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.
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