RFL Match Review

.End of the Season.

2009-03-22T14:50:00.002+03:00

Greetings. Congratulations on the very first RFL glory for Dru N Cos. They fully deserve it for their consistency, finesse and ability to beat all odds. Thank you for all the RFL supporters and those who have given all form of comments for us to make this season's RFL better. It has been a tough ride, but all is well. I sincerely, from the RFL Match Review team would like to give my appreciation to the RFL Committee for overseeing the humble success of this season, which in the end found its original intention, trouble-free, and a form of recreation for RSMU students here in Moscow. From the RFL President himself, right to the tireless dude who takes the video without complain every week, we hope we have satisfied your appetite for entertainment. Thank you again. See you guys in the next RFL campaign. Success for all.

.11th Week Match Preview.

2009-03-21T11:04:00.002+03:00

Boogis VS Bukit Tinggi

Boogis has all but secured the second place of the RFL for the second season in a row. Disciplined and consistent as they may be, they still lack that cutting edge and ability to stop opponents from scoring against them, and finding a clean sheet. Nevertheless, their time will come and they look like a solid team for years to come. Aman and Dalvin are the two mammoths and spine of the team, with the pace of Riz and creativity of Iqbal always breaking the opponents' heart. This match is no more than an exhibition match for them, but knowing Bukit Tinggi, perhaps they should be careful for a surprise.

This has been a memorable first season for RFL latest team, Bukit Tinggi. No one saw them winning the very first game against Gastroboi, but they did and fully deserved it. These bunch of mates just wants themselves to have fun and make the RFL as a place for relaxation. Yan and Rafiq has done their jobs well to get the goals for Bukit Tinggi, the mean and lean Anol has been enjoying his final months before graduation, plus they have support from the pedestrian Bond, Aiman and Hilman. Bald and diminutive as he may be, goalkeeper Murad always gets his body on the line and protecting the team goal. This last match agains Boogis might be a bit difficult for them.

Players to watch

Dalvin (Boogis)-big man for big occasions
Azri (Boogis)-beginning to get his form
Aiman (Bukit Tinggi)-rarely seen playing due to rotation
Rafiq (Bukit Tinggi)-his physique belies his goalscoring tally for the team

ladbrokes.com predictions Boogis 4-1 Bukit Tinggi

De' Knights VS Spartans

It has been a success story for De'Knights this season as they have beaten most of the odds against them. The quick reflexes and agility of goalkeeper Lavin, the marauding attacks and rockets of a shot from Damo, Shan's ability for doing the unthinkable and making a headache for opponents, plus the high team spirit all accounts for the mid table success that they are enjoying now. Some of them has been training with the Uni team too. In this match, they will try to gain on their momentum after some long break as their 6th place in the RFL table are secure. But Damo can't do the job all alone though and his defenses has be alert at all times.

Spartans has been steadily climbing the RFL table and now sits pretty in 7th place. But should they fall, Le'Samba and Saints would be more than happy to reap the profits. Spartans are playing the brand of physical and no nonsense football, where only the result counts. Sort of sound like an old school English football team. At the back, lanky goalkeeper Faizal has been solid all season, but not too spectacular. Rama has benefited from playing more up front and has presented the team with priceless goals. With the strong midfield of Ganesh Kumar, Ong Wee Kee and Kumarendran, De' Knights should be in for a surprise in this mid table clash.

Players to watch

Sam (De'Knights)-fiery and always gives his all
Kanthaan (De'Knights)-controlling the midfield and spraying passes
Ong Wee Kee (Spartans)-he runs all day long
Thamil (Spartans)-can come from nowhere and steals the ball away

bet365.com predictions De'Knights 3-2 Spartans

Akula VS Saints FC

With so many players in the team, its hard to find the correct mixture and competitiveness for one of RFL's new team this season, Akula. Akula, meaning "shark" in russian, although has a mean sounding team name, almost always find themselves at the other end of things. But with a squad full of seasoned players, they can be sure to always a bit of inspiration. Newcomers Busu and Nazmi are still raw, Dol is unpredictable, and Azzam together with Nasri just go around doing their business, defending the team. Will Palong bring the half-fit fans favorite Maro again for this clash?

Saints has been more solid and more adventurous this season. Captain Toh even got his first ever goal, with a cracker of freekick against Gastroboi. Agni will again as usual be doing his bit in getting that odd goal, while Prem will just run and run harassing the other team. The big Gajaen likes to play more up front, supplying the passes to fellow attackers. Kuhen and PK will do their damage more as ever from the subs bench. In this match, Saints will go all out for 3 points, for sure, as they, like Le'Samba and Spartans, are chasing the bragging points for getting the 7th place in the final RFL game of this season.

Players to watch

Azwani (Akula)-the quiet man always does his business quietly
Seth (Akula)-more likely to dribble all the way up front
Siva (Saints)-taking his time off from RMSA every week to play football
Gajaen (Saints)-has probably forgot how to be a goalkeeper

sbobet.com predictions Akula 2-1 Saints

Gastroboi VS Chittapa

The team in pink has played well without the addition of their former star goalkeeper Minjie. New goalie Jivan has done a respectable job of trying to fill in the gloves of the legendary Minjie and keeping up the expectations. Gastroboi has fallen a bit in the RFL table compared to last season but they have been playing more offensively and scored more goals than their past seasons. The addition of ex-Copa player Nabil added more style and finesse but their defenses has been creaking a bit, with captain Qye now opting to play up front.

The super-fit and committed Chittapa team will be going all out against Gastroboi to get that 3rd place in the RFL, which would of course bring a big smile for Arulkanesh and his team in yellow. Or sometimes blue. With the strike force of Arulbotak, Brahma, Thanes, Sathiya and the defense superbly marshaled by the evergreen Arulkanesh, Chittapa is expected to strut their stuff against an unpredictable Gastroboi side. Sathiya and Brahma will be looking to relish on the team in pink whose defense is not actually the best in the league.

Players to watch

Mok (Gastroboi)-Gastro veteran Mok is now playing at defense
Dinie (Gastroboi)-can sometimes do the odd job as goalkeeper. who knows
Ganesan (Chittapa)-not afraid to shoot from distance. prone to silly mistakes
Brahma (Chittapa)-sometimes not playing up to his best standards

magnum.com predictions Gastroboi 2-2 Chittapa

Le'Samba VS Dru N' Cos

Le'Samba plays with a swagger like a Brazilian team. But will or will not Minjie, the dependable goalkeeper, play again this week? Harinthiran played bravely against a rampant Boogis side last time around, but surely his services are more suited up front. The pacy VK and the tricks of Kayrezza will be counted upon this time against Dru N Cos, the team with the best defense and offense of the league. Abilash would most probably pull out some of his rare magic and try to score that odd goal. The defenses are quite solid there, with Magesh and Lingesh calling the stops.

With no other team able to catch them now, Dru N Cos is the RFL Champions of the 3rd season. The brainchild of captain Thiva and his mates, Dru N Cos went out from the very first game to show fans, the meaning of true football. Stylish, no nonsense, fierce, and no mercy to any team whatsoever. They scored the most goals and let in the most few. Consistency has been the key for their game. Captain Thiva rather interestingly has been a champion of RFL 3 times in a row, but with different teams, Chittapa, G15, and now, Dru N Cos. Fearless striker Avinesh has been the star player, as does dependable Yumnesh, Balin and the others.

Players to watch

Magesh (Le'Samba)-gives his heart out every week
Harinthiran (Le'Samba)-twists, turns, and scores
Yumnesh (Dru N Cos)-dribbles as fast as he talks
Avinesh (Dru N Cos)-looking to solidify his position as RFL top scorer

bwin.com predictions Le'Samba 1-4 Dru N Cos

Geng Malaysia VS Copa Cobana

The clash most people will be waiting for. The hunt for the 3rd spot in the RFL table. Geng Malaysia is a team on a mission, and with goalkeeper Pokwe looking more confident week in and week out, Afiq firing the shots, Awe cleaning the mess up at the back, they have truly find their own brand of football. The MIC Cup Champions are up against underachievers and an understrength Copa Cobana team. Che Pooh , Hilmi and the pedestrian Akmal has proved to be more than able than just warming up the substitute's bench.

Copa Cobana has come a long way. But yet, they have found that elusive RFL crown very hard to get. Team members has come and go, but the spine of the team is still there, and they will to their utmost to get the result they want from a team on form, Geng Malaysia. 3rd spot is the best they could get, but statistically, Chittapa would also have to somehow lose against Gastroboi. Shafiq will be calling the shots as usual and Butterfingers Boo will hope that the size of his body will scare the opponents off. Shazli as usual will pluck the strings in midfield with Alif, substitute Hadiey itching to make an impact and the adventurous defender Faiz always looming to dribble his way and help the attack.

Players to watch

Che Pooh (Geng Malaysia)-majorly instrumental for the yellows this season
Pok We (Geng Malaysia)-his voice can be heard from out of the sportzal
Shafiq (Copa Cobana)-a rifle of a shot
Boo Affiz (Copa Cobana)-needs to direct his defenses more often

paddypower.com predictions Geng Malaysia 2-2 Copa Cobana

.10th Week Match Preview.

2009-03-06T20:46:00.003+03:00

Geng Malaysia VS Bukit Tinggi

Fresh from their win of the MIC Cup last weekend, GM would most likely follow that up with a predictable big win against lowly Bukit Tinggi. Dubbed by some as geng "Afiq dan rakan2" or "Afiq and the others", the team has been overly dependent on top striker Afiq. His eye for goal and intelligent positioning is telling, but without the added steel by Awe and Che Pooh, Afiq wouldn't have much of an easy time up front. Fakhrul is also there with his pace. The tall Akmal has been given the red card last time around. Pokwe looks like he is going to race with a Mat Rempit with all that full body protection. Though this doesn't harm his excellent reflexes at all. GM is in good form, and this would probably be a walkover.

Bukit Tinggi has 10 official players. And they rotate 2 people every week. Which makes it hard for me to know who's playing or not! Nevertheless, they play futsal for fun and intend to give all their players a good time on the court, in front of the crowd. In Murat and Lan, they have 2 dependable keepers. Mate would most likely conduct their play and plan their attack with Yan and Rafiq ready up front. Loudspeaker Anol as usual will bark his order to his colleagues like an EPL manager does, and his presence sure does scare the opponents. They were unlucky to lose to Spartans by virtue of a single goal. Knowing Bukit Tinggi, they sure wouldn't just go and park the bus in front of the goal, in the spirit of having fun, even against the might of GM.

Players to watch

Afiq (GM)- hungry for more goals
Hilmi (GM) - has lost a bit of pace
Mate (Bukit) - as cool as ice, controls the game perfectly
Anol (Bukit) - Murat's big bodyguard in front of goal

ladbrokes.com predictions Geng Malaysia 4-0 Bukit Tinggi

Copa Cobana VS Dru N Cos

Once again, Copa has been jinxed and couldnt finish their promising start in the MIC Cup by falling against the full-blooded attack of Chittapa in the knock out stages. Copa will be able to recall everyone's favorite sharpshooter Shafiq and the predatory Hadiey with his eBay futsal shoes. Boo has performed admirably in between the sticks but he has his moments of gaffes. Faiz shows more promise galloping up front rather then defending, perhaps defending not being his strongest point. Shazli as usual will be the engine of the team together with Alep. Could they stay strong and fit enough for both halves to perhaps dent DNC's title hopes?

