31 May 2009 @ Siglap Secondary~ 3pm
KKZ 3 EastBoyz FC 3 (2-1)
The last time, these two teams met in 2007 off the pitch controversy and fiery tempers overshadowed the footballing brilliance and the score ended 3-0 to KKZ in an otherwise evenly placed match. This time however, football overshadowed everything else, but the fiery atmosphere still prevailed. Kamikaze managed to head down to Siglap sec with a surprising 14-man squad despite not having the Eastboyz in their roster.
HariBhai of Tekka Volleyball Fc made only his second ever appearance for KKZ, starting in goal. He was protected by a 3-man defence comprising of former Captain Gabriel Achu Tan, ADF Jraj and Sgt Suresh Boyee. The 2 DMs were Bala and HariBoy with Barathi being played in a more defensive flying wingback role with Dinzonesh who himself was making his 1st appearance in KKZ colours. Haresh and Mandai Kong were the attacking mids supporting lone striker El Fazail. Nayee, newcomer Navin and Thina who impressed in his first game were all on the subs bench. However due to another case of bastarding by the organisers, the match wif Eastboyz took a drastic change as there was no referee. Upstepped Nayee to referee the match. One way he could protect himself was refereeing duties that he would share with 4 others.
The game itself started in a high tempo with KKZ enjoying fluid passing and good possession. The defence was rock solid and managed to thwart the dangers posed by the Eastboyz attackers Sayed and Big Viki. Credit had to be given to the wingbacks and the DMs who constantly dropped back to protect the excellent defence. KKZ made their possession count when El Fazail managed to thread an excellent throughball to find Haresh who slipped past the Eastboyz' backline and coolly finished to give the KKZ the lead. However the lead did not give KKZ the momentum they would have wanted. Substitutes Nayee and Navin who played in attack could not make the possession count by adding the lead, instead final balls were wasted. This gave Eastboyz a chance to come back in the game and they did so however, unexpectedly. Kabi played an aimless longball looking to find Big Viki, however he miscued the ball and it ended up swerving into the net past HariBhai who otherwise was having an excellent game. Just when it looked like the half was gonna end in a stalemate, KKZ was given an unexpected freekick when Thomas was adjudged harshly by 2nd referee Vikram, to have pushed Barathi. Hariboy stepped up confidently to take the kick, and his confidence translated into an excellently taken freekick to send KKZ into the half with a slender 2-1 lead.
The second half began with much more bloodlust, as more crunching tackles being flown in by both sides, that saw El Fazail, Kabi, Thina, Nayee, Nesh, Haresh all getting injured at various points during the match. However, credit must be given to the wingbacks and the 3-man defenders of KKZ. Their tireless running and calm composed defending helped KKZ withstand the attacking onslaught of the Eastboyz, that was further aided by the lack of understanding in the centre midfield. KKZ showed glimpses of brilliance, but it was Eastboyz who drew level when Nayee stupidly handled a freekick, resulting in a penalty that was calmly converted by Gerard. Yet again, Haribhai who was still having an excellent game, had to concede a harsh goal. The rest of the game saw KKZ dominate possession, while Eastboyz had more clearcut chances. Nayee thought, he had scored the winner when he unexpectedly aided the ball into the net with his head, but his joy was to be shortlived as Nesh pulled the Eastboyz level with a well-taken shot from a corner.
The previous encounter between these two teams saw football take a backseat with controversy overshadowing. This time however, the score ended 3 apiece, a-la Barca vs Man Utd '98, and just like then, football ruled the day. Both sides showed good passing movements and a commitment to attacking football. It was a even match, which the scoreline rightly reflected.
However, on the KKZ side improvements are still needed. Attackers, need to be more clinical, and need to finish even the half chances. The midfield needs to be more in sync and find its rhythm to function as one. But the highlights of the day for KKZ were its 3 defenders, and its tireless wingbacks. Special credit must be given to Thina and Dinzonesh, both of whom are new players, but showed tremendous potential. KKZ faithful also hopes that outstanding keeper HariBhai can be signed on a long-term deal, after his fantastic performance saving 3 1-on-1 shots.
In conclusion, the match reaffirmed the potential of KKZ to adapt to changes and personnel loss. It also reiterated, that while KKZ is best while attacking, defending is a duty and the defending ethos must be translated in the hearts of every KKZ player, and not just the defence.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Players: HariBhai, Jayaraj, Achu, Suresh Boyee, Barathi, Dinesh, Thina, Bala, HariBoy, Haresh, Seelan, Faizal, Nayee, Navin
Goals: Haresh, HariBoy, Nayee
M.O.M: HariBoy, (Whilst the defenders and the Keeper had an awesome game, Hariboy made lots of improvement to his play from the previous game and showed his full array of passing and positional play. Scored one and created another. Deserves his Man of the Match award)
PS: Eastboyz, rough and tough you are, hated you might be by others.. But You were, You are and You will Always be part of the KKZ family!!
