Week 3 PREVIEW
O well, lets see who plays who this weekend.
Week 3 will start with top-2 teams playing each other. They are both gained full points so far from 2 matches, and leading the league with 6 points. Sabah FC will play Kelkatu FC on saturday 3pm. Sabah now on top of the league with 1 goal different margin ahead of Kelkatu, from their success of beating Galacticos 4-1 last week. Kelkatu beat Galacticos 3-2 a week before that. They had also scored 12 past opponents previously-Borneo and Crazy Stone were the victims. Who will win? Lets the ball do the talking tomorrow. But obviously whoever wins will lead the league for quite some time. And a draw will re-open the title challenge back to 5 teams.
Another saturday match will also determine the rough picture of the teams fate in the league this term. Galacticos and Borneo FC are all pointless at the moment. Galacticos lost to Kelkatu, and Sabah, after the hard-fought game in both. Borneo in the other hand were beaten by Sabah and Machanz, 12-1 and 17-0. Definitely Galacticos will be the favorite for this game, but remember the ball is round.
On sunday, D Eagles will play Crazy Stone. D Eagles is now eyeing their first win in the league after becoming a draw-master so far. They drew with Machanz and Trinity, where both teams are title challenger candidate early in the season. Crazy Stone will struggle to avoid more balls into their net as they had conceded 27, and scored none. I would predict the scoreline will be somewhat similir to Crazy Stone vs Trinity before.
The league will take the rest with another tight match between 2nd and 3rd placing for last season, Trinity vs Machanz. They had both drew with D Eagles, and won BIG against Crazy Stone and Borneo respectively. They are really desperate to install a win from this match to stay in the race for the league title. A draw will be loss-loss situation for both side as they might brushed further away from the top.
Prediction anybody? Put it in the comment.
League 22 March 09
Results: 4 - 1
Scorer(s): Sabah FC - Sultan (2), Fir (2), Ali (1). Galacticos - Aeron (1)
Man of the Match: Sultan
Sultan with the award, and Dinesh J
Yellow card(s): Sabah FC - Jorden & Kelvin. Galacticos - Gideon & Celestine
Red card(s): None
Comment: Another interesting game of the week. Galacticos played well but was bitten down by more experienced Sabah players. Galacticos style of game are more structured compared to Sabah for the 1st half. Sabah was a bit lost on the 1st half but regained their rythm on the 2nd half. A lot of on goal attempts from both sides but the most remarkable attempt was a free kick from Aeron (Galacticos). All and all, again, is one of the best match of the week after Eagles played Trinity FC.
2nd Match: Machanz vs. Borneo FC
Results: 17 - 0
Scorer(s): Machanz - Lingesh (5), Raj (4), Nan (3), Ishaq (3) and Mahmud (2)
Man of the Match: Lingesh
Yellow card(s): None
Red card(s): None
Comment: Machanz was all about the goal! So far, they had scored the most for this semester league. There was nothing much to review about on the match. Another training match i would say. Hopefully Borneo FC will come back for the next game.
League 21 March 09
1st Match: Trinity FC vs. Eagles FC
Result: 0 - 0
Man of the Match: Mmediong (Eagles FC)
Mmediong, with PeeChe(vice-president)
Comment: It started as a moderate game but end up as the most interesting game. From start until the end, the ball possession were more towards Eagles FC. Eagles FC had few nice chances to score but Kuda, Trinity’s keeper was too good. Most of Trinity’s main player was a bit fatigue because they involved with the Touch Rugby Tournament at Kelab Rekreasi Petroliam. Both of the teams are strong and has their own tactics and style. All and all, a really entertaining game. The NEW contender for the league title: Eagles FC.
2nd Match: Kelkatu FC vs. Crazy Stone
Result: 12 - 0
Scorer(s): Safiq (5), Mamat (4), Chendoy (2) and Salim (1) for Kelkatu FC.
Top scorer Safiq, 5 goals (total 7)
Man of the Match: Salim (Kelkatu FC)
Comment: Again like last week, having Crazy Stone on the field was like a team training. Its shown again this week. Kelkatu FC was expected to win big and they proved it. Mamat missed 4 nice chances of open goals but he managed to score 4 as well. The hottest event was Chendoy, who played Centre Defender for Kelkatu FC scored 2 goals in one match which by far, his first time ever! Congratulations! Again, a boring match because it was expected to have many goals but Crazy Stone does gave some fight especially from the defenders and keeper. As many attack as Kelkatu had on Crazy Stone, same goes to the tries that has been saved by the Crazy Stone keeper.
For table and statistics, click this Statistic Sem 1, 2009
Copied and pasted from Hill's blog. The content are approved to be correct, but not necessarily reflect CFC's view. Pictures were added by admin(taken from Abby's blog)
Trinity 15 - 0 Crazy Stone
game review
15/3/09 - 5pm
Fifteen goals on Trinity's side: the free shooting marathon started just thirty seconds into the game, with a header by Keith into the net. A sequence of goals came next: Mseks(6), Sean(26 & 30), and Keith once again(37). Trinity was leading with 5 goals in the 1st half and Kuda was not tested for his goalkeeping skill at all.
