21 Feb 2010 @ Woodlands Ring Secondary School
After the euphoria of the midweek tie, KKZ travelled to another familiar pitch at Woodlands Ring Secondary, to take on another familiar team, the friendly foes, Kawabanga. Kawabanga had notched up impressive displays against fellow title rivals Eastboyz and Galaticos, hence KKZ approached this match with much caution. But once the ball started rolling, the team found its attacking momentum, and could have very nearly opened the scoring within 10 mins. However, bad finishing, and solid defence from Kawabanga meant that Kamikaze failed to get their noses infront by the half-time whistle. However, Kawabanga's failure to make the most of their chances saw the half end 0-0.
While the halftime team talk was tensed, there was a quiet confidence in the team that they will score a goal in the next half, and hence the main objective was to ensure that no goals were to be conceded. That much was achieved, as the defence and keeper were rock solid in the second half, however Kamikaze's failure to be clinical, meant that the clock ticked down with them yet to score a goal. The game looked set to end as a draw, when the soccer gods, as usual had other ideas. Kawabanga failed to clear a corner, and the ball fell to KKZ leftback Navin who miscued a volley. However, a Kawabanga defender failed to get his hands away and touched the ball inside the penalty box giving the referee no choice but to point to the spot. Up stepped Victor, who made no mistake in scoring the decisive penalty and giving the KKZ faithful their 3 points over Kawabanga for the second time.
With Galaticos losing against Eastboyz, it meant that KKZ have now finally topped the table with 2 games in hands. However, Galaticos, Dboys and even the EastBoyz cannot be written out from the title race so early. With crucial games arriving, KKZ have to be much more clinical than today, if they want to fulfil the prophecy that they have been waiting for. A league championship!
KAMIKAZE!!!
PS: Once again, the team as a whole put a highly spirited performance, and many including Faizal, Hari, Havey, USPO and Spaceship had a commendable game. Special mention must be given to the Keeper Ganesh who rediscovered his form and had a good game. However, the man of the match goes to Victor King who managed to shrug off his terrible form in the past few games, had a solid game as a fullback and eventually scored the matchwinner.
Squad: Ganesh Vivace, Suresh USPO, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Anand Spaceship, Anand Achu, Navin Da Silva, Cristiano Barathi, Yasin Scholes, Mohawk Vicky, Hariboy Aerocratz, El Fazail, Victor King, Diego Haresh, Havey Adebayor, Safar Torres, Seelan Kong,
Final score: Kawabanga 0 - Kamikaze FC 1
Goals: Victor King
MOM: Victor King
Monday, February 22, 2010
CFL 2 - Round 7
16 Feb 2010 @ St Wilfrid Sports Complex
For the second consecutive league match, Kamikaze travelled to the St Wilfrid pitch at St George's Rd. However, the quality of the opposition this time round was much greater. Their opponents, were not only the table-toppers, defending champions and a team that KKZ had not beaten in 4 previous attempts, they were also a team that had not lost for a whopping 20 consecutive games; Galaticos.
Each Kamikaze player came into the match knowing that they had a job to do, and to prove their title credentials. Prove they did, as before Galaticos knew it, they found themselves 2-0 down, thanks to an excellent free-kick goal by Captain of the Day Hari, and a Drogba-like header from a rejuvenated Havey. While Galaticos had their fair amount of chances, with Aziz in goal and an excellent defence passing the ball around effectively, there was no way Kamikaze were gonna concede in the half, and that was how it stayed during half-time.
There were more looks of surprise than jubiliation in the half-time dressing room, as KKZ found themselves in an unexpected position of lead. However, they knew that the mission was not over and they had 45 more minutes to play it over. But merely 10 mins into the second half, the tie was finished as Safar struck the fatal blow into the hearts of the Galaticos, after a splendid play by Havey to release him. While Galaticos, did manage to get a late equaliser, there was to be no revival this time, as Kamikaze were clearly the better team on this day. And with that, KKZ's title bid seemed well set on track after the serious injury inflicted by the Eastboyz a couple of weeks back. Kudos to the new management on getting the first win of their reign. A well-deserved victory.
KAMIKAZE!!!
PS: While every player on the pitch gave their hearts out on this famous day, one player outshone the rest with his pure class and performance. Looking set to be dropped 2 weeks ago, he pulled his career back in KKZ with stunning back to back performances. The Man of the Match this week is none other than Havey!
