RHB Singapore Cup Q-Final 2nd Leg This Thursday

Home United FC's season rests on this Thursday's RHB Singapore Cup Quarter-Final 2nd Leg match against Geylang United FC at the Clementi Stadium. Trailing 1-2 after the first leg at Bedok Stadium which saw Home United's defensive rock Valery Heik sent off, our Protectors will need nothing less than a victory to stay in the competition. With little hopes of landing the S-League Championship, the RHB Singapore Cup presents Home United's only hope of a silverware this season.

Home United FC are on a barren run since 2005 and die hard fans are wondering how a team with plenty of quality players are unable to win any silveware for so long.

For Thursday's match, our Protectors will need to give their all and blaze Geylang United away. They will have to do without Valery Heik, who has been one of the few success stories this year. The Cameroon centreback has been a rock in defence, marshalling the backline with authority and marking out the League's top strikers. Recently, Aleksander Duric was made a pedestrian in Home's 2-0 win. His absence will give Head Coach PN Sivaji much to ponder upon as his options are limited. Fellow centrebacks S. Subramani and Ismail Yunos remain unavailable through injuries. Captain Rosman Sulaiman may have to fill in at centreback.

Apart from that, Home United should remain largely unchanged.

Do come on down to Clementi Stadium this Thursday for a 1945hrs kickoff.

Sparks will fly and excitment is promised !!!

Big Clash This Friday !

Home United FC will take on arch rivals SAFFC this Friday evening at the Jalan Besar Stadium. In this "live" match, our Protectors will look to halt the charging SAFFC.

SAFFC comes into this match with a 5-0 drubbing of Young Lions FC. Veteran striker Aleksander Duric hit form by scoring 3 goals in that match. SAFFC will look to extend their lead at the top with another big win.

Home United FC comes into this match on a rich vein of form. In their last two matches, Home United defeated top sides DPMM FC 6-1 and Tampines Rovers FC 3-2. Both forwards Kengne Ludovick and Peres De Oliveira notched hat-tricks. Our Protectors are fresh from a two week break since their last match and will be coming out this Friday with all guns blazing!

Can Home United FC put a hold to SAFFC's run towards the title ?

Come down and support us live !!!

Kickoff is at 1930hrs at the Jalan Besar Stadium.

Double Delight !!

The little over 5,000 fans at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium were wondering how did Brunei DPMM blew away their undefeated home record dating back to Malaysia Cup days on Sunday 3 Aug to HUFC. From the start, it was clear that both the coaches got their tactical plan correct and it appeared that the match was heading for an entertaining and thrilling affair. As early as 2nd min, HUFC could have taken the lead through Syed Fadil when his fine effort from Sharil Ishak’s cross was brilliantly saved by DPMM’s keeper, Wardun Yusoff. In the next minute another shot by HUFC forward was cleared on the line by DPMM’s Hj Muhd Subbi.

On the other end, DPMM missed a glorious chance to take the lead when they hit the bar as early as the 4th min and later, HUFC keeper, Ridzuan made a tremendous save from DPMM’s forward, Abdul Hamid’s powerful shot. DPMM was increasingly threatening the HUFC goal with raids from both flanks and through centre field, but HUFC defenders stood their ground and repulsed the attacks. Swift counter attacks by HUFC were unsettling the DPMM’s backline as they pushed forward for the elusive first goal. Both teams failed to break the deadlock for the first 40 minutes. Isa Halim limped off injured and was replaced by Tengku Mushadad very early in the match.

The much anticipated early goal failed to surface for DPMM and slowly and steadily frustration was creeping into the DPPM players. Sivaji’s tactics of defending and counter attacking fast through the flanks were working well. Frustrated DPMM players were getting agitated and tackles were coming in hard and sometimes deliberate. It appeared that DPMM players were trying to intimidate HUFC players.

For nearly forty minutes, referee Kalimuthu handled the match well, but all hell broke loose when he showed the second yellow card followed by a red card to DPMM’s captain, Pg Sallehuddin for dissent. Several DPMM players became disturbed on the sending off of their captain, reacted adversely and confronted the referee. The match was held up for about 30 minutes as the referee decided to abandon the match for safety reasons.

