X-League Sunday Prime League Season 1 Division 2
Team Kamikaze vs HomeWest United @ Turf City
The Seniors geared up for this match fully aware of the tricky nature of the tie. Homewest had given the team quite a run for their money in their earlier tie and no one was taking it lightly in the return fixture. There was a sense of quiet calm masking the feeling of apprehension due to the must-win nature of the tie.
However, the moment the first kick of the match went underway, KKZ put to bed all fears and their ruthlessness was duly rewarded. The forwards Hevy and Victor showed excellent workrate as they kept closing down their opposing defenders and the resulting pressure saw Kamikaze presented with excellent opportunities that they took with glee. Aravin Yeli showed calm composure after he was put through by a mishit backpass to chip the ball into the back of the net. Pratheep then showed he can go better by putting a brace past the keeper with a finishing that any top striker would be proud of. The team could have gone further ahead, except for some wonderful keeping by the HomeWest keeper and some lax finishing by the KKZ players.
If they needed a wake-up call however, they got one as a counterattack saw a harmless cross played into the box. Theva went down after a challenge from the Homewest forward and with the referee seeing nothing wrong, the Homewest number 7 gleefully tapped into an open net.
KKZ desperately wanted to avoid a repeat of the first leg, where they led HomeWest claw back into the game and Victor made sure that the team would head into the halftime break with a 3-goal cushion as he was in the right place at the right time to complete the excellent work by Manjan and Safar. 4-1 at halftime. The relaxed mood of the halftime belied the mess that was to occur in the second period.
Knowing that the game was effectively over when Victor scored his second goal of the game with a neat strike from just inside the box, the team started chasing for goals. Passes went awry and positionals awareness was discarded as the team played with a complete lack of discipline not seen for very long. To make matter worse, Victor, a veteran who should have known better, got into a squabble with the opponent centreback that saw both men get red-cards. It marked the end of an evenign for the KKZ forward who earlier got into an argument with his manager also. Kamikaze however did manage to score two more through Hevy and conceded a penalty to bring the eventual scoreline to 7-2.
Haravin, who was the captain of the day did not mince his words as he admonished Victor, " He is one of the oldest players in the team and should have known better to control his actions taking into the context of the league situation. His argument with the gaffer was unacceptable as well. But Victor has served us long and the emotional outbursts are just another part of his game that he has to improve. As a team, I thought we played well today. 7-2 is an excellent win, and we added another +5 to the goal difference, so that's good. The negatives will be worked on as a team and we will finish off this league in a high."
Team Manager Seelan, however emphasised more on the positives. "Well, I thought it was an ok game. We were magnificent in the first half. Faizal was unplayable, Safar and Pratheep made excellent contributions. It was good to see Nesh back in top form and that lad brings us valuable experience at the back. Shivaanan will most definitely be offered a full contract with the Seniors and so it was a good game. But we have to retain focus and make sure the ugly side of our game does not rear its ugly head every now and then."
Kamikaze now head to the final league game with a hefty 15 goal cushion over La Forza who will be playing HomeWest. Unless Ginga throws a massive surprise on Kamikaze, the title is coming to the boys who never say die.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Theva, Nesh, Prem, Dinzo, Haravin, Shivaanan, Fazail, Pratheep, Safar, Aravin Yeli, Victor, Hevy, Safar, Haresh, Manjan
Goals: Aravin, Pratheep (2), Victor (2), Hevy (2)
Assists: Victor (2), Safar, Hevy, Shivanan, Dinzo
Final Score: HomeWest United 2 - 7 Kamikaze FC
Monday, May 27, 2013
Seniors Bounce Back from Their Defeat in Ruthless Manner
X-League Sunday Prime League Season 1 Division 2
Team Kamikaze vs Budget FC @ Turf City
Kamikaze bounced back from their defeat to La Forza the previous week in a ruthless and efficient manner as they scored 9 goals to repeat their 9-0 victory over their same opponents. Without a first-choice keeper, the run-up to the match looked a little shaky with Victor starting in goal, but the Seniors made light work of the job ahead of them.
