ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Kamikaze FC vs Royals FC
19/01/2013
1pm Kickoff
Yusof Ishak Secondary
The announcement that came at the end of the match overshadowed most of the proceedings of the match as veteran forward Victor finally announced his retirement from the Senior Squad. While many of his teammates playfully brushed aside his shock announcement, realisation soon sunk in that next season, the team is all set to have a new forward leading the attack. In his announcement, Victor mentioned that he knew that physically his playing time was up.
The first 10 minutes however, almost told a different story. The team controlled possession and routinely took the Royals' defence apart, at will. A brilliant cutback from PratheepMuse found Victor whose first-time shot was just enough to brush past the keeper's hand into the net. Minutes later, Safar bamboozled the defence and found Victor with another cutback and the striker doubled his tally tapping into an empty net. When Safar made a mockery of the entire Royals' backline it looked like a double-digit scoreline was on the cards. But that is when the fairytale ended and reality sunk in.
For all of their attacking potency, Kamikaze are still in need of a clinical striker who takes his chances. The team's poor shots to goals ratio is only masked by the fact that their defence has held steady and they have had truckloads of chances every game. This problem was highlighted in an embarrassing manner as the forwards combined to miss atleast 8 open chances amongst themselves, with only Anand Spaceship and Haravin managing to find the net in the second half sandwiching a Royals' consolation goal.
Team Manager Seelan, admitted as much,
"Our strikers were indeed poor today. But their quality is known to all. Vijay is back after a long layoff and once he gets 2 or 3 games under his belt he will be a totally different monster to handle. We have Hevy coming back in 3 weeks and the team is indeed waiting on the loan return of Rishi and Sasi. Those players have been held up for various reasons, but we are sorting out their transfers and if we do manage to get them, we will be a totally different attacking lineup."
But the moment belonged to Victor who almost managed to roll back the years.
"For the past 10 years, only one name has resonated throughout my weekends and even during the most of my weekdays. Kamikaze. Nothing is going to change that. But we have to be realistic, in accepting that our time is up. Kamikaze is a professionally run amateur team, and every player playing in the team should be contributing his very best. I have given my best to the team thus far, and now it is time for someone else to pick up the mantle on the pitch. I have no regrets. All I'm looking forward to will be to enjoy my final two games before I take up other responsibilities within the set-up. I know my team-mates who have helped me tremendously will give me a fitting farewell. I will look to definitely score a few more for the road."
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip (GK), Dinesh Neshsta, Premnathan, Haravin (c), Karthik Doctor, Gerard, Shivaanan, PratheepMuse, Safar, Victor, Vijay, Kishen, Anand Spaceship, Vishnu
Goals: Victor (2), Safar, Anand Spaceship, Haravin
Assists: PratheepMuse, Safar, Haravin, Victor (2)
Final Score: Kamikaze 6 - 1 Royals
Monday, January 20, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Kamikaze Win their Maiden ESPZEN Title
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Kamikaze FC vs United Elite FC
12/01/2013
11am Kickoff
Bedok North Secondary
In what took a long-time coming, Kamikaze finally got their hands on the much coveted ESPZEN title. This has been a dream long-coming for all the players and staff at Kamikaze, who had highlighted it as one of their top goals in their 3-year plan for the club, instituted at the last club meeting held in 2012. The fact that it was now their 4th League victory and 3rd on the trot, in 3 different leagues, made it just that much sweeter.
Kamikaze had literally strolled to this title, winning 12 of their 13 matches, wrapping up the title with 3 league games to spare. The fact that only 4 points separate the next 5 best teams, highlight the dominance of Kamikaze who have steamrolled their opponents enroute to victory.
The fact, that yesterday's game had very little to note only understates the potential of this Kamikaze team. They are by no means the finished article and this team has the capability to go on and break a further few records.