The match only restarted after some negotiations between Brunei DPMM officials, Match Commissioner, Mr Edward Silas and referee Kalimuthu. Credit must be given to referee, Kalimuthu for standing firm on his decision and play restarted with two DPMM’s players red carded for unsporting behaviour. As the two players left the field, one of them was seen kicking a water bottle in frustration and anger. From the resulting free kick, Valery Hiek scored with powerful and unstoppable direct kick. HUFC took a one nil lead at half time.

With only 8 men on the field, DPMM reorganised and played a 4-2-1 format against 11 men HUFC after the break. With the superiority in numbers, HUFC took control of the match. Itmi Dickson and Sharil Ishak on the flanks were running at the defenders at will and sending in the crosses only to be wasted by the misfiring forwards. The introduction of Peres for Shahril Ishak on the 63rd minute proved a turning point as his experience showed clearly in the distribution of the ball and a direct approach to the opponent goal. The overworked DPMM’s defenders had no answers for the swift flowing attacks mounted by HUFC.

Finally, striker Kengme Ludowick delivered the goals and scored a hattrick in a space of five minutes, 69th, 72nd and 74th minutes for HUFC to take a commanding lead. With 15 minutes of play left, HUFC was cruising through the match with ease and the score line stood at 4 - 0.

Peres missed a golden opportunity to put HUFC further ahead when he lobbed the ball over the crossbar with only the keeper to beat. He made amendment for his miss on 78th with a fine volley, making it 5 -0. HUFC gave a needless penalty on 82minute, when Helmi Zambin was fouled in the penalty box. Croatian Ivan Jerkovic scored from the spot to make it 5-1. Striker Fadsuhasny made it 6 – 1 for HUFC in the 90th minute to round up a comfortable win for HUFC. If only HUFC strikers and midfielders were sharper in taking their chances, it would have been in double figures. A much awaited revenge match, as described by DPMM’s coach Vjern Simunic fizzled out into a tame affair and the match will remembered for all the wrong reasons for a long time.

Coach PN Sivaji was pleased with the result and said, “The Game started out very competitively with DPMM on the offensive and taking possession and creating numerous chances. Unfortunately, the red card incidents diluted this rhythm and playing against 11 was too much for the opponent. We took full advantage to score 6 goals. I am pleased with the attitude, control and restraint showed by the team under trying circumstances. I am pleased with 3 points and looking forward to the next match against Tampines Rovers on Thursday, 6 Aug.”

Indeed, he must be really pleased as he is the first coach in the S.League to do the double on DPMM. He accomplished the feat with win at Jalan Besar and an away win at Brunei. With the loss, DPMM’s talk of adding the league title to their recent cup victory appears more difficult and their key players facing lengthy ban after disciplinary hearing, may have dented their club’s hope of winning the league. For HUFC, it was good win and strengthened their possession in the mid table.

Can Protectors Rise Again ?

Home United FC suffered its latest loss at the Woodlands Stadium on Tuesday. The 1-2 defeat is Protectors seventh this season in the league and they now trail leaders SAFFC by a massive 17 points. Ever since Home United FC won its first league title in 1999, this season's showing has by far been the most disappointing.

Many fans are wondering how a big club like Home United FC, boasting a strong squad of quality players, has slumped to mid-table obscurity. Big name players like Shi Jiayi, Sharil Ishak, Peres De Oliveira, S. Subramani and Lionel Lewis have not had the best of season so far. Even our top marksman Kengne Ludovick, has found goals hard to come by, notching a mere 9 goals this campaign.

The glorious heights of winning titles every year from 1999 - 2005 seemed a long time ago. The silverware drought started since 2006 and it seems this year will be another barren one, if team performances do not improve. With the league title out of reach, it is left with only the Singapore Cup. Even that will not prove easy as there are still quality opponents left in the competition, despite defending Champions SAFFC's exit. Foreign teams like Bangkok Glass, currently coached by ex-Protector Surachai Jaturapattarapong, and DPMM FC, who recently won the League Cup, will prove tough opponents.

Our Home United faithful has seen the club rise from the bottom in 1996 & 1997 to achieve glory in 1999 till 2005, and they hope to see the rise of our Protectors once again, starting with the Singapore Cup title this year! Head Coach PN Sivaji has seen his fair share of ups and downs in football. Can he ignite Protectors' fire and surge towards glory ? The fans certainly hope so!

