New Season Kickoff Date
Notes to be taken seriously : Please come early due to early kick-off ( 4.30pm ) because of early maghrib prayer now.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
FLYBOYS vs FAMILY GADONG
FLYBOYS 1
FAMILY GADONG 3
Here we are folks, the final game of the season. Flyboys assembled at the RBRC grandstand looking to round off the season with a good performance and positive result before the festive break. Opponents today are team Family Gadong, of which our defensive stalwart Hj. Hendra will line up with. Flyboys line up from the back was a bit more younger and inexperienced than usual without the presence of key defensive players Hj. Effendy and Nasrul who were not able to make it. So there was full debuts for newbiez Aslam and Zulkhair with Hanif taking a spot on the bench.
Rosli started in goal, R to L at the back was Zul-Amali, Zulkhair, Azman and Aslam. Midfield R to L Ismail, Irwanizam, Jiri and Syazwi. Upfront saw the return of fox-in-the-box Amir with strike partner Zul-Fadli.
The game kicked-off with Team Family Gadong sporting a yellow and black kit similar to the Flyboys 2nd kit. Early in the half, Flyboys were dealt a serious blow as Irwanizam, in his efforts to fend off a couple of opposing players fell awkwardly under a challenge and stayed down for sometime needing some treatment. This in fact was the end of his participation forcing the first change of the game to be made by Flyboys with the introduction of Julian taking up the void central midfield position.
Team FG stated their intent early on with a couple of lofted balls over the top to catch out a Flyboys defence lacking in menacing pace. Their strategy soon paid dividends as one such ball was unable to be intercepted by either Azman or Aslam and a senior Team FG player made a prospective attempt on goal which initially looked as if it was over, but dipped in under the bar at the wrong moment for Flyboys and beyond the reach of Rosli. 1-0 to Team FG.
Capt Amir made a commanders decision to switch Aslam and Julian. The change proved to be good as Aslam got more of the ball in midfield and Julian added some much needed pace to the backline. Soon flyboys started to take the initiative and push forward. There was a period where Flyboys were winning a succession of cornerkicks which were well delivered but Flyboys were unable to capitalize on.
However, the pace of team FG’s frontline continued to cause problems, as their goalie made a huge punt up the pitch, their striker was quickest to it making a run out wide, Zulkhair chased him down as Azman tracked back to catch his strike partner making a similar run to the far post. Goalie Rosli seemed to be in two minds whether or not to close the advancing striker down or stay on his line. It didn’t matter though as the striker whipped the ball across the goal to give his strike partner an easy tap in to double their lead.
Like a wounded beast, flyboys responded aggressively with positive forward play. The link-up between midfield and strikers was good. The best piece of play was when Amir found himself running wide right with the ball and making an excellent cross to pick out Zul-Fadli who rose well in front of his marker and diverted his header just above the crossbar. Not long after there was another glorious opportunity for Flyboys to peg one back, when Julian disguised his freekick to pass wide left to Syazwi who cut inside and lashed a deadly ball into the box but just behind several advancing Flyboys attackers. The half ended with the scoreline reading a sore 2-0.
2nd half
After the break, Flyboys switched to a 4-5-1 formation, Julian shifted inside to the heart of defence with Zulkhair moving to LB and Ismail playing in front of him on the left wing. Riduan who was late cause he was watching an ‘Orphan’ at the Mall slotted in at RM and Ali also came in to play CM. Flyboys continued to create openings in the 2nd half and there was a half-chance early on for Riduan when Julian delivered a long ball from a freekick, Rudy couldn’t make sufficient contact later saying that he wasn’t panas yet. Somewhat against the run of play though, Team FG added another.
Azman attempted to clear the ball but it fell kindly to an FG player who passed to his advancing teammate who looked as if he was offside, but it wasn’t given and despite Rosli coming out quickly to block the shot, it was 3-0. Flyboys kicked off and again responded by pressing forward. Once again our link up play between midfield and attack was good, as Jiri made a trademark mazy run thru the heart of the Team FG defence ignoring calls for him to pass the ball, he made a wonderful reverse pass to send Ali thru who made an equally excellent diagonal run from an onside position. Finding himself in a one v one position, Ali’s shot was just wide aiming for the bottom far post. When a goal did come for Flyboys, the move started from deep in our own half as Zul-Amali picked up a loose ball, he played a quick on-two with Azman and released the ball to Ali who unselfishly squared the ball to Amir. He took an instinctive but tame effort at goal which looked as if it was gonna roll softly into the warm hands of the FG goalie, but as if the ball had been sprayed with WD-40, it slipped thru his hands between his legs and crossed the goal line! And Flyboys pegged one back.
