I played for one of the MOE teams in the Civil Service Futsal Tournament yesterday. They sent 5 teams. I was in MOE 3. We did quite ok I think. Majority of my team mates were from NIE...but somehow, I only know 1 of them. haha! Not surprising since I don't actually know much people. Anyway, it was a decent tournament. Just a bit disappointed with my goals...only managed to score 1. Maybe I'm just not a natural goalscorer....after all, I assisted quite a number. Came home with a swollen left shin and bad abrasion on the left knee. It's still hurting now. Razif and Siva from WRS were there as well.
I'm going back to WRS on Thursday morning to play with the boys. Invited by Razif and Siva of course. Time to shower...and eat. Laterz.
Regards,
RuDy
Monday, August 28, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
My first (and possibly last) ICG...
We had the soccer ICG yesterday. It was one hell of a tournament. Check out what I wrote for the match report. It basically sums up what I'm gonna write here...
Team 3D Bows Out In Style
For a moment, the crowd looked like it might fall flat but as the first game progressed, the atmosphere did enough to lift Team 3D’s spirits on a historic day at the NIE/PESS Astroturf. In spite of missing two regular team players through injuries, Sheikh (heel) and Alvin Tok (ankle), Team 3D had an outstanding outing in the inaugural PESS Soccer ICG Tournament. Flanked by arguably one of the best physiotherapist in the world, Tan Seok Kuan and team trainers, Tay Yea Bih and Zhang Rongzhen, Team 3D was well prepared for the encounter.
Team 3D approached the first game with caution. Playing in an attacking trio comprising of Wong Yong Jie (Kit), Isabelle Tan Chee She and Captain Jonathan Tan, Team 3D struggled to break through the opponent’s backline in the first couple of minutes. Team 3D shifted into second gear in the third minute and venture forward in an all out attack formation leaving the opponent’s striker unmarked. The move almost produced a goal with a sweet long pass from midfielder Yeo Swee Yeow into the path of the captain. Isabelle, the pocket dynamo, made a world class tackle on arguably the biggest man on the pitch in the fifth minute and the crowd went wild. A spectator was overheard saying, “She makes the man look like a clown”. Team 3D was on the back foot for the next couple of minutes when the opponent’s star player was introduced. Nothing though could beat the rock solid defender Teo Peng Kee as he stood tall between the posts. In the end, both teams deserved the 0 – 0 draw.
In the second game, Team 3D responded with a superlative showing by fielding a team that played a more direct approach against the favorites. The defense was marshaled by Tan Sher Chong who performed admirably with his timing tackles that saw him tumbling across the pitch at least twice. Providing excellent support with his overlapping runs and covering the defensive holes was the tough-tackling Ong Yong Hui. In the sixth minute, Team 3D orchestrated a well worked plan that released the evergreen Teo Soon Ann down the left channel but the defiant opponent’s defender managed to clear out the danger. The following minute saw the Republic of Singapore’s women player Isabelle Tan doing all the damage, turning the opponent’s defender inside out before delivering a low cross that was well intercepted. Captain Tan was clearly determined to get on the score sheet as he attempted a rasping 20 yards drive before being replaced by Kit with two minutes to go. Kit came up with a brilliant piece of individual skill, cheekily taking on the defenders before attempting a low cross shot which just whizzed across the goal mouth, summing up Team 3D’s frustration. “The opponents had nothing on us. We dominated the game but just couldn’t find the net. One goal is all it takes to determine the winner and the loser in games like this. We could have won,” said manager Yon See Kian, “but the opponents toughened it out and resisted as much as they could.”
