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
Monday, November 18, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Kamikaze Juniors Win Again
Kamikaze Youths vs Mixed Reds
Friendly @ Henderson Secondary
9/11/2013
3pm Kickoff
Match Report By Pratip Kumar
Kamikaze Jrs enjoyed a comprehensive victory on Saturday. The team started with a positive mindset and wanted to win the match in style, which they did.
The first half was all Kamikaze as they kept asking questions of the opponents' defence. However, with the opponents running tirelessly and their keeper being in scintillating form, the game was kept 0-0 at half-time.
It looked like it needed something magical to break the deadlock, and when the goal came, it did come in some incredible fashion. Vishnu proved his capability by scoring an Ibrahimovic-style half-volley from 30-yards out which looped over the helpless keeper, who till that point was having a blinder of a game. Once the goal went in, the floodgates opened.
Second goal came via a setpiece with Vinnie turning provider. From a outswinging corner, Vinnie headed the ball back into the 6-yard box for Hasiim to head it in to the back of the net. Just when it was starting to look like a comfortable match, a defensive mix-up saw the opponents pulling one back with the striker through on an open goal.
The Juniors however showed good composure and continued their good passing movements which paid dividends as they went on to score one more. After an excellent team play, Victor squared the ball back for Hasiim who calmly sidefooted it into the goal.
The opponents, however, refused to give up and another mix up, this time between Saai and the Keeper Pratip, saw the striker easily gaining possession and looping the ball into an empty net.
Just when it looked like a melt-down was on the cards, Jo, who had an awesome shift, combined with another new player Visnu V2, who had an absolutely outstanding afternoon. Their 1-2 passing movement saw Jo being put through with an exquisite ball by Visnu V2, and he made no mistake with a clinical finish.
The final score ended 4-2 and there were many positives to be taken by the team. Visnu V2 showed great potential, while Joseph, Arjun and Hasiim showed their class in midfield. With Vinnie, Prabhu and Vishnu showing good predatory instincts, the team is looking to be in fine form. However, they have to sort out their occasional defensive slip-ups to look as genuine title contenders.
In the Press Conference, the Team Managers Victor and Neshsta announced, that the team would be joining a new league soon, details of which would be revealed in the coming days.
Watch This Space!!!
Squad: Pratip, Apek, Saai, Alvin, Neshsta, Shameem, Jo, Hasiim, Arjun, Vinnie, Vishnu, Visnu V2, Prabhu, Victor
Goals: Vishnu, Hasiim (2), Jo
Assists: Vinnie, Victor, Visnu V2
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 4 - 2 Mixed Reds
Friendly @ Henderson Secondary
9/11/2013
3pm Kickoff
Match Report By Pratip Kumar
Kamikaze Jrs enjoyed a comprehensive victory on Saturday. The team started with a positive mindset and wanted to win the match in style, which they did.
The first half was all Kamikaze as they kept asking questions of the opponents' defence. However, with the opponents running tirelessly and their keeper being in scintillating form, the game was kept 0-0 at half-time.
It looked like it needed something magical to break the deadlock, and when the goal came, it did come in some incredible fashion. Vishnu proved his capability by scoring an Ibrahimovic-style half-volley from 30-yards out which looped over the helpless keeper, who till that point was having a blinder of a game. Once the goal went in, the floodgates opened.
Second goal came via a setpiece with Vinnie turning provider. From a outswinging corner, Vinnie headed the ball back into the 6-yard box for Hasiim to head it in to the back of the net. Just when it was starting to look like a comfortable match, a defensive mix-up saw the opponents pulling one back with the striker through on an open goal.
The Juniors however showed good composure and continued their good passing movements which paid dividends as they went on to score one more. After an excellent team play, Victor squared the ball back for Hasiim who calmly sidefooted it into the goal.
The opponents, however, refused to give up and another mix up, this time between Saai and the Keeper Pratip, saw the striker easily gaining possession and looping the ball into an empty net.
Just when it looked like a melt-down was on the cards, Jo, who had an awesome shift, combined with another new player Visnu V2, who had an absolutely outstanding afternoon. Their 1-2 passing movement saw Jo being put through with an exquisite ball by Visnu V2, and he made no mistake with a clinical finish.
