DEFENDERS

Faizuli
16 years old
Def C/L
Hillgrove Sec School
In only his 1st season with Promisedland, Fai has established himself as one of the key man in the team. His defensive partnership with Asraf managed to keep the defence in check. His aerial ability and clearances kept out many attacks. Formed the other half of the twin towers.
Has also a swet left foot that is good for longe range missiles towards the opponent's goal.





Asraf
16 years old
Def C
Hillgrove Sec School
2nd year playing in the heart of defence for Promisedland. Has improved in defensive position and maturity. Stopped putting in reckless challenges and is gradually timing his tackles to perfection. Is one half of Promisedland's defensive towers. A key man in the team.





Firdaus
16 years old
Def C/R/L
Hillgrove Sec School
Can play in any position across the defensive backline. A player who quietly does his job without compromising. Do surge forward at times and can pack a powerful shot.

Mathias
16 years old
Def R/L WB
Fuhua Sec School
Despite his "size", speed is one of Mathias's stronger aspect of the game.
He makes up for his lack of match exposure with determination and hardwork. With more games under his belt, Mathias would gain more in tactical understanding and add attacking into his game aspect.






Cheng Jun
13 years old
Def R/L
Hillgrove Sec School
A young player still learning the game. Hardworking and always willing to listen to coach's advice. Had some subs in during a few games. Most memorable was being tasked to shut out one of the opponent's key players with 10 mins left in the game to play. Stuck to his task and never gave up. Would improve with more games to come.

GOALKEEPER

Midzi
14 years old
Gk
Greenridge Sec School
A new addition to the squad. After 2 seasons without a natural gk, Promisedland can be confident for the seasons to come with Midzi's arrival.
A young and courageous keeper who made several spectacular saves during the group games. With Midzi between the sticks, it gives the defenders extra confidence in the game. Midzi's encouraging cheers and words can always be heard throughout the game. This adds to the team atmosphere.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Hi,

Happy new year to all Sports Club members.

Please take notes that there will be training session on the following dates:

January: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

February: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

March: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

There will be basketball clinics organised by Singapore Slingers on 30 Jan, 6th, 20th, 27th Feb.
Basketball players - Ask around if your friends are interested in joining the basketball team.
Registration fee is $20 per year.

To all, Keep it up the good work in 2010.

Coach JunJie

BREAK

Hi guys,

As i am unable to get a field, there will be no training for 27th June and 4th July 2009. The next game is on 11th July 2009 with Geylang Methodist.

I will meet you guys at 8.30am. Please make sure you remember to attend the game. Pass the msg around. We need everybody.

See you guys 2 weeks later.

Coach Andy

CROSS ROAD LEAGUE - GAME 1

The first game of the League 2009 got off to a winning start for Promisedland, beating YGOS 2-1. From two wonderful freekicks from Hafiz. However, the game was won not by the free kicks, but it was won instead by a brilliant team effort. The whole formation worked and the players played to their strengths. It was diffcult to select a man of the match from this game as few of the players put displayed match winning performances.

Thanks to Shawn for taking the pictures, but i suggest that next game, try to take the pictures nearer.

here are the ratings:

Dani - 9/10. Played well between the sticks, putting in some wonderful saves that kept us in the game. In the 85th minute, stretched out well to palm the ball away in mid air for a goal bound shot.

Christian - 8/10. Still put in a good performance on the right side, calm in defence, kept the opponent's main striker at bay for most of the game.

Darren - 8/10. It was together with Christian's work on the right side that the defence was well balanced. Used his sweet left leg to great efficency. A threat on the freekicks on the right too.

Ashraf - 10/10. Defintely man of the match candidate. Covered all the grounds in defence. Putting his giant frame in great effect, also listened to coach's advice in keeping his hands away from opponents and not resulting in any fouls conceded. BRILLIANT

Haikal - 8/10. Cool head in defence, needs to concentrate more to push his team up. Putting in some timely tackles.

Darrik - 7.5/10. First game on the right flank, was rather nervous, but still manage to trouble the left side of the opponents, after switching into the centre, manage to find his ground again.

Darryl - 8/10. A constant threat down the left side. Good ball skills that helped the team keep the ball. Needs to be more hungry for goals.

Haifz - 9/10. Two freekicks goals, held the midfield well, improved alot from last year. needs to work on fitness more.

Alif - 10/10. Man of the match. Running his lungs out, covered alot of ground in defence. Sticked to his task for the first half, hence manage to keep the opponents out together with Hafiz. Keep up the good performance.

Hong Teck - 7/10. Few good touches and reading of the game. Needs more presence up front to pressurize the defence. Needs some goals to get the tempo.

Fredrick - 7/10. First full game. Inexperience showed, however will improve with more games to come. Defintely will start scoring goals.

Subs: Farhan 7/10, Jordan 7/10

Nice game to manage and also a good display from the team. Keep it up, lets show all the other teams how football is played.

See ya.

Coach Andy

Cross Road League Fixtures

Boys, Here are the fixtures for the League.

30th May 2009 - Versus YGOS

14th June 2009 - Futsal Tournament

20th June 2009 - Versus Team Isaac

27th June 2009 - Training

11th July 2009 - Geylang Methodist

18th July 2009 - Kuo Chuan Presybetarian

25th July 2009 - CYC

We will gather at 8.30am at Blk 151 the coffeshop. Bring everything, cut your nails.

For your info: the 1st game of the league kick off with Geylang Methodist taking on CYC. Geylang Methodist won 16-0.

Its time for us to show them how to play football.

Coach Andy

SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2009

Hi boys,

Good first warm up on the 3rd May. I was not very pleased with the goal they scored and i find that our attack was not hungry enough.

We should have been raining shots on them expecially in the first half. We need to bring that up if we want to win the league.

I was happy that Darrik and Farhan both scored. Keep it up, but Darrik, you have to hold the midfield more.

Schedule for May 2009:

16th May - Training. (Compulsory to attend, need to work on the tatics)
23rd May - Friendly match with Global Football (Tougher opponents than the last, players who did not attend 16th training, will not be played.
30th May - League starts

Boys, i want to see you guys have more desire, after the two interviews done, our girls club coach and the New Paper reporter say that you guys are not like a soccer team, nofire and not passionate.

I want to see more of this.

Coach Andy