PMC Cup 2008 Practice Session is ON this Saturday, 18th October at Sports Planet @ East Coast. The session will be from 4 - 6 pm.
The following teams have registered for the practice session:
1. Team Werks
2. Mikepache
3. Woody Tree Football Club
4. The Destroyers
For team identification please use the jersey colour you have nominated for tournament. Each team please prepare $40 for the pitch fees.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Soccer Fellowship Report 12/10
Saturday started off quite sunny, with some cloud cover, and a bit of thunder, thanks to God for holding back the rain, and letting us enjoy a good game of soccer.
Bangshi led us in a time of devotion. He talked about the importance of keeping a cheerful spirit and merry countenance despite our many troubles, not to complain but instead give thanks to the Lord for all He has done for you.
The game started with 11 reds and 11 blues, each team having an equal distribution of possession, many loose passes and interceptions. Both teams tried hard to penetrate, but eventually the blues broke the deadlock and the floodgates burst open with Samuel scoring a cracker. The blues earned a corner, and with david being the only one around, crossed it into the box. Marcus rose the highest to loop a header into the far side of the net.
After conceding 2 quick goals the reds started to look more aggressive with many searching balls towards the wings with felipe and daniel rushing to meet the ball on the left and right wings respectively to bring the ball into the penalty area. Apparently, a lack of support caused the reds to loose the ball quite often in the final third of the pitch. Kevin and Daniel did well to maintain possession around the halfway line to initiate another attack. But it was not to be for the reds, as a few minutes after that, there was some neat passing between Samuel and JZ before the loose ball fell to david and he fed it back for Samuel slide it into the net, putting it past the keeper at the near post. The fourth goal came not too long after, with a sneaky ball crossed by JZ and a defensive mix up to let david get by the near post before the ball cannoned off my shin into the net. Half-time score, 4-0.
As the second half started, most of us were quite refreshed. Samuel was a major force to be reckoned with in midfield, and he proved his worth when he saw david making a run, weighted the ball perfectly for him to take one touch and pass it off to Bang Shi, who took a first-time shot. It cannoned off Maurice back into his path, and he made no mistake the second time, scrambling it into goal. By this time the morale of the Reds wasn't that great, and they made several defensive errors. Another corner was conceded, and david took it with a low flighted ball into the box which was miscued by Andy and Samuel leaving Joel with the simple ball of side footing it home. David's brace came soon after that, with Andy playing a pass across the face of his defence to Maurice. He didn't see david nip in around him, and left with the easy task of passing the ball into goal. By this time, the reds were getting slightly discouraged, but managed to grind out some good plays through the middle and left wing on the counter-attack, Felipe, Justin and Daniel seemed to be rather influential in the midfield feeding balls the the strikers, on one occasion even setting up Jonathan one on one with the keeper only to be dispossessed by Adrian. The reds soon had a series of corners taken by daniel, with kevin and justin waiting on the edge of the box to pounce. On the counter, sandwiched in between these two goals was an amazing half-volley by Samuel from outside the box, which the keeper could only just manage to push over the crossbar. Final score, 7-0 to the Blues.
It was a great day of running and passing, albeit marred just slightly with the appearance of four cramps to David, Marcus, Daniel and Justin. We must remember to warm up properly before we play! x) Youths aren't that invincible, after all, haha. Everyone was joking about how we should rename it the Fellowship of Cramps. Lol!
Bangshi led us in a time of devotion. He talked about the importance of keeping a cheerful spirit and merry countenance despite our many troubles, not to complain but instead give thanks to the Lord for all He has done for you.
The game started with 11 reds and 11 blues, each team having an equal distribution of possession, many loose passes and interceptions. Both teams tried hard to penetrate, but eventually the blues broke the deadlock and the floodgates burst open with Samuel scoring a cracker. The blues earned a corner, and with david being the only one around, crossed it into the box. Marcus rose the highest to loop a header into the far side of the net.
