Match Report - USM VETERAN - 10 Aug 2017

Real Saturn Head Coach Mr X was seen with a smiling face despite the defeat to USM Veteran team. When asked, Mr X explained, "We showed characters, we pressed the opponent with deliberate efforts, we worked hard to seek for the equaliser but luck was just not with us as we lost."

A journalist from Kapsiao.com ask Mr X if there is any sign of transfer bid on Anip from NByN, Mr X reiterated that their star striker is not for sale. But at the same time admitting the worry of lack of goal from Anip, but vowed to work with Anip with extra training sessions on improving his shooting.

The same journalist from Kapsiao asked if Kor was at particular fault for the goal by USM Veteran, Mr X replied in anger, "It is not an individual mistake or so, it is rather a team efforts. We played as a team and not individual. In football there is always moments of brilliance and moments of lapse of focus so you cannot say things like that." Joked Mr X, "But you can still blame Lau for the high pitching distraction as always!"

The wasteful Saturn squandered many chances and could have won the game comfortably.

In the opening 10 minutes, EMLoke was presented a rare 1:1 opportunity to score within the D, and EMLoke blasted it over the bar.

Shortly after, the stand-in keeper SB put up a brilliant saved from a point-blank half-volley.

Saturn was under thunderous attacks for very much of the first half, and they were lucky not to fall behind. The midfield anchors made up of Andrew Kwan and EMLoke offered much of protections. A record 17 tackles registered between TKTan, Andrew Oh, Andrew Kwan and KCChan. USM veteran only managed 1 shot on target in the first half.

5 minutes into the second half, Saturn felt behind. The Vets marched from mid field, and scored thru the legs of Saturns' defenders, just outside the D. Saturn's keeper TK caught in wrong-legged and did not move.

Saturn attacked in seek of equalizer, Dhillion found spaces on the right, and enjoyed a few one-two touches with Davis. MrX and his coaching staff from the touch-line witnessed how good on the overlaps and vowed to build the future attacking plays of Saturns from the hardworking Dhillion.

Rumours from TalkCock.com says Dhillion would be rewarded a new contract but Mr X declined to comment.

Andrew Kwan powered the midfield engine movement while the linked up with Sze Foo yielded many chances. one of the clear chances saw Davis' shot was blocked; and soon after a rocket volley by SB went off target.

"I thought we played really well on second half. The goal will come if we continue to build up our attacks. Our star striker Anip is getting old but he still have that intelligent head that can turn things around. we will pump up more trainings in shooting for him." replied Mr X to Kapsiao.com.