The giants of RFL didnt represent the league in the last MIC Cup but they had their players doing the odd jobs with other teams, with mixed results. As usual, the bulk of DNC would most probably be tired and fatigued as they form the spine of the uni's futsal team, having to take rigorous training every Friday night by captain Thiva. But surely they dont want to take this as an excuse. Buoyed by the return of Avinesh, DNC is complete and will be ready to tear any team apart. Everyone bar goalkeeper Rajdave has managed to blast a goal inside the opponents' place. The flying Singh would be at his utmost best to defend against the raids of Copa's attack.

Players to watch

Shazli (Copa)- his team play depends on his mood
Hadiey (Copa) - the silent killer is the second top scorer of Copa
Thiva (DNC) - lately looks sluggish but still has that quality touch
Rajdave (DNC) - the penalty area is his fortress

bet365.com predictions Copa Cobana 2-3 DruNcos

Akula VS De' Knights

Akula had a long break from futsal as they didnt play in the last MIC Cup. Although this really actually mean nothing. They however almost beat the odds when they held Copa Cobana to only for a 2-1 win, instead of a rout. This though was helped by the absence of Copa's Faiz, making the team having no substitute. An inspired run from AL ends with a fine goal from a difficult angle, leaving Copa's Boo hapless. They will be buoyed with the return of regular keeper Nazmi and fellow RFL debutant, Zulalif.

De' Knights followed on their strong form in the league by almost beating everyone in the MIC Cup, but in the end they fell under the pressure against the superiority of Boogies FC. Goalkeeper Lavin shows that he is as agile as Dinie or Minjie and maybe brave as Rajdave. The unpredictable Shan was a revelation but Damo's calming presence at the back and their many subs, Damo perhaps has finally found his perfect team.

Players to watch

Palong (Akula)- the multi use captain has performed admirably in any position
AL (Akula)- RFL boss searching for more goals before graduating this year
Arasan (DK)- unlucky lately in front of goal, but still deadly
Damo (DK)- wears his heart on his sleeves

sbobet.com predictions Akula 1-4 De'Knights

Spartans VS Chittapa

Spartans did not have a happy outing last time around in the MIC Cup, though credit to them they did manage to get a draw once. Captain Satishratnam yet to score more goals after his boomer against Gastroboi last time around. The all-action Ganesh Kumar might not look pleasing to the eye, but he is crucial for the team, almost like the team's heartbeat. Rama has found a likeness up front and his perseverance has now been rewarded with a few couple of goals for Spartans lately. They will defend strongly against a strong Chittapa side.

First runner ups of the MIC Cup can be proud of being almost the only team who has been able to reach the final of virtually any cup available. Chittapa surely has a penchant for cup ties, with their superb stamina and durability. Updesh might want to let the ghost of the failed penalty kick in the final of the MIC Cup against Pokwe pass and make an impressive cameo as usual. Tall striker Sathiya loves to get the crowd going and captain Arulkanesh is never shy of booming from distance. Putting individuality aside, Chittapa might be a genuine top 3 contender.

Players to watch

Satishratnam (Spartans)- has a liking for shooting from the flanks
Ganesh Kumar (Spartans)- the defensive fulcrum of Spartans
Arulkanesh (Chittapa)- the captain can help in counter attacks from the defensive position
Arulbotak (Chittapa)- hot blooded but gifted player of the ball

Boogis VS Le' Samba

Boogis' fine cup run was ended by an inspiring performance from Pokwe's Geng Malaysia. Nevertheless, it is for the top of the RFL table that all the Boogis players are looking for. Boogis looks vulnerable now that captain Aman and Dalvin are rarely paired together in defense, perhaps due to their rigorous training for the upcoming Intervarsity Games. Iqbal now look more to his best after getting the top scorer award in the MIC Cup. There should be no problem for them getting 3 points if they are focused enough. Le' Samba is a tricky team.

Le' Samba has lost a bit of their good form and they were harshly beaten by an inspired Gastroboi intent on getting all 3 points for themselves last time around. Goalkeeper Minjie, so often the hero for Le' Samba this season,made some rare uncharacteristic mistakes which the Gastro strikers gladly pounced upon. Defensive towers Magesh and Lingesh might struggle against the pace and trickery for Boogis' strikers. Watch for VK or Kayrezza to spring a surprise against a tired Boogis defense.

Players to watch

Aman (Boogis)- has favored a more attacking role lately
Riz (Boogis)- ready to pounce on any defensive error
VK (Samba)- the lively striker not likely to be bullied by Boogis' brute strength
Abilash (Samba)- always taking it easy on the court

bwin.com predictions Le' Samba 1-4 Boogis

Saints FC VS FC Gastroboi

Saints would be delighted to get all 3 points against Bukit Tinggi last time. The Oranges depend mostly on strikers Agni and Gajaen to get that rare goal. Toh as usual will play up front as the game progresses, confusing fellow opponents and taking advantage of it. Prem would be running all day and provide the crosses for fellow teammates. Siva and PK provides fresh legs for the tired ones. Against an unpredictable Gastroboi, Saints will have to look for some divine inspiration.

With only their second win in the bag, against the fluorescent yellow Le' Samba, Gastroboi has come a long way in the RFL. Formed by the core that still remains since the very first RFL, captain Qye, Nfizree and Mok, Gastroboi seems to has its second generation of players. But their motto will still be, to play for fun, and "jogo bonito". Against Saints, the pinks must surely take the fight seriously if they want to end their season on a high. But then again, this is Gastroboi, and they are unpredictable. A fight to the end perhaps.

Players to watch

Toh (Saints)- the mastermind of Saints FC
Agni (Saints)- the loyal lieutenant and Mr. Dependable
Jivan (Gastro)- finally had his first clean sheet of the season against Le' Samba
Mok (Gastro0- takes the game as easy as it gets

paddypower.com predictions Saints 2-2 Gastroboi

.9th Week Match Preview.

2009-02-21T11:32:00.002+03:00

De’ Knights VS Dru N Cos

De’ Knights were taken by surprise when Boogis’ Anand scored the very first goal. They did well to cope with the pressure and relentless attacks from the red machine. Hardworking Damo managed to get a goal for himself as does Arasan. Shan was promising playing up front, at times managing to outwit Boogis’ star defender Dalvin. Sam marshalled the midfield but couldn’t get the final touch in front of the goal. In fact, DK had many one-on-one situations but it was all dealt with by Boogis’ keeper. Arasan and his fellow strikers couldn’t get much taste of the ball as they were consistenly shrugged off by the defence and midfield of Boogis, giving them not much of a chance. They did well in getting 2 goals from Boogis, and so their form in attack proves not to be a problem at all.

On a day where team captain Thiva had everything going wrong, he should be grateful that multitasking Lavan had a go for 3 of the goals Dru N Cos scored against Spartans. There was always this worry that the team was going to be a bit rusty after so long a break, so it was not surprising that they lost a bit of their slick passing game. Playing a central role upfront, Thiva was surely disappointed having been denied by Spartans keeper Faizal numerous times. Yumnesh and Hari were busy bees sweeping Spartans’ attack and never let them even have a go at their goal. Rajdave was dead sure he will be keeping a clean sheet but for the shenanigans of their defence in letting Spartans’ Rama score a goal. Though that was the only bleak point. Champions-elect DNC had a scary night having to fight off Spartans’ resilience, but it was 3 points in the bag in the end.

Players to watch

Lavin (DK)- impressive goalie with good reflexes
Arasan (DK)-lost some of his form, but still deadly in front of the goal
Balin (DNC)-has good feet for a big man
Yumnesh (DNC)-watch out for his mazy dribbles

ladbrokes.com predictions De’ Knights 1-3 Dru N Cos

Le’Samba VS FC Gastroboi

Le Samba was obviously planning to get something out of this. But then again, they were up against high flying Chittapa, although defeat was not an option. Lingesh and Magesh combined superbly to deny Chittapa any chance of getting near Minjie’s goal. However, at the other end, the creative abilities of Kayrezza was limited to just a few bit of passes as he too was firmly man marked by the tough Arulkanesh and his defence line. In an unfortunate event, Kayrezza was accidently swinged at like a golf ball by the mistimed boot of Sathiya. There were some bright moments when VK and Harinthiran had their shot at goal, but second half keeper Arulkanesh gave them no chance. Minjie raged at his defences for more focus and attitude, but in the end they were no match for a rampant Chittapa, losing 4 goals to 0.

Gastroboi got off to a bad start for the second half of the season when they were soundly beaten 4-0 by the raging Copa Cobana. The first half of the match went not so much eventful but for the goal Copa scored first by the opportunist take of Copa’s Faiz, following a Gastro defensive mishap. Gasto went forward with guns blazing but just couldn’t get that final touch with the partnership of Dinie and Nfizree evidently not working as well as they had expected. Mok had trouble containing the pace of Copa’s attacks and Naqqib lost a bit of his composure at the back. Jivan meanwhile had to be alerted at all times for Copa’s long range shots. Reinforcement came in the form of Qye and Fareez who rushed straight to the battlefield, as there were no clues to where they were in the 1st half. Fareez did well to bolster the defence and Qye did spice up the attack a bit. But the loss of focus, tiredness and lack of understanding compelled to a 4-0 loss in the end. Nabil didn’t play in this game, and perhaps we should see his action this time around.

Players to watch

Isaac (Samba)-a reliable sub who can replace some tired legs
Harin(Samba)-top striker for Samba raring to score again
Nfizree(Gastro)-tall striker a bit out of form now
Mok (Gastro)-has problems with pacy players but a world beater on any day

bet365.com predictions Le’ Samba 2-2 Gastroboi

Akula VS Copa Cobana

Akula summed it all up when they lost 5-0 against the might of Geng Malaysia. Akula started off brightly when they dealt with everything given to them, credit to their keeper Nazmi who looked like he’s the king of the world. But then after the relentless GM attack, they were beaten mercilessly 5-0. But really, that shouldn’t have been the final scoreline. Akula had chances after chances to score themselves. Busu and Palong combined greatly but couldn’t finish it off with a goal, with the terrifying sight of the menacing Pok We in GM’s goal. Indeed, Pok We again denied a great chance when he blocked a one-on-one chance presented to Akula’s Zulalip. Big man Azzam crumbled under the pressure and missed a chance to take home a goal when his penalty kick hit the upper bar of the goal and out of sight. Their spirit needs no questioning, however the lack of focus is appalling. The teamwork is there, but they were also missing their greatest assets, Azwani and Seth. Expect them to bounce back again.

Copa Cobana danced their way through the pink maze and blasted 4 goals past the hapless Jivan of Gastroboi. In the back, goalkeeper Boo didn’t have much to do but did very well when called upon. Shafiq was a thorn in Gastro’s side, as he twists and turns Mok around, getting 2 goals in the process, superbly taken out of the penalty box, as Jivan had no chance of palming it away. From a swift counterattack, Faiz scored the first goal and this got the ball rolling. Captain Shazli marshalled the defence, not letting the hardworking Gastro strikers Dinie and Zufar even a smell of the goal. Alep got his goal thanks to his part in a quick counterattack. Hadiey as a sub managed to trouble the Gastro defences, and there was no sign showing that they miss the creativity of Nasaei. Copa on the run again.