The marathon continued in the 2nd half: Sean (48 & 79), Philip (49), PK(55), Berty(64,67 & 73), Keith(70,74 & 76). Keith walked home with 5 goals and Man of the Match title, Sean with 4 goals and Berty 3. Trinity is now on top of the table with a total of 15 goals. Keith
Originally written by Abby the secretary
Galacticos 2 - 3 Kelkatu
15/3/09 3pm
Kelkatu started the first half ahead with several on target attempts, eventually leading to two goals by Safiq. Five minutes later, newcomer Salim scored again. This led to few changes by Galacticos such as the entry of Aeron and Stanley.
Few minutes later, Vee scored a goal assisted by Steve. Galacticos' goalkeeper then made a terrible blunder by having a handball outside the penalty box.
Shortly into the 2nd half, Vee was handed a red card for tackling Hafiz, Kelkatu's goalkeeper. This meant Galacticos was left with 10-men. They knew they had to change something, and Marko coming in as the replacement instantly by saving a flying shot by Mamat.
In the 70th, Aeron has splendid goal from the far left with a throw in by Chris. There was a slight confusion inside, but the goal was what it was - a goal!
Kelkatu won the game and man of the match was awarded to double-scorer Safiq.
Safiq(red) and PeeChe the Vice President
Originally written by Abby the secretary
Borneo 1 - 12 Sabah FC
Match review - 14/3/09, 5pm
Sultan stared the scoring marathon in the 12th minute. The next 4 goals came in a sort of sequence as Jorden(18), Sultan(19), and Ali(22 & 26) scored consecutively. Ali's goal was a fine assist by Danny, who shot into the goal but was deflected off Ali. Avinash was shown a yellow card a little before the half ended.
Six minute into the second half, Ali scores his third goal, resulting in a hat trick. I guess one hat trick wasn't enough as a minute alter, Sultan scored again, earning himself one too. Another sequence of goals followed when Ali(54), Sultan(58), and Jorden(64) each had more goals to their names. The next goal was scored by Jai for Borneo FC as he chest-bumped the ball into the net. Ali and Ahmed then scored a goal each, resulting in a total of twelve goals. Ali was awarded Man of the Match with a whopping total of 5 goals - just in one match. Ali(right) Man of the Match, with the match official Dinesh J.
Originally written by : Abby the Secretary.
Eagles 2 - 2 Machanz
Date of game : 14/3/09
time : 3pm
The first match and it started off quickly. Amate's shot hit the back of the net at 18th minute, letting Eagles lead by a goal to nil. Machanz had a few attemps to equalize. They were paid off shortly after as Lingesh scored one from the edge of penalty box.
D Eagles players saw red in the 2nd half when Peace was handed a red card for apparent tackling of Machanz' goalkeeper, but the nature of the red card is under consideration and an appeal has been requested. A yellow was handed to Mmediong at 60th minute for a rough tackle. A few more attemps were made but it was a handball by Ashween inside the penalty box that led to the next goal. Mmediong took the penalty and he took it well, seconds after Ashween was shown yellow for protesting.
Eagles' celebration were stumped in 71st when Raj scored the final goal, assisted by Juma. Mahmud earned himself a yellow for a harsh tackle on Samuel, resulting in a total of four cards. Mmediong was announced the man of the match and both teams walk away with one point each. Mmediong, Man of the Match
League 15March 2009
Copied and pasted from Hill's blog. Therefore the contents might include writer's opinion, but most of the contents are approved to be right unless noted the other way round.
1st match : Kelkatu FC vs. Galacticos FC
Result: 3 -2
Scorer: Kelkatu FC - Safiq (2), Salim (1). Galacticos FC - Vee (1), Aeron (1)
Comment: Nice 1st half game. Ball possession more to Kelkatu FC. Kelkatu FC is not a new team, rather a new branding with a hell of better players. Communication between the Galacticos FC abit lost on the 1st half. 2nd half, most of the Kelkatu FC players injured, maybe lack of stamina. Its noted by the assistant coach, Mr Hafizi @ Gapam. 2nd half was a shine time for Galacticos FC by brought in their secret weapon, Marko as the keeper, replacing Jojoe. Ball possession were more to Galacticos on the 2nd half. Kelkatu FC played more defensive strategy on the 2nd half. Today, 1st red card was issued by the referee on Vee due to his tackle on Hafiz, Kelkatu FC keeper. All and all, a really interesting game i would say. Now, people are really taking Kelkatu FC for serious. Good Job my fellow players.
*i sucks as a manager…long time…haha
2nd match : Trinity FC vs. Crazy Stone
Result: 15 - 0
Scorer: Trinity FC - Keith (5), Sean (4), Philip (1), i can’t remember another 2 scorer. sorry.
