(from hufc.com.sg)
Home United make the short trip to face their central neighbours Balestier Khalsa on the back of a decent win against one of their direct title rivals, Tampines Rovers. Balestier have been one of Home’s bogey sides so far, as Toa Payoh Stadium has witnessed one too many ‘deaths’ of the Protectors’ previous assaults on the league title.
Home have garnered a possible 9 points out of a possible 12, as they won all matches bar one in the month of April. Since their loss to Woodlands, the team has made a superb comeback, with Young Lions and Tampines the latest victims. The understanding between individuals has grown as every match goes, as opponents have had their hands full keeping the Protectors’ frontline in check.Balestier meanwhile, have been blowing hot and cold. They have won only 2 of their fours matches this month, as Liaoning and Geylang would attest, they may have taken something out of the game after all. Their latest league encounter had unsurprisingly ended in defeat, as a weak throw by ’keeper Abdul Rashid ultimately decided the game after two minutes. Shukor Zailan of the Young Lions accepted his invitation to blast home the winner from 30 yards.
Home would be very keen to arrest their downturn in fortunes against the Tigers, as dropped points in previous years (5 defeats in 9 games since 2004) proved costly in terms of challenging for honours. The last league encounter finished a 2-1 win for the Protectors. With the two teams never giving each other room for niceties, a fascinating encounter awaits. With Diakite suspended, Kone Hamed could prove to be the bane of the static Balestier defenders. There’s no love lost between both teams as the Protectors seek to renew hostilities.
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