DRM v Mahkota Maju FC Match Summary

Turnout was good and we had more than enough players to start the game. Vince, Fadil & Asri IPE had to help make the numbers for Mahkota Maju. We also had DRM debutant, Arie play in the middle of defense and he gave us abit of steel at the back. He played with composure, helped us out of several tight spots and looks like a very good addition to DRM FC.

We dominated possession and play in the 1st half, Mike, Danan & Hailmey combined well in the middle of the park to keep things moving. Aziz as usual was a livewire in attack posing alot of problems with his darting runs here, there and everywhere. He managed to get on the scoresheet early on after running onto a long ball from midfield. Julberg then scored from an inswinging cross with his back(?) ... shoulder(?) ... stomach(?) ... in anycase, he scored regardless of which body part he used to deflect the ball into the net. A goal is a goal however you manage it! Amir D then scored the 3rd goal and our last goal in the 1st half when he managed to round the keeper for a tap in. Fadil who played upfront for Mahkota Maju on loan, managed to score after rounding both our left back and Yusra in goal.

The second half saw Mahkota Maju play their full team and they posed a menace to our defense. They were only a goal down from the 1st half after managing a late goal just before the referee blew for half time. They tinkered with their line-up and made full use of their explosive wingers. The winning goal came after their left winger picked the ball up at the half way line, accelerated past Hailmey who had no choice but to bring him down in the penalty area. They had no problems converting the spot-kick and that really sealed the game as we struggled to get a grip on the game despite some good play from Asri and Hailmey in midfield.

Overall, a competitive game for DRM. We lacked tooth in attack especially in the 2nd half, but expect us to come back fighting in our next game!