10 men BPFC held on
BPFC 4-3 Team TJC
Scorers: PengYong x 2, Steven, BingXian
Assists: Ang, PengYong
The new season started with BPFC walking away with a hardfought victory albeit with a bit of drama in between. Central defender Shuheng saw red in the middle of the second half, the first BPFC player to ever get sent off. PengYong, Steven and BingXian had their names on the goalscoring charts of 2009 and ensuring we had the advantage when we were down to 10 men.
With majority of the defenders out, Kai filled into the left back slot with ang at right back whilst Joel was shifted to the centre to provide stability alongside Shuheng. It was a selection headache in the midfield and strikeforce department with a full squad to choose from. Its been a long time since a first choice MF was available, Fav and Steven going down the flanks with Xing and BX in centre mid. The big-small strikeforce in YuHao and PengYong meant that last year's 2nd top scorer Alan could only be contented to a place on the bench, together with KianTat, Mark and Alison.
It all went smooth early on for BPFC as we took the early lead typical of our plays, yet again. The loose ball from steven's corner fell to Ang who sent in a cross to the box. YuHao's unintentional dummy meant that the ball fell to PengYong who was totally free and didnt hesitate to send the ball to the back of the net. 1-0 BPFC.
However, BPFC's lead didnt last long. TJC replied almost instantly as an attacking throw in was met by their no.3 who did a bit of work before sending a blast with his left foot to the back of the net, leaving keeper Jackson with little or no chance. 1-1.
TJC hell possession for most parts of the first half thereafter and we were struggling to keep the ball under our feet. It was an improved side that was throunced 6-1 by us at Kranji Sec and we werent playing too well. Our long balls found targetman YuHao who timed and again flick it on to PengYong whose pace was a little too hot to handle for the TJC defence. It was a good partnership upfront as both of them created chances time and again. It was like an Emile Heskey/Michael Owen partnership for England, one winning balls whilst the other outrunning the defenders. But of course, it might be stupid to compare Heskey with YuHao where Heskey's value is nowhere near 50million.
Steven also showed moments of magic as a certain run saw him ghosts past at least 3 TJC players, leaving them in his trail. The defence did sufficient to keep our opponents at bay even though we didnt play exceptionally well.
Soon, BPFC had the advantage after a well worked goal. An early contender for goal of the season not for its highly technical shot, but because its a team-goal and a well placed finish. Intentional or unintentional, Favian's low hard cross found PengYong totally unmarked just outside the box. Instead of running down to shoot given the space available, last season's topscorer unselfishly play the ball to BingXian who was in a better position to shoot. One-on-one with Ivan, TJC's keeper, there was still a lot to be done. Ivan closed down the angle and there was little space to shoot. It wasnt a problem at all for the technically gifted centre mid who placed the ball over the keeper into the bottom left hand corner. Great team play, even better finish from BPFC. 2-1.
Not too long later, it was 3-1 to BPFC after a mix up in TJC defence saw Steven steal the ball and tapped it in to the empty net. (actually i dono how he scored)
TJC were not giving up just yet. A freekick outside the box struggle the crossbar and the followup was met by no.3 yet again, whose header lobbed past the vertically challenged Jackson who tried his best. 3-2.
It was end to end action as a random long ball from BPFC was headed by the TJC defenders, only into the path of PengYong. A free chance from nowhere, PY duely converted to put BPFC in a comfortable position. And we go into the half at 4-2.
Star player GX did give instructions to attack their goalkicks at halftime but it was a little too hard to comprehend and not many players understood the instructions given. Also, in a one off incident in the first half, GX was fouled to the ground and he stared at TJC's no.9, showing how pissed he was with the foul. He later on revealed that the stare was because the foul made him fall to the ground and that dirtied his white t-shirt! To add on to the misery, his mum would not wash such dirty T-shirts and its all the no.9's fault!
Second half saw a little more drama.
An inswinging corner from Steven found BX totally unmarked in the box. Technically gifted we thot he was, I have forgotten to mention that this only applied to his feet. His header turned out weak and off target, unlike the shots unleashed from his left foot. It was also a chance wonderfully created by soon-to-be-angryman Kai whose run in the box created space for BX to be free. Chance wasted.
He did try to make amends for the poor header right after. I thought i saw a replay of Beckham VS Paul Jones at St Mary's or Alonso VS Steve Harper at St James's but it wasnt meant to be. Coming from nowhere, BX saw TJC's keeper off the line and went for a delightful lob from almost halfway line. Unfortunately for BX and BPFC, the ball rebounded off the crossbar and the backtracking keeper's blushes were saved. Great vision from the centre mid who worked hard throughout the game.
And drama was to unfold thereafter. Last man Shuheng tugged the jersey of the no.9 who was running AWAY from goal and fell theatrically at the slight tug. After many poor calls in the game, Alex went one further by sending Shuheng off into the touchline! History was made as Shuheng saw red. The first ever BPFC player to be sent off. And BPFC played with 10men thereafter.
Yuhao was drafted into the centreback position. We were on the defensive side for most parts and they did pull a goal back, scoring from yet another lobbing header to make the score 4-3. Jackson had his heroic moments after saving a one-on-one under bizarre circumstances which seemed almost impossible.
BX also forced a good save from the keeper after a thunderous left footed volley was tipped over the bar.
All in all a good game but there are much to be improved on as a slightly better team would have got the better of us today.
Financial statement report:
Oh i realise i cannot be too transparent because of some reason i guess all of you know.
Today's addition to the funds: $150 - $100 = $50
You figure for yourself why its $150 and $100.
Add on to leftover of $82 previously, $132 in total. I made a mistake during calculation at post match.