Hanif was introduced into the match replacing Zulkhair at RB who had a good 2nd half. He immediately found himself in action as Team FG started a few attacks from his side, but Julian was able to plug the gaps and Rosli came out when he was needed. Flyboys found themselves getting fouled on various occasions and were awarded a freekick just outside the box. Jiri stepped up to hit one and made an ambitious but affective lob which the goalie parried away for the corner.
As the match winded down, Flyboys started to leave gaps in the back leading to chances for Team FG but there was some good tracking back by Riduan to help out the defence. Towards the end of the match there was a corner kick and the lofted ball fell into the path of Syazwi who came back in, he took one touch to set himself up and just as he was about to pull the trigger the No.6 Team FG player came in ninja-kung-fu-style-two-footed and took away syazwi’s legs. Fearing the worst some Flyboys came to his aid only to be bemused by the sight of Syazwi rolling over in light laughter. The good news was that he was okay and the better news was that he had won us a late penalty.
Amir stepped up to take the ball and place it on the spot as in the distance a confident-looking Julian marched up wanting to try his luck at glory shouting out the words “Im not Hj. Effendy!!” in reference to the last penalty for the Flyboys which Capt Effendy shot wide.
Julian stepped up and wrote his name in the history books of Flyboys Football as the penalty smashed into the top corner with the keeper well and truly undeniably beaten....is what I would’ve liked to report, BUT he skied it high over the bar and ref Roslan blew his whistle to the relief of Team FG..
Man-Of-The-Match : Julian.. yes despite the inglorious pen miss which will live long in Flyboys history, his overall play was as usual excellent particularly when playing as makeshift centre back for the 2nd half away from his normal right back slot.
And so this ends our season thus-far as we break for the Holy month of Ramadhan. Once again a great thank you for those who participated and showed their support for Flyboys football whether you are putting on the boots and having a kick about or simply reading the blog and filling up 123.45MHz with your valued opinions. Hope to see a growing participation of players when we come back.
Please do accept my apologies for inconsistencies in reporting.
Have a happy and safe Ramadhan.
- FO Azman Hanif, B767 fleet.
FAMILY GADONG 3
Here we are folks, the final game of the season. Flyboys assembled at the RBRC grandstand looking to round off the season with a good performance and positive result before the festive break. Opponents today are team Family Gadong, of which our defensive stalwart Hj. Hendra will line up with. Flyboys line up from the back was a bit more younger and inexperienced than usual without the presence of key defensive players Hj. Effendy and Nasrul who were not able to make it. So there was full debuts for newbiez Aslam and Zulkhair with Hanif taking a spot on the bench.
Rosli started in goal, R to L at the back was Zul-Amali, Zulkhair, Azman and Aslam. Midfield R to L Ismail, Irwanizam, Jiri and Syazwi. Upfront saw the return of fox-in-the-box Amir with strike partner Zul-Fadli.
The game kicked-off with Team Family Gadong sporting a yellow and black kit similar to the Flyboys 2nd kit. Early in the half, Flyboys were dealt a serious blow as Irwanizam, in his efforts to fend off a couple of opposing players fell awkwardly under a challenge and stayed down for sometime needing some treatment. This in fact was the end of his participation forcing the first change of the game to be made by Flyboys with the introduction of Julian taking up the void central midfield position.
Team FG stated their intent early on with a couple of lofted balls over the top to catch out a Flyboys defence lacking in menacing pace. Their strategy soon paid dividends as one such ball was unable to be intercepted by either Azman or Aslam and a senior Team FG player made a prospective attempt on goal which initially looked as if it was over, but dipped in under the bar at the wrong moment for Flyboys and beyond the reach of Rosli. 1-0 to Team FG.
Capt Amir made a commanders decision to switch Aslam and Julian. The change proved to be good as Aslam got more of the ball in midfield and Julian added some much needed pace to the backline. Soon flyboys started to take the initiative and push forward. There was a period where Flyboys were winning a succession of cornerkicks which were well delivered but Flyboys were unable to capitalize on.
However, the pace of team FG’s frontline continued to cause problems, as their goalie made a huge punt up the pitch, their striker was quickest to it making a run out wide, Zulkhair chased him down as Azman tracked back to catch his strike partner making a similar run to the far post. Goalie Rosli seemed to be in two minds whether or not to close the advancing striker down or stay on his line. It didn’t matter though as the striker whipped the ball across the goal to give his strike partner an easy tap in to double their lead.
