Hi people... I declare that the past two weeks results of we, Singapore Sambas, againist the CCC -> China Construction Confederation. Both occasions have taken place, considered as the most anticipating match. It might be another version of Sinchi vs. Young Lions but its not. Its a street soccer battle between the Sambas and CCC.

Results:

1st match -> 9th July 2005

Sambas 5 : CCC 1

Sambas scorers: Alex (2), Eugene (2), Jimmy

2nd match -> 16th July 2005

Sambas 7 : CCC 5

Sambas: Wei Teck, Jimmy (2), Eugene (2), Hakim, Jack

Review on 2nd match...

The game started with a bang after wei teck got the ball, dribbled past the defender and placed his shot. The shot was blocked by the keeper but was unable to clutch the ball safetly with his hands, causing Wei Teck to smash it once again into the post, under the legs of the keeper. [ 1 - 0 for Sambas!!! ]

However, CCC equalised in the game as they shot into Sambas goal post, with rookie keeper, Gavin, unable to dive in time to catch hold of the ball. A terrific strike by the CCC player, into the right side of the post to grab the win. [ 1 - 1 for CCC!!! ]

CCC fought back this time, giving the lead after their player striked the ball once again to the right side of the post. This time, Gavin did try to save the ball but the force was too much for him to handle, causing the ball to roll into the post. You can see the startled face of Gavin after CCC had lead. [ 1 - 2 for CCC!!! ]

Luck was not on the Sambas side as CCC strikes again with another goal. This time, a long range from the CCC players and the ball goes into the net harmlessly. It was actually a foul as one of the CCC players had blocked the keeper's view. However, there is no referee to handle this match, causing the goal to be counted. Is this the end of the Sambas? is this the revenge the CCC is giving to the Sambas, afte their first match with each other?? [ 1 - 3 for CCC!!! ]

The spirits were fading in the Sambas but a goal from Jimmy delighted the team. A long range by Jimmy, as he pushed the ball forward with his right foot, he use swinged his foot and bored it into the goal post. The keeper was unable to do anything. He could not react fast enough to block the shot!! what a terrific piece of goal!!! [ 2 - 3 for Sambas!!! ]

More pressure was added on soon after jimmy scored. The CCC fought back and made their lead to be 2 goals advantage. The CC player rushed just in time to shoot the ball. even though he was blocked by Jimmy and Szaywan, he was able to shoot the ball right into the post, with an obstruction from Gavin. [ 2 - 4 for CCC!!! ]

The match was not over yet. The momentum started to raise as Eugene applied the 3rd goal for Sambas. He ran forward on the right flank and as he dribbled past the defender, he blasted his shot into the post, at a tight angleWhat a slendid goal it was. The keeper was blurred as the cramped area seemed to be impossible to place thi shot, into the post, grabbing a score... [ 3 - 4 for Sambas!!! ]

The pressure kept coming as Eugene once again scored the next goal for the Sambas. He pushed the ball forward and hit it with all his strength, putting the ball into the post once again, equalising the score. The hopes of CCC winning seems to be vanished. It seems that the CCC were not doing anything to defend themselves from another defeat. [ 4 - 4 for Sambas!!! ]

A throw in by Eugene made the defenders to panick. jimmy was in the area to shoot the ball but the keeper denied it. The ball was in the air when one of the CCC players handed the ball. ITS A PENALTY!!! The Sambas need to score this goal, a very important and crucial goal, in order to lead the game. Jimmy takes the shot. He seems to be ready and he ran... GOAL!!! He striked the ball into the left area of the post! What a magnificiant strike and come back by the Sambas... AMAZING!!! [ 5 - 4 for Sambas!!! ]

The CCC took their reveng by playing a counter-attack mode. They gave a high cross and the striker was left, unmarked. The Samba defenders were not fast enough to defend their places, causing the ball to get into the post with a nice strike. It seems to level again. [ 5 - 5 for CCC!!! ]

Syazwan was replaced by Hakim and within two minutes, Hakim striked the ball into the post, making the Sambas to be back on the lead. hakim ran forward on the left flank, escaping two tackles from the defenders and he placed his shot, into the goal. What a finish!! Now its the crucial moment of all, where the last goal will settle the whole match. Its the ast ball of the game... who will win??? [ 6 - 5 for Sambas!!! ]

As the match continues, the CC and Sambas did tried very hard to find a gaol for their team. The CC managed to shoot the ball in but a deflection by Gavin saved the team from having a draw. this time, the striker of CCC attacked again. Butter fingers from Gavin made the ball rolled slowly into the post. luckily, Jimmy was there to slide the ball out from the line, but the ball is still near the post. wei Teck did exactly the right thing, putting the ball out from the goal post, preventing any disastours strike from the CCC players... Phew....

Finally, the game ended with Jack shooting the ball at the top corner of the post, causing the keeper to be stunned by what he saw. Jack managed to get his past from Hakim and he dribbled forward, placed his shot into the post, giving theSambas a victorious win. The game ended with the score 7 - 5. The Sambas finally fought back and won the match, with pride and respect from the CCC. it was a nice game by both teams. too bad, there is no network coverage for the match. A great display by both teams... What a thrilling game... COOL!!!

Final Score: 7 - 5 -> Singapore Sambas won

* The Sinagpore Sambas was created on 2003. It was the first name for our team in the Street Soccer Challenge. To make the team proud, I declared that Singaproe Sambas will continue to hold on its name, making sure that victories will be in our hands andthe great team spirit that the team shared.

* Singapore Sambas won both matches. Total aggregate of the two matches: 12 - 6 -> Sambas won!!!