Mavericks' Matthew Marsiling Masterclass

Final Score: Kannan FC 1 Mavericks FC 4

Goals: Vic, Amir, Jun Wen, Matthew

Assists: Matthew (2), Barry

MOM: =)


Stadio delle Marsiling  - A masterclass performance from energetic winger Matthew for the Outsiders on a blistering July afternoon today ensured the away fans in the rafters went home happy in a victory many pundits considered one of the greatest in the club's checkered history.

Kannan FC were by no means a pushover as the scoreline would suggest, as the men in blue amassed a total of 14 shots on goal, but the Mavericks defence held firm, with custodian Alex yet again displaying his world-class agility and prowess in goal, thwarting chances after chances which came his way.

Vic broke the deadlock with a brilliant one-two with Matthew on the right flank, after he was put through on goal before dispatching a deadly low-drive past the keeper Varian, who was on loan to Kannan FC as they had left their first-choice keeper Balu Rajagopal at the nearby wet market.

Rumours has it that there was a rift between him and the team captain after they could not agree on the choice of meat of the Ramly Burger they were going to eat after the match at the Hari Raya pasar malam at Causeway Point. A recommendation though, should you hungry food-goers decide to stop by the shopping mall, you may want to try the Ban Mian noodles stall at level 7 (outside of the cinema). The succulent taste and tingling aroma of the freshly-made Ban Mian dish would whet the appetite of even the most ardent of food critics! 

Without digressing much further, Mavericks FC increased their lead, after a slick through-ball down the middle from Barry split the Kannan FC backline, as Amir latched on to it before slotting it past the keeper. 

Kannan FC pulled one back moments later, but to no avail, as right before half-time, Jun Wen played another brilliant one-two with Matthew, before taking a deft touch and blasting it into the roof of the net with aplomb.
No keeper would have saved that!

The home side took a hold of the majority of the possession in the 2nd half, as they pulled themselves back into the game. But Mavericks keeper Alex was simply sensational, pulling magical saves after saves; one of which was a point-blank double save late in the game. 

An amazing feat, from one of the greatest goalkeepers in world football today.  Alex is like so awesome lor! 

Alex > Buffon + Casillas + Cech + Neuer

Matthew ended the rout with an out-of-this-world thundering drive into the roof of the net in injury time to make it 4-1 before the referee blew for the final whistle. 

A great victory, as the Outsiders are looking strong, going into the start of the new league season. Let's continue this winning streak. Mavericks hwaiting!

Oh, and Happy 7th Anniversary, Mavericks FC. Yes, we are old.