Soccer Fellowship Report [2nd October]

The weather was all clear for Soccer Fellowship after last week was washed out due to the thunderstorm. Kevin started off the session with a time of devotion, encouraging everyone that we all have potential in us, even if we don't see it in our present circumstances. Using the life of Joe Montana as an example, Kevin illustrated how the road to success can sometimes be a long one, requiring lots of hard work and faith in one's potential.

Initially, 15 players had turned up but by 330pm, there were 18 in total for a 9-a-side game to ensue. No GKs were appointed and scoring was limited to the 6-yard box, so the emphasis on ball control and passing. The teams were split as Whites and Colours.

From the outset, it seemed that the Colours were going to have the Lion's Share of possession during the match, with good ball movement and passing to feet. For at least the first 10min, the Whites were camped in their own half, defending very deeply in order to prevent the Colours from scoring. This did not happen, as the Whites were down 2-0 quite quickly, with Choon Heng scoring 1 of these. It took some change in strategy before the Whites got out of their own half, but most of the time, the ball wouldn't make it to the final third of the field for them. A mix-up from a hand-ball incident allowed the Colours to make it 3-0 quite comfortably, Yi Jun tapping into an empty net. Before long, it was 4-0 to the Colours, with Jeremy sidefooting the ball into the net after being left unmarked during a corner. Although the Whites managed to get 1 back through Adrian after Daniel's long ball, half-time came with Colours well up at 4-1.

The 2nd half commenced with the Whites determined to get back into the match. Some changes in positions sought to do this, but to some degree it backfired as the Colours got a number of early goals through Kee Min and Ronnie. The Whites did manage to pull a couple of goals back but each time they did, the Colours scored another. Colours led all the way until the final goal of the game when Marcus scored after being left unmarked in the 6-yard box.

Final score - Colours 10 .vs. 5 Whites

Kevin closed the sesssion in prayer, and held up Daniel, who took a slight knock on his ankle during the match.