The game itself was rather cagey as United Elite were determined to spoil the party. Kamikaze had not played a competitive game since mid-december, and their lack of match practice clearly showed as they were unable to break down their opponents' defence. The introduction of Aravin Yeli changed the pace of the game, but it looked like it was going to head down to half-time break as a stalemate. Yeli, had other ideas though. As a foul on Hara, won the team a free-kick 30 yards out just before the half-time break, the team packed the United Elite penalty area, hoping to get onto a good delivery from Yeli. As it turned out, no intervention was needed, as Yeli curled the ball in right into the top corner giving the goalkeeper no chance, and set the KKZ team into a lead that they will not relinquish.
The second half saw KKZ attack with renewed vigour as Siva, fought hard and won a ball inside the penalty box, before laying up for Shivaanan, who walked the ball into the net. Siva, was then again involved as his presence in the box, helped the team win a penalty after a United Elite player handled the ball under pressure. Victor stepped up to take the penalty and made no mistake from the spot.
While, the scoreline itself might have been a little dull for the team, there was no mistaking the impact of the moment. The team, had just sealed the deal, on a highly coveted medal, and once again came out of a league campaign, demonstrating their superior squad strength.
Stand-in Manager Victor summed up the victory.
"I'll be honest as I have always been. This season is not a true reflection of our capability. 77 goals scored and only 13 conceded without a first-choice keeper, and some might wonder whether I have lost my mind. But the truth is, we can only be better. This was not like the CFL victory where we felt like we gave 110% and overachieved. We won this league with about 80% of our efforts, but Kudos to the new additions to the squad as all of them had a stellar first-season. We will definitely take a moment to enjoy the victory, but the management will not let the team be caught up with complacency. There will be some changes to the squad, both in terms of personnel and systems, as I believe a good team is one that keeps reinventing itself both in terms of organisation as well as players. But for the next 3 weeks, there will only be celebration. And we will celebrate in the only way, we know how. On the pitch!"
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Amzad, Dinesh Neshsta, Dinzo, Hara (c), Anand Spaceship, Gerard, Shivaanan, Mohaan, Siva Ganesh, Victor, Safar, Kishen, Premnathan, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Aravin Yeli, Shivaanan, Victor
Assists: Hara, Siva (2)
Final Score: Kamikaze 3 - 0 United Elite FC
Kamikaze FC vs United Elite FC
12/01/2013
11am Kickoff
Bedok North Secondary
In what took a long-time coming, Kamikaze finally got their hands on the much coveted ESPZEN title. This has been a dream long-coming for all the players and staff at Kamikaze, who had highlighted it as one of their top goals in their 3-year plan for the club, instituted at the last club meeting held in 2012. The fact that it was now their 4th League victory and 3rd on the trot, in 3 different leagues, made it just that much sweeter.
Kamikaze had literally strolled to this title, winning 12 of their 13 matches, wrapping up the title with 3 league games to spare. The fact that only 4 points separate the next 5 best teams, highlight the dominance of Kamikaze who have steamrolled their opponents enroute to victory.
The fact, that yesterday's game had very little to note only understates the potential of this Kamikaze team. They are by no means the finished article and this team has the capability to go on and break a further few records.
The game itself was rather cagey as United Elite were determined to spoil the party. Kamikaze had not played a competitive game since mid-december, and their lack of match practice clearly showed as they were unable to break down their opponents' defence. The introduction of Aravin Yeli changed the pace of the game, but it looked like it was going to head down to half-time break as a stalemate. Yeli, had other ideas though. As a foul on Hara, won the team a free-kick 30 yards out just before the half-time break, the team packed the United Elite penalty area, hoping to get onto a good delivery from Yeli. As it turned out, no intervention was needed, as Yeli curled the ball in right into the top corner giving the goalkeeper no chance, and set the KKZ team into a lead that they will not relinquish.
The second half saw KKZ attack with renewed vigour as Siva, fought hard and won a ball inside the penalty box, before laying up for Shivaanan, who walked the ball into the net. Siva, was then again involved as his presence in the box, helped the team win a penalty after a United Elite player handled the ball under pressure. Victor stepped up to take the penalty and made no mistake from the spot.
