JAWS SC 1-2 JOGA JUNIORS

Date: 25 July 2009(Sat)

Venue: Pioneer Secondary School

Kickoff: 3.30pm

Scorer: Ridhwan

Assist: Rusdi

For the 2nd time for JAWS SC, they have suffered back to back defeats after falling aginst JOGA JUNIORS. 16 players turned up despite with about 4 players pulling out last minute. Pre match talk went well as Ayyub declared to the team that PRE-SEASON STARTS NOW.

Once kickoff, JAWS looked uncomfortable on the ball and seemed always to be second to the ball. JAWS reverted to the normal 4-4-2 formation and hoped to regain the fluidity of the team shown from last 2 weeks. However, Ayyub and Darryl tried to gain some momentum in midfield as JAWS seemed to rush their attack once they got any possession of the ball. Kiran and Chee hui were kept busy as JOGA’s 5 men midfield were allowed to make their passes quite easily into our penalty box on many occasions. Sheik and Rusdi were often left to face off with 2 JOGA’s players on several occasions. Against the run of play, Rusdi’s long punt into JOGA’s penalty area found an intelligent run from Ridhwan and he managed to head the ball over the keeper for his 1st goal for JAWS! 1-0! Suddenly, JOGA seems to get more determination by going a goal behind. Is was forced to tip over a cheeky shot for a corner and the resulting corner allowed JOGA to drew level! 1-1! Soon, Ayyub’s long passes founded Shim clear on goal but the official somehow ruled him out for being offside. JAWS were trying to up their tempo at this point but instead, they fall behind quite unluckily as Kiran seemed to put in a typical tackle but their striker managed to squeeze a tame shot that beat Is. 1-2! Wandy was thrown into the fray to replace Darryl and JAWS finally started to find their rhythm. Ari replaced a subdued Ming at right midfield and shown good pace down the flank. Shaq also replaced Shim at left midfield to offer more support to the midfield. Half time: 1-2.

As soon as the 2nd half started, JAWS showed more intent in finding the equaliser. Shim and Shaq were making constant runs down the left flank but only failed to find any strikers in the box. Ari was particularly lively as his lightning pace allowed him to get the the byline to make crosses. Also for Ari, he failed to make his good work count as he failed to make any good connection with the crosses. Kiran’s clearance up field found Ayat one-on-one with the keeper but he suprisingly put the ball wide of goal as Ming was in the box for him to square the ball to. Ayyub got into the action as he made a good inteception and went past a defender before putting his shot over the bar. Wandy then produced a superb long pass to find the chest of Ayat who brought the ball down beautifully and face the on rushing keeper. However, Ayat went for the placing over the keeper but ended up missing another golden opportunity to draw level for JAWS! JAWS top scorer seems to be suffering a bad spell or perhaps putting too much pressure on himself to deliver for the team. Ayyub had another shot just wide of the left post from outside the penalty area and he looked up into the skies and wondered if today is one of those days for JAWS. Jie Hao replaced Ayyub in centre midfield and Ridhwan took over Ayat later in the 2nd half. Din and Darryl were also did their best in the late stages to find an equaliser. Despite the strong determination showed, JAWS found out that it’s simple not their day as the full time whistle blew.

A strong message for the management people and all the players, it’s PRE-SEASON. We knew we didnt play our best football in this game but we have TIME to improve ourselves. We win as a team and we lose as a team. When we were winning 7 times out of 8 games, we all enjoyed it and everyone deserved credit for that great run. However, we are facing back to back defeats now and we shall shoulder any blame as a team. For JAWS, we will find ways to rectify our mistakes and help one another grow into a team player. Because in JAWS SC, you guys who sweat for the team are OUR PLAYERS and we certainly hope that more of you guys will feel that JAWS SC is your team!

Line up: Is, Kiran(Capt), Chee Hui, Sheik, Rusdi, Ayyub, Darryl, Ming, Shim, Ayat, Ridhwan

Bench: Wandy, Shaq, Ari, Jie Hao, Din

*Note that next week, Ayyub will be away together with Ming,Im,Faiz on Family holiday. So, i need to know if the rest of you guys want to continue have a game next weekend. Please give your feedbacks ASAP by Monday so arrangements can be made. Thanks!

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