Goal Arena Sat League Season 3 Eastern Division
Kamikaze Youths vs Liverton FC
The first leg ended with the the Youths losing 7-1 in their biggest defeat to date. The return fixture looked set to follow the same script as the Youths were down 3-0 within the first 20 minutes. But this team, is soon acquiring the never-say-die spirit of their Seniors, as they battled back to grab 2 goals, before time ran out to grab a point. In all honesty, a lack of clinical finishing, was a pivotal reason on why the Youths could not do better. Arjun, Prabhu, Shivanan and Bharat gave an excellent performance to once again remind the Kamikaze faithful on why this crop of youngsters are rated so highly.
Squad: Deva, Ashraf, Nesh, Bharat, Premnathan, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu, Arjun, Tzai Wei, Victor, Haresh
Goals: Shivaanan, Victor
Assists: Shivaanan
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 2- 3 Liverton FC
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Ignite the Flame of Sports
The below is a copy of the email I sent to the Hon'ble Acting Minister Chan Chun Sing
Dear Mr Chan,
Update to this story: The Acting Minister for Community, Culture and Youth had emailed me his reply as Sports is under the purview of his ministry now. I am unable to reproduce his reply in whole as it is Restricted but the gist of his reply was that his ministry was looking at working closely with all the stakeholders and welcomes this feedback that will help his Ministry in implementing the plans to galvanise the sports.
Dear Mr Chan,
I have been contemplating on writing this email for several weeks now. The only reason why I kept putting it off, is because I feel that one should let others do their job. Especially, when highly qualified people are appointed to the job. I did not want to come across as a griping netizen complaining for the sake of it. However, I have been reading your interviews and I get the impression that you are a person who genuinely wants to make a difference to galvanise the community. As such, I feel that by taking the liberty to send in this feedback, I am actually doing the right thing for our community as well.
Im sending in this feedback with regards to the 2030 Sports Masterplan that your ministry has drawn up. On a personal level, I am a huge sporting enthusiast. I watch a wide range of sports, enjoy playing a variety of sports on a recreational level and have taken part in many amateur-level soccer competitions. In fact, we have our own amateur soccer team, that even boasts a Youth wing. So, this Sports Masterplan is of utmost interest to me. However, I do realise that playing sports on an amateur level is not the same as galvanising the sports fraternity. Hence, I will try to write this in an objective manner.
Community
Sports has always been an activity of uniting the community by the community for the community. As such, I believe that any strategies that we put forward to galvanise sports must involve the community.
I propose a 2-pronged strategy.
1) Promote sports as an ideal recreational activity. This i believe, your ministry has been doing a fantastic job, and the gains made must be continued. I applaud your ministry for taking the right steps,
ie) making booking of facilities accessible through SSC, creating many avenues for mass participation through PA
2) Make sports a viable career. This area sir, is where I feel that Singapore as a society is seriously lagging. If the bulk of our professional table-tennis players are all new citizens imported from the talent scheme, then I don't believe that it is a lack of talent sir. I believe, that it is so because Singaporean families do not see sports as a viable career. And maybe rightfully so. Our young local S-league players are paid miserly contracts of less than $2000 and they have to buy their own boots. Contrast this situation to our neighbour like Indonesia, where players are paid in US dollars, given accomodation as well as vehicles, the situation can not be more extreme. But why this disparity sir? This i will explain in the next section.
Television
Sports has evolved to a stage, where any strategy will fail if you do not engage the community, if you do not get the community involved either, as participants or as audience. However, in our fast-paced world, it is impractical at this stage to expect people to throng the stadiums or halls to watch a netball game, even if our Singapore national netball team are pretty good in the region. This is where I believe the power of TV will be crucial. Bringing on the dimension of broadcasting will create interest in the sports. It will then bring in the advertising money, which can be rechannelled to building more infrastructures for the sport. Our current strategy of enticing interest in sports through Singapore Pools gambling tickets is outdated, dear Sir. I propose another 2-pronged approach on bringing in the TV money to galvanise the sporting fraternity.
