Bowen - A much-improved second half performance by Myjia settled a messy 6-4 affair with Nestle Singapore.
Myjia were able to call up forward Ronnie Low for the first time this season while missing regulars Kenneth Koh, Ng Yongchun and Eric Low.
Myjia were in a buoyant mood right from the kickoff and perhaps a tiny dose of complacency crept into their game as players threw away their normal passing game and embarked on solo runs.
Not surprisingly, Myjia hardly managed a decent chance early in the first half and the game was messy and put simply, kampung football.
Despite Myjia's poorest performance to date, a poorer Nestle side meant Myjia were somehow able to put themselves one goal up in the 14th minute courtesy of a poachers' goal from Jackson Seetoh.
Leong Wai Meng collected a ball on the edge of the penalty box and after assessing his options, decided on a quick one-two with Chia Junhao. The return pass was laid to perfection and with Waimeng clean through, the midfielder squared the ball to the near post for the onrushing Jackson to nudge ahead of the defender to toepoke home.
The goal was Jackson's third in three games as he start to look the part as the fox-in-the-box.
1-0 up, Myjia again played into their own shell of complacency as Waimeng despite his assist, played a poor game with his sidekick Kenneth missing through personal commitments.
The midfielder hardly controlled the game and indulged in several aimless runs which resulted in possession lost. True to the common wisdom of the game, when the midfield battle is lost, teams will leak goals and lose. And so it was, a backpass was collected by Wilson Tan from Waimeng and when the former passed the ball back to his uncle and last man Vincent Low, the veteran defender took one touch too many and allowed Nestle to pull a goal back with a piece of clinical finishing from the stocky forward.
One apiece and Nestle celebrated a well-deserved equaliser.
The game began to look like a horrible day at play for Myjia as they failed to impose their famed passing game. The midfield was a sea scrappy tackles and misplaced passes and the situation did not look to be improving until Junhao took charge.
Collecting a ball from fellow forward Chan Mingchun, Junhao sidestepped a defender and from the edge of the six yard box, placed a superb ball to the far post to put Myjia 2-1 up.
Myjia were simply unconvincing and player-manager Vincent Low was visibly worried during halftime. Vincent reshuffled and urged for a simple passing game from his troops. A key tactical switch saw Junhao pushed back to defence while Vincent operated as a striker.
The tactical switch worked a treat as Junhao dealt comfortably with the long balls launched by an impressive Nestle defender. Vincent himself was imposing himself on the defenders, winning flick ons for Ronnie and Mingchun.
Substitute Quan, on loan from Police Academy was an important introduction as he stabilised the midfield with his tackles and reading of the game.
That gave the platform for makeshift midfielder Delvin Ng to partner Waimeng in centre midfield as Myjia began to play much better.
Myjia were soon 3-1 up through Vincent with his first goal in almost 18 months. Released by his son, right winger Ebenzer Low, Vincent struck with astounding accuracy as he beat the keeper with his precision at the near post.
The game were to get better for Myjia when Waimeng struck from a freekick after tossing a coin with Ebenzer for the privilege. 4-1 up and Myjia were seemingly on their way to their biggest victory in their history.
The aforementioned impressive Nestle defender, Daniel had other ideas. Pushing himself up during a counter attack, Daniel with his powerful legs hit a beauty from just outside the box that had Raymond Tan truly beaten.
As a matter of fact, no keeper in the world could have kept the ball out as it went rocketing to the top right corner. A brilliant goal from Nestle.
The game was then settling into a pattern where Myjia were pretty much comfortable to be passing in their mini-triangles especially on the left side with Jackson in irresistible form.
The flying winger played a blinder and was a constant thorn in the Nestle defence. Time and again, Jackson flew past the rightback and Myjia players were guilty of several misses from Jackson's cutback.
Ebenzer who also had a great game finally reciprocated Jackson's effort in the 70th minute. The teenage winger with his fast improving technique swept a fantastic shot into the bottom corner after Delvin had flicked the ball into his path from Jackson's layoff.
Already with two goals this season, Ebenzer is well on course to his a personal best this season in his goals tally.
5-2 and Myjia were not finished. Junhao launched a counter attack from the back, played a wall pass with Waimeng who chipped it over the static Nestle defence for Junhao to finish with much aplomb.
6-2 and suddenly the script changed. Nestle got themselves back in the game with two stunning strikes from nowhere.
The first straight from kickoff, Daniel launched another outstanding rocket of his, this time with the goal in sight. Raymond, suffering from a rare lapse of concentration in this game was backpeddling together with the ball and into the net.
Daniel completed his hat trick with another beauty. Yet again, Raymond was beaten from long range and yet again, the ball sailed with pace over his head.
6-4 the final score and Myjia continue their unbeaten start to the season but you would suspect the form is dipping if the team don't get the passing game back - fast.
MYJIA READY TO MAKE MILO AGAIN
3/27/08, Report by Benze
Pasir Ris- Two weeks after defeating Nestle Singapore, On form Myjia FFC will be looking to add on to their good run by defeating Nestle Singapore in the return match. Should Myjia defeat Nestle Singapore, it will be a victory against a similar side for second match in a row.
