DRM v BSRC Rekon Match Summary

This was the one event in our DRM calendar that everyone looks forward to, our local derby against friendly rivals BSRC Rekon who over the years have always had the upper hand against us. What these guys lack in pace, they more than make up for in teamwork, skill and guts. The last game played sometime in July ended with DRM losing an early lead to two 2nd half goals even though we had the lions share of possession, and we were determined this time to make amends!

The DRM starting line up looked impressive enough, with our newest import Saleh Al-Omairy of Oman taking up a right midfield spot on his DRM debut. Julberg started upfront with Amir S for his first match in a long while, and perhaps showed some match rustiness infront of goal when the Julberg of mid-year would've probably easily jumped on those chances. Our strategy last night was to flood the midfield with players and we played 5 across the middle of the park, with three at the back and that strategy seemed to have paid off as we managed to score all of our 3 goals early. The midfield trio of G Khai, Danan, Asri supported by Saleh and Amir D looked very confident on the ball as quick one two passes were readily exchanged in the middle.

The first goal came after some good running by the midfield which resulted in G Khai being able to find Amir S with a finely threaded through ball which he wasn't going to waste. After the first goal, Renny came off the field to be replaced by Haidi as he was still feeling the effects of a very late dinner! What followed next was a spell of constant pressure on the Rekon backline as DRM pushed for a second goal. Their goalie looked on top of his game as he made a series of saves from an Amir D stinger from the left, and an Amir S follow-up from inside the penalty box. Haidi then initiated a move from our own half on the left flank, which after another series of exchanges in midfield with G Khai pulling the strings, released Amir D on the left wing for an inviting cross into the box which Amir S took on the volley only to sail just over the bar. Fadil then came on to replace Julberg, and our game immediately looked more fluid as Fadil's running provided us with far more options than before.

The 2nd DRM goal came after Saleh who showed alot of tenacity in the game with his running, put Asri into space which allowed him to put through a long ball over the Rekon defense which Fadil got to the end of in the penalty box. Fadil rounded one defender, tried to initiate a one-two with Amir D who only had one thing in mind, rounding the keeper and then flicking the ball with his back heel into the back of the net! At about the same time, Saiful Bulan came on for Haidi who quickly tired out, and he proved a rock at the back with his physique. Rekon were able to pull one back, when Fakhrul conceded a free kick on the edge of the penalty area, which Rekon's talisman in midfield, Apok was able to convert with a left foot curler into the top corner.

Our 3rd goal was scored quite late in the first half, after yet another period of attacking football from the boys in yellow and green, Amir S' through ball eventually finding the feet of super-sub Fadil who converted with a low shot from the left of goal.

Because of an excellent turn-out, we were able to field a fresh team in the 2nd half with 'Retro' Fadle taking up the left wing spot, 'Mad Cat' Meo in left back, debutant Khairul in midfield Mike, whilst student trainee Sulhi played upfront with Rahim. We decided to play abit more defensively in the 2nd half to protect our 2 goal cushion and reverted back to the more traditional 4-4-2 formation, though we picked up where we had left off looking comfortable in possession. Meo and Fadle played confidently on the left flank providing us with the width we didn't have in the first half, and Khairul showed that he wasn't fazed by playing with unfamiliar team-mates combining well with Mike in midfield.

Yusriman made the save of the match in the 2nd half when one of the Rekon strikers, looking dangerous after turning Renny the wrong way, lobbed over the onrushing keeper, but he still managed to run back to deflect the dipping ball away at the very last moment to save the day. This save and several of his first half heroics, when all looked bleak after Rekon on several instances managed to break through our offside trap, earned him the well deserved Man of The Match award.

Rekon scored a 2nd goal mid way through the 2nd half, and from then on pushed very hard for an equaliser, but we worked hard as a team to hold on from there on till the final whistle! Worth mentioning is the effort of our defense last night, Fakhrul's performance in centre-back surely deserves him a mention, G Khai who played emergency centre-back when Fakhrul came off calmed the defense down during a period of unrelenting Rekon pressure, Vince and Azhar had their fair share of tackles and interventions.

A Historic Win!

DRM FC recorded their first ever win in 10 years over BSRC Rekon tonight!

Starting Line Up : Yusriman, Vince, Renny, Fakhrul, Asri IM, Khai, Danan, Saleh Al-Omairy, Amir D, Julberg, Amir S

Subs Used : Haidi, Fadil, Rahim, Meo, Fadle, Saiful Bulan, Mike, Sulhi, Khairul, Azhar

Did Not Play : Adi Tabang

HT Score : 3 - 1
FT Score : 3 - 2

Scorers : Amir S, Amir D, Fadil
Assist : Khai, Asri IM, Amir S

MOTM : Yusriman (2nd game in a row!)

Fun Game @ BSRC

Renny scored the goal of the year at Fun Game yesterday, coming on to the pitch late, he ran on to an Amir S pass from the right, and with his first touch of the ball made sweet crisp contact with his new Adidas Predator Pulse's from 20 yards out. The ball floated in the air for what seemed like minutes before curling back in and into the top right corner of the goal.

Worth mentioning also was Haidi's sweet strikes in the first 10 minutes which put his team up 2-0!

The game ended in a 3-3 draw!

