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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

POST MATCH CONFERENCE

The post-match conference after Saturday's game saw mixed reactions about the team, which scored first, only to lose 1-4 eventually.

Held at Saffron International Prata House, here's a summary of what the skipper, and 5 others, had to say.

Asked about breaking his goal duct, Hafriz was all smiles saying, "I spoke to Izman before the game, and told him I was aiming for three. Still, one is good enough."

Izman was in the limelight himself, earning his name a place in the referee's book with a lunging tackle on the opposite left winger.

"I felt good about the tackle. I don't know if I got the ball, but I felt it was a strong and fair challenge."

Television replays showed Izman clearly winning the ball first, before generously winning the opponents legs as well.

Izman's elder brother, senior player Izzat, was cool about the game.

"The team played okay. Apart from two to three of their better players, I felt that we could actually match them men to men. It was generally defensive lapse that cost us a victory, or at least a draw."

Regarding the team's performance, skipper Wee Yang said, "It was not the best of games."

Echoing the same view, Firdaus added, "What is pretty obvious now is, the team needs regular training in order to have any chance of better luck."

When probed about his decision to leave the field midway through the second half, Wee Yang replied, "I just felt I needed a break at that point of time. My morale was on a low, and I felt it was best for the team if Siu Sing had stood between the posts instead."

Amin eventually replaced him in goal.

"I don't find much joy now," Wee Yang added, his words depicting a demoralised man.

Munjen needs to rally behind their skipper for now, and they need a better result soon.

'fir

2:12 PM

Sunday, July 19, 2009

KENT RIDGE HALL SOCCER BONANZA

Munjens sent a team earlier today to compete in the Kent Ridge Soccer Bonanza held at 9am West Batam time at Kallang Cage.

Expectations were high, as fans and media alike were looking to see if MPFC could repeat their Pierre Ratnam Cup victory.

There was a surprise though, as team striker Edmund Ong was seen appearing from the team bus. Needless to say, fans have clearly missed star forward, having missed the previous 25973436 Munjen matches.

MPFC was drawn into Group D, arguably the Group of Depth.

First up was KR XI, a team Munjen knew they needed nothing less than a victory to kickstart their quest. That wasn't the case however, as butterflies in their stomaches saw them having very few chances as the game ended in a stalemate.

Next in Munjens way were group favourites, Team White (cause they were wearing white lar..), featuring familiar faces from MJC and VS soccer. They lived up to their name, comfortably winning 2-0, although Munjens did have a few good chances through Edmund and Addison.

As Munjens waited for their last match, news crept in that the results in the other games had favoured them, and they now need js a single goal victory over their final opponents, TEAM ITEWEST, to qualify.

The game started lively as Munjens dominated possession, and throwing everything they had at the ITEWEST. The goal eventually came through Fir, whose shot crept into the bottom left corner of the goal.

That lead did not last too long though, as the opponents grabbed a controversial goal. A snap shot from one of their players rebounded off the right post, onto the left post, and then back into play. Moments later, the referee controversially stopped play as he adjudged the effort to be a goal.

The match went into half-time at 1-1. Munjens continued to dominate and took shots after shots but failed to score. Edmund had the best chance perhaps, thundering his shot above the bar with the goalkeeper left scrawling on the ground as he went for power over placement.

1-1 the final score, handing an abrupt end to the Munjens.

Controversy

When asked after the match regarding the controversial goal rewarded, the ref pointed out that it was given after consulting the linesman.

It was understood that the linesman was all they way behind the goalpost, and not in line with the byline as he should have been -.=

Cheers!

12:34 AM

Thursday, July 16, 2009

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7:54 PM

FC MUNJEN PORTUGUESE 2-2 NEXUS FC

Azhar (30') Binlong (15')
Jiewei (40') Ivan (85')

In what was meant to be only the second encounter against this free-flowing football side, Munjen Portuguese received a pre-match scare when brothers Rio Izzat and Anton Izman alerted the gaffer of their unavailability mere hours before kick-off.

In the end, Munjens took to the field with a 9-men line-up, still with spriits high, nevertheless.

Starting Line-up: Haris (GK) Fahmi (RB) Siusing (CB) Wenxiong (CB) John (LB) Jiewei (CM) Azhar (CM) Hafriz (CM) Fir (FW)

Munjens got the match underway, and they made up for their lack in numbers with excuisite passing moves, effortlessly keeping the ball.

Hafriz was first to have an attempt on goal, but was unfortunate to miscontrol the ball in the box.

As Munjens pushed up the field, their lack in numbers showed in defence. The opponents took advantage of this, and against the run of play, got the opener with only a quarter of the first half played.

Munjens soon got their equaliser following their relentless efforts. From an attack down the left wing, Hafriz earned the team a corner. Fir whipped in an inswinger with pace, and Azhar met it with a thunderous header into goal.

Azhar then got a chance to double his tally, but his free-kick went agonisingly inches above the crossbar.

