Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Kamikaze Youths ease to 8-0 victory in Friendly
Friendly @ Springfield Secondary
Kamikaze Youths vs Senja United
As the league draws to a close Kamikaze Youths were given a rare off day in their league fixtures. However the team was in no mood to relax as they took on Senja United in a friendly match at Springfield Secondary.
The attacking intent of the Youths could not be more clearer as Victor scored what was the team's fastest ever goal in 4 seconds. He took a shot from just inside the halfway line after Vishnu laid the ball off from the kickoff. The keeper made a fumble out of what looked like a comfortable safe, but Victor celebrated it all the same.
That set the tone for KKZ to swarm their opponents' goalmouth but it had to take a well-executed freekick from Vishnu to double the lead. As Senja looked forward anxiously forward for the half-time whistle, there was still time for Victor to grab his second and the team's third.
The halftime talk was all about spreading the play around both flanks and being more clinical in front of goal. It sure paid dividends as, Kamikaze went 4-0 immediately through a wonderful solo-goal from Pratheep. Victor soon after wrapped up his hat-trick before Nick who was making his comeback match stole the show. The young superstar who has had a torrid time with his personal commitments once again showed why he was so valuable for the Youth set-up as he scored a brace and setup amidst setting up one for Vinnie. It was a convincing victory for the Youths as they also managed a clean sheet without having a natural keeper with Hari Atom and Dinzo stepping into the role magnificently.
Squad: Hari Atom, Ashraf, Heskey, Haji, Ryan, Premnathan, Hasiim, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu, Victor, Vinnie, PratheepMuse, Dinzo, Taufeek, Nick
Goals: Victor (3), Vishnu, PratheepMuse, Nick (2), Vinnie
Assists: Vishnu, Pratheep (2), Vinnie, Shameem, Hasiim, Nick
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 8 - 0 Senja United
Friday, April 12, 2013
Kamikaze makes Headlines on Televised Forum
Team Mentor Victor did Kamikaze proud as he appeared on a live discussion forum on TodayOnline's VoicesToday interactive programme that was simultaneously webcast online as well as telecast live on Channel 5. In what comprised of a star-studded panel comprising of stalwarts of their respective areas of expertise to give their views on how to shape a Singapore culture through the pillars of Arts, Sports and Heritage, Victor found himself on the show to give his views as result of his recent email to Mr Chan Chun Sing which was subsequently picked by TodayOnline. A copy of the email can be found here,
http://kamikaze-kkz.blogspot.sg/2013/03/ignite-flame-of-sports.html
The panel Comprised of,
Mr. C. Kunalan, former Olympian and former 100m National Record Holder.
Dr. Ma Swan Hoo, wife of the late Dr Balaji Sadasivam and President of the Museum Volunteers of Singapore.
Mr. Roland Lim, Events Manager at Big Ear Musica, Music Producer and Marketing Consultant at Roland Lim Productions
and of course, our very own
Vicknesh Rajamohan @ Victor, Mentor - Team Kamikaze.
In an exclusive statement he made later to our blog, he mentioned, "Being in the forum with so many high-ranking important people, I was definitely nervous, and it was a truly humbling experience. However, I only have Kamikaze to thank for as it is through Kamikaze that I'm living my passion for sports on a daily basis."
A link of the entire forum can be found here, Video
http://kamikaze-kkz.blogspot.sg/2013/03/ignite-flame-of-sports.html
The panel Comprised of,
Mr. C. Kunalan, former Olympian and former 100m National Record Holder.
Dr. Ma Swan Hoo, wife of the late Dr Balaji Sadasivam and President of the Museum Volunteers of Singapore.
Mr. Roland Lim, Events Manager at Big Ear Musica, Music Producer and Marketing Consultant at Roland Lim Productions
and of course, our very own
Vicknesh Rajamohan @ Victor, Mentor - Team Kamikaze.
In an exclusive statement he made later to our blog, he mentioned, "Being in the forum with so many high-ranking important people, I was definitely nervous, and it was a truly humbling experience. However, I only have Kamikaze to thank for as it is through Kamikaze that I'm living my passion for sports on a daily basis."
