Yi Jun
Isaiah
Jingzhong - Wenbin - Kee Min - Rusydi
Daniel Chen - Mark - Daniel Low
Weijie
Michael
PMC started off very well, with good communication and retention of possession. Passes were short and crisp, with Isaiah being the first to have a shot saved by the SAL GK. A few long balls and crosses also gave the SAL defence some trouble, but Yi Jun and Isaiah did not trouble the GK further. In fact, it was SAL who came closest within the first 20min when they managed to crash a freekick against the upright. They also had a few long balls which the defence had to scramble clear. It took a while before PMC stamped its authority on the match, and this was through a set-piece. A nicely floated in corner by Rusydi was met with a glancing header by Daniel Low to put PMC 1-0 up. This clearly gave the players confidence as they went on wave after wave of attack. SAL was doing its part by not sitting back too much, and also gave the defence work to do, but Weijie, Mark and Kee Min did very well to clear the danger time and again. Before half-time, PMC went 2-0 up, again through a set-piece. This time from a more central position, Rusydi took matters into his own hands and curled a beauty into the corner of the net with the SAL GK stranded. PMC looked good for its lead as the referee blew for half-time.
Isaiah moving in on goal
Rusydi prepares to take a corner
PMC players readying themselves for a freekick
Kevin commended the team on a job well done in the 1st half, clearly putting into practice communication, and tactics that were emphasized in the pre-match team talk. Changes were made to the 2nd half team, and the following took the field:
Isaiah
Rusydi
Jingzhong - Andrew - Jeremy Sin -Jacob
Kevin - Mark - Daniel Low
Weijie
Michael
The 2nd half team carried on the good work by dominating play from the start. SAL also seemed to have some added spark with the addition of 2 fresh attacking players, who kept the defence on their toes. Much of the good work however, was done by PMC. With the attacking trio of Isaiah, Rusydi and Jacob having lots of space and link-up play, it was a matter of time before PMC's 3rd goal arrived. Rusydi finding his way into the box, was clearly tripped by an SAL defender and the referee didn't hesitate to point to the spot. Isaiah stepped up and fired the penalty into the roof of the net to put PMC 3-0 up. Within minutes of the re-start, Jeremy Tan came on for Isaiah, and Lincoln on for Jingzhong. Immediately, both were involved in the 4th goal with Lincoln passing to Jeremy Tan, who although had his shot on goal stopped, held up the ball well enough before passing to Rusydi who made no mistake from outside the box with the GK stranded. Rusydi was clearly having a man-of-the-match game, having been involved in all 4 goals. PMC's final substitutions were made with Jacob limping off after 20min, replaced by Kee Min and Nigel coming on for Daniel Low. Continuing to press on, PMC enjoyed a 5th goal by Jeremy Sin, who fired a stiff shot that the GK could not handle. It was good way for him to sign off before heading to Korea for attachment for the rest of July.
All in all, the match was well played by everyone who took the field. Confidence seemed to have returned to the team through good communication, unity and commitment. Players also focused on their roles instead of trying to do everything and play solo. This augurs well for the team as they start their CRC2012 campaign in a week's time.
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