.8th Week Match Preview.

Hey ho. Its the time of the year again. The second half of the season is now on the way and boy it has been awhile. For a time, it seems that everyone has forgotten that M2 still has a futsal league on its own, well with all those exams, holidays and eurotrip, that might not be surprising. Alas, we are now truly ready and on the way. Lets kick some balls.


FC Gastroboi VS Copa Cobana FC

Whatever happened to the giant-killing pink army of last time? They have lost the sort of heavy defending but now has find more fun and joy by banging in goals for a change. Whatever that makes you guys happy lah. They were soundly beaten last time around by GM 4-1, but not without a fight. Its seems that nowadays the Gastro plays are more prettier to watch, with all that gung-ho attacking. Gastro were swept away by the efficiency of GM's attacks and left goalkeeper Jivan too abandoned, with him having to palm away most of the shots. Perhaps we will see a different Gastro this time around? Cometh the man, cometh the hour. Here comes Copa.

In the clashes of egos, Copa as usual attacked mercilessly, only to be brought back down to earth by the neverending spirit of the machas in yellow, Chittapa. Again, the defence has been their own downfall for Copa as the goals that they let was a bit of a loose ball. Kudos to Chittapa though for their gallantry. Never one to surrender that easily, captain Arulkanesh rallied the troops and they beat fellow fancied Copa 4-2. Nasaei has gone, and Copa's squad looks to be trimming, all for the wrong reasons. Interesting to see what this match will become.

Players to watch

Fareez(Gastro)-a newcomer to the league,not much was seen of him,but looks decent in defense
Qye(Gastro)-the captain has the ability to conjure something out of nothing.lookout for his long shots
Alep(Copa)-his trademark surging runs and backtracking to help the defense is valuable to his team
Affiz(Copa)-sometimes has a habit of being butterfingers,but has his occasional flashes of brilliance

Betfair.com predictions Gastro 1-3 Copa



Akula VS Geng Malaysia

Sharkboys are hungry for more food, or must I say, more victories, after their win against the fancied Le Samba. Their hardwork and team spirit paid off handsomely and the sweet smell of success seems to be all too good to be true. Attentions are now on their star striker Zulalip who seems to have taken the league by surprise. With just a few games under his belt, he has chipped in with quite an amount of goals, together with the help of the Jumaat bros, maverick defenders Azzam,Seth,Azwani and also their squad players. Surely, will the unpredictable sharks be able to get a bite against the raging tigers?

Geng Malaysia are in the form of their life right now, with the ghost of the past now gone,this is a new GM altogether, ready to roar and pounce against any opponent. The humbling of Gastro is a stark reminder to others that GM is now back in the reckoning. Che Pooh has now settled in nicely with the GM brotherhood. Pok We is able to make much of the saves look effortless, with the constant running of Awe and Afiq creating havoc for rivals alike. Whatever happened to Hilmi though? Fakhrul will always be a threat with his running, flying and knack of irritating his rival defenders. A tasty match indeed.

Players to watch

Azwani(Akula) – the lynchpin of Akula.lookout for his trademark blocking and through passes
Palong(Akula) – big bro has a penchant of grabbing attentions
Pok We(GM) – solid solid goalie. seems to be the most vocal of all the RFL's keepers
Anip(GM) – doesn't seem too fit to play for more than 5 minutes, but has a stinging shot and like Fakhrul,has the knack of irritating opponents

thestar.com.my predictions Akula 1-4 Geng Malaysia



Le Samba VS Chittapa FC

High flying Samba fell to the might of Akula's shark attack. The Samba dudes have the unfortunate task of trying to halt the fine run of Chittapa, now with the yellow gang finally able to muster some fear into opponents and gain back that togetherness. Samba will count on the effectiveness of attackers Kayrezza, Harin and the pocket rocket VK. If rumors are true, then we will see Min Jie playing as "the wall" again, protecting Samba's goal. They will have a hard time trying to play the hard as nails Chittapa boys.