A link of the entire forum can be found here, Video
Kamikaze Youths Held Despite Dominance
(Match Report originally submitted by G.Pratip Kumar)
League Match @ St Wilfrid's Sports Complex
Kamikaze Youths vs Temasek Royals
In a game that was entirely one-sided the juniors had the lion's share of possession. However their failure to convert the chances proved costly as they were held 1-1 in a league match encounter against Temasek Royals.
Kamikaze started the first half brightly and their attacking intentions showed through the shots that were pouring down on Temasek Royal's keeper. The introduction of Haresh proved to be the key difference for the Youths. His tireless running and effervescent presence around the box, made sure that the defenders had a tough time containing him. And all it needed for the little magician was a small amount space, and when it was presented he wasted no time to strike a sweet left footed shot towards the top left hand corner of the goal. 1-0 to KKZ.
From then on, KKZ went onto an attack mode that left the fans wondering, where was this aspect of their game for much of the season. The second half's script followed very much the first, including the many missed chance and it soon came to haunt them as the Temasek Royal striker capitalised on a defensive slip up late on in the game to score a much-needed equaliser for the team. and the striker caught the keeper off his line and chipped him. 1-1. KKZ kept on attacking till the final whistle, but there was not enough time for a winning goal to come through. Final score, 1-1.
Squad: Pratip, Ashraf, Heskey, Premnathan, Neshsta, Dinzo, Taufeek, Hasiim, Vinnie, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu, Haresh
Goals: Haresh
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 1 - 1 Temasek Royals
League Match @ St Wilfrid's Sports Complex
Kamikaze Youths vs Temasek Royals
In a game that was entirely one-sided the juniors had the lion's share of possession. However their failure to convert the chances proved costly as they were held 1-1 in a league match encounter against Temasek Royals.
Kamikaze started the first half brightly and their attacking intentions showed through the shots that were pouring down on Temasek Royal's keeper. The introduction of Haresh proved to be the key difference for the Youths. His tireless running and effervescent presence around the box, made sure that the defenders had a tough time containing him. And all it needed for the little magician was a small amount space, and when it was presented he wasted no time to strike a sweet left footed shot towards the top left hand corner of the goal. 1-0 to KKZ.
From then on, KKZ went onto an attack mode that left the fans wondering, where was this aspect of their game for much of the season. The second half's script followed very much the first, including the many missed chance and it soon came to haunt them as the Temasek Royal striker capitalised on a defensive slip up late on in the game to score a much-needed equaliser for the team. and the striker caught the keeper off his line and chipped him. 1-1. KKZ kept on attacking till the final whistle, but there was not enough time for a winning goal to come through. Final score, 1-1.
Squad: Pratip, Ashraf, Heskey, Premnathan, Neshsta, Dinzo, Taufeek, Hasiim, Vinnie, Shameem, Prabhu, Vishnu, Haresh
Goals: Haresh
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 1 - 1 Temasek Royals
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Rain puts a Dampen on a Perfect Day For Kamikaze
Veterans Friendly @ Yusof Ishak Secondary School
Kamikaze Veterans vs Uncle's United
The Kamikaze Veterans team played yet another friendly with an encouraging turnout at Yusof Ishak secondary. While the game did not start according to plan, with the Veterans conceding an early goal, the mood in the camp was bouyant with everyone in high spirits to enjoy a day of recreational soccer. The high spirits led to an improvement in the play, as Jayaseelan scored a sensational goal, in a virtual carbon copy of Cristiano Ronaldo's finish for Real Madrid against United, after excellent work by newcomers Sangaran and Riyaz. Kamikaze started peppering the goal with more threats and their persistence paid off. Yasin showed exceptional touch, strength and vision as he held off two defenders to thread a through-ball to Vishnu who showed a cool composure to give the Veterans the lead.
However, just when things were going into momentum for the veterans, heavy showers accompanied with lightning and thunder put an end to the proceedings with the game being called off with the Veterans leading 2-1.
