After the 4-1 win on 8th Sep, Kamikaze hadnt played for 3 weeks, due to scheduling difficulties and bad weather. Hence, the boys were itching to play on 29th Sep, when KKZ hosted another Unnamed team at the NorthView Sec pitch. The opponents were early and warming up by the time, half the KKZ team entered the field, and initial observations showed them to be a tough team to play. There was some hesitation and lacklustreness within the team fold, and to add to their problems, KKZ were without all 3 of their keepers. They eventually had to settle with Nayee starting in goal, albeit nervously. These turn of events had punters overwhelmingly favouring the visiting opponents. However, the soccer Gods had other ideas.
Within minutes of Kickoff, KKZ had scored what was arguably the fastest goal in their 3-yr history. Barathi cut in from the right flank before crossing in a quick one across the goal mouth. Haresh was the first to be in the right place, ghosting in past the defenders to open the score at the far post.
The second goal did not take too long to arrive. Gerard picked up new-signing Vicky with an exquisitely played diagonal ball, and the new player showed the KKZ faithful just what he was capable of. One touch to kill the ball, and another to slam past the hapless keeper, had KKZ doubling their lead. As with most of our new-signings, Vicky had a memorable debut, scoring a goal and showing exciting presence. Defensive stalwart Nash later remarked, "Now, that's the kinda striker that we need". The KKZ faithful will be hoping that Vicky builds on his good start.
However, that was where the positives of the game ended. Stand-in keeper Nayee wasn't troubled in the first half except for one instance where he had to rush out to make a safe, via his legs. However, the passing was scrappy and the tempo of the play had taken a draggy monotone. As always, the lead had taken a dour slant over the proceedings.
The second half was expected to be better, but that didnt materialise. Kamikaze couldnt add to their goal tally, and even conceded a late consolation goal. Captain Achu later made it clear that the habit of scoring two, three early goals, only to play scrappy football later had to stop. The players listened, and have taken it upon themselves to rectify the problem.
Overall, each player did their part and again the man of the match wasn't chosen after the match. I was advised to include a poll, but i'm lazy. (Oops) However, i have used my analytical editor's discretion and have decided to choose Francis POW as the man of the match. Rarely put a foot wrong in the game, and came up with several pin-point tackles to break up what could have been potentially dangerous counter attacks. Defenders are rarely recognised in the modern game, however KKZ is different. Every player counts, and the ones who play with their guts out will be recognised.
Match Stats:
Final Score: 2-1 (2-0)
MOM: Francis POW
Goals: Haresh (1), Vicky (1)
Assists: Barathi (1), Gerard (1)
Overall Standings:
Goals:
(4): Haresh
(2): Barathi
(1): Nayee, Gerard, Ghaz, Vinnie, Vicky
Assists:
(3): Anand Spaceship
(2): Barathi, Gerard
(1): Haresh, Habib
MOM:
(1): Manjo, Nash, Gerard, Anand Spaceship, Francis POW
*Unconfirmed
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Update for 8th Sep
The 4-2 victory against the Manjans was a morale booster for KKZ but would the inroads gained in the game be lost or would they continue in their winning vein. Well on 8th Sep, when they hosted another unnamed Manjan team, they had to wait for nearly 30 mins to get their answer, for the opponents were late. For once, it felt good to be early and kitted up. When interviewed, a few senior players mentioned that the new discipline and high morale in the team is a refreshing change to help realise the team's potential. How right they were, for when KKZ eventually took to the pitch, they had comprehensively overwhelmed their opponents to go into the half-time break with a 4-0 lead.
Up and coming young striker Sasi, gave KKZ the lead when he latched onto a long clearance from the KKZ defence and held off the opponent defenders before lashing a shot that was too good for the keeper to stop. The lead gave KKZ the cue to roam around the pitch with panache and it wasn't too long before the lead was doubled. Anand Spaceship would play the first of his three assists, - a brilliantly crafted through ball that would find the feet of player-manager Haresh. But there was still a lot more to be done, which Haresh duly obliged. He sold the keeper a shimmy before rounding him with ease and tapped the ball coolly into the open net. Advantage KKZ.