Squad: Aziz Van Der Sar, Suresh USPO, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Anand Achu, Anand Spaceship, Cristiano Barathi, Lavanesh Valencia, Hariboy Aerocratz, El Fazail, Victor King, Diego Haresh, Havey Adebayor, Safar Torres, Seelan Kong, Arafath Keane
Final score: Galaticos 1 - Kamikaze FC 3
Goals: Hariboy Aerocratz, Havey Adebayor, Safar Torres
MOM: Havey Adebayor
For the second consecutive league match, Kamikaze travelled to the St Wilfrid pitch at St George's Rd. However, the quality of the opposition this time round was much greater. Their opponents, were not only the table-toppers, defending champions and a team that KKZ had not beaten in 4 previous attempts, they were also a team that had not lost for a whopping 20 consecutive games; Galaticos.
Each Kamikaze player came into the match knowing that they had a job to do, and to prove their title credentials. Prove they did, as before Galaticos knew it, they found themselves 2-0 down, thanks to an excellent free-kick goal by Captain of the Day Hari, and a Drogba-like header from a rejuvenated Havey. While Galaticos had their fair amount of chances, with Aziz in goal and an excellent defence passing the ball around effectively, there was no way Kamikaze were gonna concede in the half, and that was how it stayed during half-time.
There were more looks of surprise than jubiliation in the half-time dressing room, as KKZ found themselves in an unexpected position of lead. However, they knew that the mission was not over and they had 45 more minutes to play it over. But merely 10 mins into the second half, the tie was finished as Safar struck the fatal blow into the hearts of the Galaticos, after a splendid play by Havey to release him. While Galaticos, did manage to get a late equaliser, there was to be no revival this time, as Kamikaze were clearly the better team on this day. And with that, KKZ's title bid seemed well set on track after the serious injury inflicted by the Eastboyz a couple of weeks back. Kudos to the new management on getting the first win of their reign. A well-deserved victory.
KAMIKAZE!!!
PS: While every player on the pitch gave their hearts out on this famous day, one player outshone the rest with his pure class and performance. Looking set to be dropped 2 weeks ago, he pulled his career back in KKZ with stunning back to back performances. The Man of the Match this week is none other than Havey!
Squad: Aziz Van Der Sar, Suresh USPO, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Anand Achu, Anand Spaceship, Cristiano Barathi, Lavanesh Valencia, Hariboy Aerocratz, El Fazail, Victor King, Diego Haresh, Havey Adebayor, Safar Torres, Seelan Kong, Arafath Keane
Final score: Galaticos 1 - Kamikaze FC 3
Goals: Hariboy Aerocratz, Havey Adebayor, Safar Torres
MOM: Havey Adebayor
Friday, February 12, 2010
Simple Quotes!
"The most important thing is tactics, the movement of your players
once the ball starts rolling"
Rafael Benitez
source: Champions Magazine
"The aim of Kamikaze is to create a masterpiece that is an enjoyment to watch and plays good Gung-Ho football.
To play this kind of football is one of the most beautiful things in the world."
Haresh, Kamikaze
Monday, January 25, 2010
CFL 2 - Round 6
24 Jan 2010 @ St Wilfrd Sports Complex
The team returned to hunting-ground St Wilfrid after a very long absence, with the pain of last week's defeat still firmly in their minds. The return of Suresh USPO, after a very long time, seemed to bring some smiles into the faces of the Kamikaze warriors, but they still knew they had a task at hand.
The first half, saw KKZ totally dominate proceedings with good passing all around the pitch, and great attacking chances created. The team made its dominance count, as Lavanesh Valencia glanced in a header off a Hariboy cross to make the score 1-0. Soon after, El Fazail and Diego Haresh played a mouth-watering series of passes, to replicate Barca, and Fazail applied the finishing touch by curling the ball into the top left hand corner from the edge of the penalty box. Mohawk Vicky got into the act too in his trademark fashion by firing in a fierce shot that gave the keeper no chance, after some really good work by Havey. Havey had been a constant threat the whole half, somewhat redeeming himself after last week's performance.
2nd half, saw a trademark collapse by the team, with the usual kancheongness and ill-discipline kicking in. However, Hari scored a wonder goal and Jayraj scored the rebound after Victor King saw his indifferent form continue by missing a penalty amongst various other chances.
In the end, KKZ nicked the match 5-3.
While they shouldn't have been in the tense situation they got themselves into, the win was satisfying for the team as it saw them climb back into 2nd place with two games in hand. More expected from the team, after a possible 2 week break.
KAMIKAZE!!
PS: Welcome back USPO! And while it was tight competition between Havey and Dinzo for the man of the match award. Dinzo, playing in his final game before NS wins it, with a flawless performance throughout the match. Havey, however is lauded by the management for his good attitude, and the same intensity is asked for every single match henceforth.