Chittapa dudes are blasting to the top with a convincing 4-2 win over Copa on their final game of last semester. Finding that they dont necessarily need to have a decent goalkeeper, they now attack other goals with vengeance. Why having only 1 goalkeeper, when you can have 3 or more able people to do as such? Apparently Arulkanesh has found the right formula at the right time. Can Chittapa maintain this positive improvement and wrestle the RFL crown again?
Players to watch

Minjie(Samba)- "the wall" almost let nothing go pass him
Magesh(Samba)- the hardworking defender does not always had the accolade that he deserves
Brahma(Chittapa)- lovely skills and such, he sometimes seems to be alone in attack
Updesh (Chittapa)- multitalented player who has improved his allround game a bit

Onemanga.com predictions Samba 1-3 Chittapa







Bukit Tinggi VS Saints FC

Bottom club Bukit Tinggi would want this game to be in their favor, what with both the teams having a fair amount of the same abilities, with both also in the bottom four. Bukit had a messed up outing last time, having being routed by the ever impressive D'Knights. Although they did found 1 solitary goal. Yan and Mizi surely cannot be responsible for their only source of attack. Rafiq and Anol will provide the brute force in defense with Aiman and Hilman also in the squad, not forgetting the team talisman, Mate. In goal, Murad is an able keeper and looked solid in front of all kind of attackers. If they are desperately wanting some points to go up the table, this is that kind of match they are waiting for.

Saints looked to be in a pity state. A 7-0 drubbing by Dru N Cos surely was a motivational killer for everyone. Losing is surely something that you dont want to keep in your mind before doing your exams, and surely this was the pinnacle of it. The team hasnt really got beyond the second gear, with of course the scramble of attracting able players to play for them being one of its cause. Toh has done well to assemble the team, but perhaps they need more steel in the midfield and determination in defense. Saints to turn on the style.

Players to watch

Hilman(Bukit)-quietly sweeping all kinds of attack
Aiman(Bukit)-not really exposed too much to assess his abilities
Gajaen(Saints)-has made his transition from goalie to goaler seamlessly
Prem(Saints)-always on the run, very hardworking

Espnsoccernet.com predictions Bukit Tinggi 2-1 Saints




Dru N Cos VS Spartans

Currently the fans favorite of being crowned the RFL champions for the first time. The football has been mesmerizing, and sometimes they make playing football like boys against men. Credits to team captain Thiva for instilling a never say die attitude and his heavy fitness regime also paid off. Interesting to see whether they can carry on their impressive momentum. In the last game, they beat Saints 7-0 as they carry on their winning streak. League top scorer Avi was on fire, as does team captain Thiva. Will they be able to continue their dominance against the gritty Spartans?

It has been a roller coaster ride for the league debutants, Spartans. As it is, they are now sitting pretty in 7th place, way beyond expectations. Although they did lost to Boogis just before the first half of the season ended.. Their goalkeeper Faizal has been a revelation with his sharpness and incredible bravery of shot stopping. But it also must be said that they do play the game a little bit rough, a feat unexpected by the opponents. Ganesh K and Ong Wee Kee will gladly put their bodies on the line if only it can bring their team victory. They started impressively against favorites Boogis but could only do as such and finally surrendered 4-1.

Players to watch

Lavan(DNC)-the allrounder has a blast of a shot
Rajdave(DNC)-the goalie's bravery is second to none
Satish(Spartans)-the captain can deliver shots just from anywhere
Wee Kee(Spartans)-swinging boots and all, he runs non-stop like an energizer bunny

Football365.com predictions DNC 5-1 Spartans




Boogis VS D'Knights

Boogis looked to have lost some steam, but they dealt it with a bang, beating the stubborn defense of Spartans 4-1. Riz has been one of the most impressive in the team with his unpredictability and surging runs forward. Dalvin like usual is solid in defense, but has his lack of concentration if the opponent's attack was too quick. Looks like Iqbal has lost some of his magic in his second season of RFL, or indeed the opponents has found a way to stop him somehow. Against DK, expect Boogis to lay down the gauntlet and attack mercilessly for the three points.

High flying DK must surely feel like they're in seventh heaven. The impressive Shan has been on fire for the last few weeks, so does the defense marshalled by the almost impenetrable Damo and Lawrence. Beating Bukit Tinggi 6-1 last time around must surely be moral boosting for the guys in red, but in Boogis, they have a different kind of rivals. Their attack will be spearheaded by Arasan, Lavin and Sam.

Players to watch

Paan(Boogis)- he may look uncomfortable with the ball,but he's in the Boogis goal for a reason
Anand(Boogis)-Boogis newboy taking his time to acclimatise with Boogis' play
Shan(DK)- a supersub?
Kanthaan(DK)-a hardworking player

footyforfools.com predictions Boogis 3-2 DK