The spirit of camaraderie and enjoyment of football are the key pillars of this Veterans team and the boys sure enjoyed their day out even though it was cut short by Mother Nature.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip, Nesh, Hari Atom, Aravin Yeli, Sangaran, Jayraj, Hasiim, Riyaz, Sivabalan, Seelan, Yasin, Vinnie, Ghazali, Dinzo, Vishnu, Haresh, Victor, Premnathan, Jaya, Prabhu Pixel
Goals: Seelan, Vishnu
Assists: Sangaran, Yasin
Final Score: KKZ Veterans 2 - 1 Uncles' United (Game abandoned at 45 min)
Kamikaze Veterans vs Uncle's United
The Kamikaze Veterans team played yet another friendly with an encouraging turnout at Yusof Ishak secondary. While the game did not start according to plan, with the Veterans conceding an early goal, the mood in the camp was bouyant with everyone in high spirits to enjoy a day of recreational soccer. The high spirits led to an improvement in the play, as Jayaseelan scored a sensational goal, in a virtual carbon copy of Cristiano Ronaldo's finish for Real Madrid against United, after excellent work by newcomers Sangaran and Riyaz. Kamikaze started peppering the goal with more threats and their persistence paid off. Yasin showed exceptional touch, strength and vision as he held off two defenders to thread a through-ball to Vishnu who showed a cool composure to give the Veterans the lead.
However, just when things were going into momentum for the veterans, heavy showers accompanied with lightning and thunder put an end to the proceedings with the game being called off with the Veterans leading 2-1.
The spirit of camaraderie and enjoyment of football are the key pillars of this Veterans team and the boys sure enjoyed their day out even though it was cut short by Mother Nature.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip, Nesh, Hari Atom, Aravin Yeli, Sangaran, Jayraj, Hasiim, Riyaz, Sivabalan, Seelan, Yasin, Vinnie, Ghazali, Dinzo, Vishnu, Haresh, Victor, Premnathan, Jaya, Prabhu Pixel
Goals: Seelan, Vishnu
Assists: Sangaran, Yasin
Final Score: KKZ Veterans 2 - 1 Uncles' United (Game abandoned at 45 min)
Kamikaze Seniors Get Off To A Flying Start
X-League Sunday Prime League Season 1 Division 2
Team Kamikaze vs Ginga FC @ Greenridge Secondary
The first game jitters never materialised as Kamikaze Seniors took on Ginga FC in their opening league match encounter. Kamikaze dominated from start to finish as they banged 13 goals past their young opponents in a ruthless encounter to win the match 13-1.
Kamikaze started gutsy from the word go and could have gone up within the first 5 minutes, but for a lack of finishing. However, the goal did eventually come in style as Pratheep Muse cut past 3 defenders before unleashing a perfect finish that the keeper had no chance of saving. The floodgates opened, as Victor, Jayraj and Aravin Yeli made it 4-0 to go into the half-time.
Within minutes of the restart, Ginga pulled one back and gave themselves some hope. But that goal only served to give KKZ the impetus they needed as a flurry of goals came through the other end. Siva notched his hat-trick, while Yeli went one better by bringing his total game goal tally to 4. Victor bagged his brace, with Anand Spaceship and USPO Suresh also getting in on the act with cool finishes. There were many contenders for goal of the week, but Suresh's goal after an excellent throughball from Haresh, and Yeli's superb individual effort at the end won the plaudits from the KKZ faithful.
Overall it was a satisfying performance from Kamikaze, however the constant offsides proved to be of some concern to Manager Seelan. But in a typically combative mode, he dismissed any suggestions that the strikers department were of concern to him. "We scored 13, and my strikers got 5 of that haul, and you are asking me whether they need to improve? You must be kidding me!"
Kamikaze have started this league in an exciting manner and now look forward to their next match with a spring in the step. Captain Suresh, however put things into perspective when he said, "There is no need to put any extra pressure on ourselves. Prior to the start of the league, we aimed for a top-3 finish, and nothing has changed with this game."
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Theiva, Ashraf, Uspo Suresh, Jayraj, Haravin, Dinzo Dinesh, Dinesh Manjan, Anand Spaceship, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Siva, Haresh, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Pratheep Muse, Victor (2), Jayraj, Aravin Yeli (4), Siva (3), Spaceship, Uspo Suresh
Assists: Manjan Dinesh (2), Pratheep (2), Haresh (2), Spaceship (2), Siva (2), Victor (1)
Final Score: Team Kamikaze 13- 1 Ginga FC
Team Kamikaze vs Ginga FC @ Greenridge Secondary
The first game jitters never materialised as Kamikaze Seniors took on Ginga FC in their opening league match encounter. Kamikaze dominated from start to finish as they banged 13 goals past their young opponents in a ruthless encounter to win the match 13-1.
