Goodfellas 0 V 1 Mes Amis

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<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Saturday was the beginning of our trying HK summer conditions, the other team showed up with a full squad to battle with the likely fatigue&hellip;.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Fellas showed up with the magnificent 11 and one fat basterd to (yours truly) to take on the Mes.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Fellas going through our customary warm up&hellip;.running, stretching and short passing&hellip;.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Bear decided to &lsquo;wake up&rsquo; Monster C by stepping on his digits&hellip;.the second last person you would want to trod on any part of your anatomy&hellip;.other than fat basterd&hellip;

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">After drawing on the inspiration and spirit from our last game against the league leaders, Howie set the starting lineup&hellip;reiterating strong physical presence all over the pitch.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">First Half

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">GK: Mullens

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">DF: Ketz / Bear / Ikes / Garrow

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">MF: Kai / Howard / Monster C / Fat Basterd / Doug

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">AT: &nbsp;Tom

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Supporters: Raz, Zidane & family&hellip;

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Kick-off, Fellas started strong&hellip;.holding a firm line in the back and across the middle of the pitch.&nbsp; With Tom leading from the front harassing and chasing every ball sent into space or at the feet of the opposition defenders.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Howie, Monster C, Kai & Dougie pressing up on the opposition midfielders, they resorted to firing long balls which were comfortably dealt with by the towering presence of Bear and Ikes.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">The pressure was telling as the opposition started to misdirect short and long passes all over the pitch.&nbsp; Fellas boxing the opposition into their right corner.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">At one point, after some good footwork from Tom, a daisy-cutter was directed towards the opposition keeper&hellip;.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Ketz took a slight knock and on came Daryl as right back.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">20 minutes into the half, the stifling conditions started to tell.&nbsp; Opposition attacks became more controlled and they cut through the center of the park, leading to a few shots on distance and a few corners.&nbsp; However, in typical Fellas spirit we defended and cleared the lines. Mullenz making his presence felt in the box on every corner.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">D-Cheung came on for Fat Basterd and immediately more energy was injected into the team and the passing became more cohesive in the middle of the park.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Unfortunately, we were not able to create any chances. Tom was his hard working self chasing after every loose ball in the opposition third. And Doug & Kai was covering every blade of grass on the sides as we looked to fashion

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Fellas came off at HT, straight for some waiting oranges and water&hellip;

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Second Half

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">GK: Mullens

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">DF: Daryl / Bear / Ikes / Ketz / Garrow

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">MF: Kai / Howard / Monster C / D Cheung / Doug

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">AT: &nbsp;Tom

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Supporters: Raz, Spennie, Bulldog, Zidane & family&hellip;

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<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Fellas started the first 10 min of the second half where we left off&hellip;.more controlled passing between the back and middle lines and standing up the opposition.

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<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">However, the humidity and heat was getting the better of us.&nbsp; And our lines weakened, as we lost the middle line and the opposition began to gain much greater possession.&nbsp; However, the Fellas continued to defend in body and spirit&hellip;however, we were also committing to some tackles with gusto but often leading to freekicks for the opposition.<br />

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">Monster C even came up with a Joey Barton like two footed challenge&hellip;.

<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">&nbsp;As the half wore on, the opposition gained more possession and territory, leading to more corners. That was where the fellas cam undone. &nbsp;The solitary umpa lumpa on the opposition side took up a back post position. &nbsp;Corner floated in from the right, a slight flick in the middle of the 6 yard box resulted in the ball heading straight for the umpa lumpa who powered a header into the Fellas net....one down.

Of course the fellas continue to fight for an equalizer, although chances were few and far between. &nbsp;Fellas won a freekick 30 yards out, Howie stepped up and unfortunately blasted over.&nbsp;

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<p class="yiv1008184781MsoNormal">&nbsp;All in all, a great performance but a disappointing result. If we keep the same fighting spirit the results will come. Let's take advantage of the Easter break to regroup and reenergize for the remainder of the season!

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<p>GO FELLAS!