Ontario - In the space of three months, a luckless run of one win in six games has seen Myjia plummet to new depths morphing from a decent mid-table club to one that's facing relegation.
The latest defeat, a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of a team of veterans, comes after a semi-morale boosting victory and also with Myjia missing several players from last season's squad.
Goalkeeper Raymond Tan continues his recuperation while midfielder Leong Wai Meng continues to be on loan at Toronto FC. Defending prospect Ng Yongchun has only recently returned to fitness after his stint in Vietnam while tricky winger Jackson Seetoh himself managed his first appearance after being recalled back from his Hong Kong loan spell.
That piece of managerial decision to recall Jackson back from loan could yet prove a masterstroke despite the humbling defeat.
The morale of the team is in shambles after yet another crushing defeat but things may appear differently from a different perspective after Jackson's well-taken goal against Indian Crest.
The very foundation of a football club is based upon the support of the fans and there is no greater satisfaction for a fan than to see a homegrown player come through the club's youth academy and become a first-teamer.
Hence the importance of Jackson's goal.
Trained in the Myjia style of play at Holland Road since six years old, Jackson marked his return to first team action with a goal that should galvanise his fellow academy graduates as well as Myjia's imports.
The moment when the ball hit the back of the net, the academy players would do well to remember the ecstasy to see their cousin scoring and the joy of celebrating with him. The same players would also do well to remember the expression of the fans when one of us scores.
The imports, very much part of Myjia's family friends now, will in essence feel the same way - not part of our bloodline but a big part of us. We are a team.
Jackson's goal may be just a consolation in the 5-1 defeat but let it not stop at just that. Let it be source of inspiration to remind us the joy of scoring and winning.
Amidst these gloomy days for Myjia, let Jackson's goal be the silver lining in the cloud when we look back at our games at the end of the season. Let it be the spark that pushes the players to start putting their scoring boots on and get Myjia winning again.
And then we can truly recognise the meaning of Jackson's goal - more than just a consolation.
8/22/09, Report by Weuji Hikikomori
Ontario - Myjia Online has launched its own official betting outlet - Bet Shop Boys. Sing when you're winning.
The betting outlet is open to anyone who is interested. All bets can be placed to weuji via MSN, Facebook or SMS.
North View - Failure to notch a victory in the past five matches meant that there was an immense pressure on Myjia to deliver against Temasek Bo ys FC. However their cause was not helped with several key players being unavailable resulting in Player/Manager Vincent Low left with a youthful squad to choose from.
Myjia started the match with only one recognised striker Delvin Ng. However, Vincent had other ideas in his mind and left Delvin on the bench. Instead, he chose an unlikely striking pair of Ebenzer and Wilkin to lead the attack.
Despite the youthfulness, Myjia had experienced midfielders Jerry and Kenneth to dictate the pace in midfield. This resulted in Myjia dominating large amount of possession.
However with large amount of possession and dominance, Myjia makeshift striking force of Ebenzer and Wilkin failed to threaten.
On the 20th minute, Wilkin had an opportunity to put Myjia ahead. However nervy finishing got the better of him after a beautiful squared ball by loanee, Marcus, found him leaving him unmarked and left him with only the keeper to beat.
Myjia continued to put pressure on Temasek Boys and got another opportunity from a freekick after Wilkin was upended at the edge of the penalty area. However the resulting freekick was put over the bar by Jerry. Minutes later, Myjia had another freekick from the similar area. This time it was youngster Ebenzer who fired the ball over the bar.
On the half an hour mark, Myjia brought on speed demon Delvin Ng in to the fray. Delvin had an opportunity to score his fifth goal in five consecutive matches. However his failure to convert a beautiful set piece taken by Jerry resulted in him missing one of the best opportunities of the match.
Myjia seem destined to enter the break goal-less until the closing minutes of the first half where Kenneth was put through on goal by Ebenzer. Having missed the previous match, Kenneth showed what Myjia was lacking by firing an unstoppable shot past Temasek Boys keeper.
Jubilant was Myjia fans as they headed for the break with an advantage.
Second half was similar to the first as Myjia continued their domination. Myjia determination to increase the advantage resulted in the adoption of a more attacking formation.
The change reaped its reward as Myjia doubled their lead through Kenneth Koh. A superb long throw by Jerry found Kenneth in the six yard box and Kenneth was not left with much work to do but to head the ball in to the net for his second goal of the match.
Instead of giving up, Temasek Boys continued to press on hoping to pull a goal back. They were almost rewarded for their perseverance when their central midfielder went for the spectacular from the halfway line. However instead of ending up in the back of the net, the ball scrapped over the bar.
On the 70th minute, Jerry had an opportunity to seal the victory having been put through by a long ball from Lucio. Jerry, who scored 7 goals this season, could have added another goal to his tally. However, his chip over the on-rushing keeper was a fraction too high.
Jerry’s long throw was a source of threat for Temasek Boys. Having set up a goal for Kenneth from a long throw, he tried his luck again. This time, instead of finding any Myjia players in the six yard box, it found the back of the net. The goal from the resulting throw-in was disallowed.
In the closing minutes of the game, a superb ball from Lucio set Marcus free down the right flank. Having displayed his unselfishness in the first period by squaring the ball to Wilkin instead of taking a shot on goal, he displayed his unselfishness again after breaking free from the defenders.