The loss to La Forza means that the title race will most likely go down to goal difference, and the Seniors looked to bulk up their goals' tally as they went 4-0 ahead in the first half. The scoring was started by Aravin Yeli, through a sleek passing move. Dinzo then scored the second through a stunning curler after excellent work through Barathi. Shivanan got in on the act as he scored his first ever goal for the seniors on his debut league match. Not wanting to be left out, Hevy got in on the act by blasting the ball to the roof of the net to give KKZ a commanding lead at the break.
Whilst lesser teams might have taken their foot off the pedal in the second half, KKZ only had one aim and that was to score. Yeli got his second as did Hevy. Victor who came on to play forward soon had a chance to put his name on the scoresheet courtesy of a penalty won by Gerard, and he made no mistake from the spot to break his mini goal-scoring drought. Victor then doubled his tally through a tap-in after excellent work by Yeli. The icing on the cake was provided by Hevy who wrapped up his hat-trick in style and made sure that the Seniors had a commanding 10 goal lead in the goal difference tally against their opponents.
Team Manager Seelan, who was in high spirits understandably quipped, "I'm gonna have to work on the boys to learn to take their chances. 9-0 again? We should have gotten double-digits. But in all honesty, credit to our opponents. They never gave up and were fantastic sports. Teams like them are good for the sport, but today my boys were single-minded on their aim. And when this team gets into that kind of a zone, they are almost unplayable as they showed today."
Squad: Victor, USPO, Ashraf, Dinzo, Barathi, Gerard, Prem, Shivanan, Aravin Yeli, Pratheep Muse, Haresh, Hevy, Dinesh Manjan
Goals: Aravin Yeli (2), Dinzo, Shivanan, Hevy (3), Victor (2)
Assists: Barathi (3), Pratheep, Shivanan (2), Aravin, Gerard (2),
Final Score: Kamikaze 9 - 0 Budget FC
Team Kamikaze vs Budget FC @ Turf City
Kamikaze bounced back from their defeat to La Forza the previous week in a ruthless and efficient manner as they scored 9 goals to repeat their 9-0 victory over their same opponents. Without a first-choice keeper, the run-up to the match looked a little shaky with Victor starting in goal, but the Seniors made light work of the job ahead of them.
The loss to La Forza means that the title race will most likely go down to goal difference, and the Seniors looked to bulk up their goals' tally as they went 4-0 ahead in the first half. The scoring was started by Aravin Yeli, through a sleek passing move. Dinzo then scored the second through a stunning curler after excellent work through Barathi. Shivanan got in on the act as he scored his first ever goal for the seniors on his debut league match. Not wanting to be left out, Hevy got in on the act by blasting the ball to the roof of the net to give KKZ a commanding lead at the break.
Whilst lesser teams might have taken their foot off the pedal in the second half, KKZ only had one aim and that was to score. Yeli got his second as did Hevy. Victor who came on to play forward soon had a chance to put his name on the scoresheet courtesy of a penalty won by Gerard, and he made no mistake from the spot to break his mini goal-scoring drought. Victor then doubled his tally through a tap-in after excellent work by Yeli. The icing on the cake was provided by Hevy who wrapped up his hat-trick in style and made sure that the Seniors had a commanding 10 goal lead in the goal difference tally against their opponents.
Team Manager Seelan, who was in high spirits understandably quipped, "I'm gonna have to work on the boys to learn to take their chances. 9-0 again? We should have gotten double-digits. But in all honesty, credit to our opponents. They never gave up and were fantastic sports. Teams like them are good for the sport, but today my boys were single-minded on their aim. And when this team gets into that kind of a zone, they are almost unplayable as they showed today."
