Calendar of Events [April 2007]

7 April - Soccer Fellowship @ Springfield Secondary, 3 - 5 pm

14 April - NO Soccer! 'Take a break' week...

21 April - Soccer Fellowship @ Springfield Secondary, 3 - 5 pm

28 April - Soccer Team Friendly Match @ Springfield, 3 - 5 pm [Opponents- ECG]

Friendly Match Report [31st March]

Everyone was excited about the 1st Friendly Match of the year for the Pentecost Reds [should this be our official team name?] Most players came early to get ready and prepare themselves for the match. After a word of prayer led by Maurice, Captain Glenn briefed the team on formation, tactics and the importance of playing together as a team. As we walked on the field for warm-ups, it started to rain. That was rather surprising as it was a hot and sunny day. As the match kicked-off, the rain really came down and the PMC Reds had to adjust their style of play given the new conditions. Before they could do this, the 'Petrolwatch' Whites took the lead through a scrappy first goal from a defensive mix-up in the box. Before the Reds knew it, they were 2 goals behind from a shot on the left wing which skidded under the body of keeper Jeremy. It was only after going 2 goals down that the Reds started to compose themselves and looked like threatening the Whites' defence. Before long, the Reds pulled a goal back. A through ball from midfield found its way to Jingzhong who slotted the ball neatly pass the keeper. Within minutes, he made it 2-2, repeating a similar move. The Reds were starting to play to their potential, and as the rain died down, it looked like the Reds were going to take a deserved lead. This they did, thanks again to Jingzhong who beat the Whites' defence and the keeper to make it 3-2. He almost put the Reds up 4-2 before half-time but his shot was unfortunately held on the line by a puddle of water.

The 2nd half started with the Reds trying to go for an early goal, but this was not so easy coming. It took awhile and an excellent shot from Sheldon that put the Reds up 4-2. I heard someone commenting after the match that it looked like a 'Steven Gerrard piledriver'. With a comfortable 2-goal lead, the Reds made widespread changes, with many experienced players coming on to control the match. It was thus a bonus when a good move by the Reds down the right wing found the Whites' keeper stranded. John kept his cool to deliver an excellent cross to Samuel Eyo who slotted the ball into an empty net to take the Reds up 5-3. This was when the Whites started to show their grit and fighting spirit. Winning a corner, the cross was poorly defended and it found its way to a towering head and a goal for the Whites. Before long, the Whites pounced again, capitalising on a poor clearance and beating 2nd-half Reds' keeper Kelvin to make it 5-4. It was a tense last few minutes as the Whites piled on the pressure for the equaliser. Finding their way through the Reds' defence again, sweeper Jimmy had no choice but to go for the tackle, conceding a penalty in the process. Alas, the Reds' victory was meant to be as Kelvin saved the penalty, with the match ending thereafter. The Pentecost Reds have started the 2007 on a very positive note.

Pentecost Reds 5

[Scorers- Choo Jingzhong (3), Sheldon Liew & Samuel Eyo]

'Petrolwatch' Whites 4

PMC Soccer Team
1. Jeremy Tan 1. Kelvin Tham 2. Sheldon Liew 3.Tay Hong Yee 4. Kevin Ang 6. Maurice Lim 8. Jeremy Sin 11. Isaac Chia 12. John Chia 13. Samuel Eyo 14. Glenn See Toh 16. James Lee 17. Damien Chua 18. Raymond Chang 20. Michael Chua 23. Jimmy Phuah 23. Rusdy 24. Timothy Loke 25.Choo Jingzhong 25. Joel Tan 26.Peh Choon Heng 27. Daniel Low 34. David Teong

Soccer Team Friendly Match [31st March]

The Soccer Team will be having a friendly match this Saturday, 3 - 5 pm @ Springfield Secondary School.

Soccer Team, please come in your team kit [RED jersey, white shorts and RED socks]. Supporters are more than welcome to come and join the excitement!

There is a possibility that we may NOT be able to use the school car park and entrance. Hence, if you are driving and unable to get into the Springfield Secondary car park, please drive to the HDB Public Car Park in between blocks 888A and 889 and park there. The access to the Car Park is from Tampines Avenue 3. The gate to the field is next to block 888A.

Please pray for good weather! See all of you on Saturday!

Refer to this map if you are unsure how to get to the HDB car park-

Soccer Fellowship Report [24th March]

The session started off with devotion [Being developed in all aspects of our life] & prayer led by John Chia. Jimmy Phuah captained the Blues, while Kevin captained the Reds. Already, it appeared that the Blues would have the edge in speed, fitness & attacking power, and the Reds, a little more experience & defensive toughness.