After conceding 2 quick goals the reds started to look more aggressive with many searching balls towards the wings with felipe and daniel rushing to meet the ball on the left and right wings respectively to bring the ball into the penalty area. Apparently, a lack of support caused the reds to loose the ball quite often in the final third of the pitch. Kevin and Daniel did well to maintain possession around the halfway line to initiate another attack. But it was not to be for the reds, as a few minutes after that, there was some neat passing between Samuel and JZ before the loose ball fell to david and he fed it back for Samuel slide it into the net, putting it past the keeper at the near post. The fourth goal came not too long after, with a sneaky ball crossed by JZ and a defensive mix up to let david get by the near post before the ball cannoned off my shin into the net. Half-time score, 4-0.
As the second half started, most of us were quite refreshed. Samuel was a major force to be reckoned with in midfield, and he proved his worth when he saw david making a run, weighted the ball perfectly for him to take one touch and pass it off to Bang Shi, who took a first-time shot. It cannoned off Maurice back into his path, and he made no mistake the second time, scrambling it into goal. By this time the morale of the Reds wasn't that great, and they made several defensive errors. Another corner was conceded, and david took it with a low flighted ball into the box which was miscued by Andy and Samuel leaving Joel with the simple ball of side footing it home. David's brace came soon after that, with Andy playing a pass across the face of his defence to Maurice. He didn't see david nip in around him, and left with the easy task of passing the ball into goal. By this time, the reds were getting slightly discouraged, but managed to grind out some good plays through the middle and left wing on the counter-attack, Felipe, Justin and Daniel seemed to be rather influential in the midfield feeding balls the the strikers, on one occasion even setting up Jonathan one on one with the keeper only to be dispossessed by Adrian. The reds soon had a series of corners taken by daniel, with kevin and justin waiting on the edge of the box to pounce. On the counter, sandwiched in between these two goals was an amazing half-volley by Samuel from outside the box, which the keeper could only just manage to push over the crossbar. Final score, 7-0 to the Blues.
It was a great day of running and passing, albeit marred just slightly with the appearance of four cramps to David, Marcus, Daniel and Justin. We must remember to warm up properly before we play! x) Youths aren't that invincible, after all, haha. Everyone was joking about how we should rename it the Fellowship of Cramps. Lol!
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Soccer Fellowship [11th October]
Soccer Fellowship is ON this Saturday, 11th October at East Spring Secondary School. The session will be from 3 - 5 pm.
For team identification this week, please bring / wear BOTH a BLUE AND RED jersey.
See you on Saturday and please pray for good weather!
*Please be reminded that the entrance to the field is next to Block 362. If you are driving, the multi-storey car park you should park at is at Block 359A. If unsure, please check the street directory map.
For team identification this week, please bring / wear BOTH a BLUE AND RED jersey.
See you on Saturday and please pray for good weather!
*Please be reminded that the entrance to the field is next to Block 362. If you are driving, the multi-storey car park you should park at is at Block 359A. If unsure, please check the street directory map.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Soccer Fellowship Report [4th October]
It was a sunny afternoon, with about 19 of us gathered to enjoy another session of Soccer Fellowship. We also welcomed a new friend to our community, Felipe, who is a true blue Brazillian. Kevin started off with a devotion about the discipline of practice, and how we need to continually spend time with God to build a relationship, just like how we need to spend time with our girlfriends or families.
After the devotion, Soccer Fellowship got under-way. Both teams decided to play without goalkeepers and allowed scoring only from the 6-yard box. This method had allowed more control and passing in previous weeks. The first half was dominated by the Reds, who had much better control of the ball in midfield, as well as a one man advantage, until Jeremy Tan Boon Wei arrived for the Blues. The Reds played very aggressively and stretched the defence of the Blues. The Reds managed to score quite a few goals until we lost count. The Blues also had a few at goal, but some were poorly taken, while others were fended off by the Reds. By the end of the first half, the Blues were down by many goals to nil.
The second-half however proved to be a much better game for the Blues. Despite the Reds still having a upper-hand in the game, the Blues fought back, and created more chances for attackers, Joel and Teck Hui. The Blues were also able to defend their half much better, with Rusydi as the last man, and eventually got one goal of their own, with Teck Hui scoring the first goal for the Blues, by taking advantage of complacency in the Red's defence. The Red's responded with Jeremy and Kee Min attacking down the middle, and the fast-footed Felipe down the left flank. The Red's managed to score a few more goals. While the Blues also scored 2 more goals, both by Teck Hui, giving him a hat trick.
