CFL 3 - Round 1

8 Aug @ Eastview Secondary School 3pm

After nearly a month's break from competitive soccer, Kamikaze returned to the CFL fold to play the first game of the Casuarina Football League 3. Their opponents, were league newcomers Damai Rovers, who while new to this league, have themselves been crowned champions of the previous league that they were in. Hence it was an appropriate billing for KKZ's first league match, -clash of the champions.

However, as the match got underway, it seemed more like clash of the amateurs, as both teams did not even have 11 men to start. Despite only having 9 men on the pitch, KKZ controlled possession and played with the experience garnered from their previous two CFL campaigns. However in reality, it was a scrappy match, with no clear cut chances to both teams in the first half.

The second half fared better for KKZ as they created numerous chances, but unluckily failed to convert any of them. Just as it looked like KKZ were headed for disaster in their opening match, Haresh played a mouthwatering through-ball to Safar who made sure that even disaster dare not face Kamikaze, as he scored the only goal of the match to ensure that Kamikaze made a winning start.

Special mention must go to the defence especially Anand Achu and co. While the attack of KKZ had a tough time in converting the numerous chances we created, the defence was calm, composed and by far the superior of the two teams. That must sure be an ominous sign for KKZ's title defence. Pun unintended.

While the match itself was not very desirable for Kamikaze, there were a few positives to take away. The never-say-die spirit. For a while, it seemed as if KKZ might not have/need the spirit and fire to win a match. However, it was days like these that epitomise the Kamikaze gung-ho spirit. With the spirit that the boys showed, Kamikaze underlined that they can be a match to any team that aims to dethrone them. To our Rivals: You can try, but I can't guarantee your success..

KAMIKAZE!!!

Squad: Akbar Kuszczak, Anand Achu, Jayraj Carragher, Thina Da Silva, Lavanesh Valencia, Hariboy Aerocratz, Yasin Scholes, Diego Haresh, Safar Torres, Victor King, Gowthaman, Vinnie Obertan

Final score: Kamikaze FC 1 - Damai Rovers 0
Goals: Safar Torres
MOM: Anand Achu