Attendees : The BLNG Crew, Renny, Rahim, Amir S, Adi Tabang, Hammry, Haidi, Aizul, Limin

DRM Week Ahead

This Week

Weds : Fun Game @ BSRC, 5.15pm
Sun : DRM v Ong Sum Ping FC @ JPCC Padang 'A', 4pm

Week of 27 Nov - 1 Dec

Mon : Fun Game @ BSRC, 5.15pm
Tue : Samsul's Wedding @ Rizqun Hotel, Gadong, 8pm
Wed : DRM v BSRC Rekon @ BSRC, 8pm

DRM 10 Year Celebrants

DRM Bula would like to congratulate the guys who this year will be celebrating their 10 year service anniversary with Brunei Shell Petroleum! How much oil and gas coming out of this ground have you guys been responsible for again?? :)

1. Aizul

2. Mike

3. Bahar

4. Rahim

Here's one from the DRM archives .... era 1994!

1st Row (L - R) : Abidin, Aizul, Saiful Bulan, Bahar, Hairul

Back Row (Standing L- R) : Nizam, Azmi E, Aidi, Azmi O, Mike, Saiful Thailand

DRM v Mets3 FC Match Summary

This was our first friendly game after a 7 week long hiatus. Most of us had barely run more than a few metres let alone touch a football so this was always going to be a real challenge. The one thing we had on our side was absolute numbers! 21 of us turned up for one of the best attended game so far, and in a way it was like a reunion of sorts. The starting 11 managed to sort itself out eventually as we decided on the first come first serve ruling, though a certain Ahadnan 'Mr First 11' had to start obviously!

We also gave a debut start to new DRM signing Pachie, who showed a few glimpses of his Stevie-G-esque skills during the game itself, whilst Yamin and One Tabang returned from their loan spells looking like better players having obviously picked up the best of the British game. One Tabang in particular looked as if he could've had one of the opponents for breakfast, and is fast looking like the ideal long-term replacement for our chief henchman, Adi Tabang.

Our opponents, young Mechnical Eng. Trainees from the brunei Shell Learning Centre down the road, had the advantage of pace and skill, but the heart belonged to those in the yellow and green of DRM Brazil. We played good passing football and there were several chances to score even in the first fifteen minutes. A slip up in defense led to us leaking the first goal however, a long ball from midfield went over our entire defense who maybe were caught out trying to pull off the offside trap, and the Mets3 striker had no problem finishing from close range. Still we pushed on, and despite the fact that in the first half the pitch conditions favoured Mets3 (the side we were attacking was water-logged!) we managed to score an equaliser. Aizul who was playing in his favoured free role managed to confuse their two centrebacks, by playing a short feint which allowed him to set Hj Zul up on the left for a free run into the penalty area. And when the Snake has his sights set on goal, there really is no stopping him. Debutant Pachie had a few chances on goal, but failed to deliver the goods (note: we commend his effort though) whilst 'Fancy Dan' Khai looked a bit heavy on the feet and wasn't able to perform at his usually high standards.

Mets3 scored their second and the winning goal just before half time, taking advantage of the fact that we had just put on 3 subs which unsettled the team somewhat. The second half saw a completely new DRM team being fielded and we went for that equaliser which based on our first half performance we at the very least deserved. Luck wasn't on our side though and as the game went on the grip we had on ball possession slowly slipped away. The half wasn't without it's fair share of near misses though, Saiful Bulan was set up on the right and he managed to lose both their centre-back and left-back to leave himself free for a pop on goal which the keeper barely palmed away. Our best chance to equalise came when a free-kick was won just outside the penalty area, Fakhrul our very own dead ball expert stepped up to take but was quickly over-ruled by a confident-looking Vince, who despite the talk, only managed to shoot weakly at goal! That's the last we'll see of his free-kick exploits reckons the DRM manager!

Although the match ended against us, there are signs that this team is slowly coming together again. We showed plenty of team spirit and this one was definitely for the guys who celebrated their 10 year work anniversary!

DRM v Mets3 FC

Starting Line Up : Yusriman, Shaheeb, Fakhrul, Ivan, One Tabang, Danan, Hammry, Romeo, Khai, Pachie, Khai

Subs Used : Hj Zul, Azhar, Amir S, Renny, Vince, Haidi, Saiful Bulan, Fadil, Yamin, Adi Tabang,

HT Score : 1 - 2
FT Score : 1 - 2

Scorer : Hj Zul
Assist : Aizul

MOTM : Yusriman

Thursday Nite Futsal

Last night's futsal session turned out to be a one hour futsal marathon as we just kept going on and on. If anything it turned out to be a good fitness session, with alot of fast paced running and a chance to sharpen those passing and turning skills! We also had the privilege of having 3 fit young ladies, Liana, Ikin and ofcourse hat-trick scorer extra-ordinaire Melissa join us! Hope to see you ladies again :)

Attendance : Renny, Hammry, Romeo, Adi Tabang, Danan, Liana, Melissa, Ikin, Gavin, Shahrul & Kiat

Same time next week!

Wtf?!?!?!

Here's photographic evidence of what those boys in Sydney get up to in their free time .. very disturbing i have to say.

Note to Airul & Sulhi : Sort your boys out man.... we can't have those types playing for DRM now!

Lack of Fitness

We played our first Fun Game in over a month on wednesday and there was a very encouraging turn out. The guys who turned up were Romeo - sorry dude forgot you the first time!, Nazri, Yamin, Rahimin, Aizul, Ivan, Fakhrul, Hammry, myself & Alimin who we saw going into the changing room but never turned up on the field!!! Where'd you disappear off to dude?!?!

The one main thing i can say is that we're all no where near in shape and ready for a game just yet. Seeing as how we didnt even make it to 6.15 pm that day, i reckon we'll probably play a few more fun games before i organise a friendly. Next week, we'll play a Fun Game either on Tuesday or Wednesday or both and we have Futsal at BSRC on Thursday night from 7.45 - 8.45pm already booked. Someone just needs to remind me to send the form & pay up!

Have a good weekend all!