"The Protectors would therefore need to keep themselves in tip-top condition, as there would be no such thing as easy games anymore."(From HUFC.com.sg)
Home United meet Sengkang Punggol in a Friday night encounter at the Jalan Besar Stadium, with both teams looking to build on their promising starts to the 2007 S-League campaign. As far as early counter have shown, both teams are clearly intent on making this season one to remember for their fans and supporters alike.
Home United enter this game on the back of three win and a draw, and are therefore unbeaten currently. The only botch in their copybook was the Wednesday night draw at home to the White Swans of Albirex. Despite having the lion's share of chances, they could not convert opportunities into goals, with veteran keeper Norio Takahashi proving a stumbling block. They put ten men behind the ball, and with the benefit of hindsight, Home probably should have held the Japanese back in their own half. The Protectors would also do well to remember that Sengkang have four ex-Home players in their ranks.
Meanwhile, things have looked much brighter for the Dolphins after some minor rebuilding behind the scenes. All of their foreign quartet bar Jon Angelucci have left, including Kim Grant, and in comes Ross McKenzie, Cole Tinkler and Paul Ekollo. All three have begun to create an impression, as Sengkang seek to redeem lost pride after finishing bottom last year. Their fighting spirit was clear for all to see as they held defending champions SAFFC to a 1-1 draw. Though the Geylang match was a slight blip in their system, they have followed up with an excellent 3-1 win over a faltering Albirex, and last but not least the thrilling 3-3 draw with the Young Lions on Sunday night.
Sengkang’s Suriyandi Naib has seeming begun to show people what he's capable of. On top of his stunning long range equaliser against Young Lions late on, he performs better with each passing game on the left of a midfield diamond or a midfield three. Firdaus Salleh is doing his all in hold the midfield in shape. Meanwhile Mardani is proving the old adage that 'you get better with age' as he shores up the defence well in addition to his well-time interceptions.
The Protectors would therefore need to keep themselves in tip-top condition, as there would be no such thing as easy games anymore. Complacency is a real danger and the players would probably be reminded that they must not let the opposition take control when they do not have the ball. Home has three difficult fixtures coming up in the shape of Woodlands, Young Lions and Tampines during this month. The onus for them is to treat all of them seriously and get some positives out of it. Be present on Friday night to find out.
Home United enter this game on the back of three win and a draw, and are therefore unbeaten currently. The only botch in their copybook was the Wednesday night draw at home to the White Swans of Albirex. Despite having the lion's share of chances, they could not convert opportunities into goals, with veteran keeper Norio Takahashi proving a stumbling block. They put ten men behind the ball, and with the benefit of hindsight, Home probably should have held the Japanese back in their own half. The Protectors would also do well to remember that Sengkang have four ex-Home players in their ranks.
Meanwhile, things have looked much brighter for the Dolphins after some minor rebuilding behind the scenes. All of their foreign quartet bar Jon Angelucci have left, including Kim Grant, and in comes Ross McKenzie, Cole Tinkler and Paul Ekollo. All three have begun to create an impression, as Sengkang seek to redeem lost pride after finishing bottom last year. Their fighting spirit was clear for all to see as they held defending champions SAFFC to a 1-1 draw. Though the Geylang match was a slight blip in their system, they have followed up with an excellent 3-1 win over a faltering Albirex, and last but not least the thrilling 3-3 draw with the Young Lions on Sunday night.
Sengkang’s Suriyandi Naib has seeming begun to show people what he's capable of. On top of his stunning long range equaliser against Young Lions late on, he performs better with each passing game on the left of a midfield diamond or a midfield three. Firdaus Salleh is doing his all in hold the midfield in shape. Meanwhile Mardani is proving the old adage that 'you get better with age' as he shores up the defence well in addition to his well-time interceptions.
The Protectors would therefore need to keep themselves in tip-top condition, as there would be no such thing as easy games anymore. Complacency is a real danger and the players would probably be reminded that they must not let the opposition take control when they do not have the ball. Home has three difficult fixtures coming up in the shape of Woodlands, Young Lions and Tampines during this month. The onus for them is to treat all of them seriously and get some positives out of it. Be present on Friday night to find out.
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Hey!! Was it you that was asking me about the government grants website? well anyway, here it is... Grants I'm headed back to Cali this weekend, gotta get warm! :)
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