Kamikaze started gutsy from the word go and could have gone up within the first 5 minutes, but for a lack of finishing. However, the goal did eventually come in style as Pratheep Muse cut past 3 defenders before unleashing a perfect finish that the keeper had no chance of saving. The floodgates opened, as Victor, Jayraj and Aravin Yeli made it 4-0 to go into the half-time.
Within minutes of the restart, Ginga pulled one back and gave themselves some hope. But that goal only served to give KKZ the impetus they needed as a flurry of goals came through the other end. Siva notched his hat-trick, while Yeli went one better by bringing his total game goal tally to 4. Victor bagged his brace, with Anand Spaceship and USPO Suresh also getting in on the act with cool finishes. There were many contenders for goal of the week, but Suresh's goal after an excellent throughball from Haresh, and Yeli's superb individual effort at the end won the plaudits from the KKZ faithful.
Overall it was a satisfying performance from Kamikaze, however the constant offsides proved to be of some concern to Manager Seelan. But in a typically combative mode, he dismissed any suggestions that the strikers department were of concern to him. "We scored 13, and my strikers got 5 of that haul, and you are asking me whether they need to improve? You must be kidding me!"
Kamikaze have started this league in an exciting manner and now look forward to their next match with a spring in the step. Captain Suresh, however put things into perspective when he said, "There is no need to put any extra pressure on ourselves. Prior to the start of the league, we aimed for a top-3 finish, and nothing has changed with this game."
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Theiva, Ashraf, Uspo Suresh, Jayraj, Haravin, Dinzo Dinesh, Dinesh Manjan, Anand Spaceship, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Siva, Haresh, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Pratheep Muse, Victor (2), Jayraj, Aravin Yeli (4), Siva (3), Spaceship, Uspo Suresh
Assists: Manjan Dinesh (2), Pratheep (2), Haresh (2), Spaceship (2), Siva (2), Victor (1)
Final Score: Team Kamikaze 13- 1 Ginga FC
Saturday, March 30, 2013
KKZ Youths Post An Emphatic Victory
Goal Arena Sat League Season 3 Eastern Division
NEFC vs Kamikaze Youths
The juniors continued their good form by scoring 5 past a determined NEFC to win what was only their 4th game this season. The junior Samurais seemed to have put their shaky start behind them as they scored early through a corner as Ashraf headed home emphatically. They were pegged back by NEFC but that only served as impetus for the team to take a 3-1 lead courtesy of Shivanan and Vishnu. The second half saw NEFC pull a outrageous goal to halve the deficit, but Kamikaze put the scoreline beyond doubt through a Vinnie wondergoal and Haravin opening his account for the Juniors. There is a real mood of optimism in the KKZ camp that they could end the season strongly.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Dinzo, Ashraf, Nesh, Bharat, Haji, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Shameem, Tzai Wei, Vinnie, Vishnu, Arjun, Hari, Victor, Haravin, Premnathan
Goals: Ashraf, Shivaanan, Vishnu, Vinnie, Haravin
Assists: Shivaanan (2), Hasiim, Tzai Wei, Vishnu
Final Score: NEFC 2- 5 Kamikaze Youths
NEFC vs Kamikaze Youths
The juniors continued their good form by scoring 5 past a determined NEFC to win what was only their 4th game this season. The junior Samurais seemed to have put their shaky start behind them as they scored early through a corner as Ashraf headed home emphatically. They were pegged back by NEFC but that only served as impetus for the team to take a 3-1 lead courtesy of Shivanan and Vishnu. The second half saw NEFC pull a outrageous goal to halve the deficit, but Kamikaze put the scoreline beyond doubt through a Vinnie wondergoal and Haravin opening his account for the Juniors. There is a real mood of optimism in the KKZ camp that they could end the season strongly.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Dinzo, Ashraf, Nesh, Bharat, Haji, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Shameem, Tzai Wei, Vinnie, Vishnu, Arjun, Hari, Victor, Haravin, Premnathan
Goals: Ashraf, Shivaanan, Vishnu, Vinnie, Haravin
Assists: Shivaanan (2), Hasiim, Tzai Wei, Vishnu
Final Score: NEFC 2- 5 Kamikaze Youths
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Contract System
As part of our self-renewal, efforts are now being taken to streamline the Kamikaze set-up. We have already launched the Veterans team to encourage recreational football as a way to keep fit and keep our bonds growing strong for the retired players. It will also act as a platform for players returning from injuries to regain fitness before making a charge at the Senior team. The next area of focus, the management will be looking at, is to calibrate the Youth squad.
