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.