.6th Week Match Preview.

Good news for RFL fans and enthusiasts. Marat is happy to tell that for this week, the previews, as opposed of just being a one man army job, has been thoroughly spread out and..okla straight to the point. For this week, the RFL Match Review team comprised of four people, the aforementioned Marat, last week debutant Michio, and the welcomed newbies Pakfak2005 and his good buddy Sagat. Below is a short biography of them. Not necessarily accurate though.

Sagat

Sagat, with his fearsome look and scary face, plus the stylish scars made by Ryu, doesnt cross you as a friendly guy. But once you get to know him, he's as friendly as a Thai Airways stewardess. Or steward,if you're on the other side of things.. Sagat, not like his name-sake from Thailand, actually hails from the wild and untamed savanna and wilderness of Africa. His mom gave him the name Sagat as he likes to kick so much like a kickboxer when he was still in the belly. He likes football so much, and he trains by playing with his pet cheetah and hyenas. Which is why he has the most passion for cars,football and Lamborghini Murcielago. He enters journalism like fish taking on water, with his favorite team, that jolly red half of Greater Manchester.

Pakfak2005

Pakfak2005 means business. Well if you've been in Russia for almost 4 years, you should be. Also a madman for that red Manchester team, he has previously helped Marat, though uncredited,for some of the previews before. His dream is to become as likable as Jeremy Clarkson, and being cocky on the field like Eric Cantona. He claims studying pakfak fully in Russian language has given him much knowledge, plus a bit of trauma. His hobby is watching anime,drawing nonsense pictures when he gets bored in class,playing jokes with Ali Al-sabounchi,being friendly with Ramu from the store downstairs (sudah makan?mau beli ayam?dua ayam?)and finally,counting his bulu kaki. He talks a lot, and maybe should pursue a career in rapping once he finished serving the country in medicine.







Geng Malaysia VS Le’ Samba

The Geng Married as expected was a tough opponent for the glory hunting DNC, now sporting navy blue jerseys with matching white shorts. 20 seconds in the game top scorer Avinesh found the back of the GM net but heck that did not bring GM down. Led by the always positive Afiq, they fought back and gain an equaliser due to some sloppy defending by DNC. The match was heated up as GM tamed DNC’s strikers, frustrating them during the 1st half. However during the 2nd half,probably buoyed by some motivational talk by captain Fernando Thiva plus lack of communication and concentration by GM players, DNC hit back in style. GM lost focus and the results was a victory for DNC 6-1. Keeper Pok We looked confident after the UMNO Cup run which they ended being the 4th best team of the tournament. Awe looking more and more accustomed to the pace of GM and Fakhrul is looking back to his flying best.

The Samba boys lived up to the Brazilian style of football. Plenty of passes and a few nice 1-2 touches proved that the boys in bright yellow or green (not really sure) had the quality to put up a fight with any teams in RFL. Opponent Bukit Tinggi who lacked a bit of fitness, had their fair share of chances but only to be denied by the super agile keeper Min Jie. Probably its good to have 4 eyes. Kay Rezza scored both goals to secure victory for Le’Samba. Yan from BT pulled one goal back but it wasn’t quite enough as the final whistle blew. Samba is quietly propping up the RFL table, and can now count themselves as a successful team, being in the better half of the table. They need to watch their back though, as keeper Min Jie surely couldn’t stop that many shots on goal without proper assistance in defense.

Players to watch

Kay Rezza(Samba)- A tall player with skills but sometimes got a bit blurry.
Harin(Samba)- Talented player but holds and caress the ball too long at times.
Pokwe(GM)- A keeper who is willing to sacrifice his nose for the team, a truly kamikaze keeper.
Fakhrullah(GM)- Probably the fastest player in RFL with unpredictable skills. Pity for him, the court is a bit too short.

soccernet.com predictions GM 3-1 Samba






Spartans VS FC Gastroboi

Spartans HAooo... these guys came in to the field hoping to find their 1st ever victory for this season of RFL, and guess what they did it. They proved that there is still fighting spirit in them. Rama, (a defender) showed the Spartans strikers how to get the job done. Leading one goal drove them to score another. On the other hand Akula did not play their best game last week. They were pacified by the undying spirit of Spartans. Not many chances for Akula and a full deserved win by Spartans. Keeper Faizal by the way managed to get his first clean sheet of the season. He also played a major part by helping Chittapa FC being the champions of UMNO Cup for the first time. Confidence is high amongst the Spartans. Bring on Xerxes’ army!