Overall, everyone had a very good run out, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the process.
After the devotion, Soccer Fellowship got under-way. Both teams decided to play without goalkeepers and allowed scoring only from the 6-yard box. This method had allowed more control and passing in previous weeks. The first half was dominated by the Reds, who had much better control of the ball in midfield, as well as a one man advantage, until Jeremy Tan Boon Wei arrived for the Blues. The Reds played very aggressively and stretched the defence of the Blues. The Reds managed to score quite a few goals until we lost count. The Blues also had a few at goal, but some were poorly taken, while others were fended off by the Reds. By the end of the first half, the Blues were down by many goals to nil.
The second-half however proved to be a much better game for the Blues. Despite the Reds still having a upper-hand in the game, the Blues fought back, and created more chances for attackers, Joel and Teck Hui. The Blues were also able to defend their half much better, with Rusydi as the last man, and eventually got one goal of their own, with Teck Hui scoring the first goal for the Blues, by taking advantage of complacency in the Red's defence. The Red's responded with Jeremy and Kee Min attacking down the middle, and the fast-footed Felipe down the left flank. The Red's managed to score a few more goals. While the Blues also scored 2 more goals, both by Teck Hui, giving him a hat trick.
Overall, everyone had a very good run out, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the process.
Monday, October 06, 2008
PMC Cup 2008 Registration - CLOSED!
The registration for PMC Cup 2008 has officially closed. 8 teams have registered for the tournament in this order:
1. Woody Tree Football Club (Black)
2. 23rd Boys Brigade I (Red)
3. The Destroyers (Yellow)
4. Mikepache (White)
5. Team Boliazs (Blue)
6. 23rd Boys Brigade II (Blue)
7. Team Werks (Orange)
8. Band of Brothers (White)
An email with further instructions has been sent to all team captains. Players who have registered individually will be contacted by your respective team captain.
Thank you again and I'm sure all of us are looking forward to the tournament!
1. Woody Tree Football Club (Black)
2. 23rd Boys Brigade I (Red)
3. The Destroyers (Yellow)
4. Mikepache (White)
5. Team Boliazs (Blue)
6. 23rd Boys Brigade II (Blue)
7. Team Werks (Orange)
8. Band of Brothers (White)
An email with further instructions has been sent to all team captains. Players who have registered individually will be contacted by your respective team captain.
Thank you again and I'm sure all of us are looking forward to the tournament!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Soccer Fellowship [4th October]
Soccer Fellowship is ON this Saturday, 4th October at East Spring Secondary School. The session will be from 3 - 5 pm.
For team identification this week, please bring / wear BOTH a BLUE AND RED jersey.
See you on Saturday and please pray for good weather!
*Please be reminded that the entrance to the field is next to Block 362. If you are driving, the multi-storey car park you should park at is at Block 359A. If unsure, please check the street directory map.
For team identification this week, please bring / wear BOTH a BLUE AND RED jersey.
See you on Saturday and please pray for good weather!
*Please be reminded that the entrance to the field is next to Block 362. If you are driving, the multi-storey car park you should park at is at Block 359A. If unsure, please check the street directory map.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
PMC vs ECG - FULL TIME
We have played ECG a couple of times and we know that they'll give us a run for our money once again. It was great to see Ronnie supporting and guiding us at the sidelines. He did not play as he's preparing himself for the Caleb Cup game against Hiding Place.
It was quite a rushed start to the match, with a number arriving late at East Spring. Kevin hurriedly briefed everyone on the line-up, tactics and encouraged all to keep the ball and play to the referee's whistle. It was pretty much a non-descript first half as both sides rarely threatened the goalkeepers. A couple of shots went wide and there were just a few nice touches. The entire PMC team looked quite comfortable with the ball and were moving as a team, thanks to the experienced gained from the tournaments played this year. However, the 2 best scoring opportunities in the 1st half were presented to ECG. Their long ball game twice caught out the defence and Michael in goal, but on both occasions, Adrian was on the line to clear the ball. This woke PMC up a little as we continue our search for that elusive goal, but to no avail. Key changes were made at the 25th min mark to keep the team fresh, with Jeremy Tan, Joel and Damien coming in for Justin, Timothy and Sheldon. However, the half finished scoreless.
