Elites 5 FC Dynamo 2

It was back-to-back victory for team Elites as we scored 5 goals at Yusof Ishak Secondary. The first goal was a delightful long ball from Joseph that the opposition defender failed to clear, allowing Chieh Suan to control the ball and lash it in for the first goal. The second goal was fantastic interplay between Nicholas, Ben and Chieh Suan which culminated with Chieh Suan hitting it against the pole before Ben finished it. The goal was his second in as many games. Weilie, unfortunately, sprained his ankle and Zhen Ping had to substitute him just after 20minutes. Zhen Ping almost had a spectacular goal but he was denied by the crossbar and Nic with a similar effort. In the meantime, FC Dynamo managed to peg a goal back and continue to pile on the pressure as they hit the pole twice.

In the second half, Elites managed to score 3 more goals. The third, a through ball by Nic which Chieh Suan comfortably scored. The fourth, a great solo effort by Nic which ended with a nice slot and Jun Xiang with the last, beating two defenders and the keeper. We should have had another goal in the process, where Joseph was adjudged to be offside which wasn't the case. The opponents managed to get another goal back but it was too little too late. The match ended 5-2 to team Elites. A big thank you to FC Dynamo and the referee for the match.

Man of the Match: Nicholas

He created numerous good opportunities and held up play well in the middle of the park. He was eventually rewarded with a goal and an assist.

Honourable Mentions: Chieh Suan, Ben, Yan Yuan and the whole defence line

4 goals in 2 games. That says it all. However, he could have scored alot more had he been more alert.

The left side of today's lineup did extremely well. Yan Yuan was alert to danger and many a times did well to clear the ball, one of them being a superb tackle while being on the backfoot.

Ben tortured the right back and the opposition defence with his "dancing" feet and delivered deadly crosses into the box. He was responsible for two goals too.

It was another disciplined play by the defence line and the goalkeeper. Clarence kept us in the game with several good saves and his alertness to come out to claim balls was great. Yeewee, Joseph and Jiajie too played well to nullify the threat of FC Dynamo's strikers.

Opponents: FC Dynamo
Date: Saturday, 9th May 2009
Time: 3pm (reach by 2.45pm, referee has to leave on time)
Location: Yusof Ishak Secondary School
Meeting place: Under Yeewee's house bus-stop for Bukit Panjang players
Meeting time: 2pm
Route: Bus 963 (those that have to take MRT, alight at Bukit Batok MRT Station and take buses 61, 66, 77, 106, 157, 174, 178, 506 or 852)
Cost: TBD
Attire: White kit/jersey/t-shirt with black shorts

Confirmed list of players

Weilie
Jiajie
Yeewee
Zhen Ping
Yan Yuan
Joseph
Melvin
Ben
Jun Xiang
Nicholas (halftime)
Clarence
Chieh Suan

*Take Note

Because Nicholas has to leave at halftime, the remaining eleven will have play out the rest of the match. So I urge you guys not to injure yourselves or overwork yourselves before this match to prevent any issues that will lead us to playing with 10 men. In the event that an unfortunate injury happens, we will make the decision to either play on or abandon the match there and then.

Elites 6 Reds 3

Today's match mark the much anticipated return of our former captain, Nicholas. As most should know, Nicholas was and still is a very influential leader of our team. Today's defence boasted regulars Joseph and Jiajie, partnered by Yan Yuan and Weilie on the left and right back positions respectively. Ben and Chieh Suan occupied the wing roles, Nicholas and Yee Wee in the middle of the park while Melvin and Jun Xiang completed the 4-4-2 lineup.

It was a great start for Elites as Jun Xiang had an effort rebounded off the goalpost in the early minutes. Halfway into the first half, Nicholas finally managed to break the deadlock by unleashing a tame left-footed effort which managed to beat the keeper for the first goal. More good play saw Nic hit the crossbar with a great free kick and minutes later another left-footed shot by Nic hit the underside of the crossbar and into the net for Elites' second goal. Jun Xiang also had another great opportunity which was palmed over by the keeper. However, all these were undone by 2 goals in quick succession by the opposition. The first a soft penalty and the second, an unfortunate and controversial goal which allowed them to make it all square heading into halftime.

The second half saw a tactical change by Elites with Chieh Suan moving into striker position and Melvin to the right wing. It proved to be a masterstroke. A great tackle by Ben allowed Chieh Suan to wriggle free of his marker, cut in and shoot for the third Elites goal. The Reds are no pushover either as they managed to equalise for the second time through their right winger, who managed to exploit both Weilie and Wenjie before unleashing a wicked shot into the top left hand corner of the goalpost. However, it was all Elites after that. Nic finally got his hat-trick with a clever run down the right with a nice finish, Chieh Suan scoring his brace in a similar style and Ben latching onto Ben's(new member) wonderful through ball and finishing cooly with a shot beyond the keeper's reach.

This was nevertheless one of the greatest matches Elites have played. Credits to all our players for their hardwork and determination. A big thank you also to Matthew of team Reds and the referee.