Come on you Protectors !!!

Successive wins at "Home" !

Home United FC made it two "home" wins after beating Young Lions 3-2. A double from Kengne Ludovick and another from Shi Jiayi ensured Home United a comfortable win, despite the close result.

Shi Jiayi returned to form for this match. Both Ludovick's goals were created by Jiayi who played two clever passes for Ludovick to finish.

Home United next travels to Woodlands Stadium on Tuesday, hoping to end their dismal away form.

Protectors' Home Comforts!

Home United FC has yet again produced the goods in a "home" match. Playing at Clementi Stadium, Home United FC has garnered a impressive 16 points out of a maximum 18 points so far. High flying teams like DPMM FC and SAFFC had visited and left with nothing. The only team to avoid a defeat to our Protectors at our Clementi Fortress has been Tampines Rovers FC, who escaped with a 1-1 draw.

In the latest match, Home United FC sent the Japanese White Swans (Albirex Niigata) packing with a 3-1 win. Goals came from Peres De Oliveira, Tengku Mushadad and Valery Heik.

Home United FC's next match will be another "home" match against Young Lions FC. 3 points should be in the bag for this one as the goal-shy Young Lions will have too little to match our Protectors.

Clementi Stadium on Saturday, kick-off at 1945hrs!

Protectors Crash Out After Mauling In Hong Kong!

Home United FC's season has reached another low point, after they crash out of the AFC Cup tonight at the hands of Hong Kong Champions South China FC. The result was an embarassing 0-4. This was Home United's heaviest defeat in years.

South China FC scored two quick-fire goals within minutes to enter half-time 2-0 and thereafter added another two goals after the restart to send Protectors crashing out!

Home United FC will now head back and focus all their attentions on the domestic front. After this heavy defeat, they will need to rebound fast as they visit S-League leaders Gombak United FC at the Jurong West Stadium.

Protectors Struggles To 3rd In League Cup

Home United FC finished 3rd in this year's League Cup after a disappointing penalty shoot-out win over a depleted Woodlands Wellington FC. The match ended 2-2 after 90 minutes and the match went straight into penalties where Home United triumphed 4-2.

Head Coach PN Sivaji recalled his big name players for this match, with a view to give them some match action before travelling out to Hong Kong for their AFC Cup match against South China FC. Captain S.Subramani, Lionel Lewis, Sharil Ishak, Shi Jiayi, Syed Fadhil, Rosman Sulaiman, Juma'at Jantan and Peres De Oliveira all started the match. Their inclusion meant the dynamic bunch of Firdaus Idros, Naruphol Ar-Romsawa, Azhar Sairudin and Shadan Sulaiman, all miss out.

On the contrary, Woodlands Wellington Head Coach Nenad Bacina called up three unknown Prime League players into his starting lineup. He was missing 5 first teamers due to suspension. Topscorer and livewire Jamil Ali was also left on the bench.

Home United's first teamers struggled to impose themselves against the make shift Rams and to the fans disapoointment, they could only draw 2-2.

Luckily for the Protectors, the penalty takers held their nerves and clinched 3rd place and with it a $5000 prize money!

Winning Run Halted - Protectors Out Of Final !

Home United FC's strong run in this year's League Cup has been abruptly ended by arch rivals SAFFC. The semi-final match-up against a tiring SAFFC, who had Therdsak Chaiman missing with injury, presented Home United FC with a great chance to land a piece of silverware.

Home United FC has been on a barren run since 2005, failing to win a single silverware.

In the end, the experience of SAFFC on the night counted. SAFFC sat back and allowed Home United plenty of possession. SAFFC moved up a gear with half hour left and they duly punished our Protectors with goals from Park Tae Won and Aleksander Duric.

Home United FC will now aim to win their 3rd/4th placing match against Woodlands Wellington FC. It should not prove too difficult, given the number of quality players Home United has in its ranks.

Protectors Marches On !

Home United FC marches on in this year's League Cup after a 3-2 win over defending champions Gombak United FC at the Jalan Besar Stadium tonight.

Head coach PN Sivaji chose to keep the same set of players who have so far excelled in this competition. The reserves once again did not disappoint and put up another impressive performance against the current S-League leaders.