The final score ended 4-2 and there were many positives to be taken by the team. Visnu V2 showed great potential, while Joseph, Arjun and Hasiim showed their class in midfield. With Vinnie, Prabhu and Vishnu showing good predatory instincts, the team is looking to be in fine form. However, they have to sort out their occasional defensive slip-ups to look as genuine title contenders.
In the Press Conference, the Team Managers Victor and Neshsta announced, that the team would be joining a new league soon, details of which would be revealed in the coming days.
Watch This Space!!!
Squad: Pratip, Apek, Saai, Alvin, Neshsta, Shameem, Jo, Hasiim, Arjun, Vinnie, Vishnu, Visnu V2, Prabhu, Victor
Goals: Vishnu, Hasiim (2), Jo
Assists: Vinnie, Victor, Visnu V2
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 4 - 2 Mixed Reds
Monday, November 11, 2013
Kamikaze Notch 7th Win of Campaign
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Chap Pah Lang vs Kamikaze FC
10/11/2013
1pm Kickoff
Yusof Ishak Secondary
Kamikaze headed down on to Yusof Ishak pitch rejuvenated after a 1-week Deepavali break. But it took a while before the fireworks went off. However, once they got going, the sparkles lit brightly as KKZ racked up another dominant scoreline.
Dinesh Manjan opened the scoring after yet another assist from Safar. Captain Suresh USPO soon doubled the lead by heading in a corner which resembled a training-ground routine and celebrated ecstatically. Safar then wasted no time in getting in on the act after being played in by Pratheep. Hara decided to join in the party by scoring a 30-yard screamer which gave the keeper absolutely no chance, and the rout for the half was completed by Mohaan who once again underlined his importance to the team. 6-0 at half-time.
The second-half was strangely a dour affair, as KKZ seemed to lack the penetration shown in the first half. The team looked content to pass the ball around, and Chap Pah Lang took the invitation by pulling back one goal via a penalty. However, that goal would prove to be no more than a consolation as Safar restored the 6-goal lead, latching on to a defence-splitting pass from Spaceship and making no mistake inside the 6-yard box. Victor got one for his toils too, after playing a neat one-two pass with Shivaanan. The scoreline was completed by the Man-of-the-Match Safar, who once again showed why he is such a highly-sought after player as ran into the box beating the offside trap and backheeled the ball past the hapless keeper.
In all honesty, it was a satisfying game for Kamikaze as they experimented with multiple formations throughout the course of the game and came out with a good win. This bodes well for the confidence of the team and they are now ready to accept Team Mentor Victor's challenge of ending the season unbeaten.
In his post-match conference, Victor had this to say,
"We will, in all probability, never get another chance like this to end a season unbeaten. But it will not be easy. It requires us to overcome our greatest opponent: Ourselves, and Our complacency. The attitude that turning up for a game guarantees victory has to be thrown out of the window. We should remember to focus and give our total commitment for the full duration of the game."
Will Kamikaze end the season unbeaten? What will the team's reply to this challenge be? Watch this space...
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip GK, USPO Suresh (c), Dinesh Neshsta, Anand Spaceship, Haravin, Karthik Doctor, Mohaan, Barathi, Pratheep, Dinesh Manjan, Safar, Victor, Gerard, Prem, Fazail, Shivaanan, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Manjan, USPO Suresh, Safar (4), Hara, Mohaan, Victor
Assists: Safar (2), Barathi, Pratheep, Anand (2), Haravin, Shivaanan, Karthik Doctor
Final Score: Chap Pah Lang 1 - 9 Kamikaze FC
Chap Pah Lang vs Kamikaze FC
10/11/2013
1pm Kickoff
Yusof Ishak Secondary
Kamikaze headed down on to Yusof Ishak pitch rejuvenated after a 1-week Deepavali break. But it took a while before the fireworks went off. However, once they got going, the sparkles lit brightly as KKZ racked up another dominant scoreline.