In the final game of the night, Tham Jing Quan enhanced her growing reputation when she made an excellent run down the right wing. She dazzled the opponent with her quick thinking in the very first minute as she attempts a one-two with Kit. The next couple of minutes saw Team 3D pounding on the opponent’s door as waves after waves of attack came crashing on the opponents without producing results. The following minute produced the “move of the game”. From a kick in, man-of-the-match Swee Yeow floated a fantastic ball into the danger area which was met by an excellent header from the mobile Soon Ann. The crowd went wild as Team 3D took a well deserved lead. The opponent had their defender to thank, for keeping the score line decent as Team 3D searched for their second goal. Kit came close to doubling the tally with a one on one situation in the eighth minute as he was released but the defender stood tall and denied Team 3D. Another accurate passing from the rock, Peng Kee, produced another superb move involving Captain Jonathan who came in for Soon Ann and pocket rocket Isabelle, who came in for Jing Quan. Unfortunately, time ran out on Team 3D as they held on to their 1 – 0 win. “The better team won. We should have added to our goal tally but I’m very pleased with the team’s performance. I guess we were just unlucky,” echoed head coach Tay Chew Woo as the teams walked into the dressing room.
Yup, that's practically it. Time for dinner.
Cherios,
RuDy
Team 3D Bows Out In Style
For a moment, the crowd looked like it might fall flat but as the first game progressed, the atmosphere did enough to lift Team 3D’s spirits on a historic day at the NIE/PESS Astroturf. In spite of missing two regular team players through injuries, Sheikh (heel) and Alvin Tok (ankle), Team 3D had an outstanding outing in the inaugural PESS Soccer ICG Tournament. Flanked by arguably one of the best physiotherapist in the world, Tan Seok Kuan and team trainers, Tay Yea Bih and Zhang Rongzhen, Team 3D was well prepared for the encounter.
Team 3D approached the first game with caution. Playing in an attacking trio comprising of Wong Yong Jie (Kit), Isabelle Tan Chee She and Captain Jonathan Tan, Team 3D struggled to break through the opponent’s backline in the first couple of minutes. Team 3D shifted into second gear in the third minute and venture forward in an all out attack formation leaving the opponent’s striker unmarked. The move almost produced a goal with a sweet long pass from midfielder Yeo Swee Yeow into the path of the captain. Isabelle, the pocket dynamo, made a world class tackle on arguably the biggest man on the pitch in the fifth minute and the crowd went wild. A spectator was overheard saying, “She makes the man look like a clown”. Team 3D was on the back foot for the next couple of minutes when the opponent’s star player was introduced. Nothing though could beat the rock solid defender Teo Peng Kee as he stood tall between the posts. In the end, both teams deserved the 0 – 0 draw.
In the second game, Team 3D responded with a superlative showing by fielding a team that played a more direct approach against the favorites. The defense was marshaled by Tan Sher Chong who performed admirably with his timing tackles that saw him tumbling across the pitch at least twice. Providing excellent support with his overlapping runs and covering the defensive holes was the tough-tackling Ong Yong Hui. In the sixth minute, Team 3D orchestrated a well worked plan that released the evergreen Teo Soon Ann down the left channel but the defiant opponent’s defender managed to clear out the danger. The following minute saw the Republic of Singapore’s women player Isabelle Tan doing all the damage, turning the opponent’s defender inside out before delivering a low cross that was well intercepted. Captain Tan was clearly determined to get on the score sheet as he attempted a rasping 20 yards drive before being replaced by Kit with two minutes to go. Kit came up with a brilliant piece of individual skill, cheekily taking on the defenders before attempting a low cross shot which just whizzed across the goal mouth, summing up Team 3D’s frustration. “The opponents had nothing on us. We dominated the game but just couldn’t find the net. One goal is all it takes to determine the winner and the loser in games like this. We could have won,” said manager Yon See Kian, “but the opponents toughened it out and resisted as much as they could.”