1) For people to watch something on TV, they have to get involved. And it is difficult to ask someone to feel involved with a bunch of croatians and nigerians playing in our Sleague. Even if you were to telecast it free, no one will be tempted to watch. I suggest, that we have to go down to the grassroots. Broadcast matches, that involve our schools. The A'divisions, the Inter-Varsity Games, the B-divisions. Showcase matches, that involved someone's son, someone's niece, someone's brother and sister. This i feel sir, is a far more effective strategy to get people to watch the sports on TV. As the viewership increases, advertisement money will surely come in. When that happens, you achieve 2 goals. a) Interest in the Sports b) Money to be channeled to develop
2) Currently our free-to-air channels are showing several imported programmes. Some of this can be replaced by showing these events that I mentioned above. Very similar to how the US promotes its university basketball, which then acts as a platform for talented young sportsmen to make the jump to go into professional sports teams. By stimulating interest in the grassroots level, and promoting entry by locals into the sports teams, I then feel that locals will be more tempted to watch the sports at the professional level. This will turn spinoff, into several of our little-known local leagues, like the netball league, bowling league being shown on TV. Again sir, this is an effective way to build the sports industry.
Synergy
Currently Sir, there are 400 over amateur soccer teams, playing regular weekend 11-aside football from 9-am to 5-pm every Saturday and Sunday. There are a further 100 teams taking part in regular 5-aside weekday futsal leagues. That is over 4500 amateur footballers playing weekly football. If you were to draw a study to compare the numbers on how many of them actually get the opportunity to represent a professional club, Sir, you will be dismayed. There is no proper talent-scout programme or a channel to give talented players a chance. The money would rather been spend on marquee names. Such a strategy sir, will not lead the sports fraternity to grow. In fact, sir, it will destroy the sports fraternity which can be seen by the state of our S-league. There is a simple reason why our Lions 12 boys get more support. And its not just national pride sir, it is the fact that these boys are our brothers and friends and people who have played with us. And sir, if you were to look at other sports, the situation is even more worse. Back in PRe-U, i had several friends who were talented athletes, netballers, rugby players. But as they grew up, they had very little avenues to pursue their interests. Even if they did, it was down to their own initiatives, rather than a platform being provided to them. Again sir, I will not just make a mere complain but I propose a strategy.
SSC has to take a more active governing role while encouraging private league operators to act in a uniform manner. Now, all the private league vendors are acting on their own and are profit-minded, rightfully so. I propose for the SSC to make infrastructure more readily available to these vendors, eliminate the red-tape involved and bring them in as part of the discussion to see how we can unify the schedules and timelines so that we can have a well-run amateur fraternity. For this part, SSC should not take a running role, but more of a guidance role while letting the private vendors communicate and synergise their efforts. The platform is already well-set for soccer, hence it will be easier to carry this out for football and then roll on to the other sports.
Once again sir. I hope I have not come across as contemptuous or radical. What I have proposed are simple strategies to calibrate the plans already put into place. When you came out to talk about the 2030 Masterplan, I detected an earnest enthusiasm in you Sir. But you are a minister and it is impossible for you to always be in the ground and observe every intricate details. And thus as a participant of sports, it is my duty to feedback the situation to you as well as provide what I feel are useful improvements to galvanise the sporting fraternity. When the day comes, that Singapore has the most vibrant and effective sports scene in South-East Asia, Which by current standards is a tough order, I will be a much satisfied person. The road is tough, but if we achieve this together, the benefits are countless. Thank you.
Once again sir. I hope I have not come across as contemptuous or radical. What I have proposed are simple strategies to calibrate the plans already put into place. When you came out to talk about the 2030 Masterplan, I detected an earnest enthusiasm in you Sir. But you are a minister and it is impossible for you to always be in the ground and observe every intricate details. And thus as a participant of sports, it is my duty to feedback the situation to you as well as provide what I feel are useful improvements to galvanise the sporting fraternity. When the day comes, that Singapore has the most vibrant and effective sports scene in South-East Asia, Which by current standards is a tough order, I will be a much satisfied person. The road is tough, but if we achieve this together, the benefits are countless. Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
Vicknesh Rajamohan
Mentor of an Amateur Soccer team named Team Kamikaze,
Sports lover since the age of 5
Update to this story: The Acting Minister for Community, Culture and Youth had emailed me his reply as Sports is under the purview of his ministry now. I am unable to reproduce his reply in whole as it is Restricted but the gist of his reply was that his ministry was looking at working closely with all the stakeholders and welcomes this feedback that will help his Ministry in implementing the plans to galvanise the sports.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The Flame Lives On
A goal is often like a fire. It starts off with a spark of inspiration, but it also needs the right set of circumstances to enable it to succeed. When Team Kamikaze was founded in 2004, if you told any pioneers that they would win 2 Championships and 1 Cup in 9 years, you would have gotten derided. For those were days where the team's self-confidence was sky-high and there was a belief that Kamikaze would win every single match they played. But, reality soon set in, and when the dark days came in, it was thought that KKZ would disband without ever winning a Championship title. But just like a withering flame's desire to keep on burning, Kamikaze stood true to their motto and never gave up.