Dinesh Manjan opened the scoring after yet another assist from Safar. Captain Suresh USPO soon doubled the lead by heading in a corner which resembled a training-ground routine and celebrated ecstatically. Safar then wasted no time in getting in on the act after being played in by Pratheep. Hara decided to join in the party by scoring a 30-yard screamer which gave the keeper absolutely no chance, and the rout for the half was completed by Mohaan who once again underlined his importance to the team. 6-0 at half-time.
The second-half was strangely a dour affair, as KKZ seemed to lack the penetration shown in the first half. The team looked content to pass the ball around, and Chap Pah Lang took the invitation by pulling back one goal via a penalty. However, that goal would prove to be no more than a consolation as Safar restored the 6-goal lead, latching on to a defence-splitting pass from Spaceship and making no mistake inside the 6-yard box. Victor got one for his toils too, after playing a neat one-two pass with Shivaanan. The scoreline was completed by the Man-of-the-Match Safar, who once again showed why he is such a highly-sought after player as ran into the box beating the offside trap and backheeled the ball past the hapless keeper.
In all honesty, it was a satisfying game for Kamikaze as they experimented with multiple formations throughout the course of the game and came out with a good win. This bodes well for the confidence of the team and they are now ready to accept Team Mentor Victor's challenge of ending the season unbeaten.
In his post-match conference, Victor had this to say,
"We will, in all probability, never get another chance like this to end a season unbeaten. But it will not be easy. It requires us to overcome our greatest opponent: Ourselves, and Our complacency. The attitude that turning up for a game guarantees victory has to be thrown out of the window. We should remember to focus and give our total commitment for the full duration of the game."
Will Kamikaze end the season unbeaten? What will the team's reply to this challenge be? Watch this space...
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip GK, USPO Suresh (c), Dinesh Neshsta, Anand Spaceship, Haravin, Karthik Doctor, Mohaan, Barathi, Pratheep, Dinesh Manjan, Safar, Victor, Gerard, Prem, Fazail, Shivaanan, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Manjan, USPO Suresh, Safar (4), Hara, Mohaan, Victor
Assists: Safar (2), Barathi, Pratheep, Anand (2), Haravin, Shivaanan, Karthik Doctor
Final Score: Chap Pah Lang 1 - 9 Kamikaze FC
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Kamikaze Youths Win In Style
Kamikaze Youths vs DHL Utd
Friendly @ Boon Lay Secondary
26/10/2013
3pm Kickoff
Match Report By Pratip Kumar
With the team experimenting a new formation, Kamikaze overwhelmed their opponents with a resounding 5-0 victory. But once again it was a tale of two halves as all 5 goals came in the first period of play.
Boasting a squad of 16 players, the team had enough depth and wanted to prove a point after some lacklustre displays in the previous weeks.
From the start of the match, the Youths, displayed slick passing in all areas of the pitch. Having made a conscious decision to cut out the long balls, there was good passing and off the ball movement. With Shivaanan and Hasiim dominating the the midfield, the first goal came after a run of good passing. Nick sprinted down the left flank before getting the better of two defenders and squared the ball back to the returning Prabhu who finished it with calm and ease. Not long later, Hasiim took a rocket of a shot which hit the inside of the crossbar on the way to the net. The third goal also followed in a similar fashion of the first one with slick passing. Jo was the provider this time as he played a through-ball with which Vishnu made no mistake.
Vinnie, scored arguably the goal of the match as he capped off a fine Kamikaze move that saw 11 uninterrupted passes made before Vinnie scored with a neat finish. Vinnie then returned the favour for Haji, with a cheeky backheel to Haji who caught the keeper offguard and swung in a lobbed shot.
Despite the excitement of the first half, the second half was a dour affair. Though the team did well to ensure that no goals were conceded, there wasn't much attacking penetration. However, after the dismal result in the previous game, the team would gladly take the 5-0 result.
In his post-match conference, the gaffer laid down the gauntlet to his charges,
"Is it possible to continue this run for the next 4 matches? Can we ensure that we continue the good things of this match and eliminate the bad ones? Can we make the right decisions for every match?"
Watch this space!
Everyone at Kamikaze Youths would like to take this opportunity to wish the Kamikaze Family a Happy Deepavali celebration.
