Sunday, July 24, 2011

9-Star Kamikaze Soars Ahead

After the first match of their 5 game plan, it took Kamikaze another 21 days to embark on their second match. This time they squared off against Shining Sitare at a 3pm kickoff at Serangoon Secondary.

If they had any doubts, on whether their goal difference could be boosted during this run-in, they were dispelled today, as the KKZ outfit ran riot against their physically superior opponents. Despite losing out in the size, Kamikaze were definitely the technically superior side, and they exploited their experience to maximum as they ran out 9-0 winners with Goals coming in from 6 different players.

After creating several chances in the opening 15 mins Kamikaze got their first goal in the 17th minute and never looked back.

1st Goal: Fazail received a short corner from Victor and picked up Gerard who cushioned a header perfectly for Vishnu to pounce and put the ball in the back of the net.

2nd: Fazail, making his return after a long absence, once again was thick in the action, as he cleverly dribbled past 3 defenders, before squaring to Victor whose sidefooted shot found the back of the net.

3rd: Yeli, now turned provider, this time playing Fazail through, who once again beat 2 defenders before slotting the ball coolly past the keeper, and capping a fantastic return.

4th: Provider turns scorer, as Viki's long ball found Victor who headed the ball onto the path of Yeli who made no mistake by scoring past the keeper.

5th: Yeli then doubled his personal tally, with a Stupendous effort by scoring Directly from a corner to thrill the fans!

6th: Kamikaze took it easy after the half-time by knocking the ball around, but an intelligent move saw Safar play Vishnu down the right flank, who chipped the ball onto the path of Dinesh Manjan who scored off his own rebound, after the keeper had saved his initial shot.

7th: Safar in a unselfish mode played Yeli expertly through the middle and the tricky winger made no mistake as he claimed his hat-trick.

8th: Safar and Yeli were once again involved as they played a neat little one-two that saw Safar squaring the ball to Victor who once again side-footed his way to a brace

9th: The icing on the cake was provided by Dinzo who volleyed the ball home after some hardwork by Jraj and Lavanesh whose pressure on the defence saw them lose the ball at the edge of the box.

Overall, this game was a complete success for Team Kamikaze not just because of the scoreline, but more so because of the way play was approached and opportunities created. Special mention must be given to Vishnu, the young centreforward who is developing very finely and showing a huge appetite for the game, Viki for putting in yet another excellent industrious effort, Gerard, Fazail and Nesh for once again returning to the KKZ fold with a seamless entry that made it look like they were never away.

But the man of the match was clearly Aravin Yeli, whose superb performance left his team-mates raving. The winger who recently recovered from a niggling injury is set to reach his top potential, and that can only be bad news for his opponents.

After 2 games, KKZ have collected 6 points and a goal difference of 10. But to reach the standards of recapturing the CFL crown, consistency will be the key. Will this team, have what it takes to produce this levels of performance every week? Watch this space!

KAMIKAZE!!!

Squad List: Ahmad, Jayraj (c), Nesh, Dinesh Manjan, Maaran, Viki, Gerard, Fazail, Aravin Yeli, Vishnu, Victor, Safar, Dinzo, Lavanesh

Final Score: KKZ 9 - Shining Sitare 0

Goals: Vishnu, Victor (2) Fazail, Aravin Yeli (3), Manjan, Dinzo
Assists: Gerard, Fazail, Aravin Yeli, Victor, Vishnu, Safar (2)
M.O.M: Aravin Yeli

Sunday, July 03, 2011

Kamikaze Off to a Flying Start...

Kamikaze started the final phase of its pre-season training by embarking on a 5-game plan, in which they play 5 games and aim to win at least 3 of them and draw one, racking up a goal difference of at least +5. The first of this matches was held today on the 3rd of Jul at Kranji Sec in a 3pm kickoff against a Northern-based Malay team.

They could have never asked for a better start as they won the match 3-2 in a convincing manner despite the unflattering scoreline. Hari, Akbar and Jayraj were standout performers in a match that the KKZ outfit are playing after a long holiday break.

Enduring a nervy start, Kamikaze broke the deadlock when Hari played a short corner to Mohawk whose inswinging cross was met with a pinpoint header by Victor. The score line was soon doubled when Hari played a defence splitting through ball which was met by Mohawk who coolly rounded the keeper before stroking the ball into an empty net.

The opponents came out strongly in the second half and outmuscled the KKZ midfield. Their efforts soon paid off, as they pulled back two quickfire goals to even the match. However, KKZ kept up the pressure with Safar and Hari running riot around the opponents' defence. Their efforts paid off, when Jayraj clinched the winner, when Safar played a short corner to Jayraj, who sidestepped a defender before drilling the ball into the net.

Despite having the burden of pressure on them, KKZ played with immense poise and composure, and this was noted with pleasure by the management. Having secured a good start, the team hopes to build on this and build up a good form to approach the CFL hitting their peak.

This match also featured the debut of young Defender Maaran, who showed glimpses of a fine talent in his first match itself. KKZ wishes him all the best in his upcoming career with the squad.

Squad List: Akbar, Jayraj (c), Premnathan, Thina, Maaran, Hari, Seelan, Manjan, Lavanesh, Mohawk Vicky, Victor, Haresh, Haravin, Safar, Yasin


Final Score: KKZ 3 - Northern Knights 2

Goals: Victor, Mohawk Vicky, Jayraj
Assists: Mohawk Vicky, Hari, Safar
M.O.M: Akbar

KAMIKAZE!!!