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Friday, September 30, 2005
[ dancing away 9:18 PM ]


FMFC 2 -0 Ah-Bak SP: FMFC faced with a tough challenge

Malek Jabeer
FMFC Correspondent

SINGAPORE, September 29 - FMFC was made to work hard to win a resilient Ah-Bak SP side. From the beginning, the players of Ah-Bak showed that they meant business. Upon arrival, they were seen by Zam, the earliest player of FMFC to arrive at St Wilfred, already changed and gearing up for the match. As the other FMFC players came, I could see their surprise as they looked at their opponents. The eagerness of the Ah-Bak side was met with a lacklustre entrance by the FMFC team. Bordering on being disrespectful, the FMFC players came in small groups, took their time till they were late and so late to the point that they had to start with nine men. Captain John and Qader was seen running into St Wilfred five mins after the match started. Alam, who eariler promised to improve his performance for the team, showed up almost 15 mins later. For the sake of the fans, I hope such unprofessionalism would not happen again.

Abu and Lel were the two upfront. The midfield consisted of Apek on the left, Lan and Bul in the centre and Zam on the right. Pit and Wan were the two behind until John and Qader arrived. Ah-Bak SP started with the eagerness and gusto expected from them. With only nine men, the FMFC players were left struggling as pinpoint longballs sent the speedy Ah-Bak wingers to cross in countless balls, causing havoc in the defence. When John and Qader entered the game, the FMFC backline was more stable but Ah-Bak still carried on with their constant attacks. The FMFC players were made to pay for their lack of warm-ups before the game with a lacklustre beginning to the game. All they could do was pass the ball around and lose it in the final third of the field. Sham was called upon early in the game, having to intercept numerous crosses from their wings. The first half was entertaining for the neutral with both sides playing their own brand of football and creating decent chances but no goals were scored. During half time, injured player-turned-coach Khair talked to the team and made some changes which saw Lan switching to the right of midfield, a surprising change that was surprisingly effective.

After many times being caught offside, the player who arrived late redeemed himself by beating the offside trap and cooly placed the ball through the keeper's legs. I bet Alam was secretly relieved that he managed to score. It wasn't plain sailing for FMFC though as they accepted victory a little too early, almost conceding thrice before scoring another. One pass found number 27 of Ah-Bak who managed to chipped the ball over Sham even with Wan chasing him down. Unfortunately for them though, the ball hit the post and the look of dismay could be seen on his face. The crucial goal was scored by none other than the free scoring left winger of FMFC, Apek. Lan, with his great burst of speed, managed to beat the offside trap and with a cutback pass, found Apek in the 6 yard area with little to do but a tap in. Abu was almost there to the ball and the goal could have easily been his.

A disciplined Ah-Bak side was rattled with the countless number of times their strikers were caught offside and towards the end of the game, the early pressure shown by them were but a distant memory. Their bad luck was summed up when their striker, having found room in the penalty box, shot straight at Sham who punched the ball away.

Lan was the man of the match with his steller performance on the right wing, creating many chances for FMFC. Bul, though having a good game destroying in midfield and even playing centre-back, didn't win that title perhaps due to the number of fouls he made. This goes to show that Ah-Bak was indeed a formidable opponent, even the usually flawless Bul was pushed to make some hard tackles.

This win takes FMFC's winning streak to an impressive five games in a row.- Rooters

-This writer is a free lancer-


Wednesday, September 28, 2005
[ dancing away 9:08 PM ]


FMFC: Players unsettled with rumours

by Malek Jaber

Recent speculation of Brazillian Desmond Sim wanting to join the club on a permanent basis have lead to several players being unhappy. The addition of another player would mean that there would be more competition for places. For the neutral, Desmond Sim would be a superb signing but to those who have always loved the club would understand how the players feel. FMFC has never participate in the transfer market for any player with the exception of several loan deals due to current players not being available. As many are aware, the current team lacks depth but that has not stop the team from playing the beautiful football they are capable of. For people who aren't associated for the club, it would seem unusual for such a big team to have little players. This policy of having a minimal number of players is due to the mindset of the players themselves. The unlucky two on the bench would often be seen screaming to their teammates, asking for a substitution. The players of FMFC love the game so much that they cannot bear not playing. Selfish? I don't think so. This goes to show that even with the millions that are involved with the game nowadays, players like those of FMFC still, truly, love the game. With such revolt from the fans, those rumours of Desmond Sim joining FMFC may remain just that.- Rooters


