Soccer Fellowship Report [22nd January]

A warm afternoon greeted our 3rd soccer session of this new year, with afew 'long time no see' players turning up for some kickabouts in Adrian (back for some light football from long term injury), Kris (after his awesome marriage and hectic work scheldue last year) as well as welcoming Clement (who join us sometime last year).

About 16 players turn up and Ronnie begin our fellowship by sharing a devotion about Jesus's love and friendship. Thereafter, we broke up into Blues against Bright (8-aside), and scoring only in the 6-yard box with no goalkeeper. 1st half saw a couple of goals from both side, with team Bright leading as their young fast players often easily beat many of the Blue veteran players by pace. 8 players running a full length field really took alot out of everyone, so it was really a good runout and a test of fitness for many of us, especially those who are vying for a starting place in the Agape Cup team.

At the break, we were joined by a couple more players, so we played 10-a-side, with goalkeepers. Goals came as well in the 2nd half, once again with team Bright winning. The Blues play was to compact the midfield and play a very high line, closing down the Bright faster, while team Bright use the advantage of their pacy wingers to constantly break down the wings. Overall players from both side had a good runout in terms of getting back to their match fitness and especially, getting back the confidence and playing to their position. Everyone is clearly shacked out after the session, which is good in terms of fitness training, but yet is still not good enough at Agape level.

Some outstanding performances were team Brights JZ definitely played well to his potential down the wings, and the confidence in taking on players will definitely come good, along with the final ball; Marcus for his delivery from goal kick, Blue's DM keemin for his workrate at closing down players. With Agape in about 1 month's time, its really time for everyone to up their play and fitness level, and of course by playing more regularly as highlighted by Adrian.