Goals from Valery Heik, Azhar Sairudin and Naruphol Ar-Romsawa ensured a semi-final spot. In the semi-finals, Home United will face either Tampines Rovers FC or SAFFC.

Protectors In League Cup Quarter-Finals !!!

Home United FC has qualified for this year's League Cup Quarter-Finals after defeating both Sengkang Punggol FC (3-1) and Woodlands Wellington FC (2-1) in the group games. Finishing top of Group D, Protectors will now face Group C runners up, Gombak United FC this coming Thursday at the Jalan Besar Stadium.

Home United had so far paraded their reserve line-up in this competition. Big name players like Lionel Lewis, S.Subramani, Peres De Oliveira and Shi Jiayi were all rested and did not feature at all.

With a semi-final place at stake, will Head Coach PN Sivaji recall his big guns or stick with the same bunch?

Fortress Clementi !

Home United FC continues its impressive "home" form at Fortress Clementi with a 2-1 win over visiting defending Champions SAFFC. Kengne Ludovick and Peres De Oliveira scored a goal each to give Home United a morale boosting win. Can Home United FC keep up their winning form and start reducing the big points difference? Home's next league match is a visit to leaders Gombak United FC on 27th June.

A Must Win Clash In AFC Cup !

Home United FC faces a do or die mission tonight when they take on Thai side Provincial Electrical Authority at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Win and our Protectors progresses into the knockout stages. Anything less and we will drop out of this year's AFC Cup.

An exciting clash awaits! Home United FC has to attack to score goals to win the match. PEA FC have dangerous attacking players. Who will triumph ?

Super "Nori" Does It Again!

Japanese forward Norikazu Murakami continues his rich rein of scoring form at the Clementi Stadium last night.

In the 2-0 win last night, Norikazu Murakami had wasted a penalty when he shot weakly into the arms of DPMM's Wardan Yussof in the first half. Super "Nori" redeemed himself in the second half when he pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired a left footed shot into goal.

Minutes later, he turned provider when his cross found Kengne Ludovick and the latter fired in from 6 yards.

A good 2-0 win and Home United inflicted DPMM's first defeat of the season!

Protectors Falters In AFC Cup

Home United FC lost top spot in Group H of the AFC Cup when they went down 0-2 tonight to Becamex Binh Duong FC in Vietnam. Two second half goals puts Home United FC now in a precarious position to qualify for the next round. Home United lies third on nine points with both Binh Doung and Provisional Electrical Authority (PEA) leading the table on ten points. Home United will now have to win their last match against Thai side PEA in order to qualify.

Check Out HUFC's New Website !

Home United FC has launched a new official website. Visit www.hufc.sg now to view it !

Cup Aspirations Starts With Visit To Balestier Khalsa FC

Home United FC begins its quest for the Singapore Cup Trophy with a visit to neighbours Balestier Khalsa FC. In this David vs Goliath clash, Home United can ill afford any slip ups.

Home United comes into this match on another league loss. This time they lost to Super Reds FC 0-1 at the Yishun Stadium. This is not the first time Home United has struggled at the offensive end with other 1-0 defeats to Young Lions and Geylang United recently.

The pressure is mounting on the star studded Protectors, who recently signed another National Player in Isa Halim. Isa had completed his stint with Young Lions and due to return to parent club Woodlands Wellington FC, but Home United quickly snapped him up. Isa made his debut in Home United's latest league loss last Saturday. Boasting one of the strongest squads, Home United should win this tie against the youthful Balestier Khalsa, who honestly lacked quality.

Can Balestier Khalsa cause the biggest upset in this year's competition ?

No chance! A convincing victory and Home United to progress to the next round!

Protectors Trip Up Against Koreans!

Super Reds FC inflicted another away defeat to Home United FC after they edge our Protectors 1-0. In a tight encounter, the Koreans took a first half lead and Home United failed to respond.

Home United had Lionel Lewis back between the sticks and new signing Isa Halim was also included in the starting line-up. Both were unable to bring Home United of this this away day rut.

With the loss, Home United now lies seventh in the table, a massive 11 points behind league leader DPMM FC.

Early Goals Blitz Visiting Club Valencia !

Early goals from Firdaus Idros and Peres De Oliveira set Home United FC on the way to a big win over the visiting Club Valencia from Maldives in last night's AFC Cup encounter.