Comment: It’s more like a training instead of a match for Trinity. Keith scored for the 1st 30 second of the game. Almost all of the goals was a really nice shots. Crazy Stone had abit difficult time to manage their players and the game tactics. At least, its a good starter for Trinity because Sabah scored 12-1 against Borneo FC yesterday. Goal differences is a big matter to Sabah and Trinity. It was a boring game (no offense ya). Hopefully Crazy Stone can make it up for the second game, which is against….SABAH! (error: actually against Kelkatu)
Happenning Opening Week
Another match on sunday was Sabah FC vs Borneo FC, a game that involved 13 goals in total. The title holder won 12-1 in the one sided match. Consolation goal for Borneo scored by super-sub Jai. Ali(Sabah) was awarded man of the match for this game.
On sunday, Kelkaltu FC scored 3 early goals and defended their life out for the advantages to gain 3-2 win against Galacticos. The star-man Vee was given red card for another dangerous challenge on Kelkatu's keeper. Safiq was awarded man of the match; he scored twice.
The later game was another goal-party when Trinity crazily trashed Crazy Stone 15-0. Almost everyone lost count on the goal. League runner-up last season is giving sign to Sabah's win previous day with this enormous win - a new CUrtin League record. Previous record was 12 - 0 in the old field - now rugby field.
Standing after week 1
Sabah Won Community Cup
The event was first started by the official opening ceremony, that indicate the season 1/2009 has now begun. CFC Club Advisor, Mr Azhar and the Student Council President, Ranulph kicked a penalty together as the launching for the season.
Soon after that start the Community Cup match kicked-off at around 4:30pm.
The game started at high pace as both teams attacked end-to-end. But as it is still the very beginning of season, players fitness is considerably quite low for the moment as we can see that the flow of the game reduced quickly.
By the half-time, Sabah has taken the lead of 2-0. And the end result also showed the dominancy Sabah had in the game with 6-2 scoreline.
Sultan had again warned the defenders of the coming league that he should be marked tightly as he bargain a hat-trick in this match. The other scorers for Sabah are Jorden, Firdaus and Danny. While only 1 Trinity player scored, because Trinity's 2nd goal came from the 'Fabio da Silva' of Sabah - an own goal.
PeChee was the only player to be booked in this match, with a yellow card and there is no worry for both teams because the committee has set that any card from Community Cup will not be carried into the league.
Prize giving ceremony was held right after the match, by President of CFC Chris, and the Technical Advisor, Tompoq.
Field Availability
The Curtin football field is a facility provided by Curtin Management for everyone in Curtin.
However, CFC has obtained a special right to coordinate the usage of the field because CFC is the official organisation for football in Curtin.
Taking everything into consideration, there are some times that you (CFC MEMBERS) are reminded to respect others right to use the field.
Listed below are slots booked for the field:
-Every TUESDAY evening, Curtin Cricket Club (practise).
-Every Saturday & Sunday 9am to 3pm, Cricket Club tournaments.
-Saturday & Sunday evening, CFC, Curtin League.
So far, this is the only slots booked. CCC has obtained the right to use the field on those time stated, and we hope that everyone can give cooperation about it.
*note : If nobody use the field during the said time, field is free for everyone to use again. No problem.
Club News - updated 5 March
Curtin League
-will start at 14 March.
-Teams fee is RM360.
-Each player must be CFC member (membership fee RM5).
-Drink will be sold during match.
-There will be Man of the Match Award for every game.
Girls Futsal
-Survey will be done to estimate participation.
-It depends on the survey result, whether it'll be LEAGUE or CUP tournament.
-girls, please write us your opinion.
3 on 3 Street Soccer
-planned to be held 4th April.
Curtin Open Cup
-Still in consideration. We need some volunteers to help out with this event.
Theory Class
-Our Club Advisor Mr. Azhar is willing to conduct theory classes for all CFC members. You'll learn tactical of football, regulations and details like that. It's theoritical, conducted in class. No sweat. All are encourage to come.
Community Cup
Anyway, CFC will start this season with Community Cup. What is it?
I think half of us can guess what is it. It is a one-off match, between the two top teams of the previous season. In many leagues around the world, the match is between the league winner vs Cup winner.
But since that CFC did not organize any Cup competition lately, league champion and runner-up will play for CFC Community Cup. Sabah FC vs Trinity.
The match will be this Sunday, 8th of March 2009, at our HUGE field. Time 4:00pm.
Milo is one of the expected sponsor. So, be there early to get your free-superbly-made-Milo. We all like free stuff don't we?
The Cup was also sponsored by a sport shop in Mosjaya. O well, maybe we want to start considering that shop as a shop for us to buy our jersey or equipments after this.
Other than that, for 4 seasons we have seen that Sabah vs Trinity match has always been extremely entertaining. Fast pace, skillful players from each side, so we are expecting a really good football this sunday, and it is free for all to enjoy the bits of it.
The managers for both teams has decided to keep their squad secret, to give the opponent surprises. What tactic will it be? Who's the key player? Those are all secret!!
Come and watch the game. Take some pictures. Write few words about it. Post it to this blog through email. Your contribution will be acknowledged.