The halftime team talk focused on holding ECG but at the same time, trying to craft opportunities to win the match. There was a quiet confidence that as long as we dealt with ECG's long balls, we would be able to win the match. The second half was a little bit more interesting and perhaps even more physical. Damien felt the full force of this when he was challenged hard while going for a header, leaving him sprawled on the ground and being out of the match. We had control of midfield, with newcomer David Lim showing nice touches and lots of speed down the right flank. In contrast, ECG played quite a few route ones to bypass the midfield, and it was with one these balls that saw the ball rolled towards Michael. His final kick was intercepted by the opposing player who went on to score against the run of play. PMC 0-1 ECG. Oh boy! PMC trailing by a goal.
Shouts of encouragement came from all quarters. "Keep your heads up. C'mon!". We never let that minor hiccup bring us down and Tim showed the way. Picking the ball three quarters into the opposing half, he used his body strength to break through their defence, bypassed 2 defenders and slotted the ball into goal with his left foot. PMC 1-1 ECG.
With the score at 1-1, it was going to be anybody's game. PMC then continued with the pressure, sending that the ECG squad was fast tiring under the heat. From a free kick, Daniel whipped in a wicked cross and Marcus, who had been playing ably as left back, went on to score from a looping header. The wicked curve bulged the top left hand of the net, leaving the ECG keeper bewildered. PMC 2-1 ECG.
That deflated ECG and we went into a 4-5-1 formation to hold the match with 5 mins remaining, using the counter-attack when necessary. On one of these, Jingzhong and Justin pressured the ECG right-back enough for him to overplay his backpass to his sweeper. Kevin pounced on this, stormed towards goal and placed it beyond the reach of the goalkeeper to bring the final score to PMC 3-1 ECG.
Though there were no flashes of individual brilliance, the team played well as a whole and deserved the victory. There were a few 'flashpoints' here and there to challenge self-control and patience, but it was a totally good outing for the boys of PMC and generally the match was played with much goodwill. Praise the Lord!
PMC Squad
2. Sheldon Liew 4. Kevin Ang 5. David Teong 6. Michael Chua 7. Daniel Low 9. Choo Jingzhong 10. Justin Ang 18. Raymond Chang 19. Adrian Phuah 20. Damien Chua 22. Joel Tan 24. Timothy Loke 27. Lee Kee Min 66. Jeremy Tan 69. Marcus Tan 72. David Lim -. Nigel Woo
Everyone listening up at the post-match debrief
Kevin commending everyone for a job well done!
Packing up and getting ready to go!
It was quite a rushed start to the match, with a number arriving late at East Spring. Kevin hurriedly briefed everyone on the line-up, tactics and encouraged all to keep the ball and play to the referee's whistle. It was pretty much a non-descript first half as both sides rarely threatened the goalkeepers. A couple of shots went wide and there were just a few nice touches. The entire PMC team looked quite comfortable with the ball and were moving as a team, thanks to the experienced gained from the tournaments played this year. However, the 2 best scoring opportunities in the 1st half were presented to ECG. Their long ball game twice caught out the defence and Michael in goal, but on both occasions, Adrian was on the line to clear the ball. This woke PMC up a little as we continue our search for that elusive goal, but to no avail. Key changes were made at the 25th min mark to keep the team fresh, with Jeremy Tan, Joel and Damien coming in for Justin, Timothy and Sheldon. However, the half finished scoreless.
The halftime team talk focused on holding ECG but at the same time, trying to craft opportunities to win the match. There was a quiet confidence that as long as we dealt with ECG's long balls, we would be able to win the match. The second half was a little bit more interesting and perhaps even more physical. Damien felt the full force of this when he was challenged hard while going for a header, leaving him sprawled on the ground and being out of the match. We had control of midfield, with newcomer David Lim showing nice touches and lots of speed down the right flank. In contrast, ECG played quite a few route ones to bypass the midfield, and it was with one these balls that saw the ball rolled towards Michael. His final kick was intercepted by the opposing player who went on to score against the run of play. PMC 0-1 ECG. Oh boy! PMC trailing by a goal.
