Monday, April 10, 2006
Domination
Getting the post up finally, after some gentle / semi-violent coercion by Simon. So this week we were up against Plus 3 Greeks, league leaders after our loss to Shuuto couple of weeks ago dropped us from the top. Well their side was more like Plus 1 Greek, as they only had the big wog dude and a whole bunch of curries, and we had as full a squad as we'd had in the last few weeks (Henghis finally made it!).
From the start our improved style of play was clear. As Quoc later put it, 'it was how we used to play'. A sudden thunderstrike goal from Simon in the opening minute or 2 put us up, and their cheersquad on the sidelines was encouraging them not to worry and get on with it.
That didn't go too well to plan. Super striker Simon punched a few more from all over the place. Damn he's quick! I can't remember exactly how many but Simon scored quite a few.
One of our best areas was D. We held really strong, double teaming when they turned away from us, and generally holding them off really well. The big wog dude was their most dangerous player, but we checked him 95% of the time, ensuing frustration on their behalf. I think Quoc's wise words from our loss the other week were well heeded. From defense we did not try and break through their brick wall. We bided our time, drew them out, then punched the ball through holes in their line. It was beautiful.
Some really good passing was seen. Simon scored most of the goals, Quoc scored a few (one of which should have been Henry's) to take the scoreline out to 6-0. Henry's 3-kick-combo -attempted-lob-over-keeper with lactic acid infused legs was a highlight. Especially the bit when he missed all 3 then Simon comes along and pounds it in the back of the net.
Derek finally hit the clean sheets. And I'm not talking about them 'mayonnaise' stains either...(k someone edit that out...). Some absolutely awesome saves today, nothing got through the man. One memorable save was a long range bomb from the wog dude which was inching towards the top of the net but Derek leapt high and punched the ball out with both hands. Also some excellent long throws to find men in open spaces in the latter half of the match saw Plus 3 keep on guessing.
Overall, probably the best match I've seen us play this since I got back. On a side note, I was totally fuxorred in the shins. Krishna's words of advice to me were, "Move your feet...". I'll consider these words when I start working on my fitness. Crudmonkey.
HOLIDAY next week so no match apparently. Week after, check the fixture 'yall.
Really clean sheet: Derek
Superstar: Simon
Most money owed: Quoc $12 (4.96% interest p.w.)
3-Hit Combo: d, d, f, HK, LK, LK (hold) - Henry
From the start our improved style of play was clear. As Quoc later put it, 'it was how we used to play'. A sudden thunderstrike goal from Simon in the opening minute or 2 put us up, and their cheersquad on the sidelines was encouraging them not to worry and get on with it.
That didn't go too well to plan. Super striker Simon punched a few more from all over the place. Damn he's quick! I can't remember exactly how many but Simon scored quite a few.
One of our best areas was D. We held really strong, double teaming when they turned away from us, and generally holding them off really well. The big wog dude was their most dangerous player, but we checked him 95% of the time, ensuing frustration on their behalf. I think Quoc's wise words from our loss the other week were well heeded. From defense we did not try and break through their brick wall. We bided our time, drew them out, then punched the ball through holes in their line. It was beautiful.
Some really good passing was seen. Simon scored most of the goals, Quoc scored a few (one of which should have been Henry's) to take the scoreline out to 6-0. Henry's 3-kick-combo -attempted-lob-over-keeper with lactic acid infused legs was a highlight. Especially the bit when he missed all 3 then Simon comes along and pounds it in the back of the net.
Derek finally hit the clean sheets. And I'm not talking about them 'mayonnaise' stains either...(k someone edit that out...). Some absolutely awesome saves today, nothing got through the man. One memorable save was a long range bomb from the wog dude which was inching towards the top of the net but Derek leapt high and punched the ball out with both hands. Also some excellent long throws to find men in open spaces in the latter half of the match saw Plus 3 keep on guessing.
Overall, probably the best match I've seen us play this since I got back. On a side note, I was totally fuxorred in the shins. Krishna's words of advice to me were, "Move your feet...". I'll consider these words when I start working on my fitness. Crudmonkey.
HOLIDAY next week so no match apparently. Week after, check the fixture 'yall.
Really clean sheet: Derek
Superstar: Simon
Most money owed: Quoc $12 (4.96% interest p.w.)
3-Hit Combo: d, d, f, HK, LK, LK (hold) - Henry
# posted by San G @ 8:41 pm 
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Good stuff Sanji.
Respect to Sanji for keeping the blog alive! It keeps me from pure boredom at work, and also provides valuable insight into the game.
Kudos to Sanji.
Respect to Sanji for keeping the blog alive! It keeps me from pure boredom at work, and also provides valuable insight into the game.
Kudos to Sanji.
# posted by 
: 11/4/06 8:49 am
: 11/4/06 8:49 am
i second that.
reading the reviews is almost as good as being there.
love the idiosyncrasies too
awesome stuff dbb, keep it up!
(makes me wonder if perhaps my absence is partly to do with the good run haha)
dave
reading the reviews is almost as good as being there.
love the idiosyncrasies too
awesome stuff dbb, keep it up!
(makes me wonder if perhaps my absence is partly to do with the good run haha)
dave
# posted by : 11/4/06 1:41 pm
: 11/4/06 1:41 pm
Nah mate... We need ya back asap. 6 players just doesn't cut it and with fitness like mine, it's game ova! When you gonna b back (I know u're bak ova Easter but no game!)?
We need ur pace and ability to create openings, cos the good teams always tie us down. We're sorta improving in drawing the opponents out, rather than running into brick walls tho! :D
We need ur pace and ability to create openings, cos the good teams always tie us down. We're sorta improving in drawing the opponents out, rather than running into brick walls tho! :D
# posted by : 11/4/06 2:00 pm
: 11/4/06 2:00 pm
good call derek, updated the links. seems like they put us down as 5-0 when it was clearly 6-0...not that it matters.
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