The Youths are now in the final stretch of their 4th League season. While they started off brightly, coming in 3rd place in their first season, they have not managed to recapture that form in the subsequent seasons. While there are many factors at play here, it must be noted that several players have been giving their all in terms of performances on the pitch as well as their excellent commitment off the pitch. Having had the pleasure of coaching this excellent crop of players, the management now feels that the time is right to reward players for their excellence.
On that note, the KKZ management is pleased to introduce yet another innovation in the Youth set-up, the awarding of central contracts. Central contracts are a feature of professional sports teams where players are graded and contracted for a given period where their benefits and obligations are spelled out according to their respective grades.
Kamikaze, has been on the forefront of running our amateur team as a professional set-up and this is our latest step to instill professionalism within our Youth setup. At the end of this current season, which is fast reaching a close, players will be assessed and graded by the team management in what will be known as the 'Grading Exercise'. At the end of the Grading Exercise, players will be informed of their respective contract grades and the rationale for their given ranking, before the results will be published
Tentatively, we have decided on 4 grades, A, B, C and free-contracts. The detail of the grades will be published at a later date. As of now, the management wishes to stress that this is a innovation that applies to the Youth setup only. The rationale is a simple one. We have to create an environment where merit is rewarded. The grades will be as a result of one's performance in the previous season and will only last for the subsequent season. This approach will bring about a competitive environment where players are given incentives for performing at exceptional levels. The end result will be a successful cycle, where Perfomances bring Rewards and Rewards boost Performances.
Kamikaze has always prided itself on being a leader and an innovator rather than a follower. This central contracts system is another project that we feel, is necessary at this point of time to help calibrate the influx of players into our Youth Team as well as identify future leaders who will step up as pillars in time to come.
KAMIKAZE!!!
The Youths are now in the final stretch of their 4th League season. While they started off brightly, coming in 3rd place in their first season, they have not managed to recapture that form in the subsequent seasons. While there are many factors at play here, it must be noted that several players have been giving their all in terms of performances on the pitch as well as their excellent commitment off the pitch. Having had the pleasure of coaching this excellent crop of players, the management now feels that the time is right to reward players for their excellence.
On that note, the KKZ management is pleased to introduce yet another innovation in the Youth set-up, the awarding of central contracts. Central contracts are a feature of professional sports teams where players are graded and contracted for a given period where their benefits and obligations are spelled out according to their respective grades.
Kamikaze, has been on the forefront of running our amateur team as a professional set-up and this is our latest step to instill professionalism within our Youth setup. At the end of this current season, which is fast reaching a close, players will be assessed and graded by the team management in what will be known as the 'Grading Exercise'. At the end of the Grading Exercise, players will be informed of their respective contract grades and the rationale for their given ranking, before the results will be published
Tentatively, we have decided on 4 grades, A, B, C and free-contracts. The detail of the grades will be published at a later date. As of now, the management wishes to stress that this is a innovation that applies to the Youth setup only. The rationale is a simple one. We have to create an environment where merit is rewarded. The grades will be as a result of one's performance in the previous season and will only last for the subsequent season. This approach will bring about a competitive environment where players are given incentives for performing at exceptional levels. The end result will be a successful cycle, where Perfomances bring Rewards and Rewards boost Performances.
Kamikaze has always prided itself on being a leader and an innovator rather than a follower. This central contracts system is another project that we feel, is necessary at this point of time to help calibrate the influx of players into our Youth Team as well as identify future leaders who will step up as pillars in time to come.
KAMIKAZE!!!
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