Mavericks FC Run Continues
Larger than Life Giants 2-4 Mavericks FC
Scorers: Jerome ('72), Khai ('80), Darran ('87), Pei Cheng ('90)
MOM: Harish
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary - Mavericks FC was on the verge of seeing their winning streak come to an end, but a battling second half display ensured that it continued for at least another week. Top scorer; Amir was not able to take to the pitch but Darran made his 1st appearance for the team after 2 months since his ankle injury.
The first half was a story of frustration from the Outsiders. Chance after chance was created but the finishing was poor to say the very least. The best chance of the half came from Jake who curled a freekick outside the box over the wall, only for the goalkeeper to collect neatly in his arms.
Despite their size advantage, the giants were not using it to their advantage. They were quite happy to sit back and defend. It ended 0-0 after 45 minutes.
Following the first half, signs of complacency was running throughout the team as they started playing the ball in the penalty box. The usually stable Chris gave a through pass to Jiun Wei only for the opposition to intercept and it was a one-on-one with Alex. As unlikely as it may sound, Mavericks were trailing 0-1!
Right after the shocking goal, the Outsiders restored parity following a corner. Jerome's header at the near post ricochet off a defender and it was 1-1.
Another miscommunication at the back resulted in a through ball from the opposition's right back getting past the defensive line and Alex was left helpless to stop the shot. It ended in the bottom corner of the far post. 1-2!
Star striker; Khai only made his introduction into the match in the mid point of the second half but replied with the most explosive of finishes. A pass from Faizee to Jake who controlled the ball before turning swiftly to release Khai to fire a vicious shot to the far right of the near post. 2-2! Absolutely world class!
The Outsiders finally took the lead which began thanks to some neat work between Clement and Jerome on the left. A delivered cross which was cleared saw a barrage of shots. Khai's attempt from the edge of the box was palmed away by the keeper only for Pei Cheng's follow up to be cleared off the line before Darran came in to smash it into the net to make it 3-2!
By now, Mavericks was raking in with the confidence. It was evident in their play. A through pass from Harish saw Darran running down the right byline to cross for Khai only to be cleared and Pei Cheng while fending off a defender's challenge scored a looping header into the top corner of the goal. 4-2!
It comes as a surprise how 2 headed goals were managed against a side with much more size and height. A special mention to Harish who was the MOM. Never stopped running, always wanted the ball and contributing his fair share to the attack. A midfield general.
This match will serve as a lesson to not being complacent. Next week's league game against Team Orange is a must win although mathematically it won't be crucial.
Let's finish this season on a high note!!
-Darran
Scorers: Jerome ('72), Khai ('80), Darran ('87), Pei Cheng ('90)
MOM: Harish
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary - Mavericks FC was on the verge of seeing their winning streak come to an end, but a battling second half display ensured that it continued for at least another week. Top scorer; Amir was not able to take to the pitch but Darran made his 1st appearance for the team after 2 months since his ankle injury.
The first half was a story of frustration from the Outsiders. Chance after chance was created but the finishing was poor to say the very least. The best chance of the half came from Jake who curled a freekick outside the box over the wall, only for the goalkeeper to collect neatly in his arms.
Despite their size advantage, the giants were not using it to their advantage. They were quite happy to sit back and defend. It ended 0-0 after 45 minutes.
Following the first half, signs of complacency was running throughout the team as they started playing the ball in the penalty box. The usually stable Chris gave a through pass to Jiun Wei only for the opposition to intercept and it was a one-on-one with Alex. As unlikely as it may sound, Mavericks were trailing 0-1!
Right after the shocking goal, the Outsiders restored parity following a corner. Jerome's header at the near post ricochet off a defender and it was 1-1.
Another miscommunication at the back resulted in a through ball from the opposition's right back getting past the defensive line and Alex was left helpless to stop the shot. It ended in the bottom corner of the far post. 1-2!
Star striker; Khai only made his introduction into the match in the mid point of the second half but replied with the most explosive of finishes. A pass from Faizee to Jake who controlled the ball before turning swiftly to release Khai to fire a vicious shot to the far right of the near post. 2-2! Absolutely world class!
The Outsiders finally took the lead which began thanks to some neat work between Clement and Jerome on the left. A delivered cross which was cleared saw a barrage of shots. Khai's attempt from the edge of the box was palmed away by the keeper only for Pei Cheng's follow up to be cleared off the line before Darran came in to smash it into the net to make it 3-2!
By now, Mavericks was raking in with the confidence. It was evident in their play. A through pass from Harish saw Darran running down the right byline to cross for Khai only to be cleared and Pei Cheng while fending off a defender's challenge scored a looping header into the top corner of the goal. 4-2!
It comes as a surprise how 2 headed goals were managed against a side with much more size and height. A special mention to Harish who was the MOM. Never stopped running, always wanted the ball and contributing his fair share to the attack. A midfield general.
This match will serve as a lesson to not being complacent. Next week's league game against Team Orange is a must win although mathematically it won't be crucial.
Let's finish this season on a high note!!
-Darran
posted by The Outsider at
6:41 PM
