Monday, September 14, 2009

Housekeeping Announcements

Hi all.. Just a few important announcements. New season of the Casuarina Football League will be commencing on the 25th of October, and KKZ will be looking forward to improve on its 3rd place that it managed to achieve in the inaugural season. Meanwhile, on plans to take the team forward, we are looking to blood teenagers and youngsters into the team. So if you guys know of any talented and committed young field soccer players who are willing to commit to the KKZ ethos of soccer, please let Haresh and Victor know.

On another note, Nathaniel Bala has been released from Team Kamikaze to allow him to concentrate on his other endeavours. We thank him for his invaluable contributions in helping make us a stronger and more united team, and wish him all the best for his future footballing endeavours.

More announcements regarding team management will be made in the coming days, so watch this space. And always remember, NO player is bigger than the team. Kamikaze it is not just a team, it is A Way of Life!

KAMIKAZE!!!

Monday, September 07, 2009

League match - Round 10

6 Sep 2009 @ Yio Chu Kang Sec~ 5pm

In the second week in a row, KKZ played another affiliate team. But faced a huge crisis minutes before kickoff. In an official league match, KKZ faced the threat of having only 9 outfield players and no keeper. What makes this fiasco even more unacceptable is that just 24 hours before kickoff KKZ had 16 players confirmed for the game, leading to the management's decision to not call further players. As such, players who failed to turn up for the match, after having confirmed, is required to explain to the management. Failure to do so, within 3 days will lead to undesired consequences.

But this is KKZ and the goodwill we have earned amongst the soccer gods, and fellow soccer players will ensure that we will somehow escape from every situation. In this instance, we had 3 mystery players who were virtually last min call-ups. Little is known about their identity except their strange sounding names. They are, our former keeper HariBhai's cousin brother, HairyBoy, our former captain Neshta's nicer looking cousin Machan, and a third player whom no1 knew, Kabiismyname ButidontplaylikeKabi. With such weird sounding names, KKZ was apprehensive, but had no choice to trust in their skills. And boy did they not disappoint.

The game began at an even pace, but as it progressed it was clear that KKZ had the better of chances. Safar and Haresh saw a few shots miss by a whisker, as it was proving to be a frustrating day. However, the deadlock was soon to be broken, as another swift counter-attacking move saw Safar release Mohawk, who tumbled as he challenged the keeper, but made sure he connected with the ball acrobatically first. The Kawabanga defender tried to keep the ball out, but failed as the ball rolled in. KKZ up by a goal.

Soon, it was all KKZ as attacks after attacks followed. A training ground corner routine saw Jraj head the ball towards the path of Haresh, whose overhead kick was heel-flicked into goal by Magic Safar. KKZ up by two goals.

Whilst Kawanbanga's striker did have good attempts before the half finished, it was to remain 2-0 at halftime.

The second half saw KKZ being hit by injuries and fatigue. But that was no excuse, as a fully pumped up Kawabanga threw everything they had at them. And they were soon to reap rewards, as a harmless cross missed everybody except Vijay from Kawabanga who tapped it in. From then on it was pure nerves for KKZ who needed to win, to secure the 3rd place in the league. Kawabanga though had the better of the chances and were pushing on till the final whistle. But in virtually the last attack of the game, Hariboy released Bala, who excellently laid it up to Victor from the halfway line. Victor began his run, and unleashed a shot from just outside the penalty box, and saw it hit the crossbar. However Safar, pounced onto the looseball, and took a shot which the keeper parried onto the path of Victor. Victor made no mistake this time, as he scored Kamikaze's third goal of the match with the final kick, and ensured that KKZ lock up 3rd place in the league.

Yes ppl, Fans and Faithful supporters of Team Kamikaze. With the victory at Yio Chu Kang Sec, Team Kamikaze has ensured that it finished the league in third place. Whilst the management are disappointed that, the team cannot challenge for the top two spots, even with 2 games remaining, we will take heart at this achievement, and promise to improve on it. More importantly, we are honoured to have finally won a podium position after nearly 3 yrs of playing in a league. And we'd like to thank all those who have helped us in this journey.

