Agape Cup SoccerTron (5th September) Sign-up

Dear Veterans and Galacticos, the 2nd phase of the Agape Cup SoccerTron takes place this Sunday. This is the 9-a-side round-robin league played as a 'curtain-raiser' for the Agape Cup Finals (AMC .vs. HP) that starts at 4pm on the same day. So why not come for a kickabout and stay to watch the finals. A 12-player squad is required to play for both GAL and OLD teams in the Plate and Bowl leagues respectively. Details are as follows:

Date : 5th September 2010, Sunday
Time : 130 - 6pm
Venue : The Hiding Place (where else?)

Please leave a comment on this post to sign-up for a spot on the squad. Thanks!

Agape Cup SoccerTron (29th August) Report

13 players represented PMC for the 1st phase of the Agape Cup SoccerTron 2010. To maximise playing time for everyone, the 13 players represented both the GAL and OLD teams and finished with 1 win, 3 draws and 2 losses. The GAL team finished 2nd in their group and OLD, 3rd. This means in the 2nd phase of the SoccerTron (5 September), GAL will be playing for the PLATE trophy, while OLD will be challenging for the BOWL. The method of play seems very similar to Rugby 7s, where every team will be playing to win something!

We'd also like to thank Andy Mason for coming down to manage the team despite not being able to play due to an injury. He did a fantastic job to ensure that everyone had at least 40mins on the pitch. We wish him well as he leaves Singapore to move on to the next stage of his career in New York!

PMC Squad:
Sean, Michael, Marcus, Dominic, Jeremy Sin, Daniel Low, Kee Min, Lincoln, Jingzhong, David Sng, Yi Jun, Keegan & Kevin

Colourful boots to fool opposing defenders!


Watching the action from the sidelines when we were not playing


Daniel loading up on 100 Plus


David parading new soccer fashion


Andy plans for the next match while JZ concentrates on the action

Agape Cup SoccerTron (29th August) Sign-up

Dear Veterans and Galacticos, The Agape Cup SoccerTron takes place this Sunday. This is the 9-a-side round-robin league played as a 'curtain-raiser' for the Agape Cup semi-finals that starts at 4pm on the same day. So why not come for a kickabout and stay to watch the semis. Details are as follows:

Date : 29th August 2010, Sunday
Time : 130 - 4pm
Venue : The Hiding Place (where else?)

Please leave a comment on this post to sign-up for a spot on one of the teams. Thanks!

Soccer Fellowship 14th August

REDS 9 BLUES AND WHITES 1

Adrian Ryusdi

Yi Jun*2

Andrew (PK)

Joel

Daniel

Keegan*2

Justin

Days like these were made for football. The weather was absolutely sublime and I don't think anyone else could have asked for a better day to engage in the beautiful game. The date marked the beginning of the Barclays Premier League and there was a real buzz in the air as everyone was eager to emulate their footballing heros at Pasir Ris Secondary School.

The generosity of the soccer community, which alleviated Jacob's hefty medical bills, shone as brilliantly as the sun did. As a former Liverpool Manager once said, " Some people think football is a matter of life and death, I assure you, it's much more than that." The kind donations from the soccer community went a long way to aiding Jacob and indeed, football has shown to be more than just a game; it is a commitment to each other on and off the pitch.

The whites and blues took on the reds. Both teams appeared equally matched on paper but alas, the game is not played on paper. The blues and whites were in for a long game as the reds seized the game by its throat from the get go. Employing a 4-2-4 formation, the blues and whites were overwhelmed by the incessant waves of red attacks.

Perhaps it was a case of familiarity breeding prosperity, with a majority of the reds playing together regularly during the Agape season. Unfortunately for the blues, the team lacked chemistry and cohesion. Several players were forced to play out of position as well and that contributed to a forgettable day in the office for the blues. Jordan, the blues keeper, had an excellent game in spite letting in 9 goals. He pulled off a couple of good saves and put off the reds strikers on 3 one on one occasions.

Over at the other end, the Blues faltered. Chances did fall their way but they were unable to take advantage of them. The reds cruelly hit them on the counter and more often than not, it resulted in a goal.

Keegan opened the floodgates in the 15th minute of the game, taking advantage of a mistake by the Blues defence, cooly blasting the ball past the onrushing Jordan into the back of the net. Following a dangerous corner kick, Daniel thumped the ball in with an emphatic ala Carlos Puyol header. Adrian prodded the ball in following a reds counter attack. Yi Jun stroked the ball in from 6 yards out following a fine passing move by the reds that dissected the Blues. The Blues hit back with a fine finish by Ryusdi after being put clean through by the effervescent Ramon.

The second half was not much kinder to the Blues. Keegan hit the Blues on the break again as the Reds rampaged into the Blues penalty box with every counter attack. Andrew earned a penalty and proceeded to confidently convert it. Joel lifted the ball over the keeper following an impressive through pass by Tim. Yi Jun grabbed a second and Justin wrapped up a fine scoring day for the Reds. Credit to the Blues as they never stopped playing. It was just one of those days.

