Tower of Pisa fallen for ITALIA FC?

A remarkable game played on Sunday by Remix, leaving the Italians dumbfounded and mesmerized. The final score Gabrielite Remix 4 - 1 ITALIA FC. But getting to this scoreline was so interesting. The game started out quite boring because both teams were not attacking much. Speaking of attacks, though Remix did get a few shots (off/on target), the Italians only got one. A few substitutions made after 25mins for Remix caused them to concede an easy goal for the Italians. Melvyn Savio coming on for his brother Kelvyn Owen was actually a mistake. Melvyn was spoiling the whole game for Remix in that 10-15 mins he played for. Losing balls at dangerous areas and light passes which did not even reach his team-mates. Then, in the 30th min, after Melvyn lost the ball in a very dangerous area, led to the Italians squeezing through the middle of the Remix's defense and putting one in for themselves. Failing to give up, Remix still continued playing hard for the equaliser goal. And their efforts were not wasted at all. Melvin Koh pushing his way down the left flank and providing a beautiful cross to the right side of the penalty box. Patrick who was in the middle was blocking off the Italian defender from getting to the ball and then Salid from nowhere coming in to volley the equaliser goal for remix through the legs of the Italian keeper. Beautiful play! Remix continued fighting back and then unfortunately Melvyn who finally got back his focus in the game, while stretching out for the ball, pulled his groin muscle and was then unable to continue.
Then came the half time whistle.

Second half soon began. A few changes were made. Kelvyn coming back on for Melvyn and Ravi coming on for Yip who sprained his ankle. Remix, knowing what they were really made of, showed the Italians what they could achieve. Just 15mins into the game, a ball into the penalty box of the Italians, a few Remix players in there too, including Patrick who finally got the ball, went towards the keeper and then finishing off with a beautiful chip past the keeper. The Italians were a bit scary as they got a couple of dangerous shots at Ravi who did extremely well to clear them off. Then after just 5mins a through ball from the midfield fell to Patrick who brought the ball up and furthur into the penalty box and blasting the 3rd goal for Remix into the net. Looks like Remix wanted at least one more for themselves when Melvin played another beautiful through ball past the Italian defense. Patrick getting the ball, Mike getting into position and the pass from Patrick, led to the 4th goal by Mike.
Wonderful wonderful game!!
Final Score: 4-1...Final whistle was blown.

The referee was quite alright actually. Except for his final whistle going off 15 mins into game due to one, just ONE Italian player who was complaining to the referee about a throw in not given to them. Touchy Ref, Touchy!!

Besides that, both teams did well, but Remix once again proving what they're worth. So Remix! Continue to show others that you can really do it.

Players To Thank:

Patrick - proving his mettle by scoring 2 goals for the team

Salid - as usual, did extremely well in the middle

Melvin - remarkable crosses and through passes that led to goals

Whole Defence - good job at the back, denying all attacks

NO GAME NEXT WEEK!!!

Next Game: 23rd September 2007 (Sunday)
Venue: PUB Pitch
Time: 9:15am
Opponents: Brazilian Soccer Schools