SDX FC merge their way through the playoffs after defeating BabyGebu FC in penalty shootout after booth teams could not find a sole winner later this evening. Both teams played hard and throughout the game, 'Silau' and BabyGebu canceled each other with fierce tackles and possession control making SDX FC's defence breakout a lot of sweat and midfielders controlling the centre area for the foward to score. SDX started with a different formation of 4-3-2-1 with 'Joe'vier Macherano and Med'Zerol'der on center and Zarob Puyol and Cacai Pirlo both on the left and right. Midfields consists of versatile 'Bermuda Triangle'; Nadeem, long-lost Zul K and Ryan 'Izmie' Giggs, and Reyzwan and Samir 'Yas'ri on wide. Avicenna however played as top striker.
In the 1st half, it was 50-50 as Yas, Avi and Reyzwan all nearly found an early lead. Unfortunately, the keeper's agility and superb defending denied them. After 25minutes of gameplay, Encik Shuk made a surprising change by substituting Cacai Pirlo and Zarob Puyol with RizalRafdi and Moonz. As the game progressed, BabyGebu found the net by a misjudged timing from 'Joe'vier Macherano who was unable to fall back after a unlucky miss pass. Highly rated keeper, Cyber was helpless and the team was trailed 0-1.
2nd half brings in Imando Torres who just arrived after beating Russia; replacing Samir 'Yas'ri, Avicenna exchange position with Reyzwan. SDX made a lot of attacking resulted from great possession from the 'Bermuda Triangle'. 15minutes as the game started, an unusual spectacular lob from Zul K found Imando Torres on the corner of the penalty box who gave a 1st timer-volley and rammed the opponents goal. A few changes made after that as Avicenna gives way for newly signed King, Yus for Moonz, Slampuck Gallas for RizalRafdi and finally Akaboshi Taka for Izmie Giggs. Both teams fight to the end and unlucky for 'Joe'vier as he was rewarded a yellow card for beautifully-but-dangerous tackle. Without any added goals brings to the penalty shootout.
Reyzwan, Imando Torres, Nadeem, Zerol and King were the takers having all of them scored except Zerol. However the quick reaction from Cyber saved an important penalty and having the goal post to thank after BabyGebu's penalty missed.
"It was nerve-wrecking. I thought my heart skipped a beat," said the Gaffer after King perfectly settle the penalty shootout.
"It was a tough match. We made it. I'm happy and proud of my team," he added.
Assistant2 Manager, Makoto Nakai did not commented on anything as his face told everything.
"We need a new kit, seriously!" jokes Avicenna and the rest of the team after the game.
Friday, June 27, 2008
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