Like a wounded beast, flyboys responded aggressively with positive forward play. The link-up between midfield and strikers was good. The best piece of play was when Amir found himself running wide right with the ball and making an excellent cross to pick out Zul-Fadli who rose well in front of his marker and diverted his header just above the crossbar. Not long after there was another glorious opportunity for Flyboys to peg one back, when Julian disguised his freekick to pass wide left to Syazwi who cut inside and lashed a deadly ball into the box but just behind several advancing Flyboys attackers. The half ended with the scoreline reading a sore 2-0.
2nd half
After the break, Flyboys switched to a 4-5-1 formation, Julian shifted inside to the heart of defence with Zulkhair moving to LB and Ismail playing in front of him on the left wing. Riduan who was late cause he was watching an ‘Orphan’ at the Mall slotted in at RM and Ali also came in to play CM. Flyboys continued to create openings in the 2nd half and there was a half-chance early on for Riduan when Julian delivered a long ball from a freekick, Rudy couldn’t make sufficient contact later saying that he wasn’t panas yet. Somewhat against the run of play though, Team FG added another.
Azman attempted to clear the ball but it fell kindly to an FG player who passed to his advancing teammate who looked as if he was offside, but it wasn’t given and despite Rosli coming out quickly to block the shot, it was 3-0. Flyboys kicked off and again responded by pressing forward. Once again our link up play between midfield and attack was good, as Jiri made a trademark mazy run thru the heart of the Team FG defence ignoring calls for him to pass the ball, he made a wonderful reverse pass to send Ali thru who made an equally excellent diagonal run from an onside position. Finding himself in a one v one position, Ali’s shot was just wide aiming for the bottom far post. When a goal did come for Flyboys, the move started from deep in our own half as Zul-Amali picked up a loose ball, he played a quick on-two with Azman and released the ball to Ali who unselfishly squared the ball to Amir. He took an instinctive but tame effort at goal which looked as if it was gonna roll softly into the warm hands of the FG goalie, but as if the ball had been sprayed with WD-40, it slipped thru his hands between his legs and crossed the goal line! And Flyboys pegged one back.
Hanif was introduced into the match replacing Zulkhair at RB who had a good 2nd half. He immediately found himself in action as Team FG started a few attacks from his side, but Julian was able to plug the gaps and Rosli came out when he was needed. Flyboys found themselves getting fouled on various occasions and were awarded a freekick just outside the box. Jiri stepped up to hit one and made an ambitious but affective lob which the goalie parried away for the corner.
As the match winded down, Flyboys started to leave gaps in the back leading to chances for Team FG but there was some good tracking back by Riduan to help out the defence. Towards the end of the match there was a corner kick and the lofted ball fell into the path of Syazwi who came back in, he took one touch to set himself up and just as he was about to pull the trigger the No.6 Team FG player came in ninja-kung-fu-style-two-footed and took away syazwi’s legs. Fearing the worst some Flyboys came to his aid only to be bemused by the sight of Syazwi rolling over in light laughter. The good news was that he was okay and the better news was that he had won us a late penalty.
Amir stepped up to take the ball and place it on the spot as in the distance a confident-looking Julian marched up wanting to try his luck at glory shouting out the words “Im not Hj. Effendy!!” in reference to the last penalty for the Flyboys which Capt Effendy shot wide.
Julian stepped up and wrote his name in the history books of Flyboys Football as the penalty smashed into the top corner with the keeper well and truly undeniably beaten....is what I would’ve liked to report, BUT he skied it high over the bar and ref Roslan blew his whistle to the relief of Team FG..
Man-Of-The-Match : Julian.. yes despite the inglorious pen miss which will live long in Flyboys history, his overall play was as usual excellent particularly when playing as makeshift centre back for the 2nd half away from his normal right back slot.
And so this ends our season thus-far as we break for the Holy month of Ramadhan. Once again a great thank you for those who participated and showed their support for Flyboys football whether you are putting on the boots and having a kick about or simply reading the blog and filling up 123.45MHz with your valued opinions. Hope to see a growing participation of players when we come back.
Please do accept my apologies for inconsistencies in reporting.
Have a happy and safe Ramadhan.
- FO Azman Hanif, B767 fleet.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
NOTOC
Hopefully we'll have more players in this up coming game esp knowing
we all will be celebrating the fasting month a day or two after the game, which means there will be no game at least in the next 30 days.
The Scoreboard
Better luck next time guys... anyway thanks for coming.
FLYBOYS 0 PERUMAHAN 1
With the English Premier League just starting over the weekend, back in Brunei the Flyboys season is coming to an end (or short fasting/festive break) the 2nd last game before Ramadhan was played against team Perumahan sporting a bright blue kit.
Once again flyboys numbers were lacking in the beginning, however this time we could afford the luxury of A sub, in the form of supersub/secret weapon : HocK .
