[/b] I felt that both teams competed well for the 1st half but
we were more organised and hardworking. With the fainting spell of
their players, mistakes from their keeper and defenders miskicking
the ball to our strikers, we capitalise on that and managed to
score.
I would say that Ben made a big difference in the defence and he
managed to cut off most of the ball that were pumped in. I was
actually thinking that Jeremy would be doing that as I had tasked
him to be the "last' man controlling the line. Nevertheless,
somebody did the job and it's good to see that our defenders are
not playing so much to the centre and are clearing the balls to the
side. (hmmmm...I am considering booking fields with water puddles
in the centre :lol
In midfield, there was not much action in the central area for
obvious reasons. I did my best in "wrestling" with the opponents on
the "water bed". Boon played relatively well as a left mid but
needs to gel more with Heskey with his powerful thru passes. It's
either that or Heskey has got to run even faster?? Both of you
figure it out 
Lawrence drifted too much up
front rather than opening up wide. It was difficult for the ball to
reach him. Nevertheless, it's good to see him in action after so
many months of laying off.
Strikers Heskey and Jimmy Hasslebank were sharp and played well for
the whole game.
Second Half
Opponents woke up and changed their game strategy. Their no 10
player switched side to our left and tagged one more player
together with him. They also moved up their last line. Despite an
outstanding performance by Alfred who were executing his flying
legs and tackles, They were unstoppable and goals were scored with
Perfect 10. Heskey noticed the loophole and did well by covering
the left back position. Boon was in a faraway land 
and the opponents kept bombarding our left side. I got
wrestled by one of the Fuji opponents as he pressed his studs on my
left feet 
....the "victims" are not the toes this time
but just above them. I nearly "killed" my wife yesterday while she
was executing her "iron thumb " on me. 
The swell is half the size of a pingpong ball. Alvin
Chia came in but left after a while and then came in
again......confuse the opponents?? I still have not ascertain the
reason behind the "stunt". Heskey did well by unleashing a long
shot and competing his hectric. Eventual score was 6-4.
Learning Values
1. I noticed that directing players on the field during the game
helps to be more organised in the first half. There should only be
one person giving instruction on the field.
2. Left and right midfielders have to learn to play their defensive
role as well. Even though they are wingers, they have to drop back
to cover the opponents' left and right midfieders. Center
midfielders are not Gods!!
3. As Barcuda had pointed out, the team needs to put in more
fighting spirit.
Pls feel free to comment on my performance even thought I am the
manager. I appreciate feedbacks. Barcuda, pls pardon me for losing
my cool when we spoke after I came off the field. I was quite
pissed at my injury, at the second half and it was just simply
difficult to fulfill the different requirements of players in the
team. 
To all, pls understand that I have to assess the big picture and
make decisions which are based on feedbacks and comments. I may not
be right at all times and some decisions will not be able to
everybody happy. Whatever it is, we only have one goal and that is
to make the best decisions for this team. As far as I am concerned,
I agreed to build this team and I am not giving up unless all of
you give up. Whatever unhappiness or comments, come to me, my doors
are open. 
Our journey continues on possibly the 17th of Nov. Charles has been
assisting in getting opponents and we have a few teams line up at
home ground in the coming weekends. Glad to see the commitment from
Charles and hopefully more to come from the other
players.