The 2-goal deficit, however motivated the opponents who quietly began creeping back into the game. They strung together a few good passes and began enjoying far more possession. However the brave KKZ defence, and defensive midfielders were calm and composed to withstand the attacks.
Against the run of play, Anand Spaceship squared the ball to Barathi just outside the box. Barathi looked up at the keeper, and realising that he had acres of space, let out a speculative shot that looped the keeper and ended up in the back of the net. 3-0 KKZ and one more to come.
The architect of the fourth goal was once again Anand Spaceship, who lifted the ball past the opponents' defence. Haresh who timed his run to beat the offside trap, chipped the ball pass the oncoming keeper to score his second goal of the game, and KKZ went into the half-time carrying a 4-0 lead.
However, talks of improving the play and adding onto the lead apparently fell into deaf ears. Complacency on the KKZ side and a renewed vigour by the opponents saw them snatching back a consolation. However, credit must be given to keeper Manjo who managed to pull off a couple of point-blank saves, including one from a female player of the opponents.
Overall, it was a satisfying game for Kamikaze, though, more must be done to ensure focus over the course of the 90 minutes. Complacency has to be rooted out. And KKZ can go a long way. On a side note, as the choice for the man of the match was not clear on that day, i will use my editor's discretion and name Anand Spaceship as the man of the match, on the basis of his 3 assists and overall industrious play. (I seriously hope this doesn't backfire on me. It was an honest assessment)
Match Stats:
Final Score: 4-1 (4-0)
MOM: Anand Spaceship*
Goals: Haresh(2), Sasi (1), Barathi(1)
Assists: Anand Spaceship (3)
Overall Standings:
Goals:
(3): Haresh
(2): Barathi
(1): Nayee, Gerard, Ghaz, Vinnie
Assists:
(3): Anand Spaceship
(1): Barathi, Haresh, Gerard, Habib
MOM:
(1): Manjo, Nash, Gerard, Anand Spaceship*
*Unconfirmed
Up and coming young striker Sasi, gave KKZ the lead when he latched onto a long clearance from the KKZ defence and held off the opponent defenders before lashing a shot that was too good for the keeper to stop. The lead gave KKZ the cue to roam around the pitch with panache and it wasn't too long before the lead was doubled. Anand Spaceship would play the first of his three assists, - a brilliantly crafted through ball that would find the feet of player-manager Haresh. But there was still a lot more to be done, which Haresh duly obliged. He sold the keeper a shimmy before rounding him with ease and tapped the ball coolly into the open net. Advantage KKZ.
The 2-goal deficit, however motivated the opponents who quietly began creeping back into the game. They strung together a few good passes and began enjoying far more possession. However the brave KKZ defence, and defensive midfielders were calm and composed to withstand the attacks.
Against the run of play, Anand Spaceship squared the ball to Barathi just outside the box. Barathi looked up at the keeper, and realising that he had acres of space, let out a speculative shot that looped the keeper and ended up in the back of the net. 3-0 KKZ and one more to come.
The architect of the fourth goal was once again Anand Spaceship, who lifted the ball past the opponents' defence. Haresh who timed his run to beat the offside trap, chipped the ball pass the oncoming keeper to score his second goal of the game, and KKZ went into the half-time carrying a 4-0 lead.
However, talks of improving the play and adding onto the lead apparently fell into deaf ears. Complacency on the KKZ side and a renewed vigour by the opponents saw them snatching back a consolation. However, credit must be given to keeper Manjo who managed to pull off a couple of point-blank saves, including one from a female player of the opponents.