Squad: Akbar Kuszczak, Suresh USPO, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Navin Da Silva Cristiano Barathi, Lavanesh Valencia, Hariboy Aerocratz, El Fazail, Victor King, Diego Haresh, Havey Adebayor, Dinzo, Seelan Kong, Mohawk Vicky, Arafath Keane
Final score: Kamikaze FC 5 - Prisonerz FC 3
Goals: Lavanesh Valencia, El Fazail, Mohawk Vicky, Hariboy Aerocratz, Jayraj Carragher
MOM: Dinzo
The team returned to hunting-ground St Wilfrid after a very long absence, with the pain of last week's defeat still firmly in their minds. The return of Suresh USPO, after a very long time, seemed to bring some smiles into the faces of the Kamikaze warriors, but they still knew they had a task at hand.
The first half, saw KKZ totally dominate proceedings with good passing all around the pitch, and great attacking chances created. The team made its dominance count, as Lavanesh Valencia glanced in a header off a Hariboy cross to make the score 1-0. Soon after, El Fazail and Diego Haresh played a mouth-watering series of passes, to replicate Barca, and Fazail applied the finishing touch by curling the ball into the top left hand corner from the edge of the penalty box. Mohawk Vicky got into the act too in his trademark fashion by firing in a fierce shot that gave the keeper no chance, after some really good work by Havey. Havey had been a constant threat the whole half, somewhat redeeming himself after last week's performance.
2nd half, saw a trademark collapse by the team, with the usual kancheongness and ill-discipline kicking in. However, Hari scored a wonder goal and Jayraj scored the rebound after Victor King saw his indifferent form continue by missing a penalty amongst various other chances.
In the end, KKZ nicked the match 5-3.
While they shouldn't have been in the tense situation they got themselves into, the win was satisfying for the team as it saw them climb back into 2nd place with two games in hand. More expected from the team, after a possible 2 week break.
KAMIKAZE!!
PS: Welcome back USPO! And while it was tight competition between Havey and Dinzo for the man of the match award. Dinzo, playing in his final game before NS wins it, with a flawless performance throughout the match. Havey, however is lauded by the management for his good attitude, and the same intensity is asked for every single match henceforth.
Squad: Akbar Kuszczak, Suresh USPO, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Navin Da Silva Cristiano Barathi, Lavanesh Valencia, Hariboy Aerocratz, El Fazail, Victor King, Diego Haresh, Havey Adebayor, Dinzo, Seelan Kong, Mohawk Vicky, Arafath Keane
Final score: Kamikaze FC 5 - Prisonerz FC 3
Goals: Lavanesh Valencia, El Fazail, Mohawk Vicky, Hariboy Aerocratz, Jayraj Carragher
MOM: Dinzo
Management Changes
As a result of the tactical errors made in last week's games against Eastboyz and in a bid to bring about a new change in the perspective of the team, Victor King made a shock announcement in midweek. He announced that he would be stepping down as Assistant Manager, and relinquished all decision-making responsibilities. However, his commitment to the Kamikaze spirit will never waver, and he remains a player, whose selection is at the discretion of the Team Management. Soon after, Team Kamikaze announced the appointments of two new Assistant Managers to assist Team Manager Diego Haresh. Seelan Kong, one of the few remaining pioneers and a true lionheart on the pitch has been appointed Assistant Manager in charge of coordinating and operations of the team. El Fazail, the team's midfield maestro and tactical wonderkid has also been appointed Assistant Manager in charge of tactics and player movements. Both of them will share and overlap duties with the main aim of assisting Diego Haresh, in leading this team forward.
As a result of El Fazail's and Seelan Kong's new appointments, there has been a shuffle in the captaincy too. Fazail will now relinquish his vice-captaincy as a result of his promotion, and hence Jayraj Carragher, another pioneer who is now in the form of his life has been appointed Vice-Captain, alongside Hariboy Aerocratz. Together, they will deputise for Anand Achu whenever he is not able to take the pitch.
The management changes do not signify any sort of turmoil in the team, but is rather viewed as a natural step of progressing forward. Victor, in his term, has taken the team as far as he could and has now taken a step back to allow the team to progress even further. To quote Plato, "It doesnt matter who takes the decisions. For if whoever is making the decision, takes a rational decision for the wellbeing of the organisation, then all would have made the right decision after all."
Team Kamikaze, its not about one man. Its about a way of life that revolves around soccer. We will and will always continue to soar!