Nexus looked to regain their lead now, with Ivan and Chi constantly running riot around Fahmi and Siusing down the left. And at times when they finally managed to go past the defence, Haris was equal to their efforts.

Munjens continued to dominate play with their passing game. Siusing found Hafriz this time with a ball through the middle, but Hafriz's shot was well blocked.

With minutes to half time, a throw-in from Fir found Jiewei down the left flank, who jinxed past two defenders and placed a shot into the bottom left hand corner.

Against all odds, Munjens went into the half-time leading 2-1.

Nexus started the second half brightly, with Munjens obviously exhausted having had to cover extra grounds.

Minutes on, Chi had an excellent opportunity from a one-on-one with Haris, but the Munjen keeper did well to collect the ball from his feet.

Chi again had an opportunity later, but his attempt to lob Haris went wide instead.

Binlong came as close as it could get soon after, his shot came crashing back from the crossbar.

Minutes later, a short corner played in from the left found Joshua, whose pin shot seemed destine for goal, only to be disappointed as Haris tipped it over the bar.

Over at the other end, Azhar's through pass found Jiewei, whose solo effort beat 3 defenders, but their keeper did enough to see the ball go off over the line.

Hafriz then had a couple of volleys from just outside the box, but both went over the crossbar.

Nexus regained possession of the ball, and this time, an attack down the middle saw a snap shot from Ivan well saved from Haris. It seemed that everything Nexus looked to throw at Haris, he was simply equal to them.

The defence quartet marshaled by Siusing and Wenxiong looked to hold on as they pressed Nexus trying to run down the clock.

In the end, it was their star winger Ivan who clinched the equaliser with a stunning strike which swerved beyond Haris' outstretched arms.

2-2 the final score, and perhaps a deserving end for both teams.

-fir

1:54 PM

Friday, June 19, 2009

MPFV vs KOSMOS Match Preview

With the season over and the friendlies kicked in, this will not be one to miss.

Haris' recent loan move to KOSMOS has sparked off rumours on his availability for the match which could see him start off against his own club.

After a string of bad results for both sides prior to the run-in of the end of last season, both teams would be wanting to put their best feet forward and get off to roaring start.

When MunjenTV asked KOSMOS skipper Ali Haikal on Haris' appearance, he only said that we will just have to wait for the starting line-up on Saturday afternoon.

MPFC on the other hand would like to keep their fitness level up after being laid on rest for quite a period of time and tune their performance for the 4th July match at Serangoon Stadium which would hopefully see the return of their star forward Lucien from his overseas stint with Melbourne Galactico, amid fears that he might contract the H1N1 flu virus.

Til then, let's gear ourselves up and support MPFC tomorrow at Bedok View Arena. Tickets are F.O.C on a while-stock-lasts basis which can be purchased on match day at the South Wing Entrance. Match will kick off at 1500h local time.

-haris/MPOM

10:46 AM

Friday, May 29, 2009

HARIS SIGNS FOR KOSMOS

Just as the season was brought to a close and the summer windows slams wide open, Munjen striker and goalie has signed a 2-year loan contract with resurrected KOSMOS FC.

Haris who put pen to paper this afternoon has expressed his delight at signing for the position of goalkeeper at KOSMOS.

"It is great honour to be back at the club where i started before moving on to Munjen Portugal. I guess I can now finally put my goalie skills to the test in the mini summer league starting next month.

"I will however stress that so far I am only on loan to KOSMOS. This however, does not mean that I will not be putting in my best effort whenever they play. I will still be playing for MPFC when called upon so I hope to work out something between the two clubs before the start of next season."

Haris who made his debut for KOSMOS in a 1-0 loss to BTC FC last week impressed the coaching staff and board when he was brought upon in the second half to replace make-shift custodian Lux Chia.

He is reported to make his first full match appearance tomorrow at the Tampines Safra Stadium in a friendly at 7am.

Entrance is free of charge.

- haris/mpfc

10:38 PM

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

hi guys, just thot of posting some videos for our own ref and hopefully better performance. some of it are basic but it's the basics that count. if you dont get the basics right, we can never progress. let's all learn =)

video 1
video 2
video 3
video 4

-haris

11:45 PM

Monday, March 02, 2009

hi Vs bros..

just a little side-track from soccer here. :))

im sorry to inform you that the Vs co-ed saga has started, AGAIN. i know it sucks to be hearing about it all the time without any resolution. so, we need to come out in full force one last time!

please rally all your other classmates and friends to visit the OVA website asap. we need to stand up and be counted to preserve our school's tradition and legacy.

i know deep down we all love Vs and care for it's well being, so let's stop this saga once and for all.

http://blog.ova.org.sg/2009/02/public-consultation-on-the-future-of-vs-and-vjc/

every man counts, so don't be afraid or shy to raise your opinions! just say something in the blog. ;)

really appreciate it.

Vs foreva ,
Sanjay

10:51 AM