Battler United 3-3 Hosei Liao La
My opponent is a Malaysian team, and therefore it feels a bit special. However, I failed to win after deciding on a 4-4-2 formation instead of my preferred 3-5-2 formation. Shockingly, despite playing 4 midfielders compared to my opponents' 5, my midfield rating was actually a slight notch better! It just goes to prove that my inner-midfielders are fast-improving.
This is my first draw in Hattrick So, it is significant.
Battler United 2-8 Bravo Warriors
Now, I am wondering, I must have did pretty well. My last meeting against Bravo, the current league leaders, ended in a drab 0-7 defeat. Considering my improvement in terms of losing margin, it must be a good sign.
The extremely bad sign is that my most important playmaker, had suffered a horrendous injury and would be back only after a long 6 weeks. This spells trouble for me in my survival bid, as this player would only be back for the last league match of the campaign, which would be against Bukit Panjang's replacement. It should be a good 3 points from that match.
Currently, I sit on 6th spot, with 6 points, 3 behind fifth-placed WhiteSandsMechs and 2 points ahead of the relegation zone.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
AFF Cup
Indonesia 3-1 Laos
Singapore 0-0 Vietnam
Thailand 4-0 Phillipines
Malaysia 0-0 Myanmar
Indonesia did well enough to carve a win against the improved Laotian team who just lacks stamina. Laos led 1-0 in the first half before crumbling in the second. Meanwhile, co-hosts and defending champions Singapore were held to a draw against the fast-improving Vietnamese side. In fact, Vietnam could have claimed the win had not it been a disallowed goal for Vietnam. Singapore had dominated the proceedings in the first half and Noh Alam Shah should have put Singapore in the lead had he decided to pass the ball to the lurking Khairul Amri. Despite the scoreline, Singapore can still qualify shall they be able to inflict more damage on the Laotian team.
Thailand did well to register a big win against Phillipines, condemning their opponents' hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Myanmar produced another shock by holding the more-fancied Malaysia to a draw. Group A could end spectacularly, if Myanmar defeat Phillipines in their last natch and end with 5 points, Malaysia would be in danger shall they draw and Myanmar win by a big margin. Nevertheless, all 3 teams would be gunning for qualification while Phillipines would want some consolation.
Predictions:
Indonesia 2-1 Vietnam
Singapore 3-0 Laos
Myanmar 3-1 Phillipines
Thailand 2-0 Malaysia
Vietnam 3-1 Laos
Singapore 2-1 Indonesia
Singapore 0-0 Vietnam
Thailand 4-0 Phillipines
Malaysia 0-0 Myanmar
Indonesia did well enough to carve a win against the improved Laotian team who just lacks stamina. Laos led 1-0 in the first half before crumbling in the second. Meanwhile, co-hosts and defending champions Singapore were held to a draw against the fast-improving Vietnamese side. In fact, Vietnam could have claimed the win had not it been a disallowed goal for Vietnam. Singapore had dominated the proceedings in the first half and Noh Alam Shah should have put Singapore in the lead had he decided to pass the ball to the lurking Khairul Amri. Despite the scoreline, Singapore can still qualify shall they be able to inflict more damage on the Laotian team.
Thailand did well to register a big win against Phillipines, condemning their opponents' hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Myanmar produced another shock by holding the more-fancied Malaysia to a draw. Group A could end spectacularly, if Myanmar defeat Phillipines in their last natch and end with 5 points, Malaysia would be in danger shall they draw and Myanmar win by a big margin. Nevertheless, all 3 teams would be gunning for qualification while Phillipines would want some consolation.
Predictions:
Indonesia 2-1 Vietnam
Singapore 3-0 Laos
Myanmar 3-1 Phillipines
Thailand 2-0 Malaysia
Vietnam 3-1 Laos
Singapore 2-1 Indonesia
League Match 6
Mantissa FC 4-0 Battler united
I made a grave mistake at this match. I decided not to use Counter-attacks as my tactic despite my inferior midfield quality, and paid the price. Mantissa FC put really strong defenders on the field and I was amazed by the brilliant and excellent defence they had. My defence was poor, ably defeated by their weak attack.
I deserved to lose this match. Despite this setback, I'm pretty sure of a qualifier and very possiby survival--guaranteed of 6th place, since Posers are not making much of an impact at the moment despite already having 4 points. I am on 6 points and with all task to do.
I prefer not to talk much about this mtch, except that my star striker had been down with an injury and would be back only in 2 weeks time. Therefore, I have a need to buy an emergency striker. Yet, it should be useful for me for at least a season.