This blog's fortunes are very much similar to the history of Kamikaze, understandably so. Whenever, the blog looks to be finally dead and over, it is resurrected with pomp. The same can be said about the team; Just when we were written off by all quarters we came back with a bang to bag our latest title.
And now the journey continues once again, with the team making its foray into the X-league. The systems in Kamikaze are also very much in place, with a Veterans team being set-up for recreational play catered for those looking to build fitness, maintain friendship and play pressure-free football. Our Youth wing have come through a baptism of fire in their tough inaugural season of Goal Arena, as a much harder and stronger team. Such experiences will only serve to ensure that the spirit of Kamikaze will live on for many more years.
While the blog remained dead for more than a year, it was heartening to see many requesting its update. There were many readers who felt that the blog served as an inspiration for them. At this point, I must reiterate that the times then were different. We were forging an identity and it was important to have a connection to foster team unity. That was the purpose behind the hyperbole spewed in the writings then. As times went, work schedules increased and the team also found itself bonded. As such, the need to have constant updates for the blog was understated. However, the time is right now for the blog to once again make a comeback to continue tales of our various exploits.
On his part, the Editor leaves you with these parting words. A fire provides light. A fire provides warmth. If handled improperly, a fire can destroy all around itself, but never will a fire die down without a fight. Even in its last few gasps for oxygen, the fire seeks to give its very best to do what it sought to do. As Albert Schwitzer once said, "In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit."
The flame of Kamikaze was lit up by many. The onus now is to keep it burning for many more generations to come.
KAMIKAZE!!
This blog's fortunes are very much similar to the history of Kamikaze, understandably so. Whenever, the blog looks to be finally dead and over, it is resurrected with pomp. The same can be said about the team; Just when we were written off by all quarters we came back with a bang to bag our latest title.
And now the journey continues once again, with the team making its foray into the X-league. The systems in Kamikaze are also very much in place, with a Veterans team being set-up for recreational play catered for those looking to build fitness, maintain friendship and play pressure-free football. Our Youth wing have come through a baptism of fire in their tough inaugural season of Goal Arena, as a much harder and stronger team. Such experiences will only serve to ensure that the spirit of Kamikaze will live on for many more years.
While the blog remained dead for more than a year, it was heartening to see many requesting its update. There were many readers who felt that the blog served as an inspiration for them. At this point, I must reiterate that the times then were different. We were forging an identity and it was important to have a connection to foster team unity. That was the purpose behind the hyperbole spewed in the writings then. As times went, work schedules increased and the team also found itself bonded. As such, the need to have constant updates for the blog was understated. However, the time is right now for the blog to once again make a comeback to continue tales of our various exploits.
On his part, the Editor leaves you with these parting words. A fire provides light. A fire provides warmth. If handled improperly, a fire can destroy all around itself, but never will a fire die down without a fight. Even in its last few gasps for oxygen, the fire seeks to give its very best to do what it sought to do. As Albert Schwitzer once said, "In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit."
The flame of Kamikaze was lit up by many. The onus now is to keep it burning for many more generations to come.
KAMIKAZE!!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Kamikaze Gets into Stride
Revamp vs Kamikaze (League)
19 Feb 2012
Punggol Secondary @ 5pm
With the title race looking like a foregone conclusion due to the inability of the other teams to grab points off Height Rovers, Kamikaze continued on doing their own task of grabbing the 3 points in each of their remaining matches. They definitely did it against Revamp but not before giving themselves and their manager a little scare. They scored within the first 10 mins with Seshan pulling down a looped ball from Vijay before putting it past the keeper with no fuss. Seshan then doubled his and the team's score when he put away a penalty. But old habits once again crept in, as Kamikaze's inability to hold a lead showed. Passes went astray, play was rushed and once again they found themselves level at the half-time.