Squad: Pratip, Saai, Ashraf, Nick, Praveen, Alvin, Haji, Jo, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Bharat, Arjun, Shameem, Vinnie, Vishnu, Prabhu
Goals: Prabhu, Hasiim, Vishnu, Vinnie, Haji
Assists: Nick, Jo, Haji, Vinnie
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 5 - 0 DHL Utd
Friendly @ Boon Lay Secondary
26/10/2013
3pm Kickoff
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| Boon Lay Secondary 26102013 courtesy of Vinnie |
Match Report By Pratip Kumar
With the team experimenting a new formation, Kamikaze overwhelmed their opponents with a resounding 5-0 victory. But once again it was a tale of two halves as all 5 goals came in the first period of play.
Boasting a squad of 16 players, the team had enough depth and wanted to prove a point after some lacklustre displays in the previous weeks.
From the start of the match, the Youths, displayed slick passing in all areas of the pitch. Having made a conscious decision to cut out the long balls, there was good passing and off the ball movement. With Shivaanan and Hasiim dominating the the midfield, the first goal came after a run of good passing. Nick sprinted down the left flank before getting the better of two defenders and squared the ball back to the returning Prabhu who finished it with calm and ease. Not long later, Hasiim took a rocket of a shot which hit the inside of the crossbar on the way to the net. The third goal also followed in a similar fashion of the first one with slick passing. Jo was the provider this time as he played a through-ball with which Vishnu made no mistake.
Vinnie, scored arguably the goal of the match as he capped off a fine Kamikaze move that saw 11 uninterrupted passes made before Vinnie scored with a neat finish. Vinnie then returned the favour for Haji, with a cheeky backheel to Haji who caught the keeper offguard and swung in a lobbed shot.
Despite the excitement of the first half, the second half was a dour affair. Though the team did well to ensure that no goals were conceded, there wasn't much attacking penetration. However, after the dismal result in the previous game, the team would gladly take the 5-0 result.
In his post-match conference, the gaffer laid down the gauntlet to his charges,
"Is it possible to continue this run for the next 4 matches? Can we ensure that we continue the good things of this match and eliminate the bad ones? Can we make the right decisions for every match?"
Watch this space!
Everyone at Kamikaze Youths would like to take this opportunity to wish the Kamikaze Family a Happy Deepavali celebration.
Squad: Pratip, Saai, Ashraf, Nick, Praveen, Alvin, Haji, Jo, Hasiim, Shivaanan, Bharat, Arjun, Shameem, Vinnie, Vishnu, Prabhu
Goals: Prabhu, Hasiim, Vishnu, Vinnie, Haji
Assists: Nick, Jo, Haji, Vinnie
Final Score: Kamikaze Youths 5 - 0 DHL Utd
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Kamikaze Notches Up Another Resounding Win
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
United Elite FC vs Kamikaze FC
27/10/2013
1pm Kickoff
Meridian JC
The other teams in this league are looking over their shoulders with a nervy discomfort. For the second week running, Kamikaze ran out 12-0 winners. To their credit, United Elite, the third placed team, were a decent side, who were capable of playing good football, but they were completely outplayed by this Kamikaze outfit which has finally looked like it has gelled nicely as a war-machine.
The ball was started rolling by Safar who made no mistake after latching onto a through-ball following a quick counterattack. He then turned provider as he cut-back after beating 2 defenders, to provide the easiest of tap-ins for Victor. Victor then turned provider himself, as he regained composure after failing to beat the keeper, to lay up the ball for Barathi to smash home. The first-half was completed by Yeli who again benefited from a Safar cut-back.
The second half saw United Elite looking to contain the damage and they managed to hold the team at bay for about 15 minutes, in which they might have even grabbed a goal, if not for the excellent teamwork between the keeper Aravin and the defence. However, when Pratheep shimmied past 2 defenders to strike home a sensational goal into the left-corner, the floodgates were inevitably broken. Hevy, soon got onto the scoresheet as did Kishen, Mohaan and Shivaanan. Barathi, Safar and Victor got their braces as well, to see Kamikaze home to a comprehensive 12-0 victory, their second on the trot.
