Update for 29th Sep

After the 4-1 win on 8th Sep, Kamikaze hadnt played for 3 weeks, due to scheduling difficulties and bad weather. Hence, the boys were itching to play on 29th Sep, when KKZ hosted another Unnamed team at the NorthView Sec pitch. The opponents were early and warming up by the time, half the KKZ team entered the field, and initial observations showed them to be a tough team to play. There was some hesitation and lacklustreness within the team fold, and to add to their problems, KKZ were without all 3 of their keepers. They eventually had to settle with Nayee starting in goal, albeit nervously. These turn of events had punters overwhelmingly favouring the visiting opponents. However, the soccer Gods had other ideas.

Within minutes of Kickoff, KKZ had scored what was arguably the fastest goal in their 3-yr history. Barathi cut in from the right flank before crossing in a quick one across the goal mouth. Haresh was the first to be in the right place, ghosting in past the defenders to open the score at the far post.

The second goal did not take too long to arrive. Gerard picked up new-signing Vicky with an exquisitely played diagonal ball, and the new player showed the KKZ faithful just what he was capable of. One touch to kill the ball, and another to slam past the hapless keeper, had KKZ doubling their lead. As with most of our new-signings, Vicky had a memorable debut, scoring a goal and showing exciting presence. Defensive stalwart Nash later remarked, "Now, that's the kinda striker that we need". The KKZ faithful will be hoping that Vicky builds on his good start.

However, that was where the positives of the game ended. Stand-in keeper Nayee wasn't troubled in the first half except for one instance where he had to rush out to make a safe, via his legs. However, the passing was scrappy and the tempo of the play had taken a draggy monotone. As always, the lead had taken a dour slant over the proceedings.

The second half was expected to be better, but that didnt materialise. Kamikaze couldnt add to their goal tally, and even conceded a late consolation goal. Captain Achu later made it clear that the habit of scoring two, three early goals, only to play scrappy football later had to stop. The players listened, and have taken it upon themselves to rectify the problem.

Overall, each player did their part and again the man of the match wasn't chosen after the match. I was advised to include a poll, but i'm lazy. (Oops) However, i have used my analytical editor's discretion and have decided to choose Francis POW as the man of the match. Rarely put a foot wrong in the game, and came up with several pin-point tackles to break up what could have been potentially dangerous counter attacks. Defenders are rarely recognised in the modern game, however KKZ is different. Every player counts, and the ones who play with their guts out will be recognised.

Match Stats:

Final Score: 2-1 (2-0)
MOM: Francis POW
Goals: Haresh (1), Vicky (1)
Assists: Barathi (1), Gerard (1)

Overall Standings:

Goals:
(4): Haresh
(2): Barathi
(1): Nayee, Gerard, Ghaz, Vinnie, Vicky

Assists:
(3): Anand Spaceship
(2): Barathi, Gerard
(1): Haresh, Habib

MOM:
(1): Manjo, Nash, Gerard, Anand Spaceship, Francis POW

*Unconfirmed