The gaffer who was not at all pleased with the way they capitulated in the first half would have been forgiven for unleashing the hair-dryer treatment. But he chose to back his players and urged them on to go on to play the football that they were capable of. The result was that Kamikaze ended the test fairly well scoring 4 in the second period thanks to a brace from Seshan who ended up with 4 for the match and good striker's goal by Vishnu and Vijay after excellent play from Safar.
The team showed that they were capable of much better play if they put their minds to it. With Doctor reinforcing the midfield alongside Gerard and Hari, Kamikaze looks a really formidable team to come up against, as long as they get over their mental fraility. Though the league looks over, miracles can happen as long as there is a mathematical chance. For now, however, Kamikaze will only look to take one step at a time.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Final Score: Revamp 3 - 6 KKZ
Squad: Ganesh Vivace, Prem, Nesh, Victor, Spaceship, Gerard, Doctor, Haravin, Vijay, Mohawk, Seshan, Safar, Fazail, Vishnu, Hari, Manjan
Goals: Seshan (4), Vijay, Vishnu
Assists: Vijay (2), Safar (2), Mohawk Vicky
19 Feb 2012
Punggol Secondary @ 5pm
With the title race looking like a foregone conclusion due to the inability of the other teams to grab points off Height Rovers, Kamikaze continued on doing their own task of grabbing the 3 points in each of their remaining matches. They definitely did it against Revamp but not before giving themselves and their manager a little scare. They scored within the first 10 mins with Seshan pulling down a looped ball from Vijay before putting it past the keeper with no fuss. Seshan then doubled his and the team's score when he put away a penalty. But old habits once again crept in, as Kamikaze's inability to hold a lead showed. Passes went astray, play was rushed and once again they found themselves level at the half-time.
The gaffer who was not at all pleased with the way they capitulated in the first half would have been forgiven for unleashing the hair-dryer treatment. But he chose to back his players and urged them on to go on to play the football that they were capable of. The result was that Kamikaze ended the test fairly well scoring 4 in the second period thanks to a brace from Seshan who ended up with 4 for the match and good striker's goal by Vishnu and Vijay after excellent play from Safar.
The team showed that they were capable of much better play if they put their minds to it. With Doctor reinforcing the midfield alongside Gerard and Hari, Kamikaze looks a really formidable team to come up against, as long as they get over their mental fraility. Though the league looks over, miracles can happen as long as there is a mathematical chance. For now, however, Kamikaze will only look to take one step at a time.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Final Score: Revamp 3 - 6 KKZ
Squad: Ganesh Vivace, Prem, Nesh, Victor, Spaceship, Gerard, Doctor, Haravin, Vijay, Mohawk, Seshan, Safar, Fazail, Vishnu, Hari, Manjan
Goals: Seshan (4), Vijay, Vishnu
Assists: Vijay (2), Safar (2), Mohawk Vicky
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Kamikaze Tops Group
Golden Star FC vs Kamikaze (FA Cup)
12 Feb 2012
Canberra Secondary @ 5pm
Kamikaze entered this match knowing that they could relax as a solitary point will ensure that they finish the group as top. But no one in the team, was prepared to settle for anything less than a point against their tough opponents. Golden Star, a Myanmarese team, stayed through to form as they put in many enthusiastic and sometimes over the top tackles. With the referee not staying firm, KKZ knew the only way to fight fire was with fire. Led by their inspirational captain USPO and midfield stalwart Hari, the team fought for every single ball and stayed toe-to-toe with their opponents. Despite creating a host of chances, they were unable to convert due to good keeping and some bad offside decisions. Nevertheless, the team kept trying and even during the odd times where Golden Star launched an attack, the KKZ defence spearheaded by Prem and Nesh stayed firm to repel the attacks. In the end, as the match was headed to a draw, veteran forward Victor King latched onto a long ball from Prem and sidefooted it into the net to give KKZ a deserved 1-0 win and top spot in the group. The team will now face familiar foes S.S in the round of 16. With a score to settle there, KKZ will be definitely keeping their heads cool and minds set on the quarter-final place.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Final Score: Golden Star 0 - 1 KKZ