Squad: Victor, USPO, Ashraf, Dinzo, Barathi, Gerard, Prem, Shivanan, Aravin Yeli, Pratheep Muse, Haresh, Hevy, Dinesh Manjan
Goals: Aravin Yeli (2), Dinzo, Shivanan, Hevy (3), Victor (2)
Assists: Barathi (3), Pratheep, Shivanan (2), Aravin, Gerard (2),
Final Score: Kamikaze 9 - 0 Budget FC
Youths Succumb To Second Consecutive Defeat
25th May 2013
Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary
The Youths faced off against a very familiar team as part of their training preparation Friendly programme. Their opponents for the day were Dboys and it must have been easy for nerves to creep into the minds of the young lad. However, the Youths proved that they were more than up to the task, as they took the game to their opponents and only had poor finishing to blame for their 1-0 defeat.
Right from the onset, the Youths looked to apply the sleek passing play and inventive movement that their manager has been demanding of them and it looked to pay dividends as they came close on several occasions to take the lead. Nonetheless, it was Dboys who took the lead from a well-worked short corner that caught the keeper by surprise.
Although, the boys went down 1-0, there were several positives for the Youths, as two new players, Hameed and Saai Vinod, who were on trial at the club showed enough potential to convince the management to prepare a deal to tie them up on a long-term deal at the club. The St Gabriel's Secondary talents were unplayable on the pitch and Saai Vinod was unlucky to get a goal as the post denied him a perfect birthday gift.
The Youths also welcomed the return of Praveen, the younger brother of Kamikaze Pioneer Shanmugam, who was back to begin his second stint with the team. The young lad, who left in early 2012 to concentrate on his studies is now back to force his way within the team, and he showed several glimpses of his huge potential.
Team Manager Victor in his post-talk noted, "I know eyebrows are being raised in several camps regarding our recruitment policy. But bringing in bright new talents has always been core of our self-renewal policy. Several senior stalwarts, have all been brought in through our transfer policy. The management is constantly on the lookout for bright young talents, and if we spot a player who fits in with our footballing philosophy, we will go all out to bring him into the fold."
Exciting times beckon ahead for Kamikaze, so get ready for another chapter in the annals of this journey.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Ah Pek, Heskey, Shivanan, Hasiim, Vinnie, Nick, Praveen, Veera, Gabriel, Prabhu, Vishnu, Saai Vinod, Hameed, Hari Atom
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 0 - 1 Dboys
Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary
The Youths faced off against a very familiar team as part of their training preparation Friendly programme. Their opponents for the day were Dboys and it must have been easy for nerves to creep into the minds of the young lad. However, the Youths proved that they were more than up to the task, as they took the game to their opponents and only had poor finishing to blame for their 1-0 defeat.
Right from the onset, the Youths looked to apply the sleek passing play and inventive movement that their manager has been demanding of them and it looked to pay dividends as they came close on several occasions to take the lead. Nonetheless, it was Dboys who took the lead from a well-worked short corner that caught the keeper by surprise.
Although, the boys went down 1-0, there were several positives for the Youths, as two new players, Hameed and Saai Vinod, who were on trial at the club showed enough potential to convince the management to prepare a deal to tie them up on a long-term deal at the club. The St Gabriel's Secondary talents were unplayable on the pitch and Saai Vinod was unlucky to get a goal as the post denied him a perfect birthday gift.
The Youths also welcomed the return of Praveen, the younger brother of Kamikaze Pioneer Shanmugam, who was back to begin his second stint with the team. The young lad, who left in early 2012 to concentrate on his studies is now back to force his way within the team, and he showed several glimpses of his huge potential.
Team Manager Victor in his post-talk noted, "I know eyebrows are being raised in several camps regarding our recruitment policy. But bringing in bright new talents has always been core of our self-renewal policy. Several senior stalwarts, have all been brought in through our transfer policy. The management is constantly on the lookout for bright young talents, and if we spot a player who fits in with our footballing philosophy, we will go all out to bring him into the fold."
