Dalat Falcons vs Frontliners 300
Date: 31st January 2009 (Saturday)
Face-off Time: 11am
Venue: Dalat International School
If it is a football match, it would be like Manchester United playing against Selangor FC.
Truth be told, that’s how it is in the upcoming match between the soaring Falcons and the mighty 300. Although on paper, it may seem like Dalat Falcons are the “freshies” while Frontliners 300 (previously known as Frontliners Trojan in PFL 08’) are the more “experienced” team but in reality, it’s the total opposite when you place both team side by side on court.
Dalat Falcon comprises mainly by players from last year’s Division 2 champion, Dalat Eagles, players both young and old. No doubt they will definitely be high in confidence. The Frontliners 300, though it may be their second outing in PFL, are made up of mainly newly recruited players. Lacking in experience may be one of their biggest disadvantages, but what separates them even more from the Falcons is the physique of their players. Honestly, the 300 ain’t gonna be lookin’ anywhere close to the real Spartans on court.
Expect a heavily one-sided game. For Dalat, it will be pretty much a breeze through. Though 300 may be the obvious underdog amongst of the two, it will still be interesting to see how they cope with the match both physically and mentally. 300 will definitely be doing most of the defending. Their defenders really have to be on their toes if they want to keep the scoreline "decent" by the end of the match. It’s really quite unfortunate for 300 to kick-start their PFL outing this year facing a giant team like the Falcons.
Then again, the ball is round. A
nything can happen
Key Players:
Dalat Falcons:
Who else but that "Energizer battery imported all the way from Canada - Drew Steiert. Not only is his seemingly limitless stamina a bonus, but his speed will also be a threat to be reckon with. The Falcons will definitely be banking on this guy to get the goals coming.
Frontliners 300:
No matter how good a team may be but if they can't put the ball at the back of the net, it's all for nothing. That's where Frontliners 300 key player, Soon Khai, the goalkeeper, comes in. He's been donning the keeper's uit for only about 6 months now but has improved tremendously since. Although this will be his first major competition yet, he has showed great potential to shine as a keeper in PFL 09'.
Predictions:
Bendy:
A trashing . No chance for the brave 300 against the 10,000 strong Falcons, definitely a no fight no matter how you look on it. On paper, Falcons are overwhelming favourites compared to 300 who are undergoing transition. But games are not won on paper, and it will be up to 300 to upset the odds. With an unproven goalie as well, it could be one and only the Achilles Tendon that 300 can mount an upset on. Provided they can get out from their own zone and do some attacking of course.
Jose:
Men vs Boys. This match is going to be so one sided that it might not be even worth watching. Match secretariats get ready to be busy for this one! The Frontliners coach will have to get ready a superb 'speech' during the period break to motivate the players to continue playing on with their heads held high, despite whatever the scoreline may be. I'm predicting this game to be like the one which Frontliners played Dalat last year in the Penang League 2008. 17-0 again maybe? Hopefully less I hope. Anything less than 12-0 is a good scoreline for Frontliners.
Spritzer:
It’s a pretty obvious win for the Falcons. They will be the pace setter for the entire game considering the fact that they have better players with experience and physical advantage. Expect a lot of attacking play from the Falcons while the 300 stand on guard, defending as long as their feet can take them. In terms of scoreline, I’m expecting a 2 digit cruise for the Falcons. For the 300, if they can score even a single goal, it will be something to be applauded for.
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