Squad: Ismail Khan, Prem, Nesh, Manjan, Spaceship, Hari, USPO, Haravin, Vijay, Mohawk, Yasin, Vishnu, Victor, Doctor, Seelan
Goals: Victor
Assists: Prem
12 Feb 2012
Canberra Secondary @ 5pm
Kamikaze entered this match knowing that they could relax as a solitary point will ensure that they finish the group as top. But no one in the team, was prepared to settle for anything less than a point against their tough opponents. Golden Star, a Myanmarese team, stayed through to form as they put in many enthusiastic and sometimes over the top tackles. With the referee not staying firm, KKZ knew the only way to fight fire was with fire. Led by their inspirational captain USPO and midfield stalwart Hari, the team fought for every single ball and stayed toe-to-toe with their opponents. Despite creating a host of chances, they were unable to convert due to good keeping and some bad offside decisions. Nevertheless, the team kept trying and even during the odd times where Golden Star launched an attack, the KKZ defence spearheaded by Prem and Nesh stayed firm to repel the attacks. In the end, as the match was headed to a draw, veteran forward Victor King latched onto a long ball from Prem and sidefooted it into the net to give KKZ a deserved 1-0 win and top spot in the group. The team will now face familiar foes S.S in the round of 16. With a score to settle there, KKZ will be definitely keeping their heads cool and minds set on the quarter-final place.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Final Score: Golden Star 0 - 1 KKZ
Squad: Ismail Khan, Prem, Nesh, Manjan, Spaceship, Hari, USPO, Haravin, Vijay, Mohawk, Yasin, Vishnu, Victor, Doctor, Seelan
Goals: Victor
Assists: Prem
Kamikaze Finally Wins
Chai Chee CSC vs Kamikaze (League)
5 Feb 2012
St Wilfrid @ 1pm
Kamikaze looked to end the barren run of 3 league draws against Chai Chee CSC, a team that had earlier stolen a point away from them in the first game of the season. Kamikaze had drawn 4 times already during this season, a worrying statistic that caused some concern for Team Manager Seelan. Upon close introspection, the manager identified the team's inability to dictate play as one of the key reasons for not closing off games. Hence, special tactics were drawn out for this game to ensure play began from the backline with proper possession and a calm unrushed manner in which attacks were created. At first, it looked like the tactics were gonna backfire with Chai Chee parking the bus infront of goal, but the calm manner in which KKZ approached the game justified the tactical changes as they ran out 4-0 winners thanks to a well-taken brace from young striker Vishnu in between goals from a trademark Gerard penalty and brilliant Pratheep volley at the end. With the long overdue win, KKZ looks set to turn the momentum on to put pressure on the league leaders.
Squad: Ismail Khan, Maaran, Nesh, Pratheep, Spaceship, USPO, Gerard, Victor, ELi, Doctor, Yasin, Vishnu, Mohawk, Safar, Prem
Scorers: Gerard, Vishnu (2), Pratheep
5 Feb 2012
St Wilfrid @ 1pm
Kamikaze looked to end the barren run of 3 league draws against Chai Chee CSC, a team that had earlier stolen a point away from them in the first game of the season. Kamikaze had drawn 4 times already during this season, a worrying statistic that caused some concern for Team Manager Seelan. Upon close introspection, the manager identified the team's inability to dictate play as one of the key reasons for not closing off games. Hence, special tactics were drawn out for this game to ensure play began from the backline with proper possession and a calm unrushed manner in which attacks were created. At first, it looked like the tactics were gonna backfire with Chai Chee parking the bus infront of goal, but the calm manner in which KKZ approached the game justified the tactical changes as they ran out 4-0 winners thanks to a well-taken brace from young striker Vishnu in between goals from a trademark Gerard penalty and brilliant Pratheep volley at the end. With the long overdue win, KKZ looks set to turn the momentum on to put pressure on the league leaders.
Squad: Ismail Khan, Maaran, Nesh, Pratheep, Spaceship, USPO, Gerard, Victor, ELi, Doctor, Yasin, Vishnu, Mohawk, Safar, Prem
Scorers: Gerard, Vishnu (2), Pratheep
Monday, February 13, 2012
Express Updating Yet Again
Express Updating. Sorry for the trouble. But the editor is back, and this time he is back for good.. (till he goes missing again)
Kamikaze vs Revamp (League)
6 Nov 2011
Bowen Secondary School @ 5pm
A routine match for the Kamikaze warriors saw them pick up all 3 points in class by banging 7 goals past Revamp. Revamp showed great spunk and character by scoring 2, but Kamikaze proved too strong for this young team.