Gastroboi started the match with flare and confidence. Well they should be really, with the unexpected Dinie making his debut in between the posts, being the goalkeeper. This time with Nabil leading the offence, they were fierce and tidy, helped by the aggression of Nfizree. Opportunities were converted to two beautiful goals by Gastroboi. Leading by 2 goals,Gastro got a little bit overconfident and from there, their downfall begun. De’ Knights led by Damo regrouped and within an instant found the equaliser. Gastro kept on sinking when DK scored another 2 goals to emerge as victors, 4-2. Gastro without star defender Naqib were only able to watch DK’s comeback. It is not sure yet whether Dinie will keep on playing as goalie or with the able Jivan, but surely 2 goalkeepers is too much for a team! It seems that Gastro this time around has sacrificed their fierce defensive approach to a more attractive attacking style. But is it worth it?


Players to watch

Rama(Spartan)- High paced defender and able to perform counter-attacks
Satish(Spartan) – The striker with powerful shots and waiting to explode.
Naqib(Gastro)- A no nonsense defender
Nabil(Gastro)- A deadly striker who is able to lose his marker within a flash with fancy moves.


skysports.com predictions Spartans 1-1 Gastro



Boogis VS Dru N Cos

Boogis really put on a show last week facing the reborn again Copa Cobana. In the early part of the game the opposition scored but it wasn’t enough to bring this team down. They push it up upfront trying to make it to the net but right until the end of first half the ball just couldn’t make it through the goal. It was only during starting of 2nd half that “poser” Iqbal Baros (a dude who likes to pose) scored one for the team but it wasn’t that long until Copa scored another one by penalty, awarded after Aman mistakenly fouled by hand. Again it didn’t stop the red machine from playing their best and their effort paid off when Azri scored an equalizer near to the end of the game. It was a tie but probably things could have gone differently if Riz hadn’t retired early from the game. Well that’s just how futsal is… filled with lots of possibilities, anything can happen!!! Hmmm… Will something happen in their next game with DnC??? Let’s just wait and find out ;)

“Kacang Putih” is probably the appropriate word to describe DnC’s last game with GM. They totally had the opposition playing in their pace and took the chance to score as an opportunity opens up. Thumb’s up on a good plan and strategy. Well that just shows that this team is not all brute strength. They do have brains to come with those sheer power of a kick. They’re medic students waaat!! ;P Anyways futsal is anyone’s game. It is proven by the fact that they lost to MAI (of all teams) and even didn’t make it pass group stage in SUKOM last week. What a pity. But there’s a saying, “what does not kill ya’ will only make ya’ stronger”. So with that said expect DnC to be cautiously on their toes, bringing their best forms tomorrow night, playing the most beautiful game in the world… Hell yeah!!!

Players to watch

Aman(Boogis)-known as Boogis’ sniper. It would be amazing to see his sharpshooting skills in the field tomorrow.
Paan(Boogis)-his skill will finally be put into test, going up against a formidable team with superb shooting skills.
Yumnesh(DNC)- a skillful player, scores in such a creative way.
Thiva(DNC)-the main man behind em’ all. How would he bring his team this time in a would be historical match.

skysport.net predictions Boogis 2-4 DNC

Bukit Tinggi VS Copa Cobana

Bukit Tinggi caught it close last week against Le Samba. They lost it short of one goal 1 – 2. One goal being scored by RSMU’s favourite handball captain Yan aka Apek (handball tryouts are currently held every week. Plz contact him if interested :D ). This team has been warming up the 10th place in the table for quite awhile. Probably ladyluck was just not on their side. But things could turn around for them at any moment, heck probably this Saturday night. So come on down and let’s see this guys give it their all. GO HIGH HILL!!