KKZ 3 EastBoyz FC 3 (2-1)
The last time, these two teams met in 2007 off the pitch controversy and fiery tempers overshadowed the footballing brilliance and the score ended 3-0 to KKZ in an otherwise evenly placed match. This time however, football overshadowed everything else, but the fiery atmosphere still prevailed. Kamikaze managed to head down to Siglap sec with a surprising 14-man squad despite not having the Eastboyz in their roster.
HariBhai of Tekka Volleyball Fc made only his second ever appearance for KKZ, starting in goal. He was protected by a 3-man defence comprising of former Captain Gabriel Achu Tan, ADF Jraj and Sgt Suresh Boyee. The 2 DMs were Bala and HariBoy with Barathi being played in a more defensive flying wingback role with Dinzonesh who himself was making his 1st appearance in KKZ colours. Haresh and Mandai Kong were the attacking mids supporting lone striker El Fazail. Nayee, newcomer Navin and Thina who impressed in his first game were all on the subs bench. However due to another case of bastarding by the organisers, the match wif Eastboyz took a drastic change as there was no referee. Upstepped Nayee to referee the match. One way he could protect himself was refereeing duties that he would share with 4 others.
The game itself started in a high tempo with KKZ enjoying fluid passing and good possession. The defence was rock solid and managed to thwart the dangers posed by the Eastboyz attackers Sayed and Big Viki. Credit had to be given to the wingbacks and the DMs who constantly dropped back to protect the excellent defence. KKZ made their possession count when El Fazail managed to thread an excellent throughball to find Haresh who slipped past the Eastboyz' backline and coolly finished to give the KKZ the lead. However the lead did not give KKZ the momentum they would have wanted. Substitutes Nayee and Navin who played in attack could not make the possession count by adding the lead, instead final balls were wasted. This gave Eastboyz a chance to come back in the game and they did so however, unexpectedly. Kabi played an aimless longball looking to find Big Viki, however he miscued the ball and it ended up swerving into the net past HariBhai who otherwise was having an excellent game. Just when it looked like the half was gonna end in a stalemate, KKZ was given an unexpected freekick when Thomas was adjudged harshly by 2nd referee Vikram, to have pushed Barathi. Hariboy stepped up confidently to take the kick, and his confidence translated into an excellently taken freekick to send KKZ into the half with a slender 2-1 lead.
The second half began with much more bloodlust, as more crunching tackles being flown in by both sides, that saw El Fazail, Kabi, Thina, Nayee, Nesh, Haresh all getting injured at various points during the match. However, credit must be given to the wingbacks and the 3-man defenders of KKZ. Their tireless running and calm composed defending helped KKZ withstand the attacking onslaught of the Eastboyz, that was further aided by the lack of understanding in the centre midfield. KKZ showed glimpses of brilliance, but it was Eastboyz who drew level when Nayee stupidly handled a freekick, resulting in a penalty that was calmly converted by Gerard. Yet again, Haribhai who was still having an excellent game, had to concede a harsh goal. The rest of the game saw KKZ dominate possession, while Eastboyz had more clearcut chances. Nayee thought, he had scored the winner when he unexpectedly aided the ball into the net with his head, but his joy was to be shortlived as Nesh pulled the Eastboyz level with a well-taken shot from a corner.
The previous encounter between these two teams saw football take a backseat with controversy overshadowing. This time however, the score ended 3 apiece, a-la Barca vs Man Utd '98, and just like then, football ruled the day. Both sides showed good passing movements and a commitment to attacking football. It was a even match, which the scoreline rightly reflected.
However, on the KKZ side improvements are still needed. Attackers, need to be more clinical, and need to finish even the half chances. The midfield needs to be more in sync and find its rhythm to function as one. But the highlights of the day for KKZ were its 3 defenders, and its tireless wingbacks. Special credit must be given to Thina and Dinzonesh, both of whom are new players, but showed tremendous potential. KKZ faithful also hopes that outstanding keeper HariBhai can be signed on a long-term deal, after his fantastic performance saving 3 1-on-1 shots.
In conclusion, the match reaffirmed the potential of KKZ to adapt to changes and personnel loss. It also reiterated, that while KKZ is best while attacking, defending is a duty and the defending ethos must be translated in the hearts of every KKZ player, and not just the defence.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Players: HariBhai, Jayaraj, Achu, Suresh Boyee, Barathi, Dinesh, Thina, Bala, HariBoy, Haresh, Seelan, Faizal, Nayee, Navin
Goals: Haresh, HariBoy, Nayee
M.O.M: HariBoy, (Whilst the defenders and the Keeper had an awesome game, Hariboy made lots of improvement to his play from the previous game and showed his full array of passing and positional play. Scored one and created another. Deserves his Man of the Match award)
PS: Eastboyz, rough and tough you are, hated you might be by others.. But You were, You are and You will Always be part of the KKZ family!!
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