Players to watch

Azzam (Akula)-tall defender has a knack for scoring goals
Dol (Akula)-the arsenal fan makes a reliable sub
Shazli (Copa)-the captain has a big responsibility with marshalling the defence and midfield
Hadiey (Copa)-has a gem of a left foot

sbobet.com predictions akula 0-3 copa cobana

Boogis VS Saints FC

Boogis continued their relentless pursuit of table topping DruNCos with a 4-2 thrashing of De’ Knights. In a surprise attack, Boogis’ Anand managed to squeeze the ball through to score the first goal of the game. Other scorers for Boogis includes Azri, Dalvin and the club’s namesake, Bugis. Aman didn’t play much of the match, and Iqbal couldn’t provide the usual tricks and flicks to start off an attack. Nevertheless they had their keeper Pa’an much to thank for saving their blushes and giving DK only 2 goals away. Dalvin’s marauding runs up front from his defensive position was menacing and the attacks were pleasing to watch. They got the 3 points needed, thus the chase for RFL glory continues.

Orange-clad Saints looked intend on getting full points as it was them instead of the usually attack minded Bukit who seemed to control the game. Gajaen made some promising runs in front but the gangly striker mistimed most of the passes or shots given to him. Toh playing as the keeper wasn’t really bothered in making any saves as the Bukit attacks were toothless and there was nobody to finish them off. Although in a slight rare moment, Bukit’s Rafiq managed to somehow steal the limelight and scored pass a bemused Toh. Second half came and it seems that the captain managed to inspire the team players somehow. From almost the middle of the court, Saints’ Agni scored a beautiful cracker which took Bukit’s Lan totally by surprise. Agni scored again from a perfectly executed teamwork when he blasted in his second goal, thus the score line becoming 2-1 to Saints. Agni then changed with his buddy Toh and played as the second goalkeeper for Saints that night. Saints were awarded a penalty kick but Prem couldn’t finish it off under pressure, so Saints FC just have to settle for 2 goals against 1, but with a very important 3 points in the bag.

Players to watch

Riz (Boogis)-can score a goal in a flash
Dalvin (Boogis)-tough and solid defender with an eye for the goal
Toh (Saints)-perhaps he’s bored being a goalie, but it is his best position
Agni (Saints)-Saints top scorer not afraid to shoot from afar

bwin.com predictions Boogis 4-1 Saints FC

Geng Malaysia VS Chittapa FC

Geng Malaysia roared back to life with a happy outing against a toothless Akula, being victors of a 5-0 match. Initially, GM were frustrated to see that Akula’s goalie Nazmi were equal to everything they threw at, though after a neatly executed set piece play, GM’s Che Pooh pounced and broke down the wall for their first goal. Dol’s desperate lunge inside the penalty box against a GM player resulted in a penalty kick given by referee Yumnesh. Afiq wasted no time and showed everyone how to take a penalty kick, right from the book. Supersub Fakhrul was an instant hero when he slalomed from the middle of the court and blasted an unstoppable shot beating Akula’s Nazmi. He was there again to punish a mistake by Akula when GM launched a counterattack, getting his second goal of the night. Awe and Afiq were busy making a nuisance for Akula’s defence. Fakhrul could have got a hattrick that night, but Che Pooh took the second penalty kick awarded to GM, making no mistake, and blasted his second of the night. GM is back in business.

Chittapa started off brightly when the combination of Sathiya and Updesh made havoc in the Samba’s defense. Glove-wearing Sathiya had his fair share of shots at the goal and finally broke his duck with a finely taken shot. The first half ended brightly for the Chittapa boys. The new blue jersey brought very good luck indeed it seems. Old boy Thanes delivered a crisp shot that beat the flying Minjie. 2-0 now to Chittapa. Given the free role to attack, Arulbotak wasted no time in getting his name on the scoresheet, playing a nice one-two with a Chittapa fella, finishing it off in style. With Arulkanesh’s ability to play with the ball, the now second half choice goalkeeper was a welcome addition in their tactics, with this meaning almost 5 men in attack instead of 4. Samba proved a tough opposition indeed but Chittapa’s Ganeson rounds it off with their final goal, making the scoreline an impressive 4-0 win for Chittapa.

Players to watch

Che Pooh (GM)-could almost get a hatrick for himself last week
Awe (GM)-constant running and telepathic one-two moments with Afiq
Thanes (Chittapa)-after a long while,managed to score a goal last week
Sathiya (Chittapa)-wearing gloves again this week?

centrebet.com predictions Geng Malaysia 3-3 Chittapa FC

Bukit Tinggi VS Spartans

Bukit Tinggi had Lan as the goalkeeper in the starting line up instead of Murad. From the start, it seems that they intended to make the play as slow as possible as they controlled their tempo and played cautiously. Mate was the sole attacker with Hilman and Anol at the back. There were some tense moments, but Lan was equal to everything and kept his goal in check. Against the run of play, Rafiq scored for Bukit Tinggi first against Saints. The absence of strikers Yan and Mizi proved to be no problem at all it seems. Anol fired some long range shots but though most of it went wayward into the kop, if this was Anfield. Mate didn’t offer much zest in Bukit’s attack but his control of the game was good. Fairuz Bond made a rare entrance and without his afro he looks like a different man. In the 2nd half, Saints’ Agni scored twice to deny Bukit all 3 points, making the score line 2-1. Bukit conceded a penalty when goalkeeper Lan barged a Saints player but as the story goes, he was the hero when he saved Prem’s weak penalty kick but it wasn’t enough to prevent a loss against a highly determined Saints FC.

The odds were stacked against them. Indeed this was a David versus Goliath game. Spartans fought, and fought back well they did. In the early wee moments of the 1st half, Ganesh K hit a rasping shot which shook Rajdave’s goalpost though he was lucky for being alert quick enough. Other than that, it was all about defending. Giving away a silly free kick, they gave away the first goal cheaply after being beaten by a cleverly disguised Lavan free kick. Goalie Faizal had to be on top today as DNC were known to be highly skilled masters of long range goals. The defense were hardworking, but the same could not be said about their tactical play. Countless times they gave away their ball to DNC but they had luck on their side. Rama’s sole goal was a perfectly executed one, right from the textbook. Surrendered they did, but not without a fight.

Players to watch

Mizi (Bukit)- a very hardworking attacker
Lan (Bukit)- a tough goalie, but prone in lack of concentration
Ganesh Kumar (Spartans)- an all out player, not afraid of making any fouls either
Rama (Spartans)-should be high on spirit after scoring a goal last week

paddypower.com predictions Bukit Tinggi 1-3 Spartans

.8th Week Match Preview.

2009-02-13T22:18:00.005+03:00

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

.7th Week Match Preview.

2008-12-06T07:27:00.002+03:00

Boogis VS Spartans

Boogis lost some ground when they lost a potentially RFL title decider against the brute force of Dru N Cos last time around. They looked out of sorts against a disciplined and organized DNC team hell bent on getting all 3 points. Captain Aman lost his marker and DNC’s Balin straightaway poked home the first goal. Dalvin was not his usual confident self that night, as he was a bit sloppy in trying to defend against DNC’s large size of players (except for Hari). Iqbal was starved of the ball as the combination of Lavan and Yumnesh blocked all passes coming for him and he was as good as a watching supporter on the court. There were some promising moments provided by the speed of Riz at some times. Nevertheless, Boogis are made of hard stuff, and this might be their wake up call. Can they beat their fellow dom35 blockmates, the highly confident army of Sparta? They must step up now to get their title fight back on track.

Highly aggressive and spirited Spartans won against the more fancied and colorful Gastroboi by 2 to 1. This was in no part thanks to the never-say-die attitude of their defense and ability to make quick counter attacks, which took the pink boys by surprise. Fouls were given everywhere, which shows you how much this match meant to them, how much pride they take in their name. Heck, they even foul their own teammates at the same time! Ref Azman had a hard time that night, trying to sort a lot of things out. Spartans did well trying to contain Gastro’s flow of attacks in the 2nd half but they held on to the lead and went home with the 3 points. This time though, they will fight against the might of Boogis, who’s pride has been somehow shattered by last week’s loss to DNC. Spartans should be ready for some waves of red attack.

Players to watch

Azri(Boogis)-not much time seen on the court, but he chips in with some important goals
Bugis(Boogis)-always plays in the 2nd half of the game, hopes to see more of him though
Ganesh P(Spartans)-scored against Gastro last week, this botak guy means serious business
Thamil(Spartans)-a relative newcomer to futsal, don’t let his ‘average Joe’ appearance fool you though

Betfair.com predictions Boogis 4-1 Spartans

Le Samba VS Akula

Brazillian wannabe boys, Le’Samba played the much stronger ‘cant-wait-to-be-married’ lads, Geng Malaysia. Predictions were against Samba but damn did they prove the ‘i-think-I’m-shebby’ football pundits otherwise. Instead, they manage to even showcase some samba dance moves in front of the goal before trying to score. Of course their efforts went futile, but the playmaking was applauded. Samba made some good passes, excellent attempts at scoring but the finishing touches were missing though. GM were seen sweating trying to keep up at times. For most part of the game, it was pretty much 50-50 with both teams trying to push each other but lady luck wasn’t even bothered to watch this game. A solid 1 point secured for Samba but that was only enough to bring them down a step at the league table. They should watch out though, as other teams are able to leapfrog them in just one week in the RFL table. Against Akula, Samba should stop dancing, writhing about and start scoring goals. They have the talent, but only lacks in confidence and speed. Will they be able score against the tenacity of the sharks? This time they should pray for lady luck to stay !

The red sharkies, jaws, nemo, whichever you prefer went up against Chittapa FC (Uncle FC in translation). Of course the odds were stacked against them. Of course CFC was expected to cruise through this game. Of course only one side of the net was supposed to rattle. BUT, this is futsal. Ball is round, anything can happen. And Akula did prove this right. Throughout the 1st half, Akula and CFC had almost equal possession of the ball with CFC hitting the post a few times. But (a lot of ‘buts’ in this), it was Akula who found the back of the net in the 9th minute when Zul (Anne’s bro, wa tak tau ah nama dia), took a shot only to be found too fast for the CFC goalie. Sadly, It pretty much went down after that when CFC came roaring back to equalize and get back the lead seconds before the game ended. Pretty tough resilience for a team at the bottom of the table. With renewed confidence in their team, Akula should perform well against the Malaysian ‘Brazilians’. Sharks do attack humans after all. Can they hold their ground against the dancing Samba like they did against CFC or will they dance along to the rhythm? This should be an interesting one if not boring.

