Saturday, August 29, 2009

How do i come back, when i never really left?

The Editor is back from his hiatus. I know it gets tiring for u all, to see the blog empty for long periods of time, but yes the editor gets tired once in a while too.. But he is back now, and hopefully stays a while longer. I'm not gonna write epics now.. Just a short writeup on the matches played since the last update. For those who have been unaware, Kamikaze has taken part and is in the midst of a league campaign. The team is currently in third place in the 7-man league.


June 14
Kamikaze vs Amzad United (Queensway Sec @ Home of the King)

With Just one more week to go before the league started with a Bang, the team warmed up with a friendly against Amzad's rangers. And boy was Kamikaze sniped without having a proven keeper. Vinnie, Ghazali, Faizal, Dinzo and Haresh all got on to the scoreline yet KKZ drew the match 5-5.

Final score: KKZ 5 - AUFC 5
Goals: Vinnie, Ghaz, Faizal, Dinzo, Haresh
MOM: Hariboy

June 21
Kamikaze vs Casanova XI (Macpherson Sec 3pm)

With the shock of the draw suffered the previous week still in the minds of the KKZ warriors, they travelled to Macpherson to take on the Casanovas. However, slack refereeing, a silly tackle to concede a penalty and strikers' inability to finish all conspired in KKZ starting the league in the negative.

Final score: Kamikaze 0 - Casanova XI 1
MOM: HariBhai

June 28
Limelights vs Kamikaze (Beatty Sec 3pm)

Having suffered two consecutive bad results KKZ were in no mood to let their slump continue. They approached the Limelights game with a intensity and determination never seen before. Despite off-form Striker Victor (previously known as Nayee) missing TWO penalties, and Barati red-carded early in the second half and Ghazali injured early in the second half, KKZ stood firm to win the match and record their first points of the league.

Final score: Limelights 1 - Kamikaze 3
Goals: Faizal, Barati, Jayraj
MOM: Faizal

July 5
Galaticos vs Kamikaze (Fuchun Sec 3pm)
Buoyed by their first win the previous week, KKZ attempted to go for the second win, and dominated this match from the first whistle. Fluent passing and excellent taking of chances saw the team grabbing a well-deserved 2-0 lead. But distracting tactics and immature play from the opponents, led to KKZ immaturely losing their cool. Credit has to be given to Galaticans' determination as they fought back to draw the game.

Final score: Galaticos 2 - Kamikaze 2
Goals: Dinzo, Haresh
MOM: Haresh

July 19
Kamikaze vs Kawabanga (Si Ling Sec 3pm)
In one of the many epic clashes that the team will face in the course of this league, this matchup had the most anticipation. Both sides were fired up for the match. And in all honesty for most parts of the match, it was evenly poised. But a fantastic early goal from Hari, the class players in KKZ, and the discipline and team unity that the team had built up ensured that KKZ go on to win comprehensively.

Final score: Kamikaze 4 - Kawabanga 1
Goals: Hari, Haresh, Faizal, Safar
MOM: Hariboy

July 26
D-boyz vs Kamikaze (Bishan Park Sec 3pm)
Despite taking on the league leaders at that point, the KKZ boys were overwhelmingly confident of pulling off a victory. However, they were duly humbled as Dboyz overwhelmed them. Though KKZ missed many key players, no excuses could be given for this defeat. D-boyz were simply better and more organised on this day, than the men from KKZ.

Final score: D-Boyz 3 - Kamikaze 0
MOM: Navin

August 2
Amzad United vs Kamikaze (Commonwealth Sec 3pm)
To recover from the stresses of the competitive league and to gain some morale boost, KKZ took on Amzad's rangers on another friendly to redress the earlier shock result. What was clear was that KKZ were clearly the better team, as they went into the half-time with a commanding lead. However, what was clearer was the the team's tendency to be complacent and the troubles they got into because of that attitude. In the end, they eventually won, but could have done without the trouble.

Final score: AUFC 3 - Kamikaze 5
Goals: Haresh (2), Seelan, Faizal, Victor (Formerly known as Nayee)
MOM: Haresh

August 9
Kamikaze vs Eastboyz (Marsiling Sec 1pm)
In another epic clash, Kamikaze took on the perennial rivals yet friends at Marsiling sec in a must-win match for both teams to revive their league campaigns. The quality available in the KKZ camp showed as they took a early lead. Yet the intensity of this match ensured that the game stayed tight with both teams having various chances to kill off the game. An upset looked to be on the cards, as the Eastboyz equalised. Yet, Kamikaze's quality in depth showed as they ran out eventual winners in what was to be marred by ugly scenes as tempers frayed.

Final score: Kamikaze 3 - EastBoyz 1
Goals: Barati, KumaraGanesh, Victor
MOM: Safar

August 16
Galaticos vs Kamikaze (Ahmad Ibrahim Sec 3pm)
In a repeat clash of the previous hot-tempered clash, both teams had largely mellowed down. Yet good soccer was on display here, as both teams had many chances to win the game including numerous shots that crashed against the bar. In the end, failure to take their chances haunted Kamikaze more, as the Galaticans' scored in virtually the last kick of the match. Whilst the KKZ warriors were gutted by the result, they were heartened by their display of beautiful football. KKZ would also acknowledge that the defeat also signalled the end of their tital aspirations, and now the main goal would be to secure third place at all costs. It also wishes Galacticos all the best in their remaining matches.

Final score: Galaticos 1 - Kamikaze 0
MOM: Dinzo

August 23
Casanova XI vs Kamikaze (Canberra Sec 5pm)
Canberra Sec has always been a happy hunting ground for Kamikaze. And in a match which was billed as a straight shootout for 3rd place, the psychological boost provided by the venue was definitely welcomed. However in reality, it was not really needed, as KKZ had improved by leaps and bounds since the first time these two teams met. While the scorelines do not really reflect that, the beautiful brand of soccer that the team had produced stands testament to the ethos of these team. Despite having 1 or 2 scares in the match, they easily ran out winners and further cemented their case for the 3rd spot.

Final score: Casanova XI 1 - Kamikaze 3
Goals: Victor (2), Mohawk Vicky
MOM: Bala

The editor once again apologises for the "hilang act" but promises to be on regular update service for the next four matches in the league. Till we meet again, remember: No one is bigger than the team. The team is still bigger than the sum of all its components included.

KAMIKAZE!!!