Kamikaze's Run Finally Comes to An End

ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6

Kamikaze FC vs Paix FC

17/11/2013
1pm Kickoff
Bedok North Secondary

Kamikaze suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Paix FC which finally brought their unbeaten run to an end. The team suffered a shock squad crisis, that once again raised questions on how well the squad is being managed. But the fact that 3 players would cancel on the team just hours before kickoff can not be in any way blamed upon the management. A mad scramble during the early morning hours of the match Sunday saw a makeshift 14-man squad being assembled for this important league clash.

However, in all honesty, there was still enough depth in the squad to see out the match comfortably. Yet, of all days, this had to be the day where several players would have an off day making several uncharacteristic mistakes. A dull goalless first-half let to a cagey second half, which came to life off an handball conceded by Gerard in the defensive area leading to a penalty conceded. Paix made no mistake. However, KKZ refused to give up and continued pouring more men forward, only to be beaten via a counter attack and soon they were 2-0 down. 

When Safar struck with a well-taken individual goal 5 minutes from time, it looked like a comeback was on the cards, but more mistakes in the final-third due to a lack of composure saw the team waste good chances as they stumbled to their first defeat.

Kamikaze looked to engage in introspection as a team on the failures that led to this defeat. While the team is not looking to panic, certain processes must be put in place to ensure that squad crises are never heard of again. While the title race has been blown open, Kamikaze is still in pole position to win their first ever ESPZEN title in their debut season. 

Can the players rise up from this blip? Can they bounce back against Keppel Bay who will be baying for their blood? Watch this space.

KAMIKAZE!!!

Squad: Pratip GK, Kishen, Dinesh Neshsta, Anand Spaceship, Barathi, Karthik Doctor, Gerard, Joseph, Safar,, Balan, Victor, Prem, Dinzo, Vinnie 

Goals: Safar
Assists: Karthik Doctor

Final Score: Kamikaze FC 1 - 2 Paix FC