Players to watch

Abz (Samba) – known for scoring at times but better known for his lazy looking passes. Or maybe he was really lazy. He better push if he wants to score.
Lingesh (Samba) – steady defender but yet to be credited for his efforts. Can he rise to the occasion?
Seth (Akula) – missed a few one-on-ones last game. Maybe he can make up for it this time? Had a friendly chat with the ref last time around, resulting in a yellow card. Naughty boy.
Busu (Akula) – has shown some light to attack force. Hopefully he shines it towards the goal!

thestar.com.my predictions Samba 1-1 Akula

Bukit Tinggi VS De’Knights

Bukit Tinggi fought against the Copa blues last week. It started off with a wonderful opportunity by Mizi who managed to outfox the keeper and was about to score only to be disappointed by captain Shazli-kun who came in for the rescue. Opportunity striked again for Bukit and this time Mate failed to score with a wonderful rugby drop-kick. Finally Copa had enough, and a goal from a nice 1-2 passes from Nasaie and Hadiey broke the dead lock. It didn’t take long before Copa scored again, Hadiey again, just shoving himself to divert a Shafiq shot. In the 2nd half a penalty was awarded to Bukit by ref Avi. A powerful shot by striker Yan was saved by Boo which rebounded to Mizi (who was supposed to be behind the ball!!! REF KAYU) who cleared the ball for Copa. 6th min in the 2nd half, Boo landed a sucker punch (literally) on Yan while trying to clear the ball. (He claimed he did it unintentionally. We think otherwise though. Probably early morning handball training kot.) Yan retired from the match with epitasis. 2 more goals from Copa came in the end. Final score 4-0. Bukit has loads of players but the lack of pace was evidence from their previous matches, with only Mizi, Yan and perhaps being the torch bearers. Against a team with a strong momentum, De’ Knights, they will surely want to beat the odds and get out of the rotten RFL zone.

De’Knights played Saints last week. The match was a pretty defensive one as soon as it took off with both sides having very little chances in front of the goal. However things got interesting when Saints captain Toh scored his 1st ever goal in his career thanks to Knights’ keeper who mishandled the ball straight into goal. DK switched to offensive mode and pressured Saints but they defended well against the wounded Knights. 1st half ended. It did not take long for DK to find the equaliser in the 2nd half. An excellent shot from the guy with the misai, Shan, left Toh unable to respond. Sometime later Shan was there again and DK took the lead due to some sloppy defending from Saints. Crumbling Saints let in another goal a few min later, a marvelous shot from Damo. Down 2 goals, Captain Toh stood up as a striker. (Probably he must have thought...If i could score a goal as a keeper, I should be able to score a hat-trick in striker mode.) His efforts were in vain as DK scored yet another goal. Knights keeper Lavin made a cameo and showed his dribbling skills, which almost ended in being a goal. 4-1 victory to De’Knights. Truly a heroic game from them. If they can carry this devastating form, and uphold their come-from-behind ability, this will be 3 points in the bag.

Players to watch

Mate(BT)- A former fearful uni defender who has lost fitness but just imagine if he got his form back.
Yan(BT)- A very hardworking player, who is good with his shots.
Damo(DK)- The never say die attitude in him makes him a very tough opponent.
Lavin (DK)- A very agile goal keeper with amazing goal saving abilities.

Onemanga.com predictions Bukit Tinggi 1-3 De’ Knights

Geng Malaysia VS Gastroboi

GM without Afiq really was a like a tiger losing some teeth. Only in the 2nd half they did they threaten Samba’s goal a little. Fakhrul did his best trying to run his way through the Samba defenses but they stood firm, with the bouncer-like appearance of Lingesh and Magesh. GM were a bit sloppy and slow in their defenses, with many times keeper Pok We having to thank the goal posts for being there, and thankful also for the wasteful Samba strikers, time and time again. Without Afiq for most of the team, GM weren’t able to stretch Samba’s defenses, and they desperately need to have Fakhrul and Afiq working together to wreck havoc up front, or maybe with the help of Awe. They might fancy their chances against a relatively low motivated Gastro team.

What happened to the Gastroboi of old? Having abandoned their tough defending policy, they took some stride with some free flowing attacking moves, though perhaps the chances up front were not taken good enough by their strikers. The strikeforce of Nabil and Nfizree showed some promise for the past couple of games, but it wasn’t enough for Gastro last week against the kamikaze Spartans. Perhaps they were not ready for all those kind of physical attacks, but futsal can be anything, and if they are not careful enough, they will be bullied by other RFL teams as well. The return of the misfiring Zufar (like Robbie Keane) should enhance their attack, but they also should instill some high spirit and confidence in themselves, which was clearly lacking in the past couple of games. They still have the quality to shock the opponents though.

Players to watch

Awe(GM)-a very hardworking player, mostly at his devastating best in front of the goal
Akmal(GM)-lanky handball player now lets his feet do the talking
Jivan(Gastro)-shows more promise in training than in the league
Zufar(Gasro)-last season’s favorite striker raring to make a comeback

Espnsoccernet.com predictions GM 3-1 Gastro

Copa Cobana VS Chittapa FC

On form Copa rampaged slowly, yet surely to the top 2 of the league. Just like G15 last year. De ja vu? We’ll just wait and see. Against Bukit Tinggi last week, they slowly took the game to themselves and in the end managed to pierce through Bukit’s defenses with 4 goals unopposed. Shazli might find life is tough at the other end of the court as a part time defender, but his awareness was totally crucial for Copa, so as not to give up any sloppy goals. Hadiey is slowly getting his groove back, with the help of probably the most improved player in Copa, Shafiq the Bazooka. This guy can shoot from any angle, with some power that is. If he can keep up his goalscoring form, current league top scorer Avinesh could find a fist-for-fist match. Nasaei is crucial to Copa as much of Copa’s goals from the past 4 weeks came from his assists and hardwork. The match against UMNO Cup Champions Chittapa should be a tight affair, and we should expect some neat passes and powerful shots from both sides.

Chittapa were stunned when they went down first against a truly hardworking Akula team. The sharks disappointed Chittapa over and over again, and Chittapa’s strikers just couldn’t find that right angle to squeeze the ball inside Akula’s net, firmly guarded by Azwani and Seth. Akula striker Zul Alif, who’s hard work reminded me of Dirk Kuyt, squeezed through bewildered 3 Chittapa defenders and fired a shot that beat stunned captain Arulkanesh. Enraged, Arulkanesh motivates his fellow yellow chaps to fire up and step up their tempo,which they firmly did, with Updesh scoring first when he was unmarked at the post. Defender Ganeson stepped up and coolly slots his sides’ 2nd goal, from his trademark long shot which beaten Akula’s Nazmi. Chittapa were made to sweat by Akula, but in the end of the game, they got the 3 points they wanted, but it was a wake up call. Captain Arulkanesh surely wants his yellow men to keep focus for the full 20minutes against a strong Copa Cobana.

Players to watch

Boo (Copa)-the beefy goalkeeper is not afraid to land a punch on anyone, just ask Yan about it
Shafiq (Copa)-able to time his shots perfectly, and his shots are razor sharp
Updesh (Chittapa)-good dribbling skills, needs to perfect his positioning more
Brahma (Chittapa)-a player with ups and downs, a world beater at any given day, though he can go back to zero at the next day

Football365.com predictions Copa 3-1 Chittapa

Dru N Cos VS Saint’s FC

Last week the dudes from DNC dominated the field once again. Brought out the best in them and they layeth the smacketh down on the opposition. Thanks to light-feet Balin and el-kapitan Thiva, the final score was 2 to 0. With DNC’s superb performance week after week, this coming week against Saints will be no different, so expect nothing less from them. They got this man!!! Nuff said ;)

Another disappointing loss for Saints as they were defeated by De’Knights 4 to 1. It left them warming up the 9th place on the table. Didn’t quite hold up to the colors of their jerseys as like renowned football teams like Netherlands, G-15 and many more. But nevertheless they tried their best and that’s what matters most. But their next game would be much tougher so they should rethink strategies and plays. A note of advice, if you guys miraculously score and gain the lead, think defense and nothing more. All the best!!

Players to watch

Hari(DNC)- small build guy for defensive compared to the others, but don’t let that fool you, he’s there for a reason
Lavan(DNC)-one of DNC’s greatest assets, packs up one hell of a kick
Toh(Saints)- will bring his A-game against the leading team in RFL
Agni(Saints)-there’s more to this guy than meets the eye. A miracle-maker.

footyforfools.com predictions DNC 5-0 Saints

So that said, enjoy the final games before the winter break! =)

.6th Week Match Preview.

2008-11-28T18:41:00.005+03:00

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

.5th Week Match Preview.

2008-11-20T21:38:00.008+03:00

For this week, the team has got a newbie on board, with 2 articles written this time around, with the name of Michio. This anonymous dude suddenly IM me one day and said "eh brother need help ah?" and so with the global oil crisis looming together with increasing unemployment, Marat decided to give him a helping hand and gladly accepted his assistance. Michio,or real name Sakaki Makio comes from the Empire of the Rising Sun and likes all things Japanese,especially j-doramas,Gundam models,AV-models,Maria Ozawa and Morey Sushi's 210rubles lunch set. Exciting times ahead for the RFL Match Review team.

Again, any help is recommended, just IM Marat at shogunn_general@yahoo.com.

And now,to business.

Akula VS Spartans

Shark boys went all out against a slow starting Boogis team and managed to sneak in with the first goal. But that was it. Then they were thrashed by the rampaging red machine with 6 goals unanswered. Azwani the goalscorer again for Akula last time, surely coaching Rufflesia girls can make anyone a better player? Dol didnt play last week,so expect him to be on the team's name sheet. Who will be the odd one out this night?

They dont look like warriors,let alone having 6 packs,but they certainly have that never say die attitude.Spartans showed high fighting spirits but that was nothing compared to class and composure. And so it showed when they were match to match with GM but ended the game as losers by 3-1. Captain Satish needs to show more than just roti canai-making skills to lead his team in white.

Players to watch

AL(Akula)-rumor has it that he based his skills on Fabregas,and with Flamini now gone,he has also struggled in form
Nasri(Akula)-the dependable defender with the same name as Arsenal's star,Samir Nasri
Faizal(Spartans)-excellent in one-on-ones,but tends to struggle with pacy strikers
Kumar(Spartans)-deadly striker,but sometimes lacks the first touch

soccernet.com predictions Akula 2-2 Spartans

Chittapa FC VS Saints FC

Arul's boys certainly made a scare of themselves when they went down one goal first to the feisty Bukit boys. But weeks and weeks of trainings certainly paid off as their superiority of fitness allowed them to snatch away a victory with 2 goals in the second half against a visually tired Bukit Tinggi. Arul Ananthasivam should be back in action after serving a one match ban for collecting RFL's first red card of the season.

It was a bad time to be a Saints supporter that night. Saints were walloped 9-2 by the rampaging sea of blue shirts by the name of Copa Cobana. Toh's face were as red as an ang pau envelope,understandably furious with the way his team handled the team of title-challengers. On a bright side though,Agni managed to score a marvelously executed header,right from the school of John Terry headers. Against a steadfast Chittapa team,we could expect a more defensive play of Saints.

Players to watch

Arul Ananthasivam(Chittapa)-nice ball control,excellent reading of the game,perhaps should be more careful with the card collecting act
Ganesan(Chittapa)-groomed to be the next Arulkanesh,decent defending,though prone to simple mistakes at the back
Prem(Saints)-speedy striker,needs more ammunition and help up front
Agni(Saints)-like I said,the dude always scores against big teams

teamtalk.com predictions Chittapa 3-1 Saints

Geng Malaysia VS Dru N Cos

Last week we had seen one of the better games of GM, with 3 goals scored by 3 different players; Fakhrul, Afiq (as usual) and the new sign-in for this season, Che Pooh. It was definitely tough for GM to put in these goals as Spartans totally put up a fight especially their keeper. Nothing less can be said about keeper Pok We as he also was on form that night and managed to concede only one goal. A well played game, hence a deserved victory for Geng Malaysia… G-M- AuuUUmm!!!