As a result of El Fazail's and Seelan Kong's new appointments, there has been a shuffle in the captaincy too. Fazail will now relinquish his vice-captaincy as a result of his promotion, and hence Jayraj Carragher, another pioneer who is now in the form of his life has been appointed Vice-Captain, alongside Hariboy Aerocratz. Together, they will deputise for Anand Achu whenever he is not able to take the pitch.
The management changes do not signify any sort of turmoil in the team, but is rather viewed as a natural step of progressing forward. Victor, in his term, has taken the team as far as he could and has now taken a step back to allow the team to progress even further. To quote Plato, "It doesnt matter who takes the decisions. For if whoever is making the decision, takes a rational decision for the wellbeing of the organisation, then all would have made the right decision after all."
Team Kamikaze, its not about one man. Its about a way of life that revolves around soccer. We will and will always continue to soar!
Monday, January 18, 2010
CFL 2 - Round 5
17 Jan 2010 @ Marsiling Secondary School
Bad game for Kamikaze. Lost to the brothers from the East 3-2, after having led 2-1 in the second half. 3 soft goals conceded, not enough chances created, wasteful finishing. In short, KKZ were off-color, and the hungrier, more determined Eastboys showed more spirit. Having said that, KAMIKAZE will bounce back. THERE WILL BE A RESPONSE.. Trivia from the game. Kamikaze's 15-game streak was ended at the same place where they last lost, and where they have now lost 2 consecutive games. But KKZ is not a team that lets jinxes get to its mind.. Mark the editor's words. There will be changes, There will be actions taken.. But the team will stick together in this difficult moment, and its next opponents better watch out for the bite of the wounded tiger, will be fiercer than its roar.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Akbar Kuszczak, Suresh Boyee, Jayraj Carragher, Anand Achu, Thina Da Silva, Cristiano Barathi, El Fazail, Yasin Scholes, Hariboy Aerocratz, Navin da Silva, Lavanesh Valencia, Diego Haresh, Safar Torres, Havey Adebayor, Victor King, Dinzo, Seelan Kong,
Final score: Kamikaze FC 2 - Eastboyz 3
Goals: Jayraj Carragher, Diego Haresh
MOM: Jayraj Carragher
Bad game for Kamikaze. Lost to the brothers from the East 3-2, after having led 2-1 in the second half. 3 soft goals conceded, not enough chances created, wasteful finishing. In short, KKZ were off-color, and the hungrier, more determined Eastboys showed more spirit. Having said that, KAMIKAZE will bounce back. THERE WILL BE A RESPONSE.. Trivia from the game. Kamikaze's 15-game streak was ended at the same place where they last lost, and where they have now lost 2 consecutive games. But KKZ is not a team that lets jinxes get to its mind.. Mark the editor's words. There will be changes, There will be actions taken.. But the team will stick together in this difficult moment, and its next opponents better watch out for the bite of the wounded tiger, will be fiercer than its roar.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Akbar Kuszczak, Suresh Boyee, Jayraj Carragher, Anand Achu, Thina Da Silva, Cristiano Barathi, El Fazail, Yasin Scholes, Hariboy Aerocratz, Navin da Silva, Lavanesh Valencia, Diego Haresh, Safar Torres, Havey Adebayor, Victor King, Dinzo, Seelan Kong,
Final score: Kamikaze FC 2 - Eastboyz 3
Goals: Jayraj Carragher, Diego Haresh
MOM: Jayraj Carragher
Sunday, January 10, 2010
CFL 2 - Round 4
10 Jan 2010 @ Sengkang Secondary School
The pain of dropping two points to Galaticos last week was somewhat soothed by the manner in which Kamikaze staged their remarkable comeback. However, the warriors of Kamikaze were still out looking to rectify the errors of last week as they travelled to Sengkang Sec to take on new boys Saaeka FC.
However, things could not have gotten any worse as Saaeka took an unexpected lead, when their acclaimed left-winger pounced on a defensive slip-up and curled a shot which the keeper had no chance of saving.
Nonetheless, Kamikaze slowly managed to settle into the game and find their rhythm. And it was not too long before Thina got a good chance, but nervous finishing saw him miss the chance. He would soon make amends for it though, as Safar's floated free-kick found its way to Mohawk Vicky, whose backheeled pass in turn found its way to Thina who made no mistake this time to equalise for KKZ and send them into halftime at 1 a piece. The youngster Thina has been going from strength to strength and is tipped for great things in this history of KKZ. In reality though, the first half was not convincing enough for KKZ. A better performance was asked for during the half-time team talk.