Shouts of encouragement came from all quarters. "Keep your heads up. C'mon!". We never let that minor hiccup bring us down and Tim showed the way. Picking the ball three quarters into the opposing half, he used his body strength to break through their defence, bypassed 2 defenders and slotted the ball into goal with his left foot. PMC 1-1 ECG.
With the score at 1-1, it was going to be anybody's game. PMC then continued with the pressure, sending that the ECG squad was fast tiring under the heat. From a free kick, Daniel whipped in a wicked cross and Marcus, who had been playing ably as left back, went on to score from a looping header. The wicked curve bulged the top left hand of the net, leaving the ECG keeper bewildered. PMC 2-1 ECG.
That deflated ECG and we went into a 4-5-1 formation to hold the match with 5 mins remaining, using the counter-attack when necessary. On one of these, Jingzhong and Justin pressured the ECG right-back enough for him to overplay his backpass to his sweeper. Kevin pounced on this, stormed towards goal and placed it beyond the reach of the goalkeeper to bring the final score to PMC 3-1 ECG.
Though there were no flashes of individual brilliance, the team played well as a whole and deserved the victory. There were a few 'flashpoints' here and there to challenge self-control and patience, but it was a totally good outing for the boys of PMC and generally the match was played with much goodwill. Praise the Lord!
PMC Squad
2. Sheldon Liew 4. Kevin Ang 5. David Teong 6. Michael Chua 7. Daniel Low 9. Choo Jingzhong 10. Justin Ang 18. Raymond Chang 19. Adrian Phuah 20. Damien Chua 22. Joel Tan 24. Timothy Loke 27. Lee Kee Min 66. Jeremy Tan 69. Marcus Tan 72. David Lim -. Nigel Woo
Everyone listening up at the post-match debriefKevin commending everyone for a job well done!Packing up and getting ready to go!Monday, September 22, 2008
PMC Cup 2008 Futsal Tournament
The time has finally come for the 3rd edition of the PMC Cup. Last year’s tournament drew 10 full teams (100 players) and Happy Faces led my Michael Chua conquered all in their path to emerge Champions in 2007. We wait in anticipation to see if they will make a return to the top, or will another team be victorious in PMC’s annual soccer tournament?
This year’s PMC Cup will be played Futsal-style, with 5-on-5 all action, ‘no-out’ and non-stop play. The Prize Giving Dinner will take place immediately after the tournament, and this will be BBQ-style at the East Coast BBQ Pits. So don’t wait, get your team together and register early!!!!
Here are the details:
Date- 25th October 2008, Saturday
Time- 3 – 9 pm (3 – 6 pm tournament and 6 – 9 pm BBQ by the beach)
Venue- Sports Planet @ East Coast [old East Coast Tennis Centre]
Registration Fees- $50 per team (this is a nominal sum to offset the cost of Futsal pitch rental & catering for the BBQ dinner)
--> There will be prizes for the top 4 teams and door gifts for all participants!
Registration for the tournament is open from now till 6th October 2008, Monday but please do register ASAP so that we can invite teams from other churches if necessary.
Registration can be in 2 ways-
1. Team registration- Please fill in the Team Registration Form and email it to pmcsoccer@gmail.com. If you haven't received it, ask for one!
2. Individual registration- Please send an email with your name and age.
Looking forward to your participation & God Bless!
This year’s PMC Cup will be played Futsal-style, with 5-on-5 all action, ‘no-out’ and non-stop play. The Prize Giving Dinner will take place immediately after the tournament, and this will be BBQ-style at the East Coast BBQ Pits. So don’t wait, get your team together and register early!!!!
Here are the details:
Date- 25th October 2008, Saturday
Time- 3 – 9 pm (3 – 6 pm tournament and 6 – 9 pm BBQ by the beach)
Venue- Sports Planet @ East Coast [old East Coast Tennis Centre]
Registration Fees- $50 per team (this is a nominal sum to offset the cost of Futsal pitch rental & catering for the BBQ dinner)
--> There will be prizes for the top 4 teams and door gifts for all participants!
Registration for the tournament is open from now till 6th October 2008, Monday but please do register ASAP so that we can invite teams from other churches if necessary.