It was another walk in the park for the players of DNC as the game with Gastro turned out to be another fiesta of goals. Seven goals total including one own-goal by a player of the opposition and two goals by player Balin which can be considered as an excellent goal debut. It seems captain Thiva has done such an amazing job bringing this team thus far. Frankly speaking, looks like this team has got this season of RFL easily in the bag. But please, oh please prove this writer wrong. :D

Players to watch

Afiq(GM)-will be the main man upfront trying to score for the team.
Hilmi(GM)-amazingly has the least field time even compare to players from Rufflesia. Could it be a secret strategy from GM’s mastermind?
Avi(DNC)- itching to put in one or two goals to compensate his no-goals last week.
Rajdave(DNC)-expect this guy to bring his A-game for his going up against the top scorer of last season’s RFL

iloveshebby.com predictions GM 2-3 DNC

Le' Samba VS Bukit Tinggi

Samba scraped home a tough taken draw against a sturdy De' Knights team. Like usual,the wall of Min Jie could not be breached that easily though Samba's defending really raised a bit of a question mark. They did themselves no harm though by snatching a deserved draw from Knights. Against a disciplined Bukit side,they need more firepower up front though,mostly from striker Harinthiran and the pace of little VK.

The Bukit has a macho look on their faces, unfortunately this means nothing in football. They had been desperately unlucky to lose their concentration and gift wrapped a win for the always menacing Chittapa. It seems that Bukit has switched off a bit after scoring the first goal,Anol and the defense unable to hold on Chittapa's tricky strikers. Bukit will again depend on lone striker Yan upfront,with the able help from the spirited Mizi.

Players to watch

VK(Samba)-tricky player,opponents always unable to somehow foul him because he always sub himself off first
Abilash(Samba)-has a turn ratio time of a lorry,but always nicks that important goals
Timmy(Bukit)-small keeper,brave and still a bit new to RFL
Mate(Bukit)-classy player able to play any position

skysports.com predictions Samba 2-1 Bukit

De' Knights VS Gastroboi

Knights were somehow out of creativity but still able to score and take home a priceless draw. Sam and Damo making sure that no one is messing with their defense, and Lawrence practically static in the middle,shooting balls like a cannon. Vara and PK were impressive,with their goalkeeper slowly getting used to the pace of RFL. Knights are slowly gaining their momentum, surely planning to steal at least 1 point from their pink opponents.

Gastro brought back down to earth by the ruthlessness of Dru N Cos finishings. Their defense simply had no answer to the silky skills of the big men in black. The addition of former Copa star striker Nabil adds a bite to their attack,together with the tenacity of Zufar. Nfizree did well trying to patrol the midfield but surely he has his hands full. Gastro with 9 players now,so who will be the one sacrificed this week?

Players to watch

Vara(Knights)-midfield player with decent touches
Damo(Knights)-one of the last remaining classy defenders in RFL
Qye(Gastro)-captain outrageous is the leading scorer for Gastro currently
Nfizree(Gastro)-mr Gastro through and through

bet24.com predictions Knights 2-1 Gastro

Boogis VS Copa Cobana

Last week your favorite guys in Red won 6 to 1 (Whoopey!!). If you think that’s interesting, you have to see the next game. The last time Boogis went up against Copa Cobana, it left a scar placed in the table under the column “L”. It was their only losing game in the entire season of RFL 07/08 and also what held them from achieving top place. With that being said, this coming Saturday night, Boogis is out seeking payback. So expect one heck of a game!!

A lot can be said about Copa Cobana. From the past matches, their games have slowly improved and their goal numbers have slowly increased to a point that last week they won 9 to 2. Impressive! Probably all they need was time to gain stability, improve teamwork and throw out excess baggage ;P. So question is, is it enough for them to go against Boogis? Well let’s all find out come game day. Be there for another historical event in RFL. All the best BLUES!!

Players to watch

Iqbal(Boogis)-a creative player upfront with a not so creative pose after scoring.
Dalvin(Boogis)-the powershooter for Boogis. Will his shot make it through?
Shafiq(Copa)-the powershooter for Copa. Will his shot make it through?
Faiz(Copa)-famous for his long shot goals. Accurate and damn nice. Hope to see another one.

footytube.com predictions The Reds 3-3 The Blues

.4th Week Match Preview.

2008-11-13T18:16:00.004+03:00

Dru N Cos VS Gastroboi

Fresh from their 3 straight wins, the boys in white are now brimming with confidence. Who needs Real Madrid when you have DNC? Their game last time around against Chittapa was a hard fought one, with fouls everywhere, giving Ref Dalvin a tough time at the office. Goalie Rajdave looked to have succumbed to a bit of a knock, while Avinesh is on a hot streak of goals.

Gastroboi fought tooth and nails with Boogis,but surrendered their hard worked solitary Qye goal and ended the night as 4-1 losers. Gastro looked out of sorts in the second half and their lapse of concentration was telling. Keeper Jivan yet to keep a clean sheet, and mini striker Zufar is currently firing blanks. Tough guy Nfizree will be the one anchoring the midfield.

Players to watch

Balin(DNC)-a newcomer to the RFL arena,will be looking to score his first goal.
Thiva(DNC)-captain fantastic with some eye catching tricks
Mok(Gastro)-has been strong as an elephant since his repositioning as a defender
Dinie(Gastro)-with 2 goals in the bag,this is no mean feat for a former goalie

livescore.com predictions DNC 4-1 Gastro

Geng Malaysia VS Spartans

GM finally got their first win of the season,and lets see how they fare from now on. Goalpoacher supreme Afiq has been scoring goals in every game,and the runs of Awe has been a nuisance to other teams. Fakhrul might be the goalie again this week,and instead of flying helplessly in midfield,he would be flying in front of his goal instead.

Spartans meanwhile,tasted their first defeat of the season, against the might of Samba's Min Jie,aka The Wall. Time and time again their shots were denied by the elegant keeper. Their pair of youngsters in Rama and Ganesh P always looking dangerous on the break. The draw masters needs to start winning though.

Players to watch

Hilmi(GM)-interesting player with interesting touches,with interesting time on the subs bench also
Che Pooh (GM)-his belly belies his allround ability.Frank Lampard anyone?
Ong Wee Kee (Spartans)-has a habit of scoring against big teams
Satish (Spartans)-the captain with loads of experience being with Tutto Bene

soccernet.com predictions GM 3-1 Spartans

Le'Samba VS De'Knights

Samba owed much of their win last time around for their sheer grit and determination. Vickz scored his first goal of the campaign,spinning and celebrating in ecstasy. Harinthiran and Kay Rezz looking to be spearheading their offensive this time around. Notice that they have a fondness for the letter "Z" on their jersey too.

De' Knights were on the back of a Copa onslaught last time around. Every pass didnt go their way, and Copa appeared to score goals at will. Perhaps Arasan will regroup the boys and study back their defensive tactics, with the always able Damo the center of attention.

Players to watch

Magz (Samba)-you dont need to park a bus in front of a goal,just let him do the job
Kay Rezz (Samba)-the poor man's Peter Crouch
Lavin (DK)-exciting player.perhaps need more time on the court
Thiru (DK)-first season in RFL for him, a learning process.

football365.com prediction Samba 3-2 Knights

Bukit Tinggi VS Chittapa FC

With 2 losses already,BT looked bleak as they are at the wrong end of the table. Nevertheless,football is never predictable. It will be interesting to see who would be the ones not playing in this game,with super defender Mate definitely playing since he missed their last game. Their defense looked ok,though perhaps they need more firepower up front.

Glory hunters Chittapa is definitely looking at 3 points after losing just narrowly to a cool and composed DNC last week. With only 3 points after 3 games to show,they are desperate to get back on their winning ways. Their offensive looked great,though their defense right now looked a bit dodgy.

Players to watch

Rafiq (BT)-with his new skinhead haircut,nothing can stop him now
Anol (BT)-almost the same as Rafiq,albeit with more hair
Sathya (Chittapa)-looked fantastic in goal for the yellow guys last week
Brahma (Chittapa)-top scorer for Chittapa currently

goal.com predictions BT 0-3 Chittapa

Copa Cobana VS Saints FC

Seems that Copa is finally getting back to its groove. After a good 6-0 drubbing to Knights, confidence is high and the blue guys are taking goals to their stride. Not expecting much changes in personnel this time around. With Shafiq back to his devastating form in attack,Copa is getting back its positive football.

Saints took a bitter pill last week when they lost narrowly to a marauding GM side desperate for a win. Captain Toh threw every shot away from him,still wanting to keep his 100% clean sheet intact. The new players took time to adapt,but once they do,expect this team to slowly but surely climb the RFL table.

Players to watch

Aliff (Copa)-a workhorse,always at his devastating best in full speed
Nasaei (Copa)-little magician with nice touches and near precise passes
Gajaen (Saints)-big man with big attitude and teamwork
PK (Saints)-newbie,a sub with dependable fresh legs,not afraid to take any opponent on

premierleague.com predictions Copa 4-1 Saints

Boogis VS Akula

The scoreline 4-1 against Gastroboi was typical of Boogis. After some slack defending by Dalvin which gifted Gastro their goal,Boogis were calm and composed,making sure their tactics were going according to plan,and hit Gastro on the counter attacks. Classic Boogis. Perhaps Aman and Dalvin should play in pairs again after the scare given by Gastro last time around.

With the return of Azzam, and the new signing of Zulalip,this was altogether a new Akula. Bukit Tinggi was no easy opponent,and although they lead BT by 2-0 early in the game,the BT fought back but finally Azzam scored again to give Akula a deserved 3 points. Palong and Busu returning to action after missing the last game due to squad rotation.

Players to watch

Riz (Boogis)-this little man has rockets in his feet,super effective in counter attacks
Anand (Boogis)-the stand out performer while with Alpha last year,new signing
Nazmi (Akula)-the goalkeeper who prefers to kick rather than throwing
Azwani (Akula)-coach for RSMU female futsal with the uncanny know how of blocking passes

teamtalk.com predictions Boogis 4-1 Akula

.3rd Week Match Preview.

