FLYBOYS classic match against RBA Engineering

Our 1st match against RBA Engineering for the year. Below are the individual reports for the players:

Goalkeeper:
SFO Yanni
- Crucial saves produced throughout the match by Yanni. Especially liked the one where he threw his body to the ground ala Schmeichel, Van Der Sar, Wardun etc.

Yanni back in action

Defence:

a.) SFO Nasrul
- Our defensive rock played another superb game intercepting passes and runs from Engineering's dangerous attackers. Was extremely busy in the 1st half when swarmed by the strong Engineering team.
b.) SFO Malek
- The former Air Force maverick again showing fine form eventhough he's just recovered from injury. Played only the first half due to personal commitment.

Malek clear the ball away

c.) FO Hendra
- Was solid as left-back and ever since his unlucky own goal against ex-SPA, he's redeemed himself to the team by being extremely reliable and played well with Hafidz and Nasrul in defence. But you still owe us all a teh tarek.
d.) FO Riduan
- Was uncomfortable at right-back but showed good spirit and stamina. Played central midfield in the 2nd half and showed why his natural position is in midfield with his incisive passing and dangerous dribbling.
e.) Cadet Julian
- Nearly scored an own-goal with his nose when Nasrul cleared the ball off the penalty box. Thankfully the clearance deflected towards Yanni. Made a fine solo run from defence but was intercepted American Football style by 3 defenders.
f.) FO Hafidz
- Showed that he can play in almost all positions from keeper on the last match to midfielder and defender in this game. Not bad from the current highest-paid office boy in Borneo.

Midfield:
a.) FO Azman
- Recently recovered from his hand injury. His Lampard-like movement and Beckham-like passing produced some attacking movement in the 1st half. Shame he's an Arsenal fan.
b.) SFO Irwanizam
- Our midfield general. His lack of running doesn't mean he's not effective. Played the Makelele role well against Engineering's army of midfield runners. What baffles me is how high this man can jump.
c.) Capt Clement
- Goldenball only played in the 1st half but used the 45 minutes well with his typical British-like runs. Released the pass on the left wing for Suhaini to score the first goal.
d.) Capt Khalidkhan
- Our SVP showed that he doesn't just attack but also helped with the defence. Good inter-play passing with Dzul in the 2nd half. I think he even managed a shot at goal.

Khalid about to deliver his cross

e.) Capt Amir
- Came on as a substitute in the 2nd half and scored the equaliser with his first kick. A side-foot volley in the box after Engineering's defence failed to clear the ball. Leather Nike boots rock.

Amir celebrates his goal

f.) Ismail

- His usual Torres-like running stirred the opposing defenders but lacked the final pass to hurt Engineering's defence.
g.) Capt Sofian
- Our FlyBoys vice-captain and blog administrator inititated a lot of the attack playing behind the 2 strikers in the 2nd half. If you're reading this in Jeddah, upload the pictures please and bring me home some dates.

Forwards:
a) FO Syazwi
- Gave 100% and defended from the front line. Good passing inter-change with Suhaini in the 1st half.
b) FO Wazien
- Brief cameo from his secondment at Logan Air in Scotland.
c) SFO Kenny
- King Kenny's huge presence had the opposing defenders working hard. Was a whisker away from scoring the equalizer in the 2nd half.
d) SFO Dzulfadli
- Played upfront with Kenny in the 2nd half and had a few shots on goal. Excellent passing movement with Simon on the right side and looked sharp.
e) Capt Simon Newn
- Our full-time Shaolin Soccer specialist and part-time Boeing FM played well in the 2nd half. No Kung-fu kicks today but proper passing and running by Simon stretched the Engineering's rightback.

Simon and Dzul split the engineering defenders

f) Capt Suhaini
- Boeing's DFM was given the freedom of the left side of the field in the 1st half. This deservedly gave him the chance to draw first blood as he ran, dribbled past a defender and finally toe-poked with his right foot into the net. Awesome!

Hj Daud scored the opening goal

g) Capt Sabirin
- In only his first game of the year, he was able to injure himself after only 7 minutes in the 1st half, come in as a sub in the 2nd half, only to be substituted again because his car was blocking Kenny's car.

Came on his 3rd substitution and in dramatic fashion, a corner kick went over the crowd in the penalty box, controlled with his left foot, shifted the ball to his right and in an acute angle and with no visible shot at goal, he was able to unleash the winner to the top right hand corner of the goal.1st Half Formation

2nd Half Formation

FLYBOYS 3 - RBA Engineering 2

Well done boys and thank you to all our colleagues and supporters who participated. See you again this Saturday 30th May at 4pm.

Majulah Sukan, Brunei Yakin and Mission Possible !!! Apakan.

- Amir, a happy Flyboy but also a very unhappy United supporter.