While, the scoreline itself might have been a little dull for the team, there was no mistaking the impact of the moment. The team, had just sealed the deal, on a highly coveted medal, and once again came out of a league campaign, demonstrating their superior squad strength.
Stand-in Manager Victor summed up the victory.
"I'll be honest as I have always been. This season is not a true reflection of our capability. 77 goals scored and only 13 conceded without a first-choice keeper, and some might wonder whether I have lost my mind. But the truth is, we can only be better. This was not like the CFL victory where we felt like we gave 110% and overachieved. We won this league with about 80% of our efforts, but Kudos to the new additions to the squad as all of them had a stellar first-season. We will definitely take a moment to enjoy the victory, but the management will not let the team be caught up with complacency. There will be some changes to the squad, both in terms of personnel and systems, as I believe a good team is one that keeps reinventing itself both in terms of organisation as well as players. But for the next 3 weeks, there will only be celebration. And we will celebrate in the only way, we know how. On the pitch!"
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Amzad, Dinesh Neshsta, Dinzo, Hara (c), Anand Spaceship, Gerard, Shivaanan, Mohaan, Siva Ganesh, Victor, Safar, Kishen, Premnathan, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Aravin Yeli, Shivaanan, Victor
Assists: Hara, Siva (2)
Final Score: Kamikaze 3 - 0 United Elite FC
Monday, January 06, 2014
Kamikaze begin the New Year with Just 1 More Win needed for the Title
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Royals FC vs Kamikaze FC
15/12/2013
3pm Kickoff
Bedok North Secondary
It was that time of the year where the Editor goes off on an end-of-year holiday mode and refuses to do any tedious work while enjoying his long break doing nothing. As such, I apologise for the omission of the match report of the previous ESPZEN league game against Royals. It has been quite a while since that match, and there is no way I can fully recall the details of the match. And that brings us to,
EXPRESS EDITING!
Bedok North is always a bogey ground for KKZ and that streak continued as they went into the half-time level 1-1, despite Victor giving them an early lead as he notched his 7th goal of the campaign with a tap-in after yet another dazzling Safar run.
A rejuvenated KKZ came out of the break looking to fire and they did just that, as Victor turned provider with a well-weighted throughball finding Siva who scored an absolutely delightful chip past the keeper, for the first of his 2 goals. In all honesty, Victor who had a terrible game, somewhat saved his blushes with these 2 notable contributions. But from that moment onwards, it was Anand Spaceship who took over the game by the scruff of the neck as he scored 1 and created 2 to help KKZ end the game 6-1 winners. Gerard and Safar also managed to get onto the scoresheet, with Gerard scoring a beauty of a freekick. This game was also notable as Akbar and Yasin, both made an unexpected return to the squad, and they gave a performance to remember.
Kamikaze now only need 3 more points to capture their maiden ESPZEN title and it will indeed be a special moment for the team. But the team is not getting carried away, as an exclusive interview with Vice-Captain Haravin revealed,
"The next game is as important as the previous 12 games have been. We have a job to do, and we will get the task done. All the talk about the 100 goal target is fun. In fact, it is a good target to have, but we still have a few games to get it done. As for now, the priority has to be sealing the title and that's what we will look forward to. This season, has been alright for the team. It is a job well-done, but the real good news is that we can be even better and that will be what we should be looking at"
With that brilliant words from the Vice-Captain, I will leave you to think about what a 3rd successive title for the team would mean for us in terms of our long-term strategic plans that had been laid in place. This team has come a long way, since the one that came in 4th at the 3rd season of CFL. The task at hand, in terms of the planning, would be to quickly collate our strengths and harness a even more well-aligned squad for the next season.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Akbar, Pratip, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Yasin, Hara, Anand Spaceship, Gerard, Kishen, Safar, Siva Ganesh, Victor, Dinzo, Shivaanan
Goals: Victor, Siva (2), Anand Spaceship, Gerard, Safar
Assists: Safar (2), Victor, Kishen, Spaceship (2)
Final Score: Royals 1 - 6 Kamikaze
Royals FC vs Kamikaze FC
15/12/2013
3pm Kickoff
Bedok North Secondary
It was that time of the year where the Editor goes off on an end-of-year holiday mode and refuses to do any tedious work while enjoying his long break doing nothing. As such, I apologise for the omission of the match report of the previous ESPZEN league game against Royals. It has been quite a while since that match, and there is no way I can fully recall the details of the match. And that brings us to,
EXPRESS EDITING!
