The weather was very kind to us today - Slightly overcast with a nice breeze. Jem led the team in devotion and after the opening prayer, we were all itching to go, Panthers in blue, Pandas in red.
There were good opportunities in the final third but the chances were scoffed by offsides and wonderful interceptions and clearances by both sets of players. Tight it may be, the Pandas somehow managed to find a gap on the left flank. A long ball was well brought down by Damien on the left and his cut-back saw him lose a defender. Acknowledging that opening, Damien let loose a thunder of a shot to see the ball fly past the goalkeeper, bulging the net via the goal post. Pandas 1-0 Panthers.
Motivated by the goal, the Pandas continued to call the shots as they stretched the Panthers on the flanks. Soon, another goal followed. This time it was from the right flank. A beautiful one-two between JZ and Daniel (?) saw JZ running through on goal and putting the ball beyond the keeper. Pandas 2-0 Panthers. Comfortable lead that the Pandas had at half time.
In the 2nd half, both the Pandas and the Panthers continued drawing offsides. But the Panthers never gave up. Eluding the offside trap, Joel (?) was all alone with Pandas goalkeeper who could do nothing to stop the ball. Pandas 2-1 Panthers.
With their tails up, the Panthers pressed on for an equaliser. But a sucker punch through a corner set piece saw the Pandas stretch their lead to two goals. Yijun rose the highest to head the ball past the very congested Panther penalty area. Pandas 3-1 Panthers.
It was a very good run-out for both teams but still many areas for us to improve on. As Ronnie puts it:-
1. Communication.
2. Dedication to the cause. Soccer is a team game and there should never be any passenger.
Ok, community news
1. We like to wish Bangshi a very HAPPY 26th BIRTTHDAY.
2. Felipe will be appearing onTV with the Bazilian soccer team. Ok, only the appearing on tv part is true. More info to come.
Alright. Signing off to see Everton thrash Tottenham. Have a blessed week.
I've listed some (?) as I'm not sure if they are the correct players.
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Sheldon here.
I did the one-two with JZ for the 2nd Panda goal.
I think Jeremy Sin was the one who headed the 3rd Panda goal in rather than Yi Jun.
Hehe... Happy birthday Bangz!
Neh the 3rd goal Yi Jun headed it in. I jumped but missed by abit. Fortunately Yijun was right behind me to nod it home. =)
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