2008-11-06T19:53:00.003+03:00

Copa Cobana VS De' Knights

It has been confirmed that Nabil has left the Copa ship, will this be the chance for perennial sub Hadiey to finally shine on the big stage? A fine passer of the ball, watch his left foot for more of his predatory instincts. DK's ego smacked down by the roaring Chittapa boys last week. Though with Arasan's firepower and maturity of Sam and Damo, expect them to bounce back strongly.

blue thunder 3-1 knights of the round table

Bukit Tinggi VS Akula

Akula's players sure took a battering after two straight weeks of defeats,leaving them in the bottom 4. With the return of Azzam and Nasri, they will be able to mount a stronger challenge this time around, helped by Seth and AL. Having been taught a tough lesson by DNC last week, BT looked likely to put the nightmare behind and dust themselves off right away. Both teams looked equal on paper.

hillbillies 2-3 red menace

Boogies VS Gastroboi

With the addition of Copa's Nabil, the Gastros have much more firepower up front, and looked like the only team with 2 able players in any kind of position,such is their strength in depth. Though this doesn't necessarily mean that they are title contenders. Boogies looked rusty for the past 2 games, but never count them out,as they are the comeback specialists.And with 2 wins in hand already,this is a title-winning form.

gastronauts 1-3 red machine

Le' Samba VS Spartans

Rumors has it that the Samba guys practices futsal almost every week to gain more teamwork and organization. Not surprising, since their passing game has improved a lot, but they need more focus at the back. With 2 losses already,this is a must win game for their moral boost. Spartans yet unbeaten,but the draw specialists desperately need a win to gain much respect from other teams. Will their unbeaten run end? Or will they finally get that much-wanted 3 points?

yellow samba 2-0 white spartans

Geng Malaysia VS Saints FC

GM has been desperately unlucky to lose both their earlier games, as they have shown that they have enough gas in the tank to kill off games,but unfortunately they lost that extra magic touch. Apparently Toh has been taking all Saints' free kicks and penalty kicks because he has yet to score any goal in an official tournament,the unlucky bloke. Maybe he'll be able to break his duck this time around. Saints now looking dangerous game after game.

yellow-black gang 3-1 red-black gang

Dru N' Cos VS Chittapa FC

Chittapa finally got back to their winning ways with a hard fought battle against De' Knights last time around. Rumors has it that they were able to finally find that elusive able goalkeeper,so no more goalkeeper rotating after this perhaps. DNC now on cloud 9 after two consecutive big margin wins. The table topping challengers yet to be crowned king of the crop, but in the tough and battle-hardy Chittapa, there might be a slight stone in a shoe for them (everyone hates it when that happens =p). No more goals galore this time perhaps?

boozers 3-2 paint the world yellow

.RFL Week 2 Review.

2008-11-03T23:47:00.009+03:00

1. bukit tinggi 0-7 dru n cos (Avinesh 8',11',18',Yumnesh.J 8',Thiva 11',Lavan 12',16')

This was always going to be a one sided affair. Even DNC keeper Rajdave had a shot at the goal. Though in the early stages, BT keeper Timmy comfortably saved most of the shots,but that was only when DNC got stuck in the 2nd gear. The physical superiority of DNC was for all to see. At some times, BT had their lucky break but striker Yan just couldn't get that crucial last touch. BT defended admirably, but resilience proved futile. First blood went to Avi, when he responded well with Rajdave's long throw from the back. Nobody stopped Yumnesh when he blasted his first RFL goal of the season afterward. Bond and Aiman took to the court for the first time in the second half,and they were introduced to a reality check. The ever lively Yumnesh monkeyed his way through the whole BT defense and made the goalscoring opportunity easier for captain Thiva to tap in. Avi and Lavan then scored for quick succession,and for BT, this was a harsh lesson to take. DNC took advantage of their abilities well when Lavan and Yumnesh blasted shots after shots to the chagrin of BT keeper Timmy. Mate and Anol's defense just couldn't cope with the unpredictability of DNC's moves. Bukit Tinggi brought back down to earth. Dru N Cos bulldozing their way to the top of the league with another confident win.

2. le samba 0-2 copa cobana (Shafiq 15', Nabil 18')

It seems that Samba intended to take advantage of Copa's reportedly bout of instability, although in the end, Copa showed nothing of the latter. This time Copa's Boo played without wearing the goalie's gloves, which he claims was the source of his butterfingers act last time around. Khir Rezza was active in his role as the sole striker up front, at times bringing havoc to Copa's defense,although they stood firm in his path. Hard man Magesh patrolled Samba's defense,together with newbie Lingesh. There were nice one-two passes between Alep and Nabil, with Shazli ever lurking for that crucial spilled shots. Boo with his rock star voice growled at his defense for more focus, while his opposite foe Min Jie just doing his job with an air of calmness. Samba's Vickz added some pace to their attack,though it proved fruitless. Substitute Hadiey got into some action, but wasn't given enough time to give much impact. A classic Shafiq bazooka shot went flying at the goal post, with the rebound hitting Min Jie, but he got luck on his side, and he recovered well. After some time, the Samba guys lost focus, when captain Shazli burst through the defense and his rebounded shot got to the feet of the calm and collected Shafiq, with his first goal of the campaign. Another lapse of concentration was punished by Copa's Nabil with him scoring the second goal. Samba lost a bit of that attacking magic. Copa back on track.

3. chittapa (Brahma 13') 1-0 de knights

High flying Knights were looking at another potential 3 points in this game. Chittapa,with the ever reliable captain Arulkanesh meanwhile,is hellbent on getting as much out of this game as possible. It was a feisty affair at first, with the goalkeeper rotating policy adopted by Chittapa to provide some fairness perhaps. Arulkanesh was neat and clean at the back,and the tricks played at the front by Brahma proved a nuisance to Knights' defense. A rash mistimed challenge on Brahma by Lawrence warranted him a yellow card. Another yellow card was brandished by referee Lavan to Chittapa's Ganeson for a similar type of challenge, with the chants of "Beckham,Beckham!" roaring through the arena, perhaps expecting Lawrence for another set piece magic. In comes Updesh for Chittapa and the flying Singh provided some width and flair with his dribbling skills. From a smart move from Arul the keeper went all out for the ball, only for the shot to spill and in comes Brahma scoring the goal with the tightest of angle. Chittapa looked dangerous every time they had possession of the ball, Updesh could have kill the game off but instead he blasted the ball way up, wasting a smart pass off Brahma. Chittapa looking more confident game after game. Knights were second best throughout the game.

4. akula (Qye OG 15') 1-3 gastroboi (Dinie 10', Nfizree 13', Qye 13')

After demoralizing defeats in the previous week, both teams came in the pitch with a driving force to win. Gastroboi still with the same set of players, Akula with Nasri sitting out of the game,Azzam still unavailable due to a recurring sakit lutut injury (although he did brought his pair of futsal shoes =p) and debut of new goalkeeper Nazmi, with an odd pair of winter gloves...Gastroboi who lost 2-1 to Bukit Tinggi came in with firm determination while Akula after a devastating loss to Dru N Cos were eager to prove their worth. The match started off well with both teams having equal opportunities to score but none stood up to provide a finisher. At times Gastro's defense were stretched by the range of passing by Azwani plus Seth's and AL's eagerness. The first half ended unfruitful. In the beginning of the second half, a perfectly executed corner kick taken by Qye reached Dinie who had the simplest of job of finding the net. The highly stoned Gastroboi didnt take long to score another 2 goals with a powerful effort from crouchie striker Nfizree and star player Qye. Akula, determined not to be bullied into again,fought back with some strong performances by RFL boss AL, Azwani and the entertaining Palong. However,the defense of Gastroboi now led by the hard-as-rock Fareez and Mok stood firm in their track. Things were going ok for the pink boys until Qye screwed up and scored an own goal off a cross by AL. Amazing stuff from the captain. Akula sharkies sent off to space by the no-nonsense Gastroboi.

5. geng malaysia (Afiq 15') 1-2 boogis (Riz 1',16')

This game just didn't live up to its expectations. Both teams seemed to lack venom in their attacks. Nonetheless, we did see a couple of goals that night. Boogis seemed to have the upper hand that night. Having seen most of the ball they did create an array of chances only to be denied most of the time. Boogis's Riz placed his name on the score sheet early with a beautifully executed drive from just outside the D leaving Pok We in a daze. GM did try to find the back of the net only to be denied by the hulking pair of Dalvin and Aman. Those two were rock solid that night, salvaging Boogis all 3 points in the end. The attacking pair of Afiq and Awe just couldn't find that extra edge to pass these two gargantuans. In the second half, GM's goal assassin Afiq managed to level the scores and from this point onwards, GM started coming forward with yellow waves of attacks. Unfortunately,like a guy slipping on a banana skin, they slipped away and allowed a Boogis counter attack, culminating in again Riz to score, elegantly chipping the ball over the hapless Pok We. Boogis made hard work for themselves in this game. GM's dark horses title slowly fading away from them.

6. saints 0-0 spartans

Highly confident Saints and Spartans clashed in the battle of crucial points seeking between the two potential mid table teams. Saints had improved a lot since their FCUKing days and now with captain Toh's ability to scout and persuading potential footballers,they look different than the past 2 seasons. Rookies Spartans, also rejuvenated from their cult Spartak Volgina days,with the surviving Wee Kee and Kumar,proved a team hard to beat. The pace and hard work of Saints pair Agni and Prem causes a bit of a problem to Spartans. Toh produced a smart save from a fantastic chance presented to Spartans' Kumar. A push at the back to Saints' striker presented a glorious chance to Saints with a penalty kick. There were some chants from the supporters for Toh not to take the kick,due to his not-so-good record in set pieces but he stepped up and took the responsibility though in the end Spartans keeper Faizal blocked his weak spot kick. Most of the threats were coming from Saints but goalie Faizal was equal to every shot. The game ended 0-0 and it was a fair result for both teams. Saints still unbeaten, and Toh still keeping the 100% clean sheet record of this season,shared together with DNC's Rajdave. Will he be the other Dinie? Or is it just another flash in the pan? Superb play from both teams. Saints are in the top 4. Spartans meanwhile makes the transition into RFL like a fish into water.

.RFL Week 1 Review.

2008-10-29T00:08:00.011+03:00

1. samba 0-1 saints (Agni 15')

Both teams has matured since last time, as there were no rash challenges and somehow there is lack of attacking flair, uncharacteristically of especially Samba. This match has an air of stability, and neither team wants to lose this one. An injury to regular Samba goalie Shugan sees the debut of the supposedly retired Min Jie aka The Wall. The luminous yellow jerseys of Samba may somehow look irritating to some, but they sure mean business. Saints like usual relies on the quick running of Prem and the industry of Agni. Both teams has their fair of chances but the lack of penetration is showing. The match itself was a bit dull, with only some hopeful punts and wayward passes up front, though the match has its fair share of some showboating. Distracted by the sight of the looming Gajaen, Min Jie wasn't able to properly catch Agni's seemingly innocent punt from an out-ball position. Another cheeky goal from the deserving Agni. First blood to Saints. The match ended with a solitary Saints goal, and their first 3 points of the season. Things are on the up for Saints FC. As for Le Samba, another enjoyable football weekend,and maybe not their luck this time around.

2. boogis (Ganesan OG 18', Dalvin 20') 2-1 chittapa (Arulkanesh 10')

So the clash of the titans has begun, and Chittapa were firing on all cylinders. Boogis had most of the upper hand, but both teams were still lacking that spark in the midfield. Dalvin is no stranger to set pieces and long shots, as one of his hopeful shots has stinged Chittapa's keeper more than once. Suddenly from the defense, Arulkanesh broke through and sent a low shot just enough to beat Boogis' Paan. The boys in yellow were starting to believing. Boogis sent in fresh legs in the second half, and with captain Aman marshaling the defense, the guys up front were given free reign to attack. A defensive mix up at the back ended in Ganesan scoring an own goal. And so the comeback story has begun. After waves and waves of attacks, a needless sliding tackle by Brahma has given Boogis one final shot at the goal from a free kick. Up steps Dalvin and Arul the keeper couldnt stop his shot from blitzing in. All in a days hard work for Boogis, as training mates Chittapa were left wondering how could they end the game pointless. Boogis a bit rusty, but Chittapa are looking more solid now.

