Warmed Up

Redbacks: 5
Yellows: 2

Venue: Boon Lay Sec
Scorers: Kai, Rizal, Irwan, Aiman (2)

The Spiders warmed up for the coming AFL season by beating their opponents convincingly. Without some key players, the team took some time to get their rhythm. Yellows took advantage by scoring the opener through a cross-shot that crept into the near post. The opposing keeper then fumbled Kai’s free kick into the goal for the equalizer. Our opponents restored their lead soon after. Rizal (the new one) took advantage of a goalmouth melee to knock the ball into goal for his first Redbacks goal.

Irwan made a return to the team at half time to partner Aiman up front. Receiving the ball from Imran, Irwan launched a bomb which the elderly keeper had no chance to keep out. He has been reminded to show more respect to senior citizens in future games. From that moment on, Redbacks were in little danger of losing their grip on the game. Aiman popped up to score his customary two goals to flatter the scoreline in the Spiders’ favour.

Improvements need to be made next week though as Redbacks negotiate through another season of the AFL. With players still missing through injuries, we will need more commitment and passion from the current batch of players. Captain Azhar is hopeful that Irwan will hit more “flukes”.