Hard fought victory for CFC
19 strong man squad travel to Pei Hwa Secondary with a surprise appearance from Guo Hui who is still recovering from tear ligament.
Starting Line Up: Davis, Wei Xian, Boy, Heng, Guo Qiang, Foong, Yong, Marlon, Daniel, Hoe, Ooi.
Substitutes: Rong Guang, Guo Hui, Zhen Zhong, Bernard, Ono, Andy, Robben, Monkey
Chinatown FC started the games brightly passing around the pitch against 8 men Ducth Ladies whose player are late.
Nothing spectacular and CFC are unable to take full advantage of the numerical advantages. Soon Dutch Ladies players came into the fray.
In the 10th min, Foong latch onto a through pass and try to round the opposition keeper but was block and bounce back to Foong's leg and he tried to laid it back to the center but was again block by the quick recovery from the keeper. Corner kick!
Foong went over to take the resulting corner kick and Guoo Qiang rise above all the other to head home for CFC leaving the keeper absolutely stranded. It was the first ever goal for Guo Qiang! CFC lead 1-0 early in the game
Not much later, Yong see Guo Qiang running up and instantly hit an upfield cross. Guo Qiang let it bounc once before trying to hit a low shot but was unfortunately block by the extended leg of opposition keeper. Score remains!
It was all CFC who dominated the early 20min! CFC could have extended the lead, Foong had a chance on goal but only for him to blast it high.
Chinatown FC had a scare when opposition break free from the offside track after opposition keeper hit a high and far drop kick over the entire CFC defend. Davis rush out instantly to clear the ball but mis-hit it skyward but was then head out by Davis.
Opposition had a free kick just outside the penalty box after Bernard had foul him. But the resulting free kick was blasted high over the bar.
CFC had a shock when Guo Qiang, who had been instrumental throughout the game, had to limp off after been accidentally hit on his crouch.
Dutch Ladies could have equalised when their forward break through the defense and Davis block the initial effort only for it to bounce to another opposition. With all the time he had, he mis-kick the shot and send it wide. A horrible mistake!
Half time whistle blown. CFC went into the break with a 1-0 lead.
Soon, 2nd half whistle blow, CFC making lots of changes to the team.
Monkey tested the opposition defend straight after the restart with some nifty footwork before his shot was blocked for a corner kick.
Ono also tested opposition defence with his mazy run down the flank and was determined to score against his friends, who is the opposition keeper, a formal s-league reserved keeper. But all his attempt was fruitless as he is too eager to make an impact.
Both side had a chance to score from free kicks. Yong took it for CFC but his shot was too straight to the keeper. Opposition also try his luck but was a replica of Yong shot who possess no threat to both keeper. Soon, Ono tries his luck at the corner of the penalty box. His fierce shot was just over the bar.
Chinatown was lucky to have escape from conceding after the referee had blown the whistle claiming Dutch Ladies number 9 had handball even though it was clearly that he had chest it down. But, no matter what, Rong Guang had already clear it off the line.
Daniel also have a go from far after he was left unmark and his lobbing shot was just tipped over by opposition keeper. Another good chance goes begging.
In the 80th min, Ono tries his luck down the left flank again, getting past 3 defender inside the penalty box but was saved by the Dutch Ladies' keeper.
CFC almost conceded a goal in injury times. Opposition striker broke free from CFC defend and hit a high shot. Davis dive over and manage to pump it skyhigh and all was breathless as the shot lob high and hit the cross bar and bounce back. Davis recover quickkly and shouted that he will get the ball but Boy didn't heard it and clear away. Out of frustration, Davis scolded Boy for clearing the ball as he could have delay some of the remaining time. They broke up in a quarrel but was stopped by their team mates.
Full time whistle blown, CFC won 1-0 over 7th placed Dutch Ladies to extended their good record over the past 8 matches, winning 6 drew 1 and lost 1. CFC are coming strong! Davis had made apologies to Boy for his foul mouth.
Chinatown FC
9:41 PM
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