INCEPCION FOOTBALL CLUB vs SWAT FC
4 - 2
22 June 2019 · Mitra Masters League<br>
Home friendly match played on 22 June 2019.
Kicked off at 5:00 PM
4-2
vs SWAT FC
Home friendly match
Managerless and Captainless Incepcion goes head to head with a tough and physical team we've played before at the same pitch. Jan took over the duty of calling the line up and Ron did the captain's role to full effect.
It was a cold Saturday afternoon as it drizzles throughout the game. We took the lead against the run of play when Harold sent a perfect cross into the penalty spot and Benny ran in to head it home. However the opponents peck one back almost immediately with an identical equaliser.
The opponents were hard and fast, pressuring every ball. Things were made more difficult with the slippery pitch. However we made it to half time at 1-1.
2nd half started with Harold, Jenny, Ron and Boon on the bench. Calls were heeded as we played harder to match the opponents' tenacity. We took the lead again off some persistent harrassing by our old mate, Poh. The loose ball fell kindly to Benny and he swept in neatly. Again, the opponent replied almost instantly to level the score. The whole team responded with even more effort and hard work, and with some luck we got ourself ahead again. A freekick taken by Kelvin in the middle of the pitch floated into the box, and their keeper mistimed his jump. Their defender tried desperately to clear it and missed, which poh who was lurking and following the flight path.... Managed to sweep it home. Luck was certainly on our side today as another freekick in our own half saw Ron's cross lob cum shot went into the net. Pat was however disputing it as he said he heard his hair hit the ball before it went in. But since he snatch my cubicle during the shower, I decided to give it to Ron.
Kudos to the team for the effort. Max and Benny was kicked left right and centre throughout the game. Boon running his lungs out, SK played a near perfect game and throwing himself to good effect. Poh, what can I say, a fairytale return! Thank you guys for being strong when we need to and keeping our temperament in check,even though the opponents were pretty dirty and provocative towards the end of the game. Well done Guys. Back to Colin next!