Match 164 - Lost

Songbo FC 2:3 Opponents

Date: 21th Aug 2011
Venue: West Spring SS.
Jersey: Kappa Red

Starting Line-Up >> 4-4-2
Yanshou(GK), H.Weijie(LB), Swee Chao(CB), Kenny(CB), Kaiseng(RB), Jacky(LM), Hweequan(DM), Rujia(CM), Mervin(RM), Jun Bing(CF), Alvin Toh(CF)

Substitutes:
Jeremy

Scores:
HT: 1-1
FT: 2-3

Scorers (Assists):
1st Goal - Alvin Toh (Junbing) 
2nd Goal - Alvin Toh (Jackie)

Berbatoh's scoring streak fails to save Songbo FC from defeat

Berbatoh's fine form in front of goal continued with his 7th goal in 4 games but it was not enough as Songbo FC slumbered to a 2-3 defeat. Things looked good at the start with Berbatoh finishing to the keeper's right after PapaSoh found him in the area with a precise pass. The opponents did not really manage to threaten in the 1st half but they rode their luck with Junbing hitting the post from an acute angled shot and then equalising just before half time when an Yanshou deflected an incoming free kick into an opponent.

The 2nd half started slowly as both teams were trying to gain a foothold on the match. However, the opponents once again enjoyed a touch of fortune when a loose ball was not properly cleared in the penalty box and somehow found its way to their striker lurking in front of goal. Songbo FC was also playing for a period of time with 10 men on the field as Alvin Toh had to be sidelined with a back injury. Long absent star striker Jeremy made his comeback appearance and while his touches and fitness is not at his sharpest, he still managed to show some glimpse of his skills that brought him so many goals in the past.

The opponents put the match almost officially to rest following a quick counterattack from the left and their striker executed a neat finish into the far post. With full time lurking and 2 goals behind, Songbo FC managed to claw back 1 goal after Jackie's corner was met by Alvin Toh's head, who have came back onto the field after the pain in his back subsided. However, it was too little, too late and Songbo FC's 6 winning streak came to an abrupt end.

Report by,
Mervin

Match 163 - Win

Songbo FC 1:0 Opponents

Date: 14th Aug 2011
Venue: West Spring SS.
Jersey: Kappa Red

Starting Line-Up: 4-4-2
Yanshou(GK), H.Weijie(LB), Swee Chao(CB), Kenny(CB), Kaiseng(RB), Jacky(LM), Hweequan(DM), Rujia(CM), Mervin(RM), Jun Bing(CF), Alvin Toh(CF)

Substitutes:
Kelvin, Mark

Scores:
HT: 0-0
FT: 1-0

Scorers (Assists):
1st Goal - Alvin Toh (Nil)

SONGBO FC (PRESENT) vs SONGBO FC (FUTURE)

With a 2 match winning run on its back, SBFC goes into the game in high spirits and confident of extending the winning streak. The opponent presents themselves in a interesting way as they closely resembles how SBFC will be like in the near future. Thus, this will be a match between the present SBFC vs the future SBFC.

Playing on a congested pitch, chances do not come aplenty. The balls kept being ping-pong between the two defences as both sides decided to play a no nonsense game. The strikers hardly has any chance to touch the ball and make their presence felt. The defenders go for safety as they clear each and every ball they come into contact with. As a result of all this, the midfielders were basically 'spectators' in the first half. With neither side willing to commit more players during attack, the first half ended 0-0.

Second half begins where first half left off as both sides continue their usual routine of clearing the ball and falling back to defend in numbers. The game was looking to end in a dull 0-0. However, the in-form and current top scorer Berbatoh begs to defer. Having scored 4 goals in the last 2 winning games, he was always looking to add another one to his goal tally. A sublime individual effort saw him twisting and turning past defenders. The finishing was second to none as he blasted the ball into the net. SBFC leads 1-0!

With SBFC's defenders in top form, they were able to absorb the overflowing attacks from the opponents. The whole team was relieved to hear the final whistle blown and SBFC grabbed a deserved win with a rare clean sheet. A boring but well played game. Credits to the whole team for giving out their best!

Report by,
Swee Chao