Till the next time.
Ang
Scorers: PengYong x 2, Steven, BingXian
Assists: Ang, PengYong
The new season started with BPFC walking away with a hardfought victory albeit with a bit of drama in between. Central defender Shuheng saw red in the middle of the second half, the first BPFC player to ever get sent off. PengYong, Steven and BingXian had their names on the goalscoring charts of 2009 and ensuring we had the advantage when we were down to 10 men.
With majority of the defenders out, Kai filled into the left back slot with ang at right back whilst Joel was shifted to the centre to provide stability alongside Shuheng. It was a selection headache in the midfield and strikeforce department with a full squad to choose from. Its been a long time since a first choice MF was available, Fav and Steven going down the flanks with Xing and BX in centre mid. The big-small strikeforce in YuHao and PengYong meant that last year's 2nd top scorer Alan could only be contented to a place on the bench, together with KianTat, Mark and Alison.
It all went smooth early on for BPFC as we took the early lead typical of our plays, yet again. The loose ball from steven's corner fell to Ang who sent in a cross to the box. YuHao's unintentional dummy meant that the ball fell to PengYong who was totally free and didnt hesitate to send the ball to the back of the net. 1-0 BPFC.
However, BPFC's lead didnt last long. TJC replied almost instantly as an attacking throw in was met by their no.3 who did a bit of work before sending a blast with his left foot to the back of the net, leaving keeper Jackson with little or no chance. 1-1.
TJC hell possession for most parts of the first half thereafter and we were struggling to keep the ball under our feet. It was an improved side that was throunced 6-1 by us at Kranji Sec and we werent playing too well. Our long balls found targetman YuHao who timed and again flick it on to PengYong whose pace was a little too hot to handle for the TJC defence. It was a good partnership upfront as both of them created chances time and again. It was like an Emile Heskey/Michael Owen partnership for England, one winning balls whilst the other outrunning the defenders. But of course, it might be stupid to compare Heskey with YuHao where Heskey's value is nowhere near 50million.
Steven also showed moments of magic as a certain run saw him ghosts past at least 3 TJC players, leaving them in his trail. The defence did sufficient to keep our opponents at bay even though we didnt play exceptionally well.
Soon, BPFC had the advantage after a well worked goal. An early contender for goal of the season not for its highly technical shot, but because its a team-goal and a well placed finish. Intentional or unintentional, Favian's low hard cross found PengYong totally unmarked just outside the box. Instead of running down to shoot given the space available, last season's topscorer unselfishly play the ball to BingXian who was in a better position to shoot. One-on-one with Ivan, TJC's keeper, there was still a lot to be done. Ivan closed down the angle and there was little space to shoot. It wasnt a problem at all for the technically gifted centre mid who placed the ball over the keeper into the bottom left hand corner. Great team play, even better finish from BPFC. 2-1.
Not too long later, it was 3-1 to BPFC after a mix up in TJC defence saw Steven steal the ball and tapped it in to the empty net. (actually i dono how he scored)
TJC were not giving up just yet. A freekick outside the box struggle the crossbar and the followup was met by no.3 yet again, whose header lobbed past the vertically challenged Jackson who tried his best. 3-2.
It was end to end action as a random long ball from BPFC was headed by the TJC defenders, only into the path of PengYong. A free chance from nowhere, PY duely converted to put BPFC in a comfortable position. And we go into the half at 4-2.
Star player GX did give instructions to attack their goalkicks at halftime but it was a little too hard to comprehend and not many players understood the instructions given. Also, in a one off incident in the first half, GX was fouled to the ground and he stared at TJC's no.9, showing how pissed he was with the foul. He later on revealed that the stare was because the foul made him fall to the ground and that dirtied his white t-shirt! To add on to the misery, his mum would not wash such dirty T-shirts and its all the no.9's fault!
Second half saw a little more drama.
An inswinging corner from Steven found BX totally unmarked in the box. Technically gifted we thot he was, I have forgotten to mention that this only applied to his feet. His header turned out weak and off target, unlike the shots unleashed from his left foot. It was also a chance wonderfully created by soon-to-be-angryman Kai whose run in the box created space for BX to be free. Chance wasted.
He did try to make amends for the poor header right after. I thought i saw a replay of Beckham VS Paul Jones at St Mary's or Alonso VS Steve Harper at St James's but it wasnt meant to be. Coming from nowhere, BX saw TJC's keeper off the line and went for a delightful lob from almost halfway line. Unfortunately for BX and BPFC, the ball rebounded off the crossbar and the backtracking keeper's blushes were saved. Great vision from the centre mid who worked hard throughout the game.
And drama was to unfold thereafter. Last man Shuheng tugged the jersey of the no.9 who was running AWAY from goal and fell theatrically at the slight tug. After many poor calls in the game, Alex went one further by sending Shuheng off into the touchline! History was made as Shuheng saw red. The first ever BPFC player to be sent off. And BPFC played with 10men thereafter.
Yuhao was drafted into the centreback position. We were on the defensive side for most parts and they did pull a goal back, scoring from yet another lobbing header to make the score 4-3. Jackson had his heroic moments after saving a one-on-one under bizarre circumstances which seemed almost impossible.
BX also forced a good save from the keeper after a thunderous left footed volley was tipped over the bar.
All in all a good game but there are much to be improved on as a slightly better team would have got the better of us today.
Financial statement report:
Oh i realise i cannot be too transparent because of some reason i guess all of you know.
Today's addition to the funds: $150 - $100 = $50
You figure for yourself why its $150 and $100.
Add on to leftover of $82 previously, $132 in total. I made a mistake during calculation at post match.
Till the next time.
Ang
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