Monday, September 26, 2005
[ dancing away 9:52 PM ]


COMMENTARY

By Gael Cooper
FMFC Correspondent

Admist the backdrop of a foreboding sky, some good football was played at Ubi Avenue 1. The highly anticipated match was met with a record turnout, a total of 3 FMFC fans were present to give undying support to our players. The match had been long awaited, with the players buzzing to get on the field after finishing their duties as students. Taking a break from less important matters like preparing for their A levels, the players went out there and gave us a good game. This match saw the return of their man between the posts, Sham, back from injury. Though still injured, the former lastman Khair made a debut on the right wing. Qader, finished with his commitments with Yemen or perhaps taking a break, started in an unfamiliar right back. The fans would have been worried but they should have known better. Also, the players of FMFC met the likes of Umar and Hazzely, their old mates from the TK academy.

The match turned out to be unexpectedly one-sided, with three goals, true to Fake Madrid fashion, scored in the first half. The tireless man upfront, Abu, lobbed a ball infront of Apek who cooly volleyed it behind the helpless keeper. Heavy rain then threatened to stop an ongoing Fake Madrid onslaught but luckily the referee too was entertained and decided against it. Not long after, Zam found himself with alot of room and finished with style as he lobbed the ball over the keeper. The players were enjoying themselves but knowing and hearing the large crowd of three, they knew it wasn't enough. A through pass from Lan found a galloping Lel who placed the ball into the net. By then the frustrated Hazzely was shouting at his teammates for their lack of commitment. I'm sure the players were expecting a driven retaliation from that point on.

And thats what they got. In the second half, inspired by the recent comeback of Liverpool FC against AC Milan, the SRJC representatives gave the FMFC defence a run around. Though constantly finding space in the midfield, they failed to get past the wall that was the back four. Qader made several heroic blocks and the combination of John and Pit looked as stable as ever. Though Wan had an injured ankle, he went about his way cutting runs by their right wingers. Sham hadn't much to do, until John made a mistake, holding the ball for too long. The determined striker from SRJC managed to take the ball off John and pass it to their man of the moment, Umar, who put the ball past a forsaken Sham. From that moment, FMFC regained momentum and murmurs were heard coming from Bul, reminding the team not to slack off. In an inspired move, Lel cleverly slotted through pass to Bul who was bound for goal. Instead of going for it, he unselfishly made the keeper commit and passed the ball to Abu for an easy tap in. Nevertheless its number two for this utility player who can double as keeper. Lel then ended the one-sided contest with a mischevious chip across the keeper, typical of the man I must say.

Overall, several names were being chanted by the fans. Bul gave in a typically solid performance in the middle of the park. Lan was opening up the opposition's defence with his splitting passes and his part as a defender towards the end of the game. Being compared to both Liverpool FC's Peter Crouch and Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand must have made him blush. Qader gave a solid show at right back and Lel showed everyone what he can do. The bookmakers though have been shouting Bul's name for Man of the Match at the end of the whistle and they got it right, with his constant presence in midfield, cleaning up the mistakes and destroying the opposition's play. One player who was average though was FMFC's most established player, Alam. Perhaps the pressure is getting to him and the fans hope for the return of the former Alam who is best remembered for his match-winning performances against FMFC's rivals, PPC.

A four day break would leave the players geared up for the upcoming match against Irwan's Friend Club (not their real name as their identity is unknown) this Friday. Playing at St Wildfred Sport Complex, the smooth ground promises a great game of football. I can hardly wait. -Rooters


Disclaimer: This article is written by a fan of the club and hence is highly biased. Look out for the highlights to be posted soon.


Monday, September 19, 2005
[ dancing away 1:09 AM ]


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