It was quite hot when the match started, but the pitch was slightly softer than normal as it had rained a few times during the week. The game started as with most other games- some misplaced passes & over zealous running without much off-the-ball movement nor smooth passing. It didn't take long for the 1st goal to be scored, the pacy Choo Jingzhong breaking through the Reds defence to put one pass the keeper Jeremy Tan. Before long, it was 2-0 to the Blues. Was it Jingzhog who scored again? The Reds had to find a way back and fortunately, a saviour came in the form of Rusdy. His pace, skill and shooting accuracy twice took him pass the Blues defenders and firing the Reds level with 2 well-taken goals. The Reds had 2 more opportunities to take the lead, but the chances were spurned. Half-time came with the score locked at 2-2. The 2nd half looked to be very promising.

The Reds started off the 2nd half determined to take the lead and win the match. There was good attacking play, even though they were playing with 1 less player. There were a couple of good chances, but no goals to show for the effort. Soon, the pendulum swung in the Blues favour and through speedy wing play by Jingzhong and Daniel Low, the Blues took the game to the Reds and scored goal after goal. The midfield of the Reds was unable to stop the Blues machine and through Jingzhong, Daniel and Joel Tan, the Blues put themselves up by 5 goals! The Reds could not find a way back into the match. Well done Blues!

Blues 7

[Scorers- Choo Jingzhong, Daniel Low & Joel Tan]

Reds 2

[Scorer- Rusdy]

Soccer Fellowship [24th March]

Soccer Fellowship is ON this Saturday, 24th March at Springfield Secondary School.

The session will be from 3 - 5 pm. This week, we will try to pick 2 balanced teams on the day itself, so for team identification, please bring 2 jerseys- BLUE AND RED jersey.

Please pray for good weather! See you there.

Soccer Fellowship Report [10th March]

The session started off with devotion [Being passionate for God in the big & small things] & prayer led by Kevin Ang. He proceeded to captain the Whites, while Sheldon was appointed captain of the Blues.

The match started off under hot and dry conditions (very dry & hard ground I must emphasise). The game started to flow well and both teams practised playing with the offside rule to prepare for future competitive matches. Though not easy to judge accurately, it gave the forwards and defenders the opportunity to read situations better and make adjustments to their positional play. It took about 20 minutes for the 1st goal- Darren Tan being the forunate scorer for the Whites when the ball fortuitously spun through the hands of veteran goalkeeper Kelvin Tham. The Blues fought back with much determination and capitalised on 2 short goalkicks to take the lead within 2 minutes. Sheldon Liew being the scorer on both occasions. No more goals were scored before half-time.

The Whites started off the 2nd half trying to be a bit more disciplined and organised. Their objective was to score and not concede. Only 1 of those objectives was met. The 2nd half was played extremely well by both teams in the areas of discipline, fitness and tactics. There were many chances- Choon Heng deflecting Kevin's drive against the frame of the goal, Choon Heng scrapping the upright with his fierce drive, Mark Leong making a headed goal-line clearance from Marcus Fa's header, acrobatic saves by Kelvin & Michael Chua and Jingzhong narrowly missing the target. Alas, no goals were scored and the Blues ended the victors! Well done Blues!

Blues 2

[Scorer- Sheldon Liew(2)]

Whites 1

[Scorer- Darren Tan]

Soccer Fellowship [10th March]

Soccer Fellowship is ON this Saturday, 10th March at Springfield Secondary School.

The session will be from 3 - 5 pm. For team identification this week, please bring / wear a BLUE or WHITE jersey. Try to bring both if you can, just in case we need to balance out the teams.

Please pray for good weather! See you there.

Calendar of Events [March 2007]

3 March - NO Soccer! Alpha Course Dinner @ PMC, 6 - 9 pm

10 March - Soccer Fellowship @ Springfield Secondary, 3 - 5 pm

17 March - NO Soccer! 'Take a break' week...

24 March - Soccer Fellowship @ Springfield Secondary, 3 - 5 pm

31 March - Soccer Team Friendly Match @ Springfield, 3 - 5 pm

PMC Soccer Team training this Saturday!

There will be a PMC Soccer Team training session from 3 pm - 6 pm this Saturday, 24th February 2007 @ the Open Field along Tampines Avenue 1, opposite Temasek Polytechnic.

There is a public car park next to Block 899. Access to this car park is from Tampines St. 81, off Tampines Avenue 3.

Please refer to the map below for details. For some reference, Springfield Secondary School is on the left-hand side of the map.

The purpose of this training session is to prepare the Team for the upcoming inter-church league and to invite new players to train with and try out for the team. Glenn and Kevin will run this training session and will work on proper warm-ups, technical skills, tactical engagement and set-pieces.

For team identification during tactical engagement-

Attacking midfielders and forwards, please wear a WHITE jersey

Defensive midfielders and defenders, please wear a RED jersey

Looking forward to seeing you there!

PMC Soccer Fellowship Survey for Year 2006

Hi Everyone, to obtain your views on how we did in 2006 and to update our database with your particulars, please follow the link below and spend a few minutes on the survey. Your views will greatly help us improve our Fellowship.

http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB2265TUQ855D

*The survey will expire in 10 days so please don't wait too long before you respond. Thanks!