And it could not have come in better style, as El Fazail beat two players before being tackled outside the penalty box. Victor King, decided to give the free-kick a try as he stepped up and curled a shot in which saw the keeper fumble and give Kamikaze FC the lead. Soon, the floodgates opened, as Dinzo picked up a loose ball that everyone gave up hope on, and swung in a cross that took a huge deflection and ended into the net. Fazail then played a short corner with Safar who ran unchallenged with the ball and blasted a shot into the roof of the net.
With the score at 4-1, KKZ stepped off the gas pedal and played the ball around. However, there was still time for Seelan Kong to get into the scoresheet, and he did so with style as he unleashed a shot from 30 yards out that beat the outstretched keeper's hands. And just when everyone thought the scoreline was to end at 5-1, Vinnie surprised everybody by grabbing the game's last goal after an excellent run.
It was a fitting result to cap Kamikaze's 15th match unbeaten streak dating back to Sept 27 2009. However, Kamikaze face their biggest threat next week when they face the Eastboyz. This editor has an habit of jinxing the team with statistics. But this one time he has thrown the gauntlet down to the boys of Kamikaze. Extend your unbeaten streak to 16 by grinding out a meek draw? Lose your unbeaten streak to the hungry Eastboyz? Or Go on top of the league by winning the game? You decide....
Kamikaze!!!
Squad: Akbar Kuszczak, Suresh Boyee, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Cristiano Barathi, El Fazail, Yasin Scholes, Lavanesh Valencia, Diego Haresh, Safar Torres, Havey Adebayor, Victor King, Dinzo, Seelan Kong, Arafath Keane, Brother POW, Vinnie Obertan, Mohawk Vicky
Final score: Saaeka 1 - Kamikaze FC 6
Goals: Thina Da Silva, Victor King, Dinzo, Safar Torres, Seelan Kong, Vinnie Obertan
MOM: Jayraj Carragher
The pain of dropping two points to Galaticos last week was somewhat soothed by the manner in which Kamikaze staged their remarkable comeback. However, the warriors of Kamikaze were still out looking to rectify the errors of last week as they travelled to Sengkang Sec to take on new boys Saaeka FC.
However, things could not have gotten any worse as Saaeka took an unexpected lead, when their acclaimed left-winger pounced on a defensive slip-up and curled a shot which the keeper had no chance of saving.
Nonetheless, Kamikaze slowly managed to settle into the game and find their rhythm. And it was not too long before Thina got a good chance, but nervous finishing saw him miss the chance. He would soon make amends for it though, as Safar's floated free-kick found its way to Mohawk Vicky, whose backheeled pass in turn found its way to Thina who made no mistake this time to equalise for KKZ and send them into halftime at 1 a piece. The youngster Thina has been going from strength to strength and is tipped for great things in this history of KKZ. In reality though, the first half was not convincing enough for KKZ. A better performance was asked for during the half-time team talk.
And it could not have come in better style, as El Fazail beat two players before being tackled outside the penalty box. Victor King, decided to give the free-kick a try as he stepped up and curled a shot in which saw the keeper fumble and give Kamikaze FC the lead. Soon, the floodgates opened, as Dinzo picked up a loose ball that everyone gave up hope on, and swung in a cross that took a huge deflection and ended into the net. Fazail then played a short corner with Safar who ran unchallenged with the ball and blasted a shot into the roof of the net.
With the score at 4-1, KKZ stepped off the gas pedal and played the ball around. However, there was still time for Seelan Kong to get into the scoresheet, and he did so with style as he unleashed a shot from 30 yards out that beat the outstretched keeper's hands. And just when everyone thought the scoreline was to end at 5-1, Vinnie surprised everybody by grabbing the game's last goal after an excellent run.
It was a fitting result to cap Kamikaze's 15th match unbeaten streak dating back to Sept 27 2009. However, Kamikaze face their biggest threat next week when they face the Eastboyz. This editor has an habit of jinxing the team with statistics. But this one time he has thrown the gauntlet down to the boys of Kamikaze. Extend your unbeaten streak to 16 by grinding out a meek draw? Lose your unbeaten streak to the hungry Eastboyz? Or Go on top of the league by winning the game? You decide....
Kamikaze!!!
Squad: Akbar Kuszczak, Suresh Boyee, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Cristiano Barathi, El Fazail, Yasin Scholes, Lavanesh Valencia, Diego Haresh, Safar Torres, Havey Adebayor, Victor King, Dinzo, Seelan Kong, Arafath Keane, Brother POW, Vinnie Obertan, Mohawk Vicky
Final score: Saaeka 1 - Kamikaze FC 6
Goals: Thina Da Silva, Victor King, Dinzo, Safar Torres, Seelan Kong, Vinnie Obertan
MOM: Jayraj Carragher
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