Bedok North is always a bogey ground for KKZ and that streak continued as they went into the half-time level 1-1, despite Victor giving them an early lead as he notched his 7th goal of the campaign with a tap-in after yet another dazzling Safar run.
A rejuvenated KKZ came out of the break looking to fire and they did just that, as Victor turned provider with a well-weighted throughball finding Siva who scored an absolutely delightful chip past the keeper, for the first of his 2 goals. In all honesty, Victor who had a terrible game, somewhat saved his blushes with these 2 notable contributions. But from that moment onwards, it was Anand Spaceship who took over the game by the scruff of the neck as he scored 1 and created 2 to help KKZ end the game 6-1 winners. Gerard and Safar also managed to get onto the scoresheet, with Gerard scoring a beauty of a freekick. This game was also notable as Akbar and Yasin, both made an unexpected return to the squad, and they gave a performance to remember.
Kamikaze now only need 3 more points to capture their maiden ESPZEN title and it will indeed be a special moment for the team. But the team is not getting carried away, as an exclusive interview with Vice-Captain Haravin revealed,
"The next game is as important as the previous 12 games have been. We have a job to do, and we will get the task done. All the talk about the 100 goal target is fun. In fact, it is a good target to have, but we still have a few games to get it done. As for now, the priority has to be sealing the title and that's what we will look forward to. This season, has been alright for the team. It is a job well-done, but the real good news is that we can be even better and that will be what we should be looking at"
With that brilliant words from the Vice-Captain, I will leave you to think about what a 3rd successive title for the team would mean for us in terms of our long-term strategic plans that had been laid in place. This team has come a long way, since the one that came in 4th at the 3rd season of CFL. The task at hand, in terms of the planning, would be to quickly collate our strengths and harness a even more well-aligned squad for the next season.
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Akbar, Pratip, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Yasin, Hara, Anand Spaceship, Gerard, Kishen, Safar, Siva Ganesh, Victor, Dinzo, Shivaanan
Goals: Victor, Siva (2), Anand Spaceship, Gerard, Safar
Assists: Safar (2), Victor, Kishen, Spaceship (2)
Final Score: Royals 1 - 6 Kamikaze
Friday, December 13, 2013
Kamikaze March towards the Title
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Kamikaze FC vs Andernese FC
8/12/2013
11am Kickoff
Centaurs Turf City
In the previous week, the Gaffer had laid down the 100 goal target for the team, but in all reality this game was still an important one as they were playing against their closest title contenders and a win for Andernese could seriously complicate the title race. However, the ease with which Kamikaze got the job done made a mockery of the title race as they ran out comfortable 6-1 winners despite having an under-strength squad.
Hevy opened the scoring with yet another typically taken goal, leaving the defenders for dead as he turned and swivelled past them before unleashing a deadly shot. However, a horrendous backpass led to the Keeper Thombu needing to make a last-ditch tackle. However, the referee ruled it a foul and Andernese equalised from the resulting penalty. A few eyebrows were raised at the manner at which KKZ found themselves pegged back.Victor, however, who had earlier put in a shift as keeper while waiting for Aravin Thombu to arrive, decided to take matters in his own hands, as he put in arguably his best performance of the season. He kept applying pressure on the opponent centrebacks with intelligent runs and was first to latch on to a lofted ball from Faizal. He then nudged away the defender before laying off to Mohaan who made no mistake of the chance. 2-1 was how it headed into the half.