Final Score: KKZ 7 - 2 Revamp
Goals: Vicky Havey-Drogba, El Fazail Pistolero, Vishnu Giri Torres (2), Vijay Hernandez, El Fazail Pistolero, Millionaire Premnathan
Kamikaze vs Height Rovers (League)
13 Nov 2011
Mayflower Secondary @3pm
In the clash of the two titans of the Eastern Division, the spoils were shared by the team as the edgy encounter ended 1-1. Height rovers struck first blood as they took advantage of a defensive lapse to score the opener, but Kamikaze's never say die attitude paid dividends as they equalised thanks to Hevy and salvaged a point against the league leaders.
Final Score: KKZ 1 - 1 Height Rovers
Goals: Hevy
S.S vs Kamikaze (League)
18 Dec 2011
St Wilfrid @ 1pm
After a break of more than a month, the rustiness in Kamikaze was exposed as they found themselves down by 2 goals in the first half. But this is a team that never knows when it is beaten, and Kamikaze fought valiantly to comeback to salvage yet another draw. 2-2 was how it ended thanks to goals from Pratheep and Safar. Safar's goal was a nominee for goal of the season, as he left 4 defenders for dead inside the box before finishing exquisitely.
Final Score: S.S 2 - 2 KKZ
Goals: Pratheep, Safar
Uni Raiders vs Kamikaze (FA Cup)
8 Jan 2012
First Toa Payoh Sec @ 5pm
Their league troubles continued to haunt them in the first round of the FA Cup as Kamikaze found themselves facing a resilient Universal Raiders team. Midway through the second half Kamikaze were staring at an embarassing defeat as they were down 3-1, but the famed Kamikaze spirit showed its venomous head once again, as Universal Raiders found themselves bitten when they least expected it. Late goals from Seshan, Yasin sandwiched a Safar brace as Kamikaze bounced back to win 4-3. The winless streak was finally snapped as the warriors started the year on a winning note.
Final Score: Uni Raiders 3 - 4 KKZ
Goals: Safar (2), Seshan, Yasin
Kamikaze vs Raffles Rangers (FA Cup)
15 Jan 2012
Bishan Park Secondary @ 3pm
Kamikaze headed into this game with the knowledge that a win in this game will ensure their progress to the next round. That knowledge spurred them to play exciting and enterprising football which reaped excellent results as they ran out deserved 3-0 winners. Despite not having a first-choice keeper, stand in keeper Ismail Khan was largely untested as the KKZ midfield ran rings around their counterparts. A Seshan brace and a good goal from Pratheep saw the team cruise to the next round rather comfortably.
Final Score: KKZ 3 - 0 Raffles Rangers
Goals: Seshan (2), Pratheep
Kamikaze vs That Team (League)
29 Jan 2012
East Spring Secondary @ 5pm
In what was to be a potential title-deciding clash, Kamikaze came out all guns ablazing to take a well-deserved 2-0 lead against a shell-shocked That Team. However, slack defending and disastrous goalkeeping by stand-in keeper saw the team drop into chaos and concede 4 quick goals in a devastating 15 min spell. Just when it looked like it was going to be black night for the team in black, Seshan gave them a lifeline with a well-taken goal. And Kamikaze showed once again why they are the king of comebacks with Safar scoring in the death. But in all honesty, this is a game the team must have won and they only have themselves to blame. With that result, the fate of the league is now out of their hands, and all they can do is to win every single game and hope for the best.
Final Score: KKZ 4 - 4 That Team
Goals: Seshan (2), Yasin, Safar
So sorry for the slipshod manner in which this express update was done, but the editor had gone awol for exactly 3 months now. So the digging up of previous match info was difficult if not impossible. Hence, I have updated to the best of my ability. Have a good read, and contact me if there are any discrepancies. Thank you!!
