap.

Lets go out and win this match!!

Match Preview

Date: 19 July 08
Venue: Bishan Park Sec
Kick-off: 3pm
Opponents: Unknown
Costs: $80/team
Kit: Black
Referee: Unknown (Charles has been fined and sidelined for a week by FIFA for turning up late for match in hip hop attire)

Players available:

• Chek Yong (Petr Cech)
• Chao Xing
• Jiun Wei
• Clement
• Chuan Ji
• Chris
• Calvin
  
• Seng Yew
• Chin Yuen
• Wei Jie
• Amir
• Zhi Fei
• Kee Siang
  

Players doubtful:


Players out:

• Chung ( International Duty )

Match has been organised by referee, Aza, who has been known to match Mavericks against relatively tougher opponents. So guys, maybe it's time to get out of our comfort zone, of a winning unbeaten streak, and start kicking some serious' opponents butt and improve our gameplay!

Meanwhile, confirm your attendance! And pls don't be late.. yeah..

Mavericks Maintain Winning Streak

Date: 12 July 2008

Location: Stade de Sembawang
Kickoff: 3pm
Opponents: Carrera FC

Starting line-up: Alex, Chris, Chao Xing, Chuan Ji, Clement, Jiun Wei, Wei Jie, Chin Yuen, Chung Wei, Seng Yew, Amir.

Substitutes: Calvin


FT Score: 3-1 (HT Score: 2-1)
Goals: Jiun Wei ('25), Amir ('29), Chung Wei ('84)
Assists: Chin Yuen, Amir
MOM: Alex/ Chris


Mavericks FC continue their winning run with a nervous 3-1 victory over relatively unknown opponents Carrera FC. The Outsiders have now won their third game on the trot and this further extends their unbeaten run to an impressive 6 games.

The match kicked off late due to FIFA referee of the year nominee Charles, who arrived late from his flight back from Nigeria. He rushed here in his holiday suit, but was caught up halfway when he found out he had lost his golden whistle! Sure enough, due to his professional ethnics, he managed to blow off the match with a spare whistle he bought when he was in Nigeria.

The Carreras kicked off the match with imposing presence, with their players having an average height of 1.8 m. The battle in the air was mostly won by the Carreras as a result. The midfielders of Carrera FC were dominating possession too, and one of the players who shone was their right back Yong Chun Federer, cousin of tennis king Roger Federer, who proved that the Federers were not only good in tennis, but also football.

But it was the Outsiders who stole the lead in the 24th min through a well-taken free kick from Jiun Wei from 30 yards out. The ball was applied with so much spin that the goalkeeper had no chance of saving even though he got his hands on the ball.

The Outsiders then doubled their lead with a quickfire goal. A loose ball fell to guest player Chin Yuen, who immediately release the ball to star winger Amir, despite being in a awkward position to release the ball. It turned out to be an inch-perfect over the top ball which simply showed his play-making class. The follow up action was Amir's usual routine over the season again and again, that is, putting the ball into the net as he drove a left-footed shot past the onrushing keeper. Even the statistics table were unable to keep track of how many goals the flying winger has scored so far in his Mavericks career.

Carrera FC proved they are not about to lose hope yet despite being 2 goals down, when they pulled one back with their No 9. He unleashed a thunderbolt from some 26 yards outside the penalty box. The ball was deflected and went past keeper Alex, who had a solid game between the post, saving the Mavericks blushes many times during the match. First half ended 2-1, in favor of the Outsiders.

Second half started with the Mavericks switching to a 4-5-1 formation, with Chung playing as emergency lone striker, hoping his tireless runs and pestering can create some trouble for the Carrera defence. Sure enough, the pitbull's runs nearly paid dividends when he was released down the right from a through ball and squared the ball to incoming Amir, who blasted it just over the bar to the agony of the fans.

The match seemed to end at 2-1, as Carrera FC were unable to penetrate Mavericks FC's stubborn defence led by Chuan Ji and Chris. It was during the last few mins of the game when a mighty diagonal ball from the mighty right back Chris which found Amir on the left in space. The no.14 made a dash into the penalty box, only to find that the keeper was on his way to close him down. The goalie could not catch the ball well, and Amir took the chance to back pass the ball to an incoming Chung who took it first time and lobbed the ball into an empty net. It was the nail in the coffin for Carrera FC and their hopes of a comeback were dashed.

Well done Mavericks! Kudos to Alex who kept us in the game as always as well as Chris who showed his infectious tenacity throughout the match. And Jiun wei for delivering our first free kick goal of the season. Way to go! Final Score: 3-1.

One Year Anniversary!

Today is the One-Year Anniversary of Mavericksfc.blogspot.com!
We have come far, fellow Outsiders!

Match Preview (UPDATED!)

Date: 12 July 08
Opponents: Carrera FC
Venue: State de Sembawang
Kick off: 3pm!
Kit: Black
Costs: $50/team
Referee: Charles (who's holidaying in Nigeria now, no kidding)


Players available:

• Alex
  
• Chao Xing
• Clement
• Chuan Ji
• Christiano
• Jiun Wei
• Seng Yew
• Chung Wei
• Wei Jie
  
• Amir
• Chin Yuen
  

Players doubtful:

Players out:

• Faizy
• Wei Long
• Kee Siang
• Jerome
• Fuad
• Zhi Fei
  

This coming Saturday, Mavericks will return to the pitch after a week's layoff due to rain.

~~"raindrops keep falling on my head...lalala"~~

The Outsiders are up against relatively unknown opposition.

Nothing is known about Carrera FC.

Except that they will be wearing jerseys.

That are yellow.

So guys, conservative approach? Or offensive minded? Or the conventional 4-4-2? You decide.

Player to watch: Chuan Ji

The stalwart in the heart of the Mavericks defence. A highly-experienced veteran who is widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs in modern football today. After joining the Outsiders in Spring '07 for what was one of the most expensive transfer fees ever paid for a centre-back that year, Chuan Ji has been a mainstay in the Mavericks backline ever since, providing both stability and humour aplenty to the rest of the team. His assuring displays have even rubbed off on his teammates, most recently, Seng Yew, who has blossomed into a classy centre-back after pairing with the Mavericks no.6 during the absence of Faizy, who is out on international duty. Well, apparently, it hasn't rubbed off on Chris yet though, coz he's still laughing like a hyena during matches.

P.S.

Oooh....Charles is in Nigeria....wonder what's he up to?
Gotta ask him about all the fun he had when he comes back this Saturday =D

Match Cancelled....again.

The blockbuster clash between Mavericks FC and Scorchers FC has been cancelled and postponed to a later date due to heavy showers and thunderstorms across the island.

Now everyone, let's sing B.J. Thomas' number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1970, "Raindrops Keep Falling' on My Head"......





Enjoy the vid and have a great weekend!
Hopefully we don't have to sing this song again next Saturday though... haha. =D