Kamikaze looked to end the contest early on in the second half and they did just that, as Victor flicked a header onto the path of Dinesh Manjan who finished exquisitely to give KKZ a clear lead. The duo of Faizal and Safar then took over to end the contest as they combined in an amazing play which saw Faizal playing the ball onto Safar who made no mistake in scoring. Spaceship then took over the duties, as he assisted Safar's second, by playing the ball through the middle that set up Safar for a 1-on-1. Hevy then grabbed his second consecutive brace with a neat finish that gave the keeper no chance.
The champagnes have been put into the ice-box and the fireworks on standby to celebrate what would be a resounding title win. But the team is not getting carried away as they are firmly focused on achieving the target set by their gaffer. As it stands, the team needs to score 32 goals in 5 games at an average of slightly over 7 a game. The task is made easier with the knowledge that their remaining games are all against teams with the worst defence in the league. But will the KKZ boys step up to the challenge? Watch this space!!!
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin Thombu, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Prem, Hara, Barathi, Anand Spaceship, Mohaan, Fazail, Vicky Hevy, Safar, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Dinesh Manjan
Goals: Vicky Hevy (2), Mohaan, Dinesh Manjan, Safar (2)
Assists: Victor (2), Safar, Anand Spaceship Fazail (2)
Final Score: Kamikaze FC 6 - 1 Andernese
Kamikaze FC vs Andernese FC
8/12/2013
11am Kickoff
Centaurs Turf City
In the previous week, the Gaffer had laid down the 100 goal target for the team, but in all reality this game was still an important one as they were playing against their closest title contenders and a win for Andernese could seriously complicate the title race. However, the ease with which Kamikaze got the job done made a mockery of the title race as they ran out comfortable 6-1 winners despite having an under-strength squad.
Hevy opened the scoring with yet another typically taken goal, leaving the defenders for dead as he turned and swivelled past them before unleashing a deadly shot. However, a horrendous backpass led to the Keeper Thombu needing to make a last-ditch tackle. However, the referee ruled it a foul and Andernese equalised from the resulting penalty. A few eyebrows were raised at the manner at which KKZ found themselves pegged back.Victor, however, who had earlier put in a shift as keeper while waiting for Aravin Thombu to arrive, decided to take matters in his own hands, as he put in arguably his best performance of the season. He kept applying pressure on the opponent centrebacks with intelligent runs and was first to latch on to a lofted ball from Faizal. He then nudged away the defender before laying off to Mohaan who made no mistake of the chance. 2-1 was how it headed into the half.
Kamikaze looked to end the contest early on in the second half and they did just that, as Victor flicked a header onto the path of Dinesh Manjan who finished exquisitely to give KKZ a clear lead. The duo of Faizal and Safar then took over to end the contest as they combined in an amazing play which saw Faizal playing the ball onto Safar who made no mistake in scoring. Spaceship then took over the duties, as he assisted Safar's second, by playing the ball through the middle that set up Safar for a 1-on-1. Hevy then grabbed his second consecutive brace with a neat finish that gave the keeper no chance.
The champagnes have been put into the ice-box and the fireworks on standby to celebrate what would be a resounding title win. But the team is not getting carried away as they are firmly focused on achieving the target set by their gaffer. As it stands, the team needs to score 32 goals in 5 games at an average of slightly over 7 a game. The task is made easier with the knowledge that their remaining games are all against teams with the worst defence in the league. But will the KKZ boys step up to the challenge? Watch this space!!!
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Aravin Thombu, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Prem, Hara, Barathi, Anand Spaceship, Mohaan, Fazail, Vicky Hevy, Safar, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Dinesh Manjan
Goals: Vicky Hevy (2), Mohaan, Dinesh Manjan, Safar (2)
Assists: Victor (2), Safar, Anand Spaceship Fazail (2)
Final Score: Kamikaze FC 6 - 1 Andernese
Kamikaze Hunt the Lions down
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Kamikaze FC vs ANZA Lions
1/12/2013
3pm Kickoff
WoodlandsSecondary
After a morale-boosting win the previous week over title-contenders Keppel Bay, Kamikaze were all geared up to meet ANZA Lions in what was expected to be an easy win. In reality, although Kamikaze did manage to make things a little difficult for themselves, it was a comprehensive victory that saw them run out 7-2 winners.