Luck is an important factor in a game. Copa Cobana was really down on it last week for they could have taken the victory home if it wasn’t for the last minute goal by the opposition. In the end it was a tie 2 to 2. Hey, look at the brightside, a tie is still better than a loss. But I know for a fact that this does not change one thing a bit. For your favourite guys in Blue does not entirely depend on luck, they are also hardworking and persistent which is a good trait in futsal. So ladies and gents, work hard as well in cheering for this team. Good luck Copa!!

Players to watch

Hilman(Bukit)-the big man behind, helping the keeper clear out the ball.
Rafiq(Bukit)-the runner. Trying to intercept the ball and also score when a chance rises.
Boo(Copa)-a good goalkeeper but sometimes lacks focus on the field.
Hadiey(Copa)-a very consistent player. Always gives his best in each game.

idontcareifkhairyisachelseafan.com predictions Bkt Tinggi 1-4 Copa Cobana





De’ Knights VS Saints FC

The knights in the not so shining armors pulled of a predicted win against the unstable pink lads, Gastroboi. Looks like Damo’s knights of the square table got their head and feet together and brought home 3 sweet points to the bag. Good going for the knights. They never gave up even though they were 0-2 down, and they thoroughly deserve the 3 points. Damo will again be the stalwart in defense, the midfield masterminded by Lawrence, Sam and company, with Arasan or PK ready to bang in the goals up front. Good times ahead for De’ Knights.

Followed by the 9-2 rampage by the fluid Copa, Toh’s men in orange (Holland impersonators) were again defeated this time by the yellow fellos, CFC. Saints looked like they might just pull off a surprise win when they were leading early on with a superb header by Agni, yet again, scoring against a big team. But their confidence were smashed when Chittapa came back to wallop them 4 goals to 1. Toh’s goal throw might not look pretty to the eyes, but they are surely effective, and most of his goal throws has unsettled one too many teams. Agni is also building a reputation for being a fearsome prospect in air battles, scoring fantastic goals with his head, despite his slight build of a body. Another team in new attires and uniform, a new regained spirit perhaps.

Will the ‘unholy’ Saints hold their defense against the Knights or will the Knights slay Toh’s army? On paper, DK looks slightly better with Arasan and Damo on opposite ends,providing stiff and physical resistance. Rumors has it that Toh is jealous with Agni for scoring ‘important’ and flashy goals that he might just put Agni in as goalie or on the bench. An interesting thing to ponder about..

Players to watch

PK (saints) – new but a prospective player, hopefully he proves himself to the team
Gajean (saints) – will his feet act as much as he talks, hopefully he scores another cheeky one
Lawrence (DK) – believes in his shots more than his passes, can he crack another one? Hopefully not someone’s feet la
Arasan (DK) – a thoroughbred striker but needs to communicate better with his team.

Football365.com predictions Saints 1-3 Knights




Chittapa FC VS Akula

Newly crowned UMNO Cup champions Chittapa FC has a new trophy to be put beside the inaugural first RFL Champions trophy. Fresh from a confident win against Saints last week, they steadily pass through the rounds and in the end won the coveted UMNO Cup. Against a plucky Saints side last week, they kept their cool and keep on pushing for a win as captain Arulkanesh stands in as goalie. Individual brilliance from Chittapa’s players brought dividends as goals from Arulananthasivam, Ganesan, Sathiya and Updesh settled the score at 4-1. This week, expect them to build on their confidence against a struggling Akula side.

Akula showed some nice football last week against Spartans but their inability to finish some attacking moves proved to be their downfall. Most of the Akula members played in the UMNO Cup and surprisingly beat the odds, getting into the knock out stages before surrendering, not before a fight, against a GM team on form. The team chemistry is slowly building, but they need more finishing and confident defending from the team itself. Newbie Zulalip shows that he can be a handful and scored some goals lately, but the team needs more from other players.

Players to watch

Arulkanesh(Chittapa)-his hard work in getting his teammates to train every week is paying off handsomely
Updesh(Chittapa)-has been limited to sub appearances only, but don’t rule out his work ethic just yet
Seth(Akula)-looked impressive whenever he brings forward the ball, though needs to find support
Palong(Akula)-the captain has his occasional hair raising moves, in an entertaining kind of way

Livescore.com predictions Chittapa 4-1 Akula