Overall, it was a satisfying game for Kamikaze, though, more must be done to ensure focus over the course of the 90 minutes. Complacency has to be rooted out. And KKZ can go a long way. On a side note, as the choice for the man of the match was not clear on that day, i will use my editor's discretion and name Anand Spaceship as the man of the match, on the basis of his 3 assists and overall industrious play. (I seriously hope this doesn't backfire on me. It was an honest assessment)
Match Stats:
Final Score: 4-1 (4-0)
MOM: Anand Spaceship*
Goals: Haresh(2), Sasi (1), Barathi(1)
Assists: Anand Spaceship (3)
Overall Standings:
Goals:
(3): Haresh
(2): Barathi
(1): Nayee, Gerard, Ghaz, Vinnie
Assists:
(3): Anand Spaceship
(1): Barathi, Haresh, Gerard, Habib
MOM:
(1): Manjo, Nash, Gerard, Anand Spaceship*
*Unconfirmed
Monday, September 24, 2007
Info
Hi guys if you r wondering abt the update...its going to be done together eith the next match because we missed out on a few vital info and need every1's vote on it. So next week we will have two updates. Another important thing..from now on every match all of us will have to bring $10 because $7 for match and $3 for KKZ fund so that every month we will have $180 and we wil have a budget of $2160 that will be ample enough to conduct the D&D with a satisfactory level of poshness n it. It comes up to abt $40 a month on the whole for each person. The D&D is for all of us so the money will be spent on everyone. Be it Drinks, Food, The venue and the quality of the plugs...all will be of a standard and i would like us to achieve that by having the player cooperation. Thank You guys
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Kamikaze D&D
Guys as many of you were asking, this is the full breakdown of the D&D Plans. It will take place on the 26th of July 2008. All players will be required to attend with a date/soulmate to make the event more professional. All players will be judged based on their performance and there will be no siding/prejudical judgement. Every match we will record down the Man of the match, Assists, Goals, Best midfielder, defender and striker. All these data will be collected over 12 mths and next yr wil be complied together. Upon that, players will be nominated to win these following awards.
Best Goalkeeper(Based on Vote + Clean Sheet)
Best Defender(Based on Vote + Performance)
Best Midfielder(Based on Vote + Performance)
Best Striker(Based on Vote + Performance)
Best Playmaker(Based on most number of Assists)
Most Valuable Player(Based on the number of Man of the Matches)
Kamikaze Player of the Year(Based on Vote+Performance+Attitude+Leadership+TeamPlayer)
Golden Boot(Based on Goals)
Most Spectacular Goal(Based on Vote)
Kamikaze Samurai Award(Decision to be made by 3 Judges whom will be decided later)
Best Young Talent(Based for players below 18. Vote+Performance)
There you have it guys. So work hard for yourself and the team and best of luck for those who win these awards next year. Also note that voting or performance alone dosent get you the award. At the end of the day, being a team player is what counts most. Without it, none of the above mentioned awards can be won. The name on the logo at the front of your jersey is always important than the name at the back. Please remember this as all of you are capable and commited to win these awards. Thank You
Best Goalkeeper(Based on Vote + Clean Sheet)
Best Defender(Based on Vote + Performance)
Best Midfielder(Based on Vote + Performance)
Best Striker(Based on Vote + Performance)
Best Playmaker(Based on most number of Assists)
Most Valuable Player(Based on the number of Man of the Matches)
Kamikaze Player of the Year(Based on Vote+Performance+Attitude+Leadership+TeamPlayer)
Golden Boot(Based on Goals)
Most Spectacular Goal(Based on Vote)
Kamikaze Samurai Award(Decision to be made by 3 Judges whom will be decided later)
Best Young Talent(Based for players below 18. Vote+Performance)
There you have it guys. So work hard for yourself and the team and best of luck for those who win these awards next year. Also note that voting or performance alone dosent get you the award. At the end of the day, being a team player is what counts most. Without it, none of the above mentioned awards can be won. The name on the logo at the front of your jersey is always important than the name at the back. Please remember this as all of you are capable and commited to win these awards. Thank You
Update 6th Sep 2007
Update for Kamikaze D&D
Played 4
Won 2
Lost 2
Goals: Naayee Gerard Ghazali Vinnie Haresh Barathi
Assists: Habib Haresh Barathi
MOM: Manjo Nash Gerard
Every month there will be an update so that u guys can keep track of your and our performance.