It was an exciting afternoon as the Kamikaze attack looked to feast upon their opponents' average defence. Victor opened the goal with a good run and healthy dose of luck after his shot was deflected into goal. Hevy scored the second after excellent work from Safar, before Victor grabbed his brace and Vinod rounded up the half to lead the team into the break up 4-0.
The scoreline and the memories of the previous 12-0 defeat of the same opponents led complacency to creep into the team's mindset as they let their opponents into the game. Nonetheless, there was still time for Hevy to grab his second. Safar then capped a lacklustre performance with a goal, showing just how phenomenal he has been this season. Anand then put the icing on the performance with a textbook freekick that gave the keeper no chance.
The manager was all smiles at the post-match conference,
"Well it looks inevitable isn't it? We're steamrolling to the title, and now I have to start planning for a title-party that is worthy of this comprehensive season. I'm absolutely proud of them, and now the only challenge I can lay down for the team is for them to go and try to score 100 goals this season. It will be a good challenge for the team and I'm sure they will be motivated to try and achieve that magical number with good free-flowing football"
Will the team reach that target? Watch this space!
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip GK, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Prem, Kishen, Barathi, Gerard, Mohaan, Vicky Hevy, Safar, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Anand Spaceship
Goals: Victor (2), Vicky Hevy (2), Kishen, Safar, Anand Spaceship
Assists: Safar (3), Pratheep Muse, Vicky Hevy, Victor, Mohaan
Final Score: Kamikaze FC 7 - 2 ANZA Lions
Kamikaze FC vs ANZA Lions
1/12/2013
3pm Kickoff
WoodlandsSecondary
After a morale-boosting win the previous week over title-contenders Keppel Bay, Kamikaze were all geared up to meet ANZA Lions in what was expected to be an easy win. In reality, although Kamikaze did manage to make things a little difficult for themselves, it was a comprehensive victory that saw them run out 7-2 winners.
It was an exciting afternoon as the Kamikaze attack looked to feast upon their opponents' average defence. Victor opened the goal with a good run and healthy dose of luck after his shot was deflected into goal. Hevy scored the second after excellent work from Safar, before Victor grabbed his brace and Vinod rounded up the half to lead the team into the break up 4-0.
The scoreline and the memories of the previous 12-0 defeat of the same opponents led complacency to creep into the team's mindset as they let their opponents into the game. Nonetheless, there was still time for Hevy to grab his second. Safar then capped a lacklustre performance with a goal, showing just how phenomenal he has been this season. Anand then put the icing on the performance with a textbook freekick that gave the keeper no chance.
The manager was all smiles at the post-match conference,
"Well it looks inevitable isn't it? We're steamrolling to the title, and now I have to start planning for a title-party that is worthy of this comprehensive season. I'm absolutely proud of them, and now the only challenge I can lay down for the team is for them to go and try to score 100 goals this season. It will be a good challenge for the team and I'm sure they will be motivated to try and achieve that magical number with good free-flowing football"
Will the team reach that target? Watch this space!
KAMIKAZE!!!
Squad: Pratip GK, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Prem, Kishen, Barathi, Gerard, Mohaan, Vicky Hevy, Safar, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Anand Spaceship
Goals: Victor (2), Vicky Hevy (2), Kishen, Safar, Anand Spaceship
Assists: Safar (3), Pratheep Muse, Vicky Hevy, Victor, Mohaan
Final Score: Kamikaze FC 7 - 2 ANZA Lions
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Kamikaze Juniors show Famed Fighting Spirit
Maverick FC vs Kamikaze Juniors
AI Sports Sat League Season 2
Rd 1 League Match @ Eastview Secondary
23/11/2013
3pm Kickoff
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In what looked to be a cruel game, Kamikaze dominated possession throughout the game only to find themselves 2 down due to a combination of switching off while defending and an inability to finish off their chances.