KAMIKAZE!!!

Final Score: KKZ 3 Kawabanga 1 (2-0)

Squad List: Mystery Player HairyBoy, Mystery Player Dinesh Machan, Jraj, Achu, Nathaniel Bala, Hariboy, El Fazail, Mohawk Vicky, Haresh, Safar, Victor, Mystery Player IdonplaylikeKabi

Goals: Mohawk Vicky, Safar, Victor
MOM: Victor


Special credit has to be given to our 3 mystery players who helped us. Thanks so much, for your performance, and we hope to have you again.

League match - Round 9

30 Aug 2009 @ Bowen Sec~ 1pm
KKZ 2 EastBoyz FC 2 (1-1)


In what was sure to be an exciting return clash between these two teams, one thing was definite. It was definitely going to be a much more friendlier outing this time. And sure it was, that despite the crunching tackles from both sides, that has become a feature of their matches, both sides kept their cool which reaffirmed the affiliation that both sides have.

Kamikaze had an unusually large squad, that saw new keeper Sasi make his debut in joining the growing list of keepers that Kamikaze has, but seems unable to hold on. And it was going to be a difficult day for him, as Eastboyz were in no mood to waste time. Shots were taken at regular intervals, and there was good passing movement from the opponents. But Kamikaze, throughout this league has learned a new skill to add to their arsenal, and this to absorb pressure and make the counter attacks count. And that was how they broke the deadlock, as Haravin will release Magic Safar early after breaking up a Eastboyz attack, and Safar will weave past 2 defenders before cooly sliding the ball into the net. KKZ up by a goal!

But if past matches were an indication, games between these 2 are anything but a smooth ride. A long hopeful shot, was mishandled by Sasi for a corner. The resulting corner, saw Francis jump high above everyone and head the ball spectacularly into the net. The score was levelled, and that was how they headed into half-time.

When the teams came back after half-time, it was a completely different scenario. The Eastboyz were all over KKZ, and Sasi atoned for his earlier mistake by making several close saves, to keep the match levelled. However, try as he might, even he was unable to stop the inevitable when Jraj was easily dispossessed by the Eastboyz' striker who made no mistake in chipping the keeper. KKZ now trailed by a goal.

However, that seemed to wake them up. There was more purpose in passing, and more attacks began to be made. However, Sasi still pulled a string of fine saves to keep KKZ in the match, and his efforts were rewarded when Safar released Haresh through the middle. There was still work to be done, as Haresh had a defender running behind him, and the Eastboyz' keeper closing him down, but KKZ's top striker made no mistake in curling a shot in from just outside the penalty box to draw KKZ level.

And that was how the match ended. A fair result for KKZ, but a disappointing one for Eastboyz, as they were clearly the better side on the day. Their defence, in particular Neshta, Francis and Thomas were virtual rocks who repelled anything KKZ threw at them, and made life hell for KKZ's forwards.

However, KKZ were still in pole position for reaching their objective of 3rd place in the league, and if results go their way in the next week, they would achieve it. By KKZ's standards 3rd is not wad we should be aiming for. But this is the first time, we have played as a real united team in a league, and the efforts are showing. By the time the next league comes, we will be an even better team. But we will always be a TEAM.

KAMIKAZE!!!

Squad List: Sasi, Achu, Jraj, SureshBoyee, Dinzo, Hariboy, Mohawk Vicky, El Fazail, Yasin, Haresh, Safar, Victor, Sriram, Yasin, Haravin, Vinnie

Goals: Safar, Haresh
MOM: Haresh


Special mention has to be given to Colonial Cousins Haravin and Vinnie. They had an excellent game and more is to be expected from this youngsters.