Barely two minutes after kick-off, Firdaus Idros reacted quickest when Fadzuhasny Juraimi's shot smashed the bar to give Home United the early advantage. As Club Valencia were hoping to accustom themselves to the artificial pitch of Jalan Besar Stadium in the early minutes, Home United punished them with two quick-fire goals. The second was scored by Peres De Oliveira, whose pin-point header found the bottom left corner.

Thereafter, Home United were cruising at top speed, attacking Club Valencia relentlessly. Their efforts paid off with another two goals coming from Kengne Ludovick and Juma'at Jantan. Kengne Ludovick's goal was a beauty. Peres laid the ball across the edge of the penalty box and Ludovick smashed a low shot into the bottom left corner. Valencia custodian had no chance to save the well placed shot.

Coming into the seocnd half four goals to the good, Peres was replaced by Shi Jiayi. Home United struggled to repeat their first half performance. Club Valencia gave a better second half account, creating plenty of chances but could only score a consolation through Marcelin Nkmeni.

With this win, Home United FC tops Group H ahead of Binh Duong and PEA, who drew 1-1 in an earlier match.

Home United's next enocunter will be a trip to Vietnam to face Becamex Binh Duong FC.

Protectors' National Duo Reach Out !

Home United FC's National players Lionel Lewis and Sharil Ishak recently made an appearance at Temasek Junior College. At the event, the duo taught some under priviledged kids from Temasek Primary School basic football skills and thereafter joined them in a small sided match.

Protectors, Where's The Fire?

Home United FC fell to their fourth loss of the season after another blank in front of goal. Our Protectors lost 0-1 last night at the Bedok Stadium to another struggling team, Geylang United FC.

The only goal of the match was scored by Young Englishman Llyod Butler in the 67th minute.
Home United failed to convert their chances and were duly made to pay.

With eight matches played, Home United fell ten points behind leaders SAFFC and DPMM FC. Hopes of landing the S-League title are fast diminishing as current Champions SAFFC are having things easy in the league, with a recent 7-1 thumping of Sengkang Punggol FC.

Home United FC next plays bottom table Sengkang Punggol FC this Wednesday at the Clementi Stadium. Nothing less than a win will be acceptable to our Home United faithful.

Come on Protectors, lets ignite the fire !!!

Super "Nori" blazes Woodlands Wellington FC

Second half substitute, Japanese Norikazu Murakami came on with all guns blazing as he sent Woodlands Wellington packing with a superb hat-trick. Making his home debut at the Clementi Stadium, Super "Nori" was on fire ! He could have scored more if not for the intervention of the cross bar and Woodlands custodian Rezal Hassan. On another positive note, Kengne Ludoivck ended his goal drought when he scored Home United's fourth on the stroke of fulltime.

Woodlands Wellington FC struggled throughout. Unable to keep possession, they were always under siege and it was a matter of time before the floodgates open. The match ended 4-0 but it really could have been much more had Home United gobbled up all the chances they created.

Protectors badly needs a win !

Home United FC are on a 3 match losing streak, and are desperate to secure a win this coming Monday. They host the visiting Woodlands Wellington FC at the Clementi Stadium. This is only the second time that Home United has played at our new home ground of Clementi Stadium. The first time we played there, we comfortably beat Balestier Khalsa FC 3-0. With Home United languishing near the lower accolades of the S-League table, a win is badly needed to climb up the table.

Woodlands will prove difficult opponents as they have beaten SAFFC 3-2 recently and will no doubt have confidence coming into this match.

Home United can expect a tough match. Come catch it live at the Clementi Stadium this coming Monday. Kickoff at 1945hrs.

Glory Glory! Young Protectors Emerge Champions!

Home United FC youth teams once again brought honours to the Club. The 2009 Mayor's Challenge Shield was held on Sunday at Tampines SAFRA.

Our HUFC's Whitley Centre U-13 Team A and Ang Mo Kio Centre U-15 Team A emerged Champions in their respective age-group.

Our youth teams have led the way in achieving the silverwares, so let's hope our senior team can do the same! Congratulations to the winners !!!

Will the big guns return to fire up our Protectors ?

Home United FC lost their last match 0-1 to Albirex Niigata, as they failed to climb out of its slump. Rested in that match were regulars, Lionel Lewis, Peres De Oliveira and Itimi Dickson.