The boys created numerous chances, but could not find a way past the opponents keeper. It was not until the 83rd minute, when Saai drove up the opponents' third and found Vinnie whose cross found Visnu V2. V2 fluffed his first time volley, but was first to the return ball and made no mistake with his second chance to give KKZ a fighting chance.
That chance arrived, when Hari who had a tireless shift the whole afternoon found himself tackled inside the box. Captain Hasiim, made no mistake from the spot to ensure that the KKZ boys begin their season undefeated.
The Gaffer was pleased with the comeback but rued the missed chances.
"We cannot keep doing this to ourselves. We played such good, high-level football only to concede goals from silly school boy errors. We have to buck up and take our chances early. The aim now is to turn this team into a high-scoring outfit and I believe that my forwards will step up to the challenge"
Squad: Pratip, Apek, Saai, Alvin, Ashraf, Bharat, Hasiim, Joseph, Balan, Visnu V2, Vishnu, Prabhu, Ryan, Praveen, Pratheep Muse, Vinnie, Hariharan
Goals: Visnu V2, Hasiim
Assists: Vinnie, Hariharan
Final Score: Mavericks 2 - 2 Kamikaze Juniors
AI Sports Sat League Season 2
Rd 1 League Match @ Eastview Secondary
23/11/2013
3pm Kickoff
In what looked to be a cruel game, Kamikaze dominated possession throughout the game only to find themselves 2 down due to a combination of switching off while defending and an inability to finish off their chances.
The boys created numerous chances, but could not find a way past the opponents keeper. It was not until the 83rd minute, when Saai drove up the opponents' third and found Vinnie whose cross found Visnu V2. V2 fluffed his first time volley, but was first to the return ball and made no mistake with his second chance to give KKZ a fighting chance.
That chance arrived, when Hari who had a tireless shift the whole afternoon found himself tackled inside the box. Captain Hasiim, made no mistake from the spot to ensure that the KKZ boys begin their season undefeated.
The Gaffer was pleased with the comeback but rued the missed chances.
"We cannot keep doing this to ourselves. We played such good, high-level football only to concede goals from silly school boy errors. We have to buck up and take our chances early. The aim now is to turn this team into a high-scoring outfit and I believe that my forwards will step up to the challenge"
Squad: Pratip, Apek, Saai, Alvin, Ashraf, Bharat, Hasiim, Joseph, Balan, Visnu V2, Vishnu, Prabhu, Ryan, Praveen, Pratheep Muse, Vinnie, Hariharan
Goals: Visnu V2, Hasiim
Assists: Vinnie, Hariharan
Final Score: Mavericks 2 - 2 Kamikaze Juniors
Monday, November 25, 2013
5-Star Kamikaze Strengthens Title Case
ESPZEN Sunday League Season 20 Division 6
Keppel Bay FC vs Kamikaze FC
24/11/2013
3pm Kickoff
Hua Yi Secondary
Kamikaze ended any doubts about their title-hopes with an emphatic 5-0 victory over fellow title hopefuls Keppel Bay. The pre-match hype surrounded on Keppel Bay looking to burst the title race open with a victory that will seriously dent KKZ's chances of winning their maiden ESPZEN title, and the match started in an exciting fashion as crunching tackles flew all around the park.
However, Kamikaze drew first blood as a surging Pratheep run saw him pick out Hevy with a neat pass, only to see Hevy fouled inside the box. Hevy, reinstated to the starting line-up after a two-week break, took the resulting penalty and made no mistake as he drilled the ball into the back of the net. The goal swung the momentum into the KKZ camp, however, good saves from the keeper kept Keppel in the game. Victor who was then substituted in doubled the lead, after he finished a good passing move involving Shivaanan and Safar, with a neat left-foot shot inside the box. 2-0 at half-time.