We might seem down, We might seem out. We might be thought to be gone forever. But just when you least expect it, we rise again like the Rising Sun. We are the Divine Wind.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Kamikaze vs Revamp (League)
6 Nov 2011
Bowen Secondary School @ 5pm
A routine match for the Kamikaze warriors saw them pick up all 3 points in class by banging 7 goals past Revamp. Revamp showed great spunk and character by scoring 2, but Kamikaze proved too strong for this young team.
Final Score: KKZ 7 - 2 Revamp
Goals: Vicky Havey-Drogba, El Fazail Pistolero, Vishnu Giri Torres (2), Vijay Hernandez, El Fazail Pistolero, Millionaire Premnathan
Kamikaze vs Height Rovers (League)
13 Nov 2011
Mayflower Secondary @3pm
In the clash of the two titans of the Eastern Division, the spoils were shared by the team as the edgy encounter ended 1-1. Height rovers struck first blood as they took advantage of a defensive lapse to score the opener, but Kamikaze's never say die attitude paid dividends as they equalised thanks to Hevy and salvaged a point against the league leaders.
Final Score: KKZ 1 - 1 Height Rovers
Goals: Hevy
S.S vs Kamikaze (League)
18 Dec 2011
St Wilfrid @ 1pm
After a break of more than a month, the rustiness in Kamikaze was exposed as they found themselves down by 2 goals in the first half. But this is a team that never knows when it is beaten, and Kamikaze fought valiantly to comeback to salvage yet another draw. 2-2 was how it ended thanks to goals from Pratheep and Safar. Safar's goal was a nominee for goal of the season, as he left 4 defenders for dead inside the box before finishing exquisitely.
Final Score: S.S 2 - 2 KKZ
Goals: Pratheep, Safar
Uni Raiders vs Kamikaze (FA Cup)
8 Jan 2012
First Toa Payoh Sec @ 5pm
Their league troubles continued to haunt them in the first round of the FA Cup as Kamikaze found themselves facing a resilient Universal Raiders team. Midway through the second half Kamikaze were staring at an embarassing defeat as they were down 3-1, but the famed Kamikaze spirit showed its venomous head once again, as Universal Raiders found themselves bitten when they least expected it. Late goals from Seshan, Yasin sandwiched a Safar brace as Kamikaze bounced back to win 4-3. The winless streak was finally snapped as the warriors started the year on a winning note.
Final Score: Uni Raiders 3 - 4 KKZ
Goals: Safar (2), Seshan, Yasin
Kamikaze vs Raffles Rangers (FA Cup)
15 Jan 2012
Bishan Park Secondary @ 3pm
Kamikaze headed into this game with the knowledge that a win in this game will ensure their progress to the next round. That knowledge spurred them to play exciting and enterprising football which reaped excellent results as they ran out deserved 3-0 winners. Despite not having a first-choice keeper, stand in keeper Ismail Khan was largely untested as the KKZ midfield ran rings around their counterparts. A Seshan brace and a good goal from Pratheep saw the team cruise to the next round rather comfortably.
Final Score: KKZ 3 - 0 Raffles Rangers
Goals: Seshan (2), Pratheep
Kamikaze vs That Team (League)
29 Jan 2012
East Spring Secondary @ 5pm
In what was to be a potential title-deciding clash, Kamikaze came out all guns ablazing to take a well-deserved 2-0 lead against a shell-shocked That Team. However, slack defending and disastrous goalkeeping by stand-in keeper saw the team drop into chaos and concede 4 quick goals in a devastating 15 min spell. Just when it looked like it was going to be black night for the team in black, Seshan gave them a lifeline with a well-taken goal. And Kamikaze showed once again why they are the king of comebacks with Safar scoring in the death. But in all honesty, this is a game the team must have won and they only have themselves to blame. With that result, the fate of the league is now out of their hands, and all they can do is to win every single game and hope for the best.
Final Score: KKZ 4 - 4 That Team
Goals: Seshan (2), Yasin, Safar
So sorry for the slipshod manner in which this express update was done, but the editor had gone awol for exactly 3 months now. So the digging up of previous match info was difficult if not impossible. Hence, I have updated to the best of my ability. Have a good read, and contact me if there are any discrepancies. Thank you!!
We might seem down, We might seem out. We might be thought to be gone forever. But just when you least expect it, we rise again like the Rising Sun. We are the Divine Wind.
KAMIKAZE!!!
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