Dalat Falcons vs Frontliners 300
7-2 (2-2, 5-0)
7-2 (2-2, 5-0)
First Period:
02:03 1-0 Reagan Mahoney (Ben Weidemann)
06:33 2-0 Reagan Mahoney
07:03 2-1 Mekanath Selvaraj
11:31 2-2 Michael Cheah
Second Period:
22:57 3-2 Kevin Pyee ( Kyle Ladner )
23:40 4-2 Drew Steiert
23:54 5-2 Riley Mahoney
27:56 6-2 Riley Mahoney
29:51 7-2 Michael Cheah(own goal)
Bench Penalties:
Dalat Falcons 1x2mins
Frontliners 300 N/A
02:03 1-0 Reagan Mahoney (Ben Weidemann)
06:33 2-0 Reagan Mahoney
07:03 2-1 Mekanath Selvaraj
11:31 2-2 Michael Cheah
Second Period:
22:57 3-2 Kevin Pyee ( Kyle Ladner )
23:40 4-2 Drew Steiert
23:54 5-2 Riley Mahoney
27:56 6-2 Riley Mahoney
29:51 7-2 Michael Cheah(own goal)
Bench Penalties:
Dalat Falcons 1x2mins
Frontliners 300 N/A
It was sceduled to be an easy take-off for the Falcons with their experience squad, a touch and go, but like the Battle of Thermopylae, 300 refused to go down without a fight.
The match started off with Frontliners playing in a very defensive 2-2-1 formation, while Dalat Falcons played the basic 2-1-2. Falcons were pressing high and as expected, they scored the first goal in the early minutes regardless of 300's deep defending. Some poor man-marking by 300 granted Reagan a shot between the defenders. The ball came rolling into the goal eventhough the keeper manage to get a touch on it.
The second followed soon after. Reagan, unmarked, came roaming out from behind the posts to the surprise of the defenders and before they know it, he buried his second goal , squeezing pass the near post unassisted, leaving the helpless Soon Khai wondering where is his defenders.
Just when we thought that the game was over, Mekanath, who was Spartans (Frontliners Div 1 Team) top scorer came up with a superb shot from the left side of the court. A quick and cheeky fake got him past his marker and then dispatching a quick wrist shot towards Dalat's inexperienced goalie Danial Kim, who was left stranded as the ball flew passed him. The crowd roared, celebrating the very impressive goal coming from the underdogs. Despite Falcon's consistent press, lightning was siding 300 as it struck twice for them. Micheal Cheah equalised from half court with a drag shot which again flew pass the goalie without him flinching an inch.
Both teams enter the break with a goal a piece.Total unexpected scoreline.
The match started off with Frontliners playing in a very defensive 2-2-1 formation, while Dalat Falcons played the basic 2-1-2. Falcons were pressing high and as expected, they scored the first goal in the early minutes regardless of 300's deep defending. Some poor man-marking by 300 granted Reagan a shot between the defenders. The ball came rolling into the goal eventhough the keeper manage to get a touch on it.
The second followed soon after. Reagan, unmarked, came roaming out from behind the posts to the surprise of the defenders and before they know it, he buried his second goal , squeezing pass the near post unassisted, leaving the helpless Soon Khai wondering where is his defenders.
Just when we thought that the game was over, Mekanath, who was Spartans (Frontliners Div 1 Team) top scorer came up with a superb shot from the left side of the court. A quick and cheeky fake got him past his marker and then dispatching a quick wrist shot towards Dalat's inexperienced goalie Danial Kim, who was left stranded as the ball flew passed him. The crowd roared, celebrating the very impressive goal coming from the underdogs. Despite Falcon's consistent press, lightning was siding 300 as it struck twice for them. Micheal Cheah equalised from half court with a drag shot which again flew pass the goalie without him flinching an inch.
Both teams enter the break with a goal a piece.Total unexpected scoreline.
Into the 2nd period, the Falcons, eyeing for a win, forechecked even higher, pinning the rather unadventurous 300 in their own half. Their effort seems to back fired as their skipper, Drew Steiert, was sent off for incorrect distance as he tried to block the keeper from a quick throw.
However, it proved to be the turning point of the match. The Falcons, regardless of the sending, of remained agressive and soon reaped its rewards. 300 succumbing to the constant hustling of the Falcons, committed numerous mistakes led to goals. Kevin Phyee scored with the Falcons down to 4 in a power-play situation. Drew redeemed himself with Falcon's 4th.
Soon Khai numerous heroic saves were in vain as the Falcons scoring spree seemed unstoppable. Riley Mahoney bagged a brace. 300 defensive efforts to keep the scoreline reasonable meant that their forward was left without any support and rarely threathened Daniel's goal other than some odd long shots.
300 conceded an own goal by Michael Cheah, who was ever so present in 300's defensive duties, deflecting the ball into the goal without him realising. Final score, 7-2. Although most predicted a bigger scoreline between the two teams, 300's tenacious defending and valiant spirit proved to be a stumbling block for the Falcon's. The result was no more than what both team deserves.
Dalat Falcons:
Both teams came up with surprises in their team roster but Dalat was by far the worst. Only half of last years Div 2 team were retained.
The understrength team struggled in the first period with an under-par performance and deservingly went into the break with a stunning comeback by 300. Their deadliest forward, Drew (2008 Div 2 Point Leader), was anonymous in the first period.
The 2nd period saw an even more intensive and effective high forechecking, forcing 300's already worn out legs to commit errors. Finally, 300's seemingly impenetrable defense were torn apart as Falcons' forwards came striking in the goals.
Their defensive line was marshalled well and were rarely threathened. 300 was busy ensuring damage control. Other than the erratic solo counter attacks by 300, the defenders and goalie were pretty much spectators of the match.