In the final game of the night, Tham Jing Quan enhanced her growing reputation when she made an excellent run down the right wing. She dazzled the opponent with her quick thinking in the very first minute as she attempts a one-two with Kit. The next couple of minutes saw Team 3D pounding on the opponent’s door as waves after waves of attack came crashing on the opponents without producing results. The following minute produced the “move of the game”. From a kick in, man-of-the-match Swee Yeow floated a fantastic ball into the danger area which was met by an excellent header from the mobile Soon Ann. The crowd went wild as Team 3D took a well deserved lead. The opponent had their defender to thank, for keeping the score line decent as Team 3D searched for their second goal. Kit came close to doubling the tally with a one on one situation in the eighth minute as he was released but the defender stood tall and denied Team 3D. Another accurate passing from the rock, Peng Kee, produced another superb move involving Captain Jonathan who came in for Soon Ann and pocket rocket Isabelle, who came in for Jing Quan. Unfortunately, time ran out on Team 3D as they held on to their 1 – 0 win. “The better team won. We should have added to our goal tally but I’m very pleased with the team’s performance. I guess we were just unlucky,” echoed head coach Tay Chew Woo as the teams walked into the dressing room.
Yup, that's practically it. Time for dinner.
Cherios,
RuDy
Monday, August 21, 2006
A friendly thrashing,,,
Braddell Boyz FC had a friendly game at NUS High School yesterday. Field was not too bad. A bit dry and bouncy but generally, it was ok. We played a group of guys that weren't really good. Unbelievable scoreline though...9-4. Haha! Ya, we let in 4 goals. That was what I'm pissed about. 2 of the goals were clearly offside.
Anyway, the defence (myself included) were just taking a stroll around the field. In fact, the whole team was. We really took them lightly and that's why they managed to score 4. But credit to the forwards. It was a job well done. I should have tried to score a goal. Couldn't have met an easier opponent to up my goal chart...haha!
Time to go. Where else...NIE. Laterz.
Regards,
RuDy
Anyway, the defence (myself included) were just taking a stroll around the field. In fact, the whole team was. We really took them lightly and that's why they managed to score 4. But credit to the forwards. It was a job well done. I should have tried to score a goal. Couldn't have met an easier opponent to up my goal chart...haha!
Time to go. Where else...NIE. Laterz.
Regards,
RuDy
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Invited to a Public Service Futsal Tournament...
Wow! The MOE team invited me to play with them next Sunday (27th Aug) in the Public Service Futsal Tournament. Should I say yes? I've got till tonight to decide. I'm very honoured to have been given an opportunity. I mean, I've always wanted to play with/for MOE. This is my chance. I'll have to grab it I guess. They're sending in 5 teams. Each team can register up to 12 players. It's going to be a 1 day affair....kicking off at 0830hours to 2100hours. I guess it also depends on how far we qualify. If we're going to be knocked out after the first round, then it's going to be over early.
Anyway, I guess I'll give it a shot. You never know....maybe I could break into the MOE 11-a side Division 2 team. Who knows.....
Cherios,
RuDy
Anyway, I guess I'll give it a shot. You never know....maybe I could break into the MOE 11-a side Division 2 team. Who knows.....
Cherios,
RuDy
Thursday, August 17, 2006
It's been a long day...
Whew! What a day. Just got home from uni. Had soccer today. I was drenched.....every part wet. It's a warm day and it sure was a tiring session. But one thing for sure, I do learn lots from Azhar's lessons. Having some problems understanding Psychology class though. I better start flipping through the psychology and motor learning text.
Had lunch at Banquet at Jurong Point with Daniel and Gene today. Good lunch...a bit of bonding for sure. Had SCOOPS ice cream...yummmy. It sure was good!
The soccer ICG is next week, Wednesday. Not sure if I'm playing. They're asking me to play but I'll see how. The fact that it starts at 7.30pm and ends at like 11 turns me off.
Anyway, nothing much to say. Time to shower and dinner. Laterz.
Regards,
RuDy
Had lunch at Banquet at Jurong Point with Daniel and Gene today. Good lunch...a bit of bonding for sure. Had SCOOPS ice cream...yummmy. It sure was good!
The soccer ICG is next week, Wednesday. Not sure if I'm playing. They're asking me to play but I'll see how. The fact that it starts at 7.30pm and ends at like 11 turns me off.
Anyway, nothing much to say. Time to shower and dinner. Laterz.
Regards,
RuDy
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
What did I do this weekend?
What did I do over the weekend? Nothing.....that's right. I did nothing. Went out for dinner on Saturday evening at Anatolia (Far East Plaza). Collected my clothes from Agus as well. Yup, the one I sent for tailor at Bangkok. Other than that, I just laze around at home. Felt good. Especially since my body was aching.