Kamikaze knew that they needed one more goal to seal off the game, but they did not expect the intensity of Keppel's attacks, as repeated long punts kept putting the defence under pressure. Save for some last-ditch tackling and the crossbar, the team could have been pegged back. However, a neat passing movement involving Fazail and Safar ended the game, as Kamikaze won their second penalty of the match after a professional foul on Safar inside the box. Gerard stepped up to slam home the goal in an ice-cool manner and the game was all but over.
But there was still time for the Fazail-Safar show, as Safar latched on to a through ball from Fazail and made no mistake inside the box. Fazail, then deservedly got a goal for his efforts after an excellent cut-back from Yeli.
The Gaffer was visibly pleased at the post-match interview,
"It was a good answer to the critics. There were some hopeful eyes, praying we'd lose some points, but I think the lads settled that pretty well. A 5-0 win against a title-contender is a satisfying result and now, we are going to focus on taking one game at a time. Next week will be tough one against a very physical team, but we know we have what it takes to get a result. I really think this season has been a defining one for several of my players, including Shivaanan, who I thought had an excellent shift. Fazail once again showed what he was capable of when he is at his fittest. So, I'm very pleased with the character shown by my team."
Squad: Pratip GK, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Prem, Kishen, Barathi, Gerard, Shivaanan, Fazail, Vicky Hevy, Safar, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Dinzo, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Vicky Hevy, Victor, Gerard, Safar, Fazail
Assists: Safar (2), Fazail, Aravin Yeli
Final Score: Keppel Bay FC 0 - 5 Kamikaze FC
Keppel Bay FC vs Kamikaze FC
24/11/2013
3pm Kickoff
Hua Yi Secondary
Kamikaze ended any doubts about their title-hopes with an emphatic 5-0 victory over fellow title hopefuls Keppel Bay. The pre-match hype surrounded on Keppel Bay looking to burst the title race open with a victory that will seriously dent KKZ's chances of winning their maiden ESPZEN title, and the match started in an exciting fashion as crunching tackles flew all around the park.
However, Kamikaze drew first blood as a surging Pratheep run saw him pick out Hevy with a neat pass, only to see Hevy fouled inside the box. Hevy, reinstated to the starting line-up after a two-week break, took the resulting penalty and made no mistake as he drilled the ball into the back of the net. The goal swung the momentum into the KKZ camp, however, good saves from the keeper kept Keppel in the game. Victor who was then substituted in doubled the lead, after he finished a good passing move involving Shivaanan and Safar, with a neat left-foot shot inside the box. 2-0 at half-time.
Kamikaze knew that they needed one more goal to seal off the game, but they did not expect the intensity of Keppel's attacks, as repeated long punts kept putting the defence under pressure. Save for some last-ditch tackling and the crossbar, the team could have been pegged back. However, a neat passing movement involving Fazail and Safar ended the game, as Kamikaze won their second penalty of the match after a professional foul on Safar inside the box. Gerard stepped up to slam home the goal in an ice-cool manner and the game was all but over.
But there was still time for the Fazail-Safar show, as Safar latched on to a through ball from Fazail and made no mistake inside the box. Fazail, then deservedly got a goal for his efforts after an excellent cut-back from Yeli.
The Gaffer was visibly pleased at the post-match interview,
"It was a good answer to the critics. There were some hopeful eyes, praying we'd lose some points, but I think the lads settled that pretty well. A 5-0 win against a title-contender is a satisfying result and now, we are going to focus on taking one game at a time. Next week will be tough one against a very physical team, but we know we have what it takes to get a result. I really think this season has been a defining one for several of my players, including Shivaanan, who I thought had an excellent shift. Fazail once again showed what he was capable of when he is at his fittest. So, I'm very pleased with the character shown by my team."
Squad: Pratip GK, Dinesh Neshsta (c), Prem, Kishen, Barathi, Gerard, Shivaanan, Fazail, Vicky Hevy, Safar, Pratheep Muse, Victor, Dinzo, Aravin Yeli
Goals: Vicky Hevy, Victor, Gerard, Safar, Fazail
Assists: Safar (2), Fazail, Aravin Yeli
Final Score: Keppel Bay FC 0 - 5 Kamikaze FC
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