Chinatown FC Poors Run Continue
13 men travel to Alexandra hospital had went to Alexandra Hospital for a games against team Veteran in search for their 1st win since 9th December 2007. Despite the boost return of striker Hoe to the team, but it was still not enough to help the win secure their first win for the year 2008.
Starting Line Up: Davis, Boy, Heng, Bernard, Guo Qiang, Didi, Marlon, Robben, Andy, Daniel, Hoe
Substitute: Zhen Zhong, Zhi Wei
Match kick off in a hot and sunny Sunday. Opposition striker no 29, Fabian was the first to test the alertness of CFC keeper Davis by trying a long shot from half way line but was easily gather by Davis.
Its was just 5min into the games that CFC had took the lead. Didi ran down the flank, skip pass a defender before making a low pass to the Marlon who is loitering in the center of the box and slot it home pass Veteran's keeper to get Chinatown FC to a flying start.
CFC almost double the lead with Andy using his pace to run down the right flank from the half way line before hitting a low cross for Daniel only for him to hit it straight to the keeper, CFC couldn't believe that it did not goes in.
CFC threw another chance away when Guo Qiang hit a long pass to Andy who ran pass the defender but only for him to shoot straight at Veteran's keeper.
Soon CFC was made to pay after opposition no 47, Charles out-muscled Bernard to set himself free on goal with only Davis to beat. The tall midfielder calmly hit a top left corner shot pass Davis and in off the post. A clinical finishing that left Davis in awe over that goal. Veteran equalised 1-1.
CFC was shocked again as Veteran score another 2 goals in quick succession to make the score 3-1. no 29, Fabian had scored a lobbing shot over Davis who was in no-man land after hesitating whether to rush forward or track back. Poor positioning play by Davis.
Fabian had scored again 3mins later, it was another lobbing shot over Davis after he had rush out to anticipate Fabian should he get pass Didi, who was helping Zhen Zhong to defend as he did not track back after going up for attack. For all his attacking ability, defending certainly was not Didi forte. The overweight striker got pass him with some nifty footwork and saw Davis rushing out, he immediately trip the shot over Davis who was again stranded in no-man land. 3-1 to Veteran.
Daniel almost get CFC back into the game after Andy pacy run downs the right flank again causing trouble to Veteran's defence. His cross was met by Daniel, with all the time in the world, he miss it horribly. Same goes to Hoe who is still gaining back his match fitness. Zhen Zhong deep cross was met by Hoe, but he can only shoot it wide too.
Half time whistle blown, CFC look set to re-organise the team.
2nd half started and CFC almost conceded again after Fabian had dribble past CFC's defence before passing to his team mate no 12, Quah, whose high shot smash the cross bar. CFC almost capitalise on that misses and launch a quick attack. Andy got past Veteran's defence with his pace and only the keeper to beat. His low shot had left the keeper stranded but CFC can only see the shot rebound off the left hand post.
Hoe had a good chance to score after setting free by Andy down the right but his shot was too straight for the keeper. Marlon had a similar chance too but the result was the same as Hoe. Hoe had a chance to redeem himself after setting free by Guo Qiang long cross from inside CFC own penalty box but again, he shoot straight towards the keeper.
CFC had a penalty appeal late in the game after Andy shot was clearly hand-balled by opposition right back. But the referee wave play on to the dismiss of CFC player. Veteran player remain mums about the referee decision.
Finally CFC was awarded for their hardwork and it was no doubt that Andy got his goal. His mazy run down the left flank before cutting inwards and setting himself free only the keeper to beat. He calmly slot it pass the keeper to the right hand post. Chinatown still trailing by 3-2.
It was all CFC attack and they almost conceded twice. The in-form striker Fabian had been causing nightmare to CFC after his shot was rebounded off the pole. Opposition no 14 M Silvadas need just a simple touch in inside the 6 yards box. But Bernard came from nowhere and tackle the ball out for a corner! Fantastic defending!
Full time whistle had blown. CFC might had thought they did enough to at least secure a draw.
Chinatown FC
9:09 PM
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