Played 4
Won 2
Lost 2
Goals: Naayee Gerard Ghazali Vinnie Haresh Barathi
Assists: Habib Haresh Barathi
MOM: Manjo Nash Gerard
Every month there will be an update so that u guys can keep track of your and our performance.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Kamikaze Vs Manjans
KKZ 4 Manjans 2
1st sep 2007
Goals: Naayee Gerard Ghazali Vinnie
Assists: Habib(1)
After a poor display to vedi fc at wilfrid, the question was "Can KKZ sting ever again?" Yes they did and boy did the leave a mark! The Team talk Haresh gave at the end of Vedi FC match really hit everyone deep down and not only inspired them, but also motivated them. Habib Filled in goal for the unavailable Manjo and Geevan and pretty much did not have anything to do although he playfully let in a goal to somewhat give the opponents something to look back on in this otherwise fiery clash. Kamikaze was raring to go and opened the account after "El Flambouyant" Nayee, picking up a loose ball poked it past the oncoming keeper and it was rolling into goal when a defender's futile attempt to clear it resulted in an own goal. Nevertheless he gets the Goal. Kkz attacked wave after wave and had many shots on target. Midfield Maestro Jay kept sweeping in Corners and freekicks and had 4 or 5 shots whizzing past the opponent goalbox. The midfield was totally Dominant and the Defence hardly put a wrong foot in the game. POW Francis did his job to perfection while Prem acted as a wall of steel for the goalie. The second of the game came from a very unusual scorer. Alex, took a shot and it rebounded of the post and eventually dipped into the path of KKZ's very own young and cultured talent Vinnie and he hammered it in beautifully with a half volley. After much domination the half ended only to begin the 2nd half with another wonderful goal. Ghazali had a pop at goal with a freekick that rattled the post 15yrds out and Midfield Anchor Gerrard was there as he always was to slam it home 5 yrd out. Good positioning shown and dedicated it to Nash. Gerard replaced Habib in goal and let in a misjudged cross oni to give the opponent a free header. Score 3-2. Kamikaze enjoyed domination all over the park and only fell short to the physical aspects here and there. Finally Wonderkid Ghazali wrapped up the game when Habib, showing immediate effect played a through ball in the centre of the defence thus flatfooting all the defenders at one go. The opponents watched on as Ghazali took it first time and drilled home the finish touch to this excellent match. Good possession, attitude and teamwork helped us nail this one. Gerard took the MOM as he was a prominent figure and played above par to displace the opponent attack.
Most of our guys performed well notably Haravin Faizal Alex Francis and Prem.
1st sep 2007
Goals: Naayee Gerard Ghazali Vinnie
Assists: Habib(1)
After a poor display to vedi fc at wilfrid, the question was "Can KKZ sting ever again?" Yes they did and boy did the leave a mark! The Team talk Haresh gave at the end of Vedi FC match really hit everyone deep down and not only inspired them, but also motivated them. Habib Filled in goal for the unavailable Manjo and Geevan and pretty much did not have anything to do although he playfully let in a goal to somewhat give the opponents something to look back on in this otherwise fiery clash. Kamikaze was raring to go and opened the account after "El Flambouyant" Nayee, picking up a loose ball poked it past the oncoming keeper and it was rolling into goal when a defender's futile attempt to clear it resulted in an own goal. Nevertheless he gets the Goal. Kkz attacked wave after wave and had many shots on target. Midfield Maestro Jay kept sweeping in Corners and freekicks and had 4 or 5 shots whizzing past the opponent goalbox. The midfield was totally Dominant and the Defence hardly put a wrong foot in the game. POW Francis did his job to perfection while Prem acted as a wall of steel for the goalie. The second of the game came from a very unusual scorer. Alex, took a shot and it rebounded of the post and eventually dipped into the path of KKZ's very own young and cultured talent Vinnie and he hammered it in beautifully with a half volley. After much domination the half ended only to begin the 2nd half with another wonderful goal. Ghazali had a pop at goal with a freekick that rattled the post 15yrds out and Midfield Anchor Gerrard was there as he always was to slam it home 5 yrd out. Good positioning shown and dedicated it to Nash. Gerard replaced Habib in goal and let in a misjudged cross oni to give the opponent a free header. Score 3-2. Kamikaze enjoyed domination all over the park and only fell short to the physical aspects here and there. Finally Wonderkid Ghazali wrapped up the game when Habib, showing immediate effect played a through ball in the centre of the defence thus flatfooting all the defenders at one go. The opponents watched on as Ghazali took it first time and drilled home the finish touch to this excellent match. Good possession, attitude and teamwork helped us nail this one. Gerard took the MOM as he was a prominent figure and played above par to displace the opponent attack.
