with dark clouds hovering above us, we wonder if we could still continue our match.
so we didnt see any gerrards, lampards, ronaldos or even henrys.
in fact, we could see barrys, cahills, campos and parkers.
because this is the day we played for on another.
heart.soul.determination
so this was our squad.
Vinod ( flamboyant winger )
Eugene ( determined all rounder )
Anthony ( midfield general )
Antaeus ( legend )
Shabin ( versatile commander )
Keith ( iron willed )
Emmanuel ( iron willed )
Jeremy ( Wonderkid )
Moses ( Wonderkid )
Bernard ( flamboyant winger )
Uncle Jack Sparrow ( tireless striker )
Uncle jeff ( commanding center half )
Frank ( hot prospect for the future )
Desmond biswas ( commanding center half )
Desmond ng ( versatile all rounder )
Sean ( persistant chaser )
i cant remember all. pardon me if i missed it.
so corrections to the score line.
St Anthony's 11 - 1 DHL
Anthony ( 3 )
Jeremy ( 2 )
Moses ( 2 )
Uncle Jack( 2 )
Vinod ( 1 )
Eugene ( 1 )
MATCH REPORT
GK - ANTEAUS
DL - SHABIN
DR - BISWAS
DC - UNCLE JEFFERY
DC - KEITH
ML - VINOD
MR - EUGENE
DMC - BERNARD
AMC - ANTHONY
FC - EMMANUEL
FC - JEREMY
The DHL team suffered its first defeat in this pre-season's friendly away to the St Anthony's in Fuchun Sec. Playing in breezy, cloudy conditions the DHLwent a goal down after only 5 mins following a quick run into the penalty area by ANTHONY, a short placing to the far post before VINOD, with the composure of van nistelrooy, slotted in th first goal of many to come.
However, there was no let-up from DHL who have gave a good fight in the next 20 minutes to no avail. the flood gates soon open with JEREMY, taking advantage of the offside trap, runing almost half the field to score one of his many goals for the church. but DHL got one goal back through a mistake at our back line. and ANTEAUS made his intentions clear. EMMANUEL was unlucky when he was put on thru but failed to fidn the net. JEREMY then added a third by a header which made him smile all the way back to the center. 5 minutes before the half time whistle, ANTHONY jinxed his marker for a late run into the box, slotting home, our 4th goal of the day!and so we lead 4-1 at the break.
DL - FRANK
DR - SEAN IRSEAL
DC - SHABIN
DC - BISWAS
ML - BERNARD
MR - DESMOND
AMC - ANTHONY
DMC - KEITH
FC - MOSES
FC - UNCLE JACK
But DHL came back strongly in the second half and threatened to wrest the lead wiTH many strings of one twos and stated their intentions by getting their shot on target. But their fire was doused when St Anthony's added a fifth goal through MOSES in the 48nd minute. tasting blood, possesion was soon won back again by MOSES, giving a quick flick to BERNARD, who ran at the defence, with a step over, he crossed a lovely ball to a totally unmarked ANTHONY, who added his second of the game, our 6th goal of the game at the 60 minute mark. we now have two players trying for their hat tricks. DHL, totally demoralised on the goals being letted in, couldnt get their composure right as they tried long shots which flew to the keeper, if not it was nv seen.
after 5 minutes of quiet football from both sides, with the supporters getting restless, quick thinking by DESMOND, played UNCLE JACK thru for his first goal, our 7th. it was DESMOND again this time with a misplaced pass that found it's way to MOSES who went pass one, two players before having his legs taken away by the last man. NO CARDS, but PENALTY!!
BERNARD whispered " postiga "
without losing his cool, ANTHONY shoots the ball into the net for his HATRICK. our 8th goal.
taking out his shirt, he sub for EUGENE. soon after that, BERNARD's last contribution to the game was was wayward tackle to send a cheeky cross into the box where everyone fumbles and no one finishes. he soon sub for VINOD. with SHABIN being outstanding at the back, BISWAS was bleaming with confidence as he stroked the ball into MOSES path who nugmeg the keeper for his second goal, our 9th goal. UNCLE JACK then with his reserved energy, jinxed a total of three players before placing a spectacular half volley shot for his second goal, our 10th!
as the match draws to and end, with supporters all leaving, EUGENE gave everyone something to cheer about with a controlled volley for his first. our last and 11th goal. after the final whistle, hand shakes and all. St Anthony's team have grown up.
but supporters are still needed. we need our 12th man.
JILL
LARISSA
AUDREY
VANESSA
ANDREW
CELINE
without you, everything will be for naught.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
