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!!!
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