Will they return tomorrow to face the inexperienced Young Lions ? Can they ignite Home United"s title bid? Plenty of questions to be answered ! Come on down to support our Protectors !

Jalan Besar Stadium, Kick-off 1945hrs !

Protectors Crash To Defeat In Bangkok

Home United FC threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 1-2 to Provincial Electrical Authority in their AFC Cup match No.2 played in Bangkok.

Shi Jiayi had given Home United a half-time lead but 2 goals in 8 minutes in the second half saw PEA stun our Protectors. Home United now lies third in the table behind PEA and Becamex Binh Duong FC, who earlier beat Club Valencia 3-0 to go second on goal difference.

Home United returns to domestic action this Saturday against resurgent Albirex Niigata.

Protectors Look For Asian Comforts

Home United FC return to AFC Cup action on Tuesday evening against Thai Champions Provincial Electrical Authority at the Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok.

Home United, struggling in its domestic campaign with only a win from 4 matches, looks for better success in ASIA. Home United won their first AFC Cup match a week ago at the Jalan Besar Stadium, beating Vietnamese Champions Becamex Binh Duong FC 2-1.

Valery Heik returns to take his place in central defence, and his presence will prove vital to snub the attacking threat of PEA's Brazilian striker Falcao.

Can our Protectors ignite the flickering flame ?

Can Protectors Breach Gombak's Mean Defence ?

Home United FC returns to domestic action when they host Gombak United FC at the Jalan Besar Stadium this Friday in this week's "Live" telecast match!

Can our Protectors break the league's meanest defence ? Gombak United has conceded zero goals so far in 3 matches. In Kengne Ludovick, Norikazu Murakami and Peres De Oliveira, Home United have the fire power to blast open a mean Gombak defence.

Come on Protectors, lets do it!!!

HUFC 2:1 Binh Duong FC

Home United FC opened its AFC Cup Campaign with a victory over Vietnamese Champions Binh Duong FC at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Goals from Juma'at Jantan on the stroke of half-time and Kengne Ludovick in the second half, gave our Protectors a 2-0 lead before Binh Duong's Brazilian born striker, Kesley Alves hit one back in the 74th minute.

The remaining minutes were nervy for our Home United faithful, as Binh Duong FC threatened to equalise on several occasions. Most notably Binh Duong's other Brazilian Helio Da Silva, who unleashed a volley towards goal. Lionel Lewis was beaten but Captain Marvel S.Subramani was on hand to clear the goal bound shot.

In the closing minutes, Home United could have added a third but Shi Jiayi's shot was superbly saved by the Vietnamese custodian.

3 points in the bag and Home United FC next travels to Bangkok to face PEA FC. PEA FC won their first match against Club Valencia 3-1 in Maldives.

1-3 loss to SAFFC ! Not good enough.........

Home United FC suffered a 1-3 defeat at the hands of title rivals SAFFC at the Choa Chu Kang Stadium on Wednesday evening.

New signing Norikazu Murakami made his debut for the Protectors when he came on at half-time for the unimpressive Itimi Dickson. He immediately repaid Home's faith by earning a penalty which Shi Jiayi converted to level the scores.

SAFFC did not wait long to take the lead again when Daniel Bennett scored to make ot 2-1.

Home United were given a great opportunity to nick at least a point when Ahmad Latiff was sent off with 15 minutes left in the match. To Home's die hard fans, it was disappointing as they failed to find the equalizer. SAFFC added further misery when John Wilkinson netted in the last minute to give SAFFC a 3-1 win.

Given it's still early days in this season's championship, Home United will look to quickly close the 5 points gap. They can ill afford to let SAFFC run away, or else they could be staring at another barren season......

Protectors opens Clementi Stadium with comfortable win!

Home United FC comfortably beat visiting Balestier Khalsa FC 3-0 tonight at the Clementi Stadium. In Protectors' first home match of the season, it was already a must win match, considering the weakness of a youthful Tigers' team.

Home United included Itimi Dickson and Rosman Sulaiman in their starting line-up, while Fadzuhasny Juraimi and Jumaat Jantan dropped to the bench.

For Balestier Khalsa, they fielded two ex-Protectors in Syaqir Sulaiman and Ram Shanker.