We closed off in prayer as everyone left the pitch safe and satisfied with the day's proceedings. Well, at least most of us.

Till next time.

Dominic

Soccer Fellowship [21st August]

Soccer Fellowship is on this Saturday, 21st August at Pasir Ris Secondary School*. The session will be from 3 - 5 pm.

Please bring BOTH a BRIGHT and DARK jersey so that we can split the teams evenly.

See you on Saturday and please pray for good weather!

*The address of Pasir Ris Secondary School is 390 Tampines Street 21. The car park nearest to the school field is along block 253. The map of the area around the school can be viewed HERE.

Report on Soccer Fellowship (7th August)

It was a wonderful day to have soccer fellowship as the weather is cool and breezy. Yuen Wai starts off with a devotion before we divide the 24 players into 2 teams (Blue & White vs Red & Orange) lead by Yuen Wai and Daniel Low respectively.

Both teams have created many chances but was wasted by poor touches and good goalkeeping. The Blue team draw the first blood through their tall striker (Jeremy's friend who representing his school team) and Daniel leveled it with a superb free-kick for the Red team before the 1st half ended.

Soon after some water break, we were eagerly to get back to the game as the weather has maintained its breezy afternoon. Both sides were trying to dominate the midfield. As a high ball was going towards the blue team box, Jacob cleared the ball with a bicycle kick but fall awkwardly and broke his left hand. We stop the game immediately and call for the ambulance. Darius and a few of us carried Jacob to a bench so that he does not have to lie uncomfortable on the ground face down. Darius also get some water and clean off the sand from Jacob's body. The paramedics came very quickly and wrapped Jacob's broken wrist before transporting him to Changi General Hospital. Yuen Wai and Michael also drove their way to the hospital and attend to Jacob.

Pls keep him in your prayers as he is currently recuperating after a successful operation in Changi General Hospital. We would like to thank those who in one way or another helped Jacob to reduce his woes and agony on site.

With a nice cool breezy weather showering us, those who left behind decided to carry on playing. Both teams were making an effort to score and finally the Blue team scored a goal. Finally we stop the game when one of the players pull his hamstring.

Samuel closed the fellowship with a prayer for healing on Jacob and those who got injuries during the game.

Soccer Fellowship [14th August]

Soccer Fellowship is on this Saturday, 14th August at Pasir Ris Secondary School*. The session will be from 3 - 5 pm.

Please bring BOTH a BRIGHT and DARK jersey so that we can split the teams evenly.

See you on Saturday and please pray for good weather!

*The address of Pasir Ris Secondary School is 390 Tampines Street 21. The car park nearest to the school field is along block 253. The map of the area around the school can be viewed HERE.

YOG Boys Football Matches

In an attempt to support the YOG, Football in general and have some fellowship beyond the soccer field, it would be a good idea for us to come together to watch a couple of YOG football matches in the coming weeks. Even though the players are young and possess raw talent, it should still be a reasonable spectacle with lots to learn.

A quick check on the YOG ticketing website indicates ticket availability for the following sessions:

1. Football (Boys Preliminary), 16 August 2010 (Mon) 6:00 PM - Grandstand ($10)

2. Football (Boys Preliminary), 19 August 2010 (Thu) 6:00 PM - Grandstand ($10)

3. Football (Boys Semi-Final), 22 August 2010 (Sun) 6:00 PM - Grandstand ($15)

4. Football (Boys 3rd/4th place playoff & Final), 25 August 2010 (Wed) 6:00 PM - Grandstand ($30)

Anyone who is interested to watch, please leave a comment on this post and indicate clearly which session and how many tickets are required. We'll close the poll by Friday 6th August, so that there is time to get the tickets for the sessions we want.

Soccer Fellowship [7th August]

Soccer Fellowship returns this Saturday, 7th August at Pasir Ris Secondary School*. The session will be from 3 - 5 pm.

Please bring BOTH a BRIGHT and DARK jersey so that we can split the teams evenly.

See you on Saturday and please pray for good weather!

*The address of Pasir Ris Secondary School is 390 Tampines Street 21. The car park nearest to the school field is along block 253. The map of the area around the school can be viewed HERE.

Agape Cup Open House Friendly .vs. FMC [1st August]

PMC 2 - 2 FMC
Scorers: Jingzhong (2)

Starting 11:
GK - Jordan
RB - Maurice, CB - Ramon, CB - Marcus, LB - Kenzie
DM - Dominic, DM - Jeremy S
RM - Daniel, AM - George, LM - Tim
CF - Jingzhong

Subs:
Samuel for Kenzie (35m)
John C for Maurice (40m) - John S (RM) & Daniel (RB)
David for Tim (40m)
Kevin for George (40m)
George for John C (70m)
Tim for David (75m)