Exciting times beckon ahead for Kamikaze, so get ready for another chapter in the annals of this journey.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Ah Pek, Heskey, Shivanan, Hasiim, Vinnie, Nick, Praveen, Veera, Gabriel, Prabhu, Vishnu, Saai Vinod, Hameed, Hari Atom
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 0 - 1 Dboys
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Veterans Show their Class
19th May 2013
Kamikaze Veterans Friendly @ Yusof Ishak Secondary
Kamikaze Veterans sauntered for another weekend rendezvous at Yusof Ishak Secondary to take on their opponents for a 5pm kickoff. With several members of the squad, rushing down from another match, the match had the feel of the good ol'days where pre-match briefings just consisted of wearing your boots and heading for the pitch. Team Manager Haresh, however, did have enough time to give his inputs on the style of play expected and shocked the squad with his selection, playing unfamiliar backfour, with Victor partnering Siva in the centre and Haresh and Barathi out on the wings.
The move turned out to be an excellent gamble, as the veterans were given further attacking width with the fullbacks constantly overlapping and Prem in midfield was able to dictate the play. Sivabalan and Victor formed a fantastic defensive pairing as the former launched several of his trademark tackles, whilst the latter led the team forward with composed passing. Shan Annae, a debutant for the Veterans ensured composure in goal. The first goal came in style, as a free-flowing move starting from the defence culminated in a beauty of a shot from Haresh that curled into the top corner of the far post.
Although the opponents did manage to equalise through a defensive mix-up, it was the Veterans who would take the lead into half-time courtesy of a neat Vinnie goal, where he left a defender for dead before unleashing a thunderous shot that the keeper could not hold on to.
The second-half however saw the Veterans hand over the advantage to their opponents, courtesy of two set-piece goals and looked to be heading towards a 3-2 defeat. But up stepped, Ghaz who once again proved his critics wrong, with an unstoppable shot from outside the box, that gave the keeper no chance as it went into the top corner.
A draw was probably a fair result, but the Veterans left home in happy spirits, having completed yet another game with the fun and camaraderie that this team was created to instill.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Shan Annae, Sivabalan, Victor, Barathi, Haresh, Prem, Manjan, Ghaz, Vinnie, Hevy, SR Ganesh, Navin, Seelan
Goals: Haresh, Vinnie, Ghaz
Assists: Vinnie, SR Ganesh (2)
Final Score: Kamikaze Veterans 3 - 3 Unknowns
Kamikaze Veterans Friendly @ Yusof Ishak Secondary
Kamikaze Veterans sauntered for another weekend rendezvous at Yusof Ishak Secondary to take on their opponents for a 5pm kickoff. With several members of the squad, rushing down from another match, the match had the feel of the good ol'days where pre-match briefings just consisted of wearing your boots and heading for the pitch. Team Manager Haresh, however, did have enough time to give his inputs on the style of play expected and shocked the squad with his selection, playing unfamiliar backfour, with Victor partnering Siva in the centre and Haresh and Barathi out on the wings.
The move turned out to be an excellent gamble, as the veterans were given further attacking width with the fullbacks constantly overlapping and Prem in midfield was able to dictate the play. Sivabalan and Victor formed a fantastic defensive pairing as the former launched several of his trademark tackles, whilst the latter led the team forward with composed passing. Shan Annae, a debutant for the Veterans ensured composure in goal. The first goal came in style, as a free-flowing move starting from the defence culminated in a beauty of a shot from Haresh that curled into the top corner of the far post.
Although the opponents did manage to equalise through a defensive mix-up, it was the Veterans who would take the lead into half-time courtesy of a neat Vinnie goal, where he left a defender for dead before unleashing a thunderous shot that the keeper could not hold on to.
The second-half however saw the Veterans hand over the advantage to their opponents, courtesy of two set-piece goals and looked to be heading towards a 3-2 defeat. But up stepped, Ghaz who once again proved his critics wrong, with an unstoppable shot from outside the box, that gave the keeper no chance as it went into the top corner.
