Soccer Fellowship 'Special' Report [31st May]

Saturday arrived and I was looking forward to our 2nd 'Special' fellowship event of the year. The 1st saw us being educated on Sports Fitness and this time, we were going to get to know the people from the Pasir Ris community. We also welcomed for the 1st time Vijay and had with us Jonathan Jong and Jonathan Goh, who had been 'missing' for awhile.

There was a downpour before 3pm but still a group of 9 turned up at church for tea fellowship, worship and devotion. Maurice shared on how God knows each of us by name and the kind of God He is- not far off in a distance, but one who seeks a relationship with each and everyone of us. After devotion, we all kitted up in church before walking across the road to Loyang Primary School for the kickabout.

Maurice getting ready


Kitting up in the comfort of the church compound

Kris strapping on his brand new Nike Air Zoom Total 90 III

Thank you MOE & SCC for the free field!


Jonathan Goh getting ready to strut his stuff

There weren't many other people there yet, so we started with a simple 4 vs 5 match. Soon, Darren came with his schoolmates and we formed teams of 5 to play 'winner stays'. There was some slick passing given the small field, and good teamwork between players. Sometimes, we had to rely on the extraordinary to score a goal- like Maurice's goalkick which looped over Michael's head to go straight into the net.

Darren's team getting ready to launch another attack

In time, some boys from the neighbourhood joined us for the kickabout. They showed us what off-the-ball running and quick passing to feet really meant as they chalked up victory after victory against our less-coordinated teams. Only Ronnie seemed to be able to cope well with their pace and dexterity, given his experience from yesteryear. It was only after Rusydi arrived and some acclimatisation that the team of Jingzhong, Daniel, Michael, Jonathan Jong and Rusydi chalked up a victory. The other teams were quickly brushed aside.

Mike getting ready to deliver another looong goal-kick

Everyone waiting for play to start from Mike's goal-kick

Play went on until about 530pm when players started to trickle away, leaving 3 teams and finally just 2. By 6pm, everyone had enough and packed up for the day. It was good fellowship among everyone that turned up and we thank God for MOE/SSC's 'Free-to-Play Field' programme that has given us this opportunity to have fun together.