Most of our guys performed well notably Haravin Faizal Alex Francis and Prem.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
KKZ Vs Vedi FC
KKZ 2 Vedi FC 3
25th Aug 2007
Goals: Barathi Haresh
Assists: Haresh Barathi
MOM: Nash
The match was played at wilfird on a hot saturday afternoon and we adapted the formation 3-6-1 and it was really a tough and close encounter which could and should have gone in favour of our side. We were losing 2-0 when Explosive wingback Barathi came on for Vinnie and slotted home a cool finish latching on to a Haresh through ball. Although the game was a warfield in the centre of the park, we failed to keep possession and faced an injury blow when Defense Juggernaut Nash was stretchered out with a dislocated shoulder after a malicious tackle. Midfielders switched off , passing was below par and "Captain Fantastic" Achu couldnt orchestrate the midfield as he was playing in cover for the absent Jayraj. After getting down 3-1, a moment of inspiration came when Haresh skinned 3 opponent defenders before slotting the ball pass the keeper's outstretched arms in "messi fashion". But even then we did not show motivation after 3-2 and refused to get our noses in front until the game ended. Haresh later blasted the whole team in the post-team talk stating that he never wants to see that attitude ever again on the pitch. To say, it wasn't really our fault for the 1st and 3rd goal as the referee was showing his inability to official the game. The other 2 was ours to regret. There are lots of mistakes in this one, nothing formation wise but purely a questionable lack of passion between us. I hope we dont see that again and really looking to rekindle the KKZ spirit again. Nash won the MOM for the bravery and performance he displayed.
25th Aug 2007
Goals: Barathi Haresh
Assists: Haresh Barathi
MOM: Nash
The match was played at wilfird on a hot saturday afternoon and we adapted the formation 3-6-1 and it was really a tough and close encounter which could and should have gone in favour of our side. We were losing 2-0 when Explosive wingback Barathi came on for Vinnie and slotted home a cool finish latching on to a Haresh through ball. Although the game was a warfield in the centre of the park, we failed to keep possession and faced an injury blow when Defense Juggernaut Nash was stretchered out with a dislocated shoulder after a malicious tackle. Midfielders switched off , passing was below par and "Captain Fantastic" Achu couldnt orchestrate the midfield as he was playing in cover for the absent Jayraj. After getting down 3-1, a moment of inspiration came when Haresh skinned 3 opponent defenders before slotting the ball pass the keeper's outstretched arms in "messi fashion". But even then we did not show motivation after 3-2 and refused to get our noses in front until the game ended. Haresh later blasted the whole team in the post-team talk stating that he never wants to see that attitude ever again on the pitch. To say, it wasn't really our fault for the 1st and 3rd goal as the referee was showing his inability to official the game. The other 2 was ours to regret. There are lots of mistakes in this one, nothing formation wise but purely a questionable lack of passion between us. I hope we dont see that again and really looking to rekindle the KKZ spirit again. Nash won the MOM for the bravery and performance he displayed.
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