Dutch Ball Breakers

Thumped 5-2 by our arch nemesis - Shuuto. It all started off awry as some daylight savings confusion saw only Dave and meself there on time, with Henry and Quoc hurrying on in the 2nd minute to start off undermanned at 1-0 (late penalty). We held strong with 4 players not letting them get through. However a long range goal just before halftime put them 2-0 up. The second half saw it roll downhill. A lack of discipline, strategy, smart play and overall stamina (on my part at least!) saw them pump through another 3 goals, all from counterattacks as aptly pointed out by Quoc. It was like trying to run through a brick wall. We needed to pass back and draw out bricks from the brick wall (i'm not calling Shuuto bricks now...) so as to penetrate a bit easier.

Our 2 goals came from Dave and Quoc, and were on the craziest angles imagineable. The goals came down to pure individual skill, and while a game boosting effort, we shouldn't be relying on that to get us through.

Derek was making some good points from goals, ie me standing too deep back in defence. Need to run around to create some opportunities. However, a lack of fitness just puts you so out of it, losing the desire (and ability!) to run into space and make plays. This is where our two subs come in handy, none of whom were present today.

So things to remember:
- Derek has best view of whole pitch, listen to what he's saying.
- Be the cheese. Draw the rats out rather trying to run right through them.
- Make sure you know what time the game is, try getting there 10 minutes early at the latest.
- Make sure you know what time it is period.

Next week early game, 2.40pm I think. Asian Ronaldo will be there.
ps. So I get changed after the game and come out, Henry goes "where the f$!* were you!?"...thought I missed the game and just rocked up...lost c*&^!!!!