Unknowns bounce back in emphatic fashion

Article contributed by: Anonymous fan of Unknowns

Unknowns United 7
(Zhenrong 3rd min, Kevin 48th, 61st, Yuanji 53rd, Apple 65th, hanwei 78th, Roy 83rd)

Bedok Rovers 1


Unknowns United bounced back from a two match losing streak in emphatic fashion by posting a 7-1 victory this morning.

Punters who daringly plonked their cash on total goals of eight at Singaporepools betting outlets were promptly rewarded when it rained goals at the Bedok reformative stadium.

After two consecutive disappointing defeats, Unknowns badly needed a good performance and a good result. They were raring to go, determined to get off to a good start early in the game.

Striker Zhenrong gave the Unknowns exactly what they wanted when he slipped thru the offside trap with a terrific burst of pace that left him with just the keeper to beat. The hapless custodian had no chance whatsoever and Zhenrong's typical cool and clinical finish gave Unknowns the lead.

Bolstered by the early goal, Unknowns grew in confidence and gradually began to dominate proceedings in the first half, albeit against an admittedly disorganized opposition.
However, they lacked just that little bit of luck as they failed to make a number of gilt-edged chances count. The opposition punished the Unknowns when they pulled back a goal out of nowhere and against the run of play to make it 1-1.

To make matters worse, lightning-quick right-full back Alvin Alves suffered a knee injury and taken off the pitch. Coupled with the two demoralising defeats possibly playing in the back of their minds, most critics would have expected Unknowns to fold and crumble.

But the Unknowns continued to plug away and were duly rewarded with a deluge of goals in the second half with no less than five different Unknowns players finding the net. Goalpoacher Kevin (two goals), dynamic left winger Yuanji, Captain Marvel Apple, midfield marshaller Hanwei and rock solid stopper Roy all scored in an impressive second half display.

Hanwei revelled in his new role deep in the heart of midfield. He spent much of the morning sitting just in front of the defence to protect the back three in order to allow attacking midfielders Jason and Gabriel to concentrate on offensive duties. He took one shot all morning, but it was a screamer that soared into the top righthand corner of the net, reminding fans of his shooting powress.

Particularly worthy of mention was the seventh and final goal. Defender Roy demonstrated great stamina and mental resolve by foraging all the way upfield to support the attack. It was a two on one with Kevin and Roy against the goalie. Kevin's initial shot was seemingly headed for goal yet suspiciously looked to be going slightly wide, but Roy took no chances and was right in position to ram the ball home for his first ever goal as an unknowns player.

Unknowns Number 1 custodian WingHoe was an imposing figure in goal as usual. His commanding presence will be sorely missed as he will be absent for the next few matches due to study commitments

Overall, it was a fine team display by the unknowns.