This time round, he squared the ball beautifully to youngster Ebenzer Low. Having a goal scoring momentum which was built from the previous game, he showed his composure and fired the ball past the keeper. 3-0 was the score-line as the goal was virtually the last kick of the game.
Ecstatic was the word to describe the feeling of Myjia players and fans having not won in the past five matches. However Myjia fans will also be hoping that the victory is a sign of change in form as they will be hoping Myjia will deliver in their next fixture.
8/14/09, Report by Weuji Hikikomori
8/12/09, Report by Weuji Hikikomori
8/5/09, Report by Anonymous
MYJIA WINLESS IN 5!
Marsiling - In a match in which Myjia had set their sight on ending their winless streak, Myjia was forced to field a makeshift midfield with the absence of key midfielders Kenneth Koh and Leong Wai Meng, currently on loan to Toronto FC.
Myjia began the match on the wrong foot by conceding an early goal after a swift break by Olympic Marsiling. It was a sign of opening floodgates. However Myjia reorganised and ensured that the match remained evenly contested.
For much of the first half, the match was restricted to the middle of the park until player/manager Vincent Low made a tactical reshuffle which saw him moving up to an attacking role. The match soon began to open up with Myjia having more opportunity to test the keeper.
On the 40th minute, Myjia got back level on terms with a calm finish by Vincent Low after receiving a sublime pass from Delvin. The goal was celebrated with his trademark dance.
Myjia headed into the break with one goal apiece and in attempt to increase Myjia attacking threat, speed demon Delvin Ng, who score three goals in his past three matches, was given the task to spearhead Myjia attack.
It took just minutes after the restart before Delvin Ng proved why he was given the task to spearhead the attack. After receiving a superb long ball from Mingchun, Delvin took the ball and calmly placed it past the keeper for his 4th goal in 4 matches. He is quickly imposing himself as a fan favourite with his goals.
Myjia continued to dominate the second half with Junhao and Jerry dictating the pace of the game. It was not long before Myjia doubled their lead. A superb one-two play between Delvin and Vincent set Vincent through on goal. However instead of taking a shot, he squared the ball back to Ebenzer who make no mistake in firing the ball into the back of the net for his first goal of the season.
3-1 was the score-line and Myjia seem destined for a victory. However, a seventy yard screamer from Olympic Marsiling’s midfielder caught Myjia’s keeper napping and Myjia was left in a state of shock.
Tables were turned and Myjia’s dominance began to fade. Olympic Marsiling immediately took full advantage of their dominance and Myjia's lapse of concentration by finding the back of the net twice in a space of five minutes. 4-3 was the score-line as Myjia faced with a twist of fate and seems destined for yet another disappointing result.
However Myjia continued to press for an equaliser but came to no avail. In the closing minutes of the match, Myjia perseverance finally paid off when chief striker Junhao headed the ball into the back of the net after a sweet delivery from Jerry through a freekick.
The goal gave Myjia a slim ray of hope to notch a victory. However any thoughts of a victory vanished when the sound of the referee’s whistle filled the pitch to signal the end of the match.
Despite their dominance and opportunities, Myjia had yet again failed to break their winless streak and had to rely on Junhao’s equaliser in the closing moment to spare the blushes. 5 matches with no victory is a statistic in which is not desired by both Myjia fans and the players. Myjia fans will be desperately hoping that this statistic will be broken in the upcoming fixture against Temasek Boys FC.
8/4/09, Report by Weuji Hikikomori
Pasir Ris - Myjia FFC will face Temasek Boys FC this Saturday with Ebenzer particularly keen to impress against his mates.
Myjia academy boy Ebenzer Low knows several players from his time at Temasek Boys and manager Vincent Low will no doubt look to the youngster for some valuable information on the opponents.
Ebenzer himself has just opened his account for Myjia in the previous match and will be hoping his fine form continues. However with Myjia winless in five games, the bookmakers and fans alike are not so confident of a victory for Myjia.
Last check on the odds appear that Myjia are still overwhelming favourites to win at 1-2 which means that for every two dollars that you bet, you win a dollar. However, in view of recent form, the odds for a draw has been slashed to 2-1 from 5-1. An unlikely victory for Temasek Boys will inflate your dollar ten times.
Meanwhile, Myjia will have Jackson Seetoh back in its attack after the forward had a recent stint at Hong Kong club Happy Valley AA. Wilson Tan could be back after reports surfaced that he could be missing the entire season with work commitments. Also back in the fray is Kenneth Koh who missed the Myjia's 4-4 draw with personal commitments.
On the attacking front, Delvin Ng will look to continue his superb run of 4 goals in as many games while Leong Wai Meng is still on loan at Toronto FC and is unavailable for the game. First choice keeper Raymond Tan will continue his recuperation and is not expected back in training for at least six months.
8/1/09, Report by Weuji Hikikomori
Kampong Bahru - Budding prospect Wilson Tan has stunned Myjia Online after he revealed that he could miss the rest of the season with work commitments.
Wilson has already missed the last match owing to work commitments when amateur club Myjia FFC drew 4-4 with Olympic Marsiling.
Insiders revealed that the Management are considering offering a full-time contract while getting the player to quit his current job.
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