The line up looked like this Goalkeeper : Capt Effendy seems to be enjoying his role as first choice goalkeeper these days,
Defence : RB Zul-Amali, LB Juliana, CB Wazien and Azman,
Midfield : RM Azrol, LM Shuk, CM Jiri and Sofian,
Strikers : Kenny and Zul-fadli
1st Half :
The game had a bit of a cagey start as both teams tried to impose themselves. Flyboys struggled to create clear cut openings and at times found themselves on the backfoot on more than one occasion. Perumahan focused most their attacks down the flyboys right hand side, Zul-Amali had the impossible task of marking 2 players at a time. Fortunately though when they did break thru sweeper Wazien put his pace to good use mopping up the backline. Perumahan took several potshots at Flyboys goal from outside the box but not with enough quality to beat Hj. Effendy.
There was a succession of foul throws in the first half, mostly commited by Perumahan however one or two of the flyboys were also caught by the sharp eye of Ref Roslan. There were a couple of scary moments when the Flyboys backline was caught offguard and a Perumahan player found himself free in the box, Azman commited himself to a sliding tackle making no contact with the ball but neither with the player, who decided to go to ground. Shameful appeals for a penalty from the Perumahan players were justifiably waved away by the Ref. One moment also saw Julian coming across to cover the right side of the defence and the ball inadvertently made contact with a part of his arm, and again appeals were shunted. Quite quickly the first half came to a close with neither team looking close to breaking the deadlock.
2nd Half
Some reshuffling was done as Nasrul arrived to take his place in the heart of defence along side Azman. Newestest Flyboys Rosli and Aslam were also to make appearances with Rosli taking the Goalkeepers gloves away from a relieved Hj. Effendy now free to take up his favoured position of central midfield maestro. Wazien shifted to RB, Shuk to striker partnering Kenny and supersub Hock was introduced to LM with Zul-Amali and Sofian making way.
Shuk’s positional change to free roaming Striker seemed to be a great move as he became a central figure in most of flyboys attacks. The most memorable moment was when Shukrina audaciously attempted to lob the goalkeeper from a range of almost 40 yards only for the ball to drop cruelly onto the crossbar with the goalie well and truly beaten... surely would’ve been a contender for goal of the season. As per usual these days flyboys reserved their best for the 2nd half and quickly took control of proceedings. The introduction of Nasrul tightened whatever loose ends there were in the Flyboys backline and allowed the defence to hold a high line with Azman and Julian taking in turns to make short effective forays to support the midfield.
However, with things looking peachy for Flyboys, disaster struck 10 mins into the 2nd half as a nothing ball forward was failed to be cleared on two occasions and a persistent Perumahan player lashed a venomous ball from distance aiming for the top corner of the net...Rosli having little to do before this was caught offguard as the vicious strike whisked thru his hands and flyboys were 1-0 down. Not to be deterred the flyboys mentality in these situations was simple...ATTACK!!!!
And Halfway thru the 2nd half Kenny was given the best chance to break even as a glorious thru ball found him unmarked bursting thru the heart of the Perumahan defence, with only the keeper to beat, Kenny’s effort was disastrously saved by their plucky goalie. Flyboys continued to push forward strongly at every available opportunity crowding out the Perumahan penalty box with every set piece play. A freekick was won just on the outside righthand of Perumahan box, Hj. Effendy stepped up to whip a great ball into the area and Shuk rose the highest but his header was high.
Azrol also followed up with a diving far-post header from a searching deep cross by left back/winger Julian. One of the last clear chances came courtesy of a corner kick for Flyboys, lofted into the area, Perumahan failed to clear their lines and Azman tried with a trademark overhead kick which fell tamely into the hands of the Perumahan goalie.
With the many advances of Flyboys team, major gaps opened up for Perumahan to exploit on the counter. Far too often the Flyboys defence was caught against the odds in 3 v 2 situations but the defence remained solid under the watchful defending of Nasrul and Perumahan failed to capitilise in situations that favoured them. The last kick of the game was an overhead pass from hj. Effendy to release fast runner Wazien but the whistle blew before he could get to it and so the result ended in a disappointing but spirited 1-0 defeat to flyboys.
Once again flyboys didn’t get the result that the performance merited, but so long as everyone had a good run out and enjoyed themselves, the Flyboys spirit shall remain strong. Last game will be on Thursday 20th. For those who are unable to make this, thank you for participating and hope to see you again after festive break.
Man-Of-The-Match : Shukrimin...had a quiet first half on the Left midfield slot, but became Flyboys central attacking figure in the 2nd half, unfortunate not to score wonder goal.
Please accept my apologies for any discrepancies in reporting.
- FO Azman Hanif, B767 Fleet.