A draw was probably a fair result, but the Veterans left home in happy spirits, having completed yet another game with the fun and camaraderie that this team was created to instill.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Shan Annae, Sivabalan, Victor, Barathi, Haresh, Prem, Manjan, Ghaz, Vinnie, Hevy, SR Ganesh, Navin, Seelan
Goals: Haresh, Vinnie, Ghaz
Assists: Vinnie, SR Ganesh (2)
Final Score: Kamikaze Veterans 3 - 3 Unknowns
Monday, May 20, 2013
Kamikaze Youths Begin Rebuilding
18th May 2013
Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Siglap Secondary
As part of its rebuilding programme, the Youths gave debuts to new signings, Veera and Gabriel. In what is looking to be part of a Kamikaze-wide reshuffle, a number of the Youth team players are poised to be shifted up to the Seniors, hence the Youth team managers are looking to bring new players to supplement the squad.
Veera and Gabriel justified their inclusion, with Gabriel scoring on his debut after some excellent work from Vishnu. Veera was fearless in his tackles and has good potential, that prompted Victor to say,
"The lad is definitely tenacious. However, he has to be prepared to put in the hardwork that is expected from a Kamikaze player. He has to put on some mass as well, to be equipped to make the challenges all over the park. With the right attitude, he will go far."
However, the positives did not help Kamikaze cover up the negatives. There is a very strong mentality of playing the killer hollywood pass that has plagued the team, and the managers said in the pre-match programme, that the next step for the Youths would be to cultivate a possession-holding style of play. However, the instructions clearly fell onto deaf ears, as several players, throughout the match, still attempted to play the impossible ball leading to a loss of possession that resulted in their opponents counter-attacking them. The 3-2 defeat was painful not just due to the scoreline, but rather the team's resistance to change.
Nonetheless, the managers are hopeful that the changes will come eventually and are looking to once again revitalise the team to achieve their potential.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip, Premnathan, Ashraf, Veera, Hasiim, Haji, Gabriel, Shivanan, Hari, Victor, Vishnu, Sasi Reborn
Goals: Gabriel, Haji
Assists: Vishnu, Hasiim
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 2 - 3 Realty Park
Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Siglap Secondary
As part of its rebuilding programme, the Youths gave debuts to new signings, Veera and Gabriel. In what is looking to be part of a Kamikaze-wide reshuffle, a number of the Youth team players are poised to be shifted up to the Seniors, hence the Youth team managers are looking to bring new players to supplement the squad.
Veera and Gabriel justified their inclusion, with Gabriel scoring on his debut after some excellent work from Vishnu. Veera was fearless in his tackles and has good potential, that prompted Victor to say,
"The lad is definitely tenacious. However, he has to be prepared to put in the hardwork that is expected from a Kamikaze player. He has to put on some mass as well, to be equipped to make the challenges all over the park. With the right attitude, he will go far."
However, the positives did not help Kamikaze cover up the negatives. There is a very strong mentality of playing the killer hollywood pass that has plagued the team, and the managers said in the pre-match programme, that the next step for the Youths would be to cultivate a possession-holding style of play. However, the instructions clearly fell onto deaf ears, as several players, throughout the match, still attempted to play the impossible ball leading to a loss of possession that resulted in their opponents counter-attacking them. The 3-2 defeat was painful not just due to the scoreline, but rather the team's resistance to change.
Nonetheless, the managers are hopeful that the changes will come eventually and are looking to once again revitalise the team to achieve their potential.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip, Premnathan, Ashraf, Veera, Hasiim, Haji, Gabriel, Shivanan, Hari, Victor, Vishnu, Sasi Reborn
Goals: Gabriel, Haji
Assists: Vishnu, Hasiim
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 2 - 3 Realty Park
Friday, May 17, 2013
Kamikaze Momentum Finally Halted
X-League Sunday Prime League Season 1 Division 2
Team Kamikaze vs La Forza @ Turf City
The momentum looked unstoppable as Kamikaze Seniors had chalked up 28 goals in just 4 games and were looking to virtually sew up the title with a win over their closest challengers La Forza. However, La Forza had plans of their own as they counter-attacked from the first whistle and made Kamikaze pay for its relentless attacks with 3 excellent counter-attacking goals in the firsthalf to get an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Kamikaze fought back valiantly, but even 2 late goals from Pratheep and Safar could not stop the team losing their first match of the season. The momentum now has swung back to La Forza who lead the table by 6 points, albeit having played 2 matches more.
