Tuesday, September 4, 2007

HUFC vs Super Reds (Live reporting)

Brought my laptop to the Stadium today, so decide to try out a bit of live reporting!

HUFC got off to a jittery start as the Reds launch wave after wave of attack. It didn't help that Indra got sent off just 15mins into the game for lashing out his elbow at the Reds defender who was tugging at his shirt (the latter got sent off too). Nevertheless, the early sent off seemed to inject some life into our boys as they got all fired up. They went all out with a vengeance in a bid to get back at the Reds. They were obviously looking for blood.

And soon enough the first blood was drawn just after 30 mins when No. 7 Shi Jiayi launched his signature run down the right flank, entered the box, went past the defender and struck a low shot into the left hand corner of the post. One up HUFC. Our boys gained confidence thereafter and continued their frequent foray into the Reds' half. Eight minutes after the first goal, a superb cross from Qiu Li was met by a strong header from Kone. The ball went straight past the goalkeeper and into the net --- but the goal was promptly denied by the linesman who deemed it an offside --- the the fury of both players and fans. The game ended at half-time with HUFC leading 1-0.

The second half picked up from where the first half ended, with both sides launching waves after waves of attack at each other's goal. Fouls aplenty, as fatigue kicked in and players resorted to rough play to win balls. As things started to look bright for HUFC, a defence lapse gave Korean Nam Woung Ki an opening to slot in a goal at the 82 min. Fans were shocked and seemed resigned for a draw. But the Protectors played their hearts out and true enough, their grit was rewarded when Sharil Ishak slotted in the winning goal in injury time to give the home side a 2-1 win. Way to go Home U.


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1st half
15:55: Indra and Lee Tae Hoon sent off
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16:10: HUFC takes free kick just outside the penalty box. But the powerful shot hit the post - sheez.
25:00: Good save by Lionel after two consecutive strike by the Koreans just outside the penalty box.
30:00: No. 7 Shi Jiayi received a pass from Qiu Li, came in from the right, went past a defender inside the penalty box and strike the ball right into the left hand corner of the goal post ---- GOAL!

HUFC 1 - SUPER REDS 0

38:00: A good pass from Qiu Li met by a strong header by Kone went straight into the net, but was disallowed, much to the fury of the Protecters.

45:00: Both sides continue to launch attacks to and fro. It's definitely a charged up match here.

2nd half
66:00: 1st yellow card awarded to the Super Reds for bringing down Kone as he is heading towards goal.
73:00: A one-two gave Shane an opportunity to shoot, but it went straight to the goalkeeper.
76:40: HUFC No. 7 Shi Jiayi replaced by No. 4 Juma'at Jantan
79:00: HUFC No.9 Qiu Li replaced by No. 19 Goh Swee Swee.
82:00: Reds No. 10 score at goal mouth.

HUFC 1: REDS 1.

90:00: Shahril Ishak scores.

HUFC 2: REDS 1 (FINAL SCORE)



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