No game last weekend. There should be a friendly game at NUS High School this Sunday. It's an evening game though...5pm.
English lecture starts today...oh well. Gotta prepare for lesson. Laterz.
Cherios,
RuDy
No game last weekend. There should be a friendly game at NUS High School this Sunday. It's an evening game though...5pm.
English lecture starts today...oh well. Gotta prepare for lesson. Laterz.
Cherios,
RuDy
Friday, August 11, 2006
One more week done....
Went to the final NDP at Kallang Stadium on Wednesday. Ya....final cause they're tearing down the Kallang Stadium to make way for the Sports Hub. It was good....coming from me (let's just say I've been to a number of NDP's) and this year's was....full of fireworks. The choreography wasn't that great but the fireworks were aplenty.
2nd week of NIE gone. Inter class games starting next week....I'll probably not be there anyway. I wasn't there last year so I don't think I'm gonna be there this year. They actually voted me to be the captain for soccer but I managed to "push" it to Jonathan. When the class voted for me, Jonny looked disappointed. After all, he was the captain last year (though soccer was cancelled). haha!!! He looked happy when I told him that the class decided to make him captain. hahahaha!!!!
English module's gonna kick in next week. More work....sigh. Oh well, it's not as if I have a choice. Hopefully the textbooks (Motor Learning and Psychology) will come in next week. I got to start reading both. I'm so lost especially for psychology. Anyway, time for a nap. Laterz...
PS: We drew out game last week. 1-1...with a team that's at the bottom of the table :(
Cherios,
RuDy
2nd week of NIE gone. Inter class games starting next week....I'll probably not be there anyway. I wasn't there last year so I don't think I'm gonna be there this year. They actually voted me to be the captain for soccer but I managed to "push" it to Jonathan. When the class voted for me, Jonny looked disappointed. After all, he was the captain last year (though soccer was cancelled). haha!!! He looked happy when I told him that the class decided to make him captain. hahahaha!!!!
English module's gonna kick in next week. More work....sigh. Oh well, it's not as if I have a choice. Hopefully the textbooks (Motor Learning and Psychology) will come in next week. I got to start reading both. I'm so lost especially for psychology. Anyway, time for a nap. Laterz...
PS: We drew out game last week. 1-1...with a team that's at the bottom of the table :(
Cherios,
RuDy
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Back at NIE.....
I'm back at NIE. First day wasn't too bad....maybe because I only have a 4.30pm - 5.30pm lecture. 2nd day was bbaaadd...why? I had a lesson 9.30am to 10.30am and then.... a llloooonnnngggg break till 4.30pm for my next lecture. Thank god it's only till next week (cause EL classes starts on the 14th Aug). 6 hours break is way too long.
It's only been 2 - 3 days and there's tons of assignments!!! We're having another Instructional strategies module...should be going to Juying Sec for the teaching practice. Soccer module starts tomorrow....not really looking forward to it actually.
Oh ya, I got a new pair of boots!! woohoo!! It's a classic Adidas Telstar TRX FG. It's a bit flashy cause it's white but it looks good. Not too expensive either....original price is $109 but afer 30% discount I got it for $76 or so. Hopefully it's just as comfy as my current Adidas F30+. Anyway, time to makan......haven't had my lunch and it's past 4.00pm.
Cherios,
RuDy
It's only been 2 - 3 days and there's tons of assignments!!! We're having another Instructional strategies module...should be going to Juying Sec for the teaching practice. Soccer module starts tomorrow....not really looking forward to it actually.
Oh ya, I got a new pair of boots!! woohoo!! It's a classic Adidas Telstar TRX FG. It's a bit flashy cause it's white but it looks good. Not too expensive either....original price is $109 but afer 30% discount I got it for $76 or so. Hopefully it's just as comfy as my current Adidas F30+. Anyway, time to makan......haven't had my lunch and it's past 4.00pm.
Cherios,
RuDy
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