Kamikaze, who a week ago looked like they were running away with the title, are now under tremendous pressure to win their remaining 3 games and hope that they can chalk up goals along the way to improve their Goal Difference tally.
This team has made it second nature to make things difficult for themselves, and now the time has come for Kamikaze to prove what they are made of.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Theva, USPO, Ashraf, Dinzo, Neshsta, Gerard, Prem, Safar, Pratheep, Victor, Siva, Aravin Yeli, Fazail, Dinesh Manjan
Goals: Pratheep, Safar
Assists: Dinzo
Final Score: Kamikaze 2 - 3 La Forza
Team Kamikaze vs La Forza @ Turf City
The momentum looked unstoppable as Kamikaze Seniors had chalked up 28 goals in just 4 games and were looking to virtually sew up the title with a win over their closest challengers La Forza. However, La Forza had plans of their own as they counter-attacked from the first whistle and made Kamikaze pay for its relentless attacks with 3 excellent counter-attacking goals in the firsthalf to get an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Kamikaze fought back valiantly, but even 2 late goals from Pratheep and Safar could not stop the team losing their first match of the season. The momentum now has swung back to La Forza who lead the table by 6 points, albeit having played 2 matches more.
Kamikaze, who a week ago looked like they were running away with the title, are now under tremendous pressure to win their remaining 3 games and hope that they can chalk up goals along the way to improve their Goal Difference tally.
This team has made it second nature to make things difficult for themselves, and now the time has come for Kamikaze to prove what they are made of.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Theva, USPO, Ashraf, Dinzo, Neshsta, Gerard, Prem, Safar, Pratheep, Victor, Siva, Aravin Yeli, Fazail, Dinesh Manjan
Goals: Pratheep, Safar
Assists: Dinzo
Final Score: Kamikaze 2 - 3 La Forza
Kamikaze Youths Begin their Post-Season Programme
4th May 2013
Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Bartley Secondary
The Kamikaze Youths played a friendly at Bartley Secondary to kickoff their post-season campaign. The game was a good runout for the players and the team had the pleasure of welcoming back Apek from his long-term injury. In the end it was a comfortable scoreline for the Youths as they ended up winning 5-1. New signing Sasi, had a dream debut as he scored a brace, with Arjun, Vinnie and Shivanan all getting onto the scoreline.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Apek, Ashraf, Premnathan, Dinzo, Taufeek, Haji, Hasiim, Vinnie, Shameem, Vishnu, Shivanan, Arjun, Sasi, Pratip
Goals: Sasi (2), Vinnie, Shivanan, Arjun
Assists: Hasiim, Arjun (2), Sasi
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 5 - 0 Unknown Opponents
Kamikaze Youths Friendly @ Bartley Secondary
The Kamikaze Youths played a friendly at Bartley Secondary to kickoff their post-season campaign. The game was a good runout for the players and the team had the pleasure of welcoming back Apek from his long-term injury. In the end it was a comfortable scoreline for the Youths as they ended up winning 5-1. New signing Sasi, had a dream debut as he scored a brace, with Arjun, Vinnie and Shivanan all getting onto the scoreline.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Apek, Ashraf, Premnathan, Dinzo, Taufeek, Haji, Hasiim, Vinnie, Shameem, Vishnu, Shivanan, Arjun, Sasi, Pratip
Goals: Sasi (2), Vinnie, Shivanan, Arjun
Assists: Hasiim, Arjun (2), Sasi
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 5 - 0 Unknown Opponents
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