At the post-match interview, Team Captain Suresh made the following observations,
"I think we have finally settled into a style. The quick passes and intelligent movement is what is getting us the goals. I think it is very easy to see, that when we run with the ball, we don't get as much goals, as we do when we run off it and make quick passes. So right now, the focus is most important. It is still very early in the season and anything can happen. Leagues are not won by goals first. The goals are important, but the points are even more important. So I challenge my team to go forth and win the next 4 games, and then we can assess where we stand, in terms of the title. But I assure you, there is no place for Complacency in our team. Anyone who thinks, that we are entitled to win just by turning up, better beware of the backlash he will face. We have a job to do, and we will do it."
On that note, Kamikaze enters a 1-week break to celebrate Deepavali. On behalf, of the Team and its Faithful, I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Joyous Festival of Lights.
~Deepavali Nalvaazthukkal~
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin GK, Prem, Shivaanan, Barathi, Kishen, Gerard, Mohaan, Dinesh Manjan (c), Pratheep, Safar, Victor, Dinesh Neshsta, USPO Suresh, Aravin Yeli, Vicky Hevy
Goals: Safar (2), Victor (2), Barathi (2), Aravin Yeli, Pratheep, Hevy, Kishen, Mohaan, Shivaanan
Assists: Victor (2), Safar (5), Gerard, Kishen, Yeli, Mohaan (2)
Final Score: United Elite 0 - 12 Kamikaze FC
United Elite FC vs Kamikaze FC
27/10/2013
1pm Kickoff
Meridian JC
The other teams in this league are looking over their shoulders with a nervy discomfort. For the second week running, Kamikaze ran out 12-0 winners. To their credit, United Elite, the third placed team, were a decent side, who were capable of playing good football, but they were completely outplayed by this Kamikaze outfit which has finally looked like it has gelled nicely as a war-machine.
The ball was started rolling by Safar who made no mistake after latching onto a through-ball following a quick counterattack. He then turned provider as he cut-back after beating 2 defenders, to provide the easiest of tap-ins for Victor. Victor then turned provider himself, as he regained composure after failing to beat the keeper, to lay up the ball for Barathi to smash home. The first-half was completed by Yeli who again benefited from a Safar cut-back.
The second half saw United Elite looking to contain the damage and they managed to hold the team at bay for about 15 minutes, in which they might have even grabbed a goal, if not for the excellent teamwork between the keeper Aravin and the defence. However, when Pratheep shimmied past 2 defenders to strike home a sensational goal into the left-corner, the floodgates were inevitably broken. Hevy, soon got onto the scoresheet as did Kishen, Mohaan and Shivaanan. Barathi, Safar and Victor got their braces as well, to see Kamikaze home to a comprehensive 12-0 victory, their second on the trot.
At the post-match interview, Team Captain Suresh made the following observations,
"I think we have finally settled into a style. The quick passes and intelligent movement is what is getting us the goals. I think it is very easy to see, that when we run with the ball, we don't get as much goals, as we do when we run off it and make quick passes. So right now, the focus is most important. It is still very early in the season and anything can happen. Leagues are not won by goals first. The goals are important, but the points are even more important. So I challenge my team to go forth and win the next 4 games, and then we can assess where we stand, in terms of the title. But I assure you, there is no place for Complacency in our team. Anyone who thinks, that we are entitled to win just by turning up, better beware of the backlash he will face. We have a job to do, and we will do it."
On that note, Kamikaze enters a 1-week break to celebrate Deepavali. On behalf, of the Team and its Faithful, I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Joyous Festival of Lights.
