17 June 07
Reported by: Han Ting
Unknowns United - 2 {Own Goal (65min), Bai (78min)}
Park-Bus FC - 0
At the Anderson Stadium last Sunday, Unknowns United were up against Park-Bus FC. The opponents lived up to their name and indeed brought along a double-decker bus and promptly parked it in front of their goal mouth. Throughout the entire game, they defended negatively and at times threw 11 men behind the ball in the hope of earning a creditable draw against the mighty unknowns. However, the unknowns were too good for them. Unknowns attacked patiently, wore them down, and scored twice in the second half for a well-deserved victory.
Reported by: Han Ting
Unknowns United - 2 {Own Goal (65min), Bai (78min)}
Park-Bus FC - 0
At the Anderson Stadium last Sunday, Unknowns United were up against Park-Bus FC. The opponents lived up to their name and indeed brought along a double-decker bus and promptly parked it in front of their goal mouth. Throughout the entire game, they defended negatively and at times threw 11 men behind the ball in the hope of earning a creditable draw against the mighty unknowns. However, the unknowns were too good for them. Unknowns attacked patiently, wore them down, and scored twice in the second half for a well-deserved victory.
Unknowns signalled their intention to play attacking football right from the start and came out with a offensive 3-4-3 formation in an attempt to unlock the opponent's stubborn defense early in the game. Zhenrong returned after last week's absence to partner the Kevin and Sherman in a venomous three-pronged attack. Winger Botak was shifted in the partner Hanwei in the middle of the park with Jason and Yuanji on the flanks. Alvin, Apple and HanTing formed the backthree with Winghoe commanding in between the posts behind.
However, the slight drizzle and the rather slippery pitch combined with the frustating tactics of the negative opposition meant the unknowns were unable to play their usual sleek passing game to a certain extent.
Unknowns made a tactical change in the middle of the first half, bringing on central defenders Nick and Andy for widemen Jason and Yuanji. Sherman dropped back to the left side of midfield and botak was pushed out wide right. Apple moved up to join Hanwei in the central midfield. Han Ting and Alvin became the fullbacks. The tactical versatility of the unknowns was clear for all to see.
In the 35th minute, ParkBus Fc won a penalty after some indecisive defending by Han Ting allowed Parkbus burly striker to gain posession and he barged his way through on goal. He was eventually bundled inside the box and the referee blew for a penalty.
The burly striker stepped up to take the spot kick amidst chants of "Arh Kar" from the crowd. Perhaps he was affected by the chants thus lost concentration as he skiied his shot wide. The half ended at a goaless stalemate.
Having just recovered from injury, Zijie was taken off during half time. Vincent replaced to partner Apple and Nick as Unknowns reverted back to 3-4-3. ParkBus Fc refused to come out of their shells in the 2nd half. However, in the 65th minute, in the midst of a tussle for the ball at near the halfway line, Parkbus FC accidentally cleared the ball the wrong way as it flew all the way towards their own goal mouth and sailed into the net for a freakish own goal. 1-0 to the Unknowns!
Unknowns were flowing by now, 13 minutes later, Shiwen's header was latched on by Bai and he calmly slotted it through the legs of the keeper. 2-0 to the unknowns!
Parkbus were dead and buried. Moral of the story: negative football doesn't pay.Justice prevailed as the Unknowns entertained with their positive and enterprising play and got the deserved result
As usual, the talking point of the game was once again the controversial referee, who failed to stamp his authority on the match.
Coming after last week's 2-1 win at Admiralty, this was Unknowns second win in a row. By the looks of it, the run won't be stopping anytime soon.
Coming after last week's 2-1 win at Admiralty, this was Unknowns second win in a row. By the looks of it, the run won't be stopping anytime soon.
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Lads,What a wonderful site to view on a weekly if not daily basis.Hanting has certainly put in 100% of work both on the pitch and keyboard.Lets thank him by providing more things to write about in many weeks to come. Make sure they are positive ones!Secondly, lets work on an amazing run into a decade of playing futball together. Something we all have the ability to do so in years to come!Bring it on!
June 18, 2007 3:56 AM
b3ck said...
On behalf of the Management of Unknowns , You "BOO HANTING" On the "19th Day of Year 2007" were hereby conferred Upon the Appointment of " Editor ". We Hope you will do a good job and carry out your duties to your fullest capabilities. You will recieve your remuneration package soon. Please keep up the good work!
June 19, 2007 12:02 AM
Johnathon said...
Can i take this chance to pay speical tribute to hanting for developing the unknown website...Really greatly appercaite it ya....Job well done... :p
Lads,What a wonderful site to view on a weekly if not daily basis.Hanting has certainly put in 100% of work both on the pitch and keyboard.Lets thank him by providing more things to write about in many weeks to come. Make sure they are positive ones!Secondly, lets work on an amazing run into a decade of playing futball together. Something we all have the ability to do so in years to come!Bring it on!
June 18, 2007 3:56 AM
b3ck said...
On behalf of the Management of Unknowns , You "BOO HANTING" On the "19th Day of Year 2007" were hereby conferred Upon the Appointment of " Editor ". We Hope you will do a good job and carry out your duties to your fullest capabilities. You will recieve your remuneration package soon. Please keep up the good work!
June 19, 2007 12:02 AM
Johnathon said...
Can i take this chance to pay speical tribute to hanting for developing the unknown website...Really greatly appercaite it ya....Job well done... :p
3 comments:
Lads,
What a wonderful site to view on a weekly if not daily basis.
Hanting has certainly put in 100% of work both on the pitch and keyboard.
Lets thank him by providing more things to write about in many weeks to come. Make sure they are positive ones!
Secondly, lets work on an amazing run into a decade of playing futball together. Something we all have the ability to do so in years to come!
Bring it on!
On behalf of the Management of Unknowns , You "BOO HANTING" On the "19th Day of Year 2007" were hereby conferred Upon the Appointment of " Editor ". We Hope you will do a good job and carry out your duties to your fullest capabilities. You will recieve your remuneration package soon. Please keep up the good work!
Can i take this chance to pay speical tribute to hanting for developing the unknown website...Really greatly appercaite it ya....Job well done... :p
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