The first half saw Home United with plenty of possession but unable to carve out clear cut chances. On 29 minutes, Shi Jiayi unleashed a long range shot from 30 yards which flew past the flying Daniel Ong, but could only see it cannoned off the upright. Perhaps the best chance in the first half to open the scoring fell to Itimi Dickson, but he could only blast over from close range.

In the dying minutes of the first half, Valery Heik conceded an unnecessary freekick at the edge of the box. From the freekick, Balestier Khalsa nearly took the lead if not for a alert Lionel Lewis. He was able to parry the shot that flew past an ineffective wall. The half ended 0-0.

In response to the goal-less first half, Coach Sivaji replaced defensive midfielder Tengku Mushadad with the exciting Naruphol Ar-Romsawa. Within minutes, Naruphol had his first shot but it flew wide. The withdrawal of Tengku somehow gave Balestier Khalsa an attacking stimulus. For the next 10 minutes, they had the better of play and were able to create some havoc in Home's defence.

On 60 minutes, Balestier Khalsa's resistance was finally breached. Sharil Ishak went on a solo run which took him past Sofiyan Abdul Hamid and he squared nicely for Kengne Ludovick to open his and Home's 2009 accounts. After the opening goal, Home United were happy to play "keep ball". On 75 minutes, Peres De Oliveira scored through a trademark freekick to double Home's lead. By now, Balestier Khalsa's youngsters were feeling battered. On the stroke of full-time, the exciting Naruphol was brought down in the box and Ludovick calmly stepped up to send Daniel Ong the wrong way to give Home United FC a more than deserved 3-0 victory!

Well done! Next up, let's beat SAFFC on 4th March !!!

Can Protectors blaze Tigers for winning start at Clementi ?

Home United FC plays their first "home" match of the season this coming Thursday, at the unfamiliar grounds of Clementi Stadium.

Visitors Balestier Khalsa FC will look for a repeat of last season's encounter when they shocked everyone to beat Home United FC 1-0 at the Bishan Stadium. On that day, the Tigers played a counter attacking game to smash and grab all 3 points.

For this Thursday's encounter, it should be more or less the same, with Balestier Khalsa sitting deep, "parking the bus" in front of goal and counter attacking.

Can they pull off another shocker ? I doubt so.....
Home United FC will blaze this one !!!

Come catch it live at the Clementi Stadium this Thursday.
Kick-off is at 1945hrs..........

0-0.....Stalemate at Tampines Stadium.

Home United FC and Tampines Rovers FC played out a goal-less draw at the Tampines Stadium tonight in this year's S-League opener..... With both teams tipped to challenge SAFFC for the title this year, they had to share the points with both defence coming out tops...

S-League gets a new title sponsor in Great Eastern.....Check out the new S-League logo....Have you spotted the difference ?

Protectors begin season at Tampines Rovers FC

Home United FC starts its 2009 season with an away trip to Eastern rivals Tampines Rovers FC this coming Monday, 16th February 2009. The match is scheduled for 7.45pm kick-off.

Among the new faces in our Protectors line-up are ex-Nationals Itimi Dickson(MF) and Fadzuhasny Juraimi(FW), current National player Ismail Yunos(DF), and two youngsters promoted from Home's Prime League, Faizal Abdul Samad(MF) and Azhar Sairudin(MF).

Our Protectors will look to begin the season on a good note with a victory over the Eastern giants, who themselves have beefed up their squad. Notable signing is that of Akihiro Nakamura , former Woodlands Wellington FC's midfielder. He will partner Mustafic Fahrudin in what looks to be a formidable central midfield.

A cracking match is on the cards so be at Tampines Stadium this coming Monday !!!

New signing No.3 - Itimi Dickson

Former National winger Itimi Dickson has put pen to paper after passing the beep test. Currently with the team on a pre-season trip, Itimi will look to regain his best form in Protectors' quest for silverware this season.

"Fadzu" back !!!

Former Protector Fadzuhasny Juraimi has rejoined HUFC to fill the void left by Indra Shadan. A lanky striker with good feet, Fadzuhasny Juraimi will look to rediscover his scoring form which once prompted his National call up.

After leaving HUFC in 2006, "Fadzu" joined Geylang United FC and last year played for Woodlands Wellington FC. Can "Fadzu" fill the void left by Indra ? Given time, he should fire in the goals!!!