Wednesday, April 25, 2007

DRM FC v Kg Penanjong Match Summary

Penanjong scored their first goal quite early on in the game. They actually had several chances to score as DRM's back line found it hard to cope with their pace and energy upfront. The goal came after some confusion at the back as Fakhrul initially won control of the ball but was fouled in the penalty box. The referee waved play on, and the on rushing Penanjong striker took advantage of that by putting in a low cross which slipped through Yusriman's clasp for an easy tap-in.

Much to DRM's credit we simply weren't going to go down without a fight, and after that first goal, we fought to regain possession and control of the ball play. Arch and Khai playing wide on the flanks started getting into very threatening positions upfront which started opening up chances for our strikers Haidi and Julberg and it soon looked like we had a goal in us. The move started from midfield, when Khai put Arch through on the right wing, and his pace got him past the Penanjong back line. A simple cross in was met by Amir S who side footed the centre back and set Haidi up for a shot, which he ripped into the back of the net. 1 all and DRM were back in the game.

The rest of the half was a pretty even affair, DRM's defense looked like they were all on top form, with Dil's performance in right back worth a mention on his debut as he tracked back very well and save our skins on several occassions.

For their DRM debut, we threw the 'Student Brigade' version 2 into the lion's cage straight after half time and they seemed to settle well with a core of experienced DRM players like Amir S, Khai & Fakhrul in midfield pulling the strings. It seemed to work at first but a determined Penanjong side were always quicker, faster and meaner to the 50/50 balls and we conceded 3 goals over the course of the half as we were not able to deal with their onslaught. Aziem who showed glimpses of his silky skills, managed a header which just went wide of the post, whilst Ikmal partnering him upfront had several opportunities after his quick turns put him into space. Overall, we just weren't good enough to match those Penanjong boys as we lost a little bit of organization in midfield and hopefully we'll be able to remedy that in the next game!

DRM FC v Kg Penanjong

First 11 : Yusriman, Fakhrul, Hailmey, Dil, Rahimin, Amir S, Khai, Aizul, Arch, Haidi, Julberg
Subs : Renny, Vince, Zaiem, Zay, Wen, Azhar, Ikmal, Mizi

HT Score : 1 - 1
FT Score : 1 - 4

Scorers : Haidi
Assist : Amir S

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

DRM Football Creed

now repeat after me all...
This is my DRM football club
There are many like it, but this one is MINE.
My DRM football club is my best friend. It is my life.
I must master DRM football as I must master my life.
My DRM football club without me is useless. Without my DRM football club, I am useless.
I must score my goals fast.
I must score more than my opponent who is trying to beat me.
I must score before they score. I will...
My DRM football club and myself know that what counts in football matches
is not the passes we make,
the strikers we tackle & hurt, nor the fancy dans we embarrass.
We know it is the goals that count. We will score...
My DRM football club is human, even as I, because it is my life.
Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths,
its players, its tactics, its strategies, and its motto.
I will ever guard it against the ravages of criticism and slander.
I will keep my football boots clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready.
We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God I swear this creed.
My DRM football club and myself are the defenders of my pride.
We are the masters of our opponents. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until there are no longer any opponents standing in our way, but VICTORY!

DRM Week Ahead

Here's our week's plan.

Tuesday : Friendly v Tutong Team @ BSRC, 8pm

Wednesday : Fun Game @ BSRC, 5.15pm

Btw, congratulations to the DRM Sydney boys for the recent 11 - 3 win recently!