~Deepavali Nalvaazthukkal~
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin GK, Prem, Shivaanan, Barathi, Kishen, Gerard, Mohaan, Dinesh Manjan (c), Pratheep, Safar, Victor, Dinesh Neshsta, USPO Suresh, Aravin Yeli, Vicky Hevy
Goals: Safar (2), Victor (2), Barathi (2), Aravin Yeli, Pratheep, Hevy, Kishen, Mohaan, Shivaanan
Assists: Victor (2), Safar (5), Gerard, Kishen, Yeli, Mohaan (2)
Final Score: United Elite 0 - 12 Kamikaze FC
Kamikaze Breaks the Floodgates
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
ANZA Lions vs Kamikaze FC
20/10/2013
3pm Kickoff
Serangoon Gardens Secondary
It was just a matter of time before the lads from Kamikaze broke open their shackles and let loose. Unfortunately for ANZA Lions, the KKZ boys had chosen this day to truly announce their arrival as league leaders. A quiet first-half that only saw KKZ up 1-0 thanks to a solitary Safar strike, belied the carnage that was to arrive in the second period as Kamikaze ran riot to finish the match 12-0 to the good.
Goals came from all over the pitch, as 6 different goalscorers got their names on the scoresheet, but Siva was the biggest winner as he single-handedly helped put all criticisms about the team's striking department by banging in 4 goals, with a bicycle kick included for good measure. Manjan opened his season's account with a brace, as did Doctor and Dinzo who scored a goal apiece. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Yeli grabbed a brace while Safar scored another to keep pace with Yeli.
In all, it was a satisfying game for the KKZ faithful as they kept their first clean-sheet in 3 games, whilst significantly boosting the goal difference tally.
Is this the start of a title-winning run from Kamikaze??? Watch this space.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin GK, Prem, USPO Suresh (c), Dinzo, Kishen, Gerard, Mohaan, Gerard, Shivaanan, Safar, Aravin Yeli, Siva, Ashraf, Dinesh Neshsta, Dinesh Manjan, Doctor,
Goals: Safar (2), Siva (4), Dinzo (1), Aravin Yeli (2), Dinesh Manjan (2), Kartik Doctor
Assists: Prem, Yeli - TBC
Final Score: ANZA Lions 0 - 12 Kamikaze FC
ANZA Lions vs Kamikaze FC
20/10/2013
3pm Kickoff
Serangoon Gardens Secondary
It was just a matter of time before the lads from Kamikaze broke open their shackles and let loose. Unfortunately for ANZA Lions, the KKZ boys had chosen this day to truly announce their arrival as league leaders. A quiet first-half that only saw KKZ up 1-0 thanks to a solitary Safar strike, belied the carnage that was to arrive in the second period as Kamikaze ran riot to finish the match 12-0 to the good.
Goals came from all over the pitch, as 6 different goalscorers got their names on the scoresheet, but Siva was the biggest winner as he single-handedly helped put all criticisms about the team's striking department by banging in 4 goals, with a bicycle kick included for good measure. Manjan opened his season's account with a brace, as did Doctor and Dinzo who scored a goal apiece. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Yeli grabbed a brace while Safar scored another to keep pace with Yeli.
In all, it was a satisfying game for the KKZ faithful as they kept their first clean-sheet in 3 games, whilst significantly boosting the goal difference tally.
Is this the start of a title-winning run from Kamikaze??? Watch this space.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin GK, Prem, USPO Suresh (c), Dinzo, Kishen, Gerard, Mohaan, Gerard, Shivaanan, Safar, Aravin Yeli, Siva, Ashraf, Dinesh Neshsta, Dinesh Manjan, Doctor,
Goals: Safar (2), Siva (4), Dinzo (1), Aravin Yeli (2), Dinesh Manjan (2), Kartik Doctor
Assists: Prem, Yeli - TBC
Final Score: ANZA Lions 0 - 12 Kamikaze FC
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Kamikaze Extend their 100% Record
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Deportivo Lions vs Kamikaze FC
13/10/2013
1pm Kickoff
Temasek Secondary
Kamikaze looked to play the part of a team in serious form and they played the role to a pomp as they edged out their opponents Deportivo Lions 5-1 to cement their place at the top. It looked like it was going to be a tough game as KKZ started slowly with the Lions defending stoutly. However, when Shivaanan broke the deadlock with a well-taken follow-up shot after Safar had drilled the ball into the box, it was cue for the floodgates to open. Siva doubled the score after some excellent work from Pratheep who crossed in a ball, which Siva bravely pounced onto and turned into goal with a flick off his head.
The Lions tried to put up a fight when they clawed one back, but their lights were knocked out when Yeli took over and scored two goals within the space of 10 minutes to underline his class as the player to watch to lead the team into half-time 4-1 up.