Registration can be in 2 ways-
1. Team registration- Please fill in the Team Registration Form and email it to pmcsoccer@gmail.com. If you haven't received it, ask for one!
2. Individual registration- Please send an email with your name and age.
Looking forward to your participation & God Bless!
Friendly Match with ECG [27th September]
A friendly match (with referee) has been arranged with ECG on 27th September 2008, 3pm. We are hosting the match at East Spring Secondary School. All Soccer Team members are welcomed to play and keep up with their competitive side of the game.
Originally, a friendly was arranged with Faith Methodist but they could not find enough players to field for this Saturday, so James and I have arranged the friendly with our ECG team.
To register, please leave a comment on this post with your intention to participate. We will cap the number of players to about 16 so that everyone has significant playing time on match day.
Supporters from the Soccer Community are more than welcomed to come and support the Soccer Team!
Originally, a friendly was arranged with Faith Methodist but they could not find enough players to field for this Saturday, so James and I have arranged the friendly with our ECG team.
To register, please leave a comment on this post with your intention to participate. We will cap the number of players to about 16 so that everyone has significant playing time on match day.
Supporters from the Soccer Community are more than welcomed to come and support the Soccer Team!
Caleb Cup Match #1 Report [21st September]
Our above-39 veterans (Ronnie, John, Samuel Eyo, David Sng, Yuen Wai and Randy) started off their Caleb Cup campaign with a 5-2 loss to one of the better teams in the competition- Lighthouse Evangelism, boasting many seasoned players from the Singapore Recreation Club. Jimmy started as sweeper, with Samuel Eyo in front of him as stopper. John and Yuen Wai started on the bench. Ronnie (food poisoning) and Randy (overseas) missed this match.
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PMC Caleb Cuppers during the pre-match singspiration
The hot afternoon did not do any favours for the players and all 6 substitutes were used on the day. Combining with their team mates from Christ Methodist Church, the 'first time in this competition' team showed some naviety, conceding from a corner and their inability to clear their lines- going 2-0 down in the first 5min. Watching from the side lines, there were glimpses of our own Agape Cup campaign earlier in the year. Before the half-ended, PMC/CMC conceded another goal, the LE striker out-muscling Samuel Eyo to fire pass the keeper and into the net. Before the half ended, John came in on the right of midfield, and did his best to inject some chances for striker Au Yeung Pak Kuan. Before long, David Sng joined John in the fray to try and get PMC/CMC back in the match. As much as they, and the midfield marshalled by Yeh Hong tried, the half ended with PMC/CMC being 3-0 down.
The 2nd half saw Yuen Wai come in for Samuel Eyo and few more substitutions. The half-time team talk focused on playing better tactically and being stronger on the ball. The team was definitely more composed in the 2nd half. There was better control in midfield and a couple of good chances. On one occasion, David Sng found himself 1-on-1 with the LE keeper, but volled straight into the keeper's arms. It was thus cruel that during this positive run of play, PMC/CMC conceded another soft goal- a mix-up at the back leading to an easy putaway. Before the end though, PMC/CMC finally managed to get a couple of goals back through Au Yeung Pak Kuan and Andre Danker, reducing the deficit and salvaging some pride.
It was a good experience for all, many playing together for the 1st time and a good platform to build for future matches, with Ronnie and Randy being able to inject some much needed strength in attack and defence respectively. Good effort guys!
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PMC Caleb Cuppers during the pre-match singspirationThe 2nd half saw Yuen Wai come in for Samuel Eyo and few more substitutions. The half-time team talk focused on playing better tactically and being stronger on the ball. The team was definitely more composed in the 2nd half. There was better control in midfield and a couple of good chances. On one occasion, David Sng found himself 1-on-1 with the LE keeper, but volled straight into the keeper's arms. It was thus cruel that during this positive run of play, PMC/CMC conceded another soft goal- a mix-up at the back leading to an easy putaway. Before the end though, PMC/CMC finally managed to get a couple of goals back through Au Yeung Pak Kuan and Andre Danker, reducing the deficit and salvaging some pride.
It was a good experience for all, many playing together for the 1st time and a good platform to build for future matches, with Ronnie and Randy being able to inject some much needed strength in attack and defence respectively. Good effort guys!
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