3. bukit tinggi (Yan 9',Rafiq 10') 2-1 gastro (Dinie 1')

On this game, Gastro saw the debuts of Dinie, Fareez and journeyman Jivan. With a solid looking squad on paper, this looks like 3 points already in their hands. But then BT came and spoiled their party. Dinie was given a dream debut with a fine goal (though it was not recorded on tape, to the dismay of the former Copa custodian). Gastro looked all out attacking, and BT did well absorbing all their attacks, until a breakthrough came from a clearance of a Gastro corner kick. Yan raced forward and from a fine return ball from Mate, the handball captain scored BT's first goal in RFL. Gastro were stunned, and the boys in black were starting to roar back. Which they did. The second half started strongly and from a confusing moment from Qye and Naqqib, Rafiq blasted BT's second goal past a bewildered Jivan. Apparently at home, hunting animals were easier than this. BT looked alive now, with Mizi and Mate bossing the midfield, Gastro's Qye could only muster some hopeful shots on goal, which BT's keeper Timmy dealt with comfortably. BT started the season with a bang, and Gastro could only think of how they were defeated in the bus.

4. dnc (Avi 1',2',3',8',Harikrish 2',Nasri OG 6',Lavan 7', Thiva 9') 8-0 akula

I ran out of space to type the goals scored! But then again, this was futsal at its best. My trusty mole told me earlier that DNC was having a crisis, players injured blablabla and this is what happened. Gotta get myself a new mole. Akula at first looked like an exciting bunch of players, but indeed, DNC's superiority was telling. How many times has people said about big men with good feet. Balinder and co plays the ball like it was their first date, caressing it with their feet and kicking it majestically at will. Akula had no answers to their play, though Palong had a nice shot saved by Rajdave. Avinesh with 4 goals should be the star of the team, alas, this was a team's work. The sneaky and cunning Yumnesh with the most crucial of passes, the ability of mustachioed army man Hari defending the goal,and king singh Rajdave between the posts, DNC looks almost complete. The loss of Akula's Azzam shouldnt really be an issue, as Akula actually looked decent on paper. C.RonalDOL and S.Nasri didnt really played up to their billing, as they even collided when chasing the ball. Thiva, Lavan and Hari had their name on the score sheet, and what a start for them. A nightmare of a game for Akula, as the sharkboys waits patiently for their next opponents, the playful Gastros.

5. copa (Nabil 19') 1-1 spartans (Kumar 20')

Gone was the fluid attacking Copa, and in with the new signings. Boo and Alep was recruited from defunct RFL Champions G15, with Nasaei and Faiz the other transfers. Unsettled striker Nabil has been made stand-in skipper in place of regular captain, Shazli. Spartans showed they will not surrender all points without fighting, and with the impressive Faizal in their goal, RFL teams might have to try a little harder to penetrate his goal. The ever feisty Ganesh K was given a yellow card for a dangerously timed sliding tackle. Shazli and Shafiq looked uncomfortable at the back, and the pedestrian Faiz was no different either. At times found wanting, Nabil had to be content with hopeful punts up front and the tireless running of Alep. The hardworking and backtracking Alep had more than once bailed Copa out of jail with his timely interceptions. Nasaei showed some class, but his game was a bit off that day. Satish, Kumar and co were highly spirited, and the cheering from the crowd increased their tempo. Finally Copa's Nabil broke the deadlock from Shazli's rebounded shot, after some nice interplay of passes. Copa's Boo however couldnt handle Satish's powerful shot and in came the opportunistic Kumar to settle the game at 1-1. Spartans can rest at home easily, as Copa has lots of homework to do in order to win this seasons' RFL.

6. GM (Afiq 8', Che Pooh 18') 2-3 DK (Arasan 6', Lawrence 11', Damo 14')

GM was without the dynamic duo of Puyi and Nwar, but life still goes on nonetheless. Newbie Akmal was signed, together with Boogis's Che Pooh and G15's Awe. The game started well, and the floodgates were opened with Arasan's opportunistic try, giving DK the lead. GM responded well with a classic Afiq goal. DK's Samuel and Damo did well, starving Awe and Afiq of supplies from the midfield. Lawrence "the Beckham" fired an unstoppable shot with Pok We well beaten. Cue a goal of the night contender. Both teams did well attacking and defending. No one can go through Damo this night, being solid as a rock. Rather fittingly, Damo burst through the left flank and fired a nice clean shot which took the GM keeper by surprise. The married men were not prepared to give up however, as they rallied the troops and kept on attacking. Awe was becoming livelier though he could not find the net, frustrated by the agility of the impressive DK goalie. Che Pooh in the end finished a nice set of interplay of GM passing, although it was far too late for a comeback. This looked like a strong capable team De Knights, and GM were left reflecting the need for more fire up front and a stable defense.

.Jobseeker.

2008-10-21T22:41:00.003+04:00

Are your hands itching to get some? Fed up of being cheated of wrong information? Wants to be famous but in the same time just glad to be a couch potato? Trying to give people wrong deduction without being blame at?

Then look no further. Join the RFL Review Team, the most glamorous job available around. And you dont even have to show your scruffy face. And the job is quiet simple as well!

Criteria :

1. Malaysian.
2. M2 student.
3. Brain full of ideas.
4. Footy fanatic.
5. Basically thats it.
6. No, there's some more. Able to write cr@p out of nothing.
7. Unbiased. Huh. Who am I kidding. I dont care.

Benefits :

1. Can choose your own nickname. Although I will get the last say.
2. Snippets or maybe all videos of the RFL weekend, delivered to your doorsteps.
3. Free seating at director's box.
4. The usual RFL committee exclusivity and profits.

Do contact me, Marat, at shogunn_general@yahoo.com.

Though AL already wrote my real name on the RFL committee table.. He spoils all the fun.

Ah well. Looking forward to any kind of reply.

.1st Week Match Previews.

2008-10-17T01:05:00.003+04:00

Le Samba VS Saints FC

There's a wee song that says about 'when the saints go marching on'. Is it really going to happen this season? 2 teams with equal abilities, that definitely have an eye for a full 3 points on this occasion. A game that could go either way. Samba's Min Jie could prove the difference.

samba lovers 3-1 toh's expensively build army

Boogis VS Chittapa FC

2 teams with the most active blogspot sites. Chittapa looked set to put their ghosts of the past away from them, and Boogis should really expect harder opposition this time. Chittapa's hard training to pay off, but it will take time.

m2 futsal babies 2-2 former RFL kings

Bukit Tinggi VS Gastroboi

The brotherhood is up against RFL's most colorful team. In some way. BT will mean no funny business though the Gastros might want to prove the doubters wrong, that they are really playing serious futsal. Pretty boy Jivan is in between the sticks for Gastro, while BT has wily players Mate and Anol with them. Both teams might still be rusted.

men in black 2-2 boys in pink

Dru N Cos VS Akula

According to not-so-reliable sources, Akula's Azzam is out with a niggling knee injury, and Dru N Cos might barely field a team of 5 people. DNC's Thiva, Lavan and Yumnesh is in serious doubt of making the game according to my so called trusty "mole". Palong to have his hands full again, expecting the full fledged shots of DNC.

jolly men 3-1 red shark enthusiasts

Copa Cobana VS Spartans

Shazli has an exciting list of players on his sleeves, but will the "mini midfield General" be able to accomodate all into a fluid-attacking side once again? Spartans have the roar, but do they have the quality needed? A year of learning perhaps.

pass masters 4-1 supposedly men in loin cloth

Geng Malaysia VS De' Knights

GM will be struggling to put the team back on form again, but dont put them off just yet. DK (not Drift King) will be relishing to start the new season on a good note, last season's bottom place doesnt look too good at all.

yellow flash 3-2 knights in cotton armor

.Season Preview RFL 08/09.

2008-10-12T11:25:00.044+04:00

The ref has blown his whistle, and we now have kick off!! After a hugely enjoyable and unpredictable ending to the RFL Season 07/08, we are pretty sure that all of RSMU can't wait to see the start and kick off to the incumbent RFL Season 08/09. Champions G15, runners up Boogis FC, suprise package Geng Malaysia and the unexpected fall of former champions Chittapa FC all served well for entertainment and the fellow neutrals. With the coming of young bloods, team reorganization, squad improvement and newly instilled spirits, we can be sure to expect a lot for this coming season. Hoist the flags, pick the color and shirts of your favorite team, and make sure to get yourself there, all around supporting the battling teams at RSMU's Sportzal. Lets make this an atmosphere!

Team Analysis

Copa Cobana

A lot has been said about this team in recent years. Since their formation when they were young and hopeful 1st year students, people have been talking about their enjoyable style of football. It can be said, that they are the Tottenham Hotspurs of RFL. All style, but lack of end products. A final fight for a top 4 position was all that they can boast about last season. Add to that their 3rd place match win against a strong M1 team in the highly respected Tamil New Year Cup, with the added help of the Gastroboi army, hard man Nfizree, child-like striker Zufar and defender Naqqib. This season they have recruited title-winning goalkeeper Boo from G15, pacy winger Alep and all-rounder Faiz. Dependable player Awe has been nicked right under their noses as he decided to join the entertaining GM. Rumors has been circulating that striker Nabil will follow fellow goalie Dinie out of the squad due to some reasons. Injuries has prevented star goalie Dinie from being a goalkeeper this season, and he decided to join high flying Gastroboi as an outfield player. The loss of Nik was not expected. Lavan has also joined his best buddies to form Dru N Cos. A headache indeed for the captain. And this just came in. It seems that Nasaei has join Copa after some flirting with other teams. Can Copa be revived again?

In - Faiz, Alep, Boo, Nasaei
Out - Dinie, Nik, Lavan

Dru N Cos

The talisman of G15 for the 2nd part of last RFL Season, Fernando Thiva (an obvious pun really), DNC comprised of 3 of the strongest team of last season's RFL, Copa Cobana, G15 and Tutto Bene. Though the core and backbone of this team really is last year's Tutto Bene. Thiva will spearhead the attack supported by Avinesh. Dependable strikers that can be converted to emergency defenders, Yumnesh and Lavan will provide the backbone of the team. Sometimes hot headed but highly influentia goalie Rajdave will continue to be the last line of their defense and his spirit is second to none. Balinder and Harikrishnan adds depth to this team and their burly presence will make other strikers tremble just by the sight of them. Their squad looked good on paper, balanced and have the right ingredients. With the leadership of Thiva, we can expect a strong attacking intent from the team. Their only weak spot might be the lack of defensive cohesion among the players and their questionable fitness. Fringe players Satish, Faiz, Yan and Firdaus has already seek green pastures new.

In - Thiva, Balinder, Lavan
Out - Satishratnam, Firdaus, Faiz, Apek (Yan)

Geng Malaysia

The team of married men. There's a whopping 4 married men in this team, (Geng Malaysia@ Malaysian Gang or Married Gang). Not that football cares though. Will it be all speed, flair and free scoring again? The loss of Puyi and Nwar might be greatly understated, as it was them that supplied most of the creativity and attacks on goal. Granted, GM is greatly indebted to goal poacher supreme Afiq, whose intelligent runs produces the goals needed. Fakhrullah, with his teasing runs might be a crowd pleaser, but sometimes to the annoyance of other players, seems to be easily fouled. Well maybe he's just too lightweight. Pokwe at times brilliant at goal, is also prone to certain rookie goalie mistakes. With the loss of Nasri at the back, they have to rely on the brilliant stamina of Awe. Anip probably will continue
to become a dependable substitute. New signing Akmal will probably pull the strings in the midfield with his long legs and his handball team fitness. Mahfudz (affectionally called Che Pooh for obvious reasons) will bring his experience from the last season's title challenge at Boogis. Some people say he's the twin of Nasri. Maybe there's not much room for too much Nasris in the team. Hilmi will have to divide his time between being a cameraman and a player. Tough times ahead for GM.