The second half saw a much slower passage of play as KKZ were contend to stroke the ball around and get a feel of their passing routines while any threatening goal-bound attack was calmly thwarted by the defence and their new goalkeeper loan-signing Aravin from DBoyz. However, the half was brought alive, when a quick counter-attack saw Yeli released down the left flank. He found himself acres of space and just enough time to put in an exquisite cross, but even that was overshadowed by what followed next, as Gerard coolly awaited the oncoming of the ball, before unleashing a sweetly-timed volley that would rank up there as one of the finest goals scored in amateur football. 5-1 was how it ended.
In hindsight, KKZ should have won the match by an even bigger margin, but there were positives to be taken from the match as the team resembled a unit that is well-settled and ready to mount a serious challenge for the title. As it stands, after just 4 games played, the team has collected a maximum of 12 points, leading its closest competitor by 3 points, has scored the highest number of goals so far, (16), and conceded the least, (6), to have the best goal difference at this point, (+10).
This is a season that is beginning to promise much. Will it end as a glorious season, or will Kamikaze be led down by their trademark curse of complacency. Watch this space...
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin GK, Prem, Dinesh Neshsta, Dinzo, Haravin (c), Gerard, Shivaanan, Barathi, Pratheep, Safar, Siva, Ashraf, Anand Spaceship, Kishen, Viki Dboyz, Fazail, Aravin Yeli, Victor
Goals: Shivaanan, Siva, Aravin Yeli (2), Gerard
Assists: Safar, Pratheep, Gerard, Spaceship, Yeli
Final Score: Deportivo Lions 1 - 5 Kamikaze FC
Deportivo Lions vs Kamikaze FC
13/10/2013
1pm Kickoff
Temasek Secondary
Kamikaze looked to play the part of a team in serious form and they played the role to a pomp as they edged out their opponents Deportivo Lions 5-1 to cement their place at the top. It looked like it was going to be a tough game as KKZ started slowly with the Lions defending stoutly. However, when Shivaanan broke the deadlock with a well-taken follow-up shot after Safar had drilled the ball into the box, it was cue for the floodgates to open. Siva doubled the score after some excellent work from Pratheep who crossed in a ball, which Siva bravely pounced onto and turned into goal with a flick off his head.
The Lions tried to put up a fight when they clawed one back, but their lights were knocked out when Yeli took over and scored two goals within the space of 10 minutes to underline his class as the player to watch to lead the team into half-time 4-1 up.
The second half saw a much slower passage of play as KKZ were contend to stroke the ball around and get a feel of their passing routines while any threatening goal-bound attack was calmly thwarted by the defence and their new goalkeeper loan-signing Aravin from DBoyz. However, the half was brought alive, when a quick counter-attack saw Yeli released down the left flank. He found himself acres of space and just enough time to put in an exquisite cross, but even that was overshadowed by what followed next, as Gerard coolly awaited the oncoming of the ball, before unleashing a sweetly-timed volley that would rank up there as one of the finest goals scored in amateur football. 5-1 was how it ended.
In hindsight, KKZ should have won the match by an even bigger margin, but there were positives to be taken from the match as the team resembled a unit that is well-settled and ready to mount a serious challenge for the title. As it stands, after just 4 games played, the team has collected a maximum of 12 points, leading its closest competitor by 3 points, has scored the highest number of goals so far, (16), and conceded the least, (6), to have the best goal difference at this point, (+10).
This is a season that is beginning to promise much. Will it end as a glorious season, or will Kamikaze be led down by their trademark curse of complacency. Watch this space...
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin GK, Prem, Dinesh Neshsta, Dinzo, Haravin (c), Gerard, Shivaanan, Barathi, Pratheep, Safar, Siva, Ashraf, Anand Spaceship, Kishen, Viki Dboyz, Fazail, Aravin Yeli, Victor
Goals: Shivaanan, Siva, Aravin Yeli (2), Gerard
Assists: Safar, Pratheep, Gerard, Spaceship, Yeli
Final Score: Deportivo Lions 1 - 5 Kamikaze FC
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