However Player/Manager Vincent told the club's official website:" Despite winning in the last match against Nestle Singapore, we have to approach this match cautiously and not approaching it being over confident as Nestle Singapore might make several changes to the starting line up which lost 7-4 in the last fixture."
"Besides, I will also be hoping to see more teamwork in the upcoming fixture instead of individual effort in the match. Working as a unit, keeping it tight in all areas will be a key for success."
In addition, Myjia might welcome back several key players Chia Junhao, Ng Yongchun and Ronnie Low. However, Myjia's tenacious midfielder Kenneth Koh will be sitting out of this match due to personal commitment.
MYJIA DRINK MILO IN STLYE
, Report by Benze
Toa Payoh- Myjia camp's morale is at an all time-high after earning a 7-4 victory against Nestle Singapore at First Toa Payoh Secondary School.Despite missing several players through commitment and loan spell.
Myjia started off the match as favourite with many facts and statistic in favour of Myjia FFC.Myjia hardly put a wrong foot in right from the start of the match and dominated much of the possesion. Myjia had chance aplently right from the start of the match but however failed to convert the chance.
The break through came on the 17th minute when a sweetly taken corner taken by teenage winger Ebenzer fell to the foot of Waimeng who made no mistake and convert the chance for the first goal of the game.Myjia continued to push on for the second goal but to no avail.
The turning point came when Jackson was introduced into the match. The match soon became a one-sided affair. On the 25th minute, Ebenzer who got into space fired a shot which seems goal bound was saved by the keeper which resulted in a corner.
This time a sweetly taken corner by tenacious midfielder Kenneth Koh fell to the feet of Waimeng who intended to take a shot first time only to be block by a oncoming defender. However the shot was deflected into the feet of Jackson who made no mistake with a tap in.
2-0 was the scoreline and Myjia confidence grew within the team as Myjia became more ambitious and taking shots from long range. A good vision pass from Kenneth sets Jackson through who made no mistake and fired a shot which left the keeper with no chance. Two goals from Jackson and 3-0 read the scoreline.
However Myjia was not done with the onslaught of Nestle Singapore. Speedy Winger Delvin received a ball from Waimeng down the byline made a sudden burst of pace which left the defenders trailing him took his chance with no mistake. 4-0 was the scoreline and it was a very one sided affair.
Myjia continued to press on for a fifth goal and got their reward. Waimeng who was through on goal was tripped by a Nestle defender in the penalty area and the referee awarded a penalty. Aaron step up calmly and took the spot kick. He made no mistake and put the ball past the keeper for his first goal for Myjia.
5-0 was the scoreline during half time. The match seems all over for Nestle Singapore with a mountain to climb. Vincent did his usual half time prep talk and did some reshuffle in formation.
Myjia started the second half shakily and allowed Nestle to pull one goal back. However Myjia continued Nestle Singapore to dominate in possesion. It was not long before Nestle Singapore finds the net again with an effective long and direct game.
5-2 was the scoreline. Myjia quickly settle in to the pace of the game and became more composed. Player/Manager Vincent then came into action with a brilliant pass that picks out Waimeng in space. Waimeng controlled the ball beautifully before firing an unstoppable ball past the keeper. 6-2 was the scoreline and Waimeng was the joint topscorer after netting two in the match.
However the stunning goal failed to put Nestle Singapore morale down. Instead it spurred them on. Direct play caught Myjia again as the striker outmuscled the defender to put the ball past custodian Raymond for the third time in the game.
Nestle Singapore confidence grew and the pressed on hoping to get something out of the game. This time a defensive error allowed Nestle's striker time and space who made no mistake in putting the ball past Raymond. 6-4 was the scoreline as Nestle seems destined to get something out of the game with their confidence on a high.
Nestle Singapore continued to press on but to no avail.
However Myjia whose second half was not of the best manage to find the cutting edge to put the final nail into the coffin. Experience midfielder Waimeng pick Vincent out in space and the striker fired in a shot only for the keeper to punch the ball out.
However Vincent reacted quickly to meet the rebound. Instead of taking a shot, he squared the ball to teenage winger Ebenzer who made no mistake in tapping the ball into the empty net.
The goal was also the last action of the game. 7-4 was the scoreline as Myjia march on with another victory and First Toa Payoh Secondary School remained a fortress for Myjia FFC.
FACTS OF MYJIA FFC
3/14/08, Report by Benze
Myjia- Facts of Myjia FFC
Firstly, ever since Myjia FFC began playing competitively two years ago, Myjia had always started off the season with a bang. Myjia FFC had not lost their first six games for the past two seasons.
Secondly, First Toa Payoh Secondary School had always been a fortress for Myjia FFC. Myjia had notched 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 lost in the 9 games played at First Toa Payoh Secondary School.
Thirdly, for the first six matches for the past two seasons, Myjia FFC had been a free scoring team which scored three goals or more in a match. An astonishing goal record.