A deserved win, but not without a fight by the 300. Expecting them to fire all cylinders as they regain their form in attack in coming matches. Defense should be decent with Kerry Mahoney marshaling it but Daniel's post will need adequate cover as it proved to be their weakest link. The team roster suggests that they might find it hard to dominate like last year.
MoM:
Reagan Mohoney. The 2 goals hero was lively throughout the court and took the stage on the day when their lethal forwards went missing.
The boy has been around for a while now although with inconsistent appearances. A young and talented athlete, hope to see him pop in more goals as the league progresses. If the others can't find their "golden blade" in time, he may well be Falcons beacon of light.
Frontliners 300:
A great effort by Frontliners 300, a respectable performance. Especially in the 1st period where they defended every ball tirelessly and chased every ball forward agressively that kept Falcon's defenders on their toes. Stunned Falcons and everyone with a superb comeback from 2 goals down.
Partially contributed by inexperience goalkeeping and a few unexpected inclusions in Falcons' roster, they still a earned the well deserved draw in the first period.
Unfortunately, it was still not enough as the Mighty Falcons soared pass them with ease after the break. Falcons came in with more aggresion which 300 could not match due as fatigue started to kick in. Defended courageously but sloppy at the same time.
On a brighter note, Frontliners will definitely be able to do better in the coming Div 2 games. There is potential in this team what not with the additional fire power from Michael and Mekanath. With the commanding role of Michael in the centre and the pacey goal poacher Mekannath in the attack, they could spring up more surprises in upcoming matches. The league is DEFINITELY getting more interesting.
MoM:
Michael Cheah. His tireless performance was the highlight of the match. Outshining goalie Soon Khai's heroic saves and Mekanath's speeding attacking runs. The scoreline was definitely kept by Soon Khai's solid form but much credit should be given to the boy for his incisive interception and decisive blocking.
Possesing decent ball control and shots, in time, he will be part of 300's deadly attacking forces, proven enough by his equalising goal in the first period. Expecting more points from this rookie.
However, it proved to be the turning point of the match. The Falcons, regardless of the sending, of remained agressive and soon reaped its rewards. 300 succumbing to the constant hustling of the Falcons, committed numerous mistakes led to goals. Kevin Phyee scored with the Falcons down to 4 in a power-play situation. Drew redeemed himself with Falcon's 4th.
Soon Khai numerous heroic saves were in vain as the Falcons scoring spree seemed unstoppable. Riley Mahoney bagged a brace. 300 defensive efforts to keep the scoreline reasonable meant that their forward was left without any support and rarely threathened Daniel's goal other than some odd long shots.
300 conceded an own goal by Michael Cheah, who was ever so present in 300's defensive duties, deflecting the ball into the goal without him realising. Final score, 7-2. Although most predicted a bigger scoreline between the two teams, 300's tenacious defending and valiant spirit proved to be a stumbling block for the Falcon's. The result was no more than what both team deserves.
Dalat Falcons:
Both teams came up with surprises in their team roster but Dalat was by far the worst. Only half of last years Div 2 team were retained.
The understrength team struggled in the first period with an under-par performance and deservingly went into the break with a stunning comeback by 300. Their deadliest forward, Drew (2008 Div 2 Point Leader), was anonymous in the first period.
The 2nd period saw an even more intensive and effective high forechecking, forcing 300's already worn out legs to commit errors. Finally, 300's seemingly impenetrable defense were torn apart as Falcons' forwards came striking in the goals.
Their defensive line was marshalled well and were rarely threathened. 300 was busy ensuring damage control. Other than the erratic solo counter attacks by 300, the defenders and goalie were pretty much spectators of the match.
A deserved win, but not without a fight by the 300. Expecting them to fire all cylinders as they regain their form in attack in coming matches. Defense should be decent with Kerry Mahoney marshaling it but Daniel's post will need adequate cover as it proved to be their weakest link. The team roster suggests that they might find it hard to dominate like last year.
MoM:
Reagan Mohoney. The 2 goals hero was lively throughout the court and took the stage on the day when their lethal forwards went missing.
The boy has been around for a while now although with inconsistent appearances. A young and talented athlete, hope to see him pop in more goals as the league progresses. If the others can't find their "golden blade" in time, he may well be Falcons beacon of light.
Frontliners 300:
A great effort by Frontliners 300, a respectable performance. Especially in the 1st period where they defended every ball tirelessly and chased every ball forward agressively that kept Falcon's defenders on their toes. Stunned Falcons and everyone with a superb comeback from 2 goals down.
Partially contributed by inexperience goalkeeping and a few unexpected inclusions in Falcons' roster, they still a earned the well deserved draw in the first period.
Unfortunately, it was still not enough as the Mighty Falcons soared pass them with ease after the break. Falcons came in with more aggresion which 300 could not match due as fatigue started to kick in. Defended courageously but sloppy at the same time.
On a brighter note, Frontliners will definitely be able to do better in the coming Div 2 games. There is potential in this team what not with the additional fire power from Michael and Mekanath. With the commanding role of Michael in the centre and the pacey goal poacher Mekannath in the attack, they could spring up more surprises in upcoming matches. The league is DEFINITELY getting more interesting.
MoM:
Michael Cheah. His tireless performance was the highlight of the match. Outshining goalie Soon Khai's heroic saves and Mekanath's speeding attacking runs. The scoreline was definitely kept by Soon Khai's solid form but much credit should be given to the boy for his incisive interception and decisive blocking.
Possesing decent ball control and shots, in time, he will be part of 300's deadly attacking forces, proven enough by his equalising goal in the first period. Expecting more points from this rookie.
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