With mid-season nearing, my prospects are good enough to survive yet insufficient to challenge. I have to engage higher qualified players to enhance my challenge in this league which I believe I would stay for at least 3 seasons yet.
I made a grave mistake at this match. I decided not to use Counter-attacks as my tactic despite my inferior midfield quality, and paid the price. Mantissa FC put really strong defenders on the field and I was amazed by the brilliant and excellent defence they had. My defence was poor, ably defeated by their weak attack.
I deserved to lose this match. Despite this setback, I'm pretty sure of a qualifier and very possiby survival--guaranteed of 6th place, since Posers are not making much of an impact at the moment despite already having 4 points. I am on 6 points and with all task to do.
I prefer not to talk much about this mtch, except that my star striker had been down with an injury and would be back only in 2 weeks time. Therefore, I have a need to buy an emergency striker. Yet, it should be useful for me for at least a season.
With mid-season nearing, my prospects are good enough to survive yet insufficient to challenge. I have to engage higher qualified players to enhance my challenge in this league which I believe I would stay for at least 3 seasons yet.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
AFF Cup commences
Malaysia did an okay job to despatch any Phillipine hopes with an emphatic 4-0 win. The Phillipines were still hopong to get 6 points out of this group. There might be a chance should there be five teams in each group. They are too optimistic. It is rather difficult for them to get any points in this group having seen this result of the match.
Resolute Myanmar held mighty Thailand to a 1-1 draw as Thailand's hopes of getting maximum points were broken immediately. It could have been worse, had it not been an equaliser in added time against the substitute keeper. Thailand dominated the procceedings, but were unable to capitalise. Myanmar deserved their point and it would be a close fight for the nonours in this group.
Personally, I think that Thailand had the best team in South-East Asia. However, Singapore had shown they can pose great fights. Thailand and Singapore are the only teams to win this tournament. SIngapore also play an attractive brand of football. These two teams are rather similar in terms of their style of play.
I still think they will meet in the finals. Shall that come true, it would be the first time they met in the knockout stages.
I think that Singapore would defeat Vietnam today. Indonesia should win, but by a small margin.
Predictions:
SIngapore 3-1 Vietnam
Indonesia 2-0 Laos
Resolute Myanmar held mighty Thailand to a 1-1 draw as Thailand's hopes of getting maximum points were broken immediately. It could have been worse, had it not been an equaliser in added time against the substitute keeper. Thailand dominated the procceedings, but were unable to capitalise. Myanmar deserved their point and it would be a close fight for the nonours in this group.
Personally, I think that Thailand had the best team in South-East Asia. However, Singapore had shown they can pose great fights. Thailand and Singapore are the only teams to win this tournament. SIngapore also play an attractive brand of football. These two teams are rather similar in terms of their style of play.
I still think they will meet in the finals. Shall that come true, it would be the first time they met in the knockout stages.
I think that Singapore would defeat Vietnam today. Indonesia should win, but by a small margin.
Predictions:
SIngapore 3-1 Vietnam
Indonesia 2-0 Laos
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Friendly
Woxingwosu FC 0-3 Battler United
I continued my fine run in the schedule of friendlies with a second consecutive 3-goal win. As hoped and targetted, I won by this margin. One of my strikers ended his goal drought, though it does not matter. I would not mention much about the match since it bears no much significance. However, I would like to mention that both teams adopted the same tactic---attacking on the wings. My midfield was only just better than my opponent's. My opponent's defence was consistent at inadequate. However, their attack was sufferable, at best wretched (very low).
Coincidentally, this is good practise for me ahead of my league match against Mantissa FC. However, I would certainly find it hard to break the defence of Mantissa, at best at outstanding. Their midfield is superior to mine, but their attack is at best only poor.
I hope I have a chance to add to my points tally in this round's match, a match of high importance shall I meet my target of 5th place in the league.
I continued my fine run in the schedule of friendlies with a second consecutive 3-goal win. As hoped and targetted, I won by this margin. One of my strikers ended his goal drought, though it does not matter. I would not mention much about the match since it bears no much significance. However, I would like to mention that both teams adopted the same tactic---attacking on the wings. My midfield was only just better than my opponent's. My opponent's defence was consistent at inadequate. However, their attack was sufferable, at best wretched (very low).
Coincidentally, this is good practise for me ahead of my league match against Mantissa FC. However, I would certainly find it hard to break the defence of Mantissa, at best at outstanding. Their midfield is superior to mine, but their attack is at best only poor.
I hope I have a chance to add to my points tally in this round's match, a match of high importance shall I meet my target of 5th place in the league.
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