Lastly, Myjia FFC had never lost a match on synthetic pitch.
With many auspicious signs in favour of Myjia FFC, fans will be expecting Myjia to notch up another victory against Nestle Singapore over the weekend to continue their good run.
3/11/08, Report by L. Weimin
MYJIA READY TO MAKE MILO
Tuas - On form Myjia FFC will face Nestle Singapore this Saturday at former home ground, First Toa Payoh at 5pm.
Myjia scouts have been spotted at Nestle's previous training sessions and the general feeling is that Myjia should stroll home this Saturday to make it three wins out of three.
In addition, Myjia welcomes back several key players including Chia Junhao and possibly fellow striker Ronnie Low. Jackson Seetoh could make an appearance as well.
MYJIA ONLINE LAUNCHES PLAYER PROFILES
3/5/08, Report by L. Weimin
Boon Lay - Myjia Online has today launched the much-anticipated player profile pages.
The links to the players pages can be seen from the "Team" page and the player personal profile will pop up when clicked on their names.
Myjia Online hopes the Myjia fraternity will enjoy the new addition and will look forward to continue to upgrade the website.
KENNETH IMPRESSES IN A CLASH OF RIVALRIES
3/2/08, Report by Benze
Yishun-Despite missing several players, Myjia capped a superb victory over Westro Rebels in a heated affair. Myjia tenacious midfielder Kenneth Koh capped a superb display and scored a double against Rebels.
With Myjia welcome back Peter Koh for the match, however with the return of Peter, Myjia were still missing several key players which force player/manager Vincent made a tactical reshuffle which proved pivotal to the victory.
Myjia begin the match with an unfamiliar strike force after chief striker Junhao was ruled out for this match. Most action of the match came from the middle of the park with no goal mouth threatening efforts.
The first chance of the match fell to experience midfielder Waimeng who fired a shot just over the cross bar. Minutes later a freekick was won at the edge of the area by Vincent. The freekick was sweetly struck by Waimeng but only to fall straight in to the hands of the keeper. Another chance fell to Waimeng who was through on goal made a wrong decision by squaring across goal with no one to meet it instead of taking a shot.
The break through of the game came only 25 minutes when kenneth scored one of his trademark goal which deceived Rebels keeper after the ball which seems like a cross was directed into the goal.
Wing wizard Delvin who was operating in an unfamiliar role of stopper was booked for obstruction of Rebels' striker who dived in order to win the freekick. Delvin constant appeal fell onto deaf ears of the referee. Minutes later, Goalkeeper Raymond was faulted high knee which resulted in an indirect freekick.
Tempers and rage began to increase in the game following many late and rough tackles from both sides, one which resulted in a tackle at the edge of the area on Waimeng.
The match broke into a chaotic confrontation following an Rebels player who vent his frustration on Kenneth by giving a punch on the face after being frustrated by make-shift stopper Delvin who bodysealed and bodychecked him to put the ball out of play.
However player/manager Vincent ordered both sets of players to keep their cool and stay apart in order to maintain order in the pitch. After the heated exchange, the referee had no choice but to blow the whistle for half time.
During the half-time pep talk, Myjia had another tactical reshuffle. The reshuffle paid dividend after Myjia took control most of the second half.
After a heated end to the first half, both team tried to kept their cool in the second. A rare defensive error from veteran lastman Vincent lead to an equaliser from Rebels. 1-1 was the score line minutes after the restart.
However it was not long before Myjia regained the lead with a header from Eric after an in swing cross by Waimeng from a corner.
Rebels tried to get their equaliser however defence which was led by a reliable veteran Vincent did not allow Rebels to get anywhere near the goal.
On the hour mark, wing wizard Delvin who was operating back in a familiar role after the reshuffle during the break broke free of the defence. After a sudden burst of pace, he shrugged off the attention of the defenders and took a shot on goal only to be denied by the post. However, a great follow up by Kenneth fired the ball helplessly past the keeper. What a marvelous way to mark a scintillating performance.
Rebels had a few opportunity to get back into the game but only to be denied by Raymond. Myjia had an opportunity to extend their lead when Eric was played through by a long ball from the defence only to be denied by the Rebels goalkeeper.
The match was rapidly turning into the Kenneth show though. After scoring two goals, the midfielder came up with an assist for Wilson Tan which made the score 4-1. It was all over for Rebels.
Myjia then made changes to the side with Kenneth and Peter coming off for two on-loan signing, Bing and Eric who performed well on their Myjia debuts.
Myjia then continued to attack in search for a fifth goal when a long range effort by Vincent was stop by a fully stretch Rebels keeper. What a magnificent goal it might have been had the shot gone in.
The final action of the match fell to Myjia after Waimeng broke down the left wing. He then squared the ball to Aaron who had a chance on goal only to squandered it. The rebound then fall to Ebenzer who direct the ball towards the goal only to be denied by a defender.
4-1 was the final score. A match which Myjia proved their credential after losing several key players. A great performance by Myjia which fans can be proud about especially after a scintillating performance by Kenneth Koh.
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