In - Awe, Akmal, Mahfudz
Out - Nasri, Puyi, Nwar

Chittapa FC

Inspirational captain Arulkanesh might be the most dissapointed and devastated player in last season's edition of RFL as his beloved Chittapa, the very 1st RFL Season's champions, surrendered their crown meekly and fell down from grace badly. Out of form, their proud defensive record shattered, being routed by the free flowing Copas in the 1st game, defensive problems and meddlesome team squabble has attributed to all of this. Even the usuall goal-shy Gastroboi managed to sneak a win out of them. Captain Arulkanesh would surely love to put Chittapa back on the RFL map and making them a fearsome team once again. Enigmatic striker Brahmadev and hugely impressively botak Arul will be sure to play the game up to expectations, together with Ganesan. Nomadic player Yupdesh has joined the Chittapa ranks and surely his experience being a lone ranger playing with other teams will be surely hopeful. Never one too shy of having a go at the goal, some may wonder what does it take to get the best out of him in a game. Together with Arulkanesh, Thanes provides stability and able leadership to the team in times of trouble, if there was ever going to be lah. Unfortunately not much is known about newbies Ananthashivam and Sathya. Will they ever win the RFL League again? Will they even get a sniff at the top 4 spots. Time will tell.

In - Yupdesh, Sathya, Ananthashivam
Out - Jivan, Murat, Lan, Ramesh,

Spartans FC

Discarded by their own teams, branded 2nd rated players, most of the Spartans are bound to indeed have a fair chance in the coming RFL Season. Usually playing as a sub for Tutto Bene, Satishratnam relishes challenges and he will provide crosses and dangerous shots on goal. The Spartans firstly tried their mettle with their debut in last seasons' Tamil New Year Cup where they stunned most of the fancied teams and in the way gain some neutral supporters who cherishes their never-say-die attitude and sometimes stubborness in defense. Having the Uni's basketball player Faizal as the goalie might be seen as a coup,, with his flailing long hands waving around the goal. Ganesh is a player who doesnt mind playing anywhere in the court and Ramasamy proved to be surprisingly an interesting player with Alpha FC last season. Ong Wee Kee might well be the Park Ji-sung of the team. His timely run and ability to nick in some important goals for his previous teams might prove priceless. Not much is not about Thamilchelvan. Except that he is probably a rock in defense. If he is not kicking the ball, then he might be kicking your foot. Lanky player Ganesh P has lots of aerial abilities and supported by striker Kumarendran, they might form a formidable and dynamic duo. Together, this squad is not short of brave attitude and high team spirit. Other teams take note.

In - Faizal, Satish, Ong Wee Kee, Thamil
Out - Anand, Ah Chai, William, Selva

Akula

Out with Chipendale, in with Akula. Team captain Palong is more widely known as a funny guy, but his team mean no funny business. Azwani and Seth, the 2 battling rams of the team, and they mean no nonsense. Always there for a nudge or two, some crunching tackles, they are battle hard men. Highly rated but somehow hard to understand defender Azzam has a case to make, and he would relish the battles against RFL's much fancied strikers. Like any other normal person, he has an appetite to go for a goal too. Dol, @ Cristiano RonalDOL, who's last appearance was on the 1st RFL Season, is now back with a bang. A year's sabbatical from high quality football might've done him some good, and rumors has it that he always practices playing Winning Eleven (or Guitar Hero) in Azzam's room on a daily basis, then turned Goldilocks thus sleeping on Azzam's bed, to the dismay of the big guy. Busu, whose real name is Irsyad, is a giant compared to his big bro Palong, but this gentle giant might have something else on his sleeves. The Jumaats are the 1st siblings to be playing in the RFL together. Ipan, whose other athletics achievements was in the gold medal-winning handball team in the Moscow Games, has never played in an RFL match, thus players (and me myself) dont know much about him, maybe he's a secret weapon, maybe he's just there for the fame, or maybe he's just stoned being alone on weekends sitting in his room. Nasri is a surprise signing, a major signing for Palong, as he somehow persuaded him to join the Akula machine. Not forgetting AL, the big boss for RFL this Season, (and my boss too). The Arsenal-mad fan reckons his gameplay is like that of Cesc Fabregas, but I'm not too convinced. Then again, RFL is never predictable. Game on.

In - Azzam, Dol, Busu, Ipan, Nasri
Out - Nasaei, Mate, Zul, Abon, Anol

FC Gastroboi

How could we ever forget this team, the guys who portrays pink as the "new black" among stylish men. Wearing pink never feels so good. Rumors were that this year they have gotten themselves a brighter pink jersey (please spare us) and ready to show us some real football actions. With star keeper Min Jie deciding to leave the team and hang his gloves (and glasses), real drama started building among themselves. Will the clowny captain Qye once again save the team and be the keeper? If so, we could expect some interesting out of this world goalkeeper moves. Some even said Amir started training some weird keeper moves in classes, but however the dudes were spared the pain as Gastro decided to sign not one, but two keepers. Copa legend Dinie and the quick hand Jivan has joined the Gastro masses. Though after a 2 hour interview with our legend he revealed a massive blow to the RFL organising committee, as he has decided to retire as keeper as is now focusing on becoming the next Robinho or Bambang Pamungkas, true to his heritage. He also warned us not to underestimate Jivan's aboriginal abilities. Jivan had apparently trained some secret moves by hunting rodents and wild orangutans by his bare hands in his native Sarawakian UN world heritage-approved vast forests. So watch out M2, for Gastro is not going down this year without putting up a fight.

PS: those interested in purchasing Dinie's cool coaching guide, (now in DVDs) entitled, " Call me the Bro, superkeeper.How to become the next ME" please contact Dinie personally.

In - Dinie, Fareez
Out - Min Jie, Amir, Sam

Le Samba

They're no samba kings, or K.Sanbagamaran, or sambal tumis, but they sure know how to find the target and scoring goals. And guess what, the most unpredictable team in RFL is back in action this season. This time around these guys definitely has some eyecatching jerseys. Team tactician Vikneshwaran Kandiah (more popularly as VK) seemed very confident to take any team on, with his so-called 'solid' tactics. However when he was asleep, the RFL organising committee sneaked in and revealed a major discovery. All his tactics were taken from the latest game of Football Manager 2009. Some tactics huh. On the other hand his roomie Abilash Kumar (also the vice chairman for RFL) was caught making a few suspicious calls. He is believed to be involved in match fixing, probably for Betfair.com, Bwin.com, Magnum or Toto 4D. If proven kantoi, he will be banned for the whole season along with a heavy fine of 500 kopeeks. Main striker Khir Rezza said he spent RM150 for his haircut just to make it look like his Portuguese idol Cristiano Ronaldo. He claimed is was money well spent, although we think he looks more like an anime character. All said and done, we still cant deny the fact that this team has always entertained us with their team work and extraordinary passes. Look down upon this team and you will be definitely regretting it. Go Samba go!

In - Min Jie, Lingesh
Out - Warren, Enci

Bukit Tinggi

This is not a name of a housing area. Alas, its a futsal team. The newly formed BT comprised of a whopping 10 team members. Not much is known about this team, except for their fondness with tigers, Esso oil, Tony the tiger from Kellogg's cornflakes, Maybank, Mufasa from the Lion King and Thundercats. Mate is the stalwart of the team, with seasoned regular players Anol, Rafiq, Yan and Mizi. This team comprised of the most debutants of a certain team, with the likes of Aiman, Hilman, Mebon, Murad and Lan. Could they be the next Gastroboi? A team that not many people took notice to, until to a certain time. One thing for sure is, with having 2 solid goalies in Murad and Lan, plus the defensive abilities of Mate and Anol, they certainly have no part or character of whipping boys. Mizi will provide the spark in attack, ably supported by Yan and maybe some magic from crowd favorite and Spice Boy Rafiq. If they can defense well, then maybe they have the chance to slowly gather up the points, upsetting the odds and slowly climb the charts. Look at GM last season. No one gave them any hope, but my word did they enter the season well with a bang or not. Might be this season's surprise package.

No transfers. New team.

The Knights

Damo played his heart out for every single game last RFL Season, yet they ended last of all 12 teams. Was it because of the namelength of this team? Was it because of their ever changing jersey colors? Former team captain Damo will take no primadonna though, and he's not afraid of showing the door to any team member who disrupts the team's harmony. A solid defender, Damo is never afraid to pull the trigger and launch a shot or two towards the goal. Arasan, the transfer of the season who was handpicked by Toh's Saints, is now the team captain of the Knights, perhaps Damo figures that like Sami Hyypia, he's better suited to full defensive duties other than captaining the team. Arasan though looks like he's currently injured, but he will be ably deputed by the very spirited Sam, who knows no fear. A lot of first timers in Kanthaan, Thiru, Lawrence, Vara and William. Maybe RFL would find a gem or two in these new signings. Like the sands of time, form is temporary, class is permanent. Could this team be better than their predecessor D'crocs Generation? Like they always say, the ball is round, anything is possible.

In - Kanthaan, Vara, Lawrence, Thiru, William
Out - Gajen, Amritt, Amrik, Mizi, Yupdesh

Saints FC

Team captain Toh looks like a desperate man. After scrambling for players for this season's RFL, he can finally settle down and start thinking about team strategies. Players of Saints FC has a reputation for coming in and out of the team and making the team as a stepping stone for greater things. Being a braveheart, (or perhaps lack of team players), Toh is able and willing to play at any given position. His trusty lieutenants Agni, Siva and Prem has always covered Toh whenever he is in any trouble, and Agni especially scored a beauty of a goal last season too. Gajen caused a bit of a stir when he suddenly quit the D'crocs ship during the last part of last season, though he might look a bit more exciting playing as an outfield player. The quiet man with a handful of goals, ex-Tutto's Firdaus has found himself another new team, after some memorable journeys with Copa Cobana and Tutto Bene. The loss of Arasan was quite a blow for Toh last season. Newboys Kuhen and PK might have something to prove to the doubters. Interesting to see a lot of new signings for so many teams this season. Saints has an interesting crop of players, and maybe we can see some early chemistry of the team. Though they are named Saints, dont expect them to give other teams much favor though.

In - Firdaus, PK, Kuhen
Out - Buya, Rafiq, Ong Wee Kee, Arasan

Boogis FC

9 wins 1 draw 1 lost. If those stats don’t reflect on a championship winning team, I have lost the meaning of life.
Despite finishing runners-up in RFL 08/09, this Boogis outfit looks even deadlier than ever with their new signing; the lanky hitman, Anand from Alpha FC. With 2 members classified into the RFL Dream Team, Aman and Iqbal, provides a confidence boost in their camp. Not forgetting Dalvin, Reez, Azri, Paan,and Bugis himself( now sporting a new look, apparently the long hair-snowcap combo hindered him from scoring a couple of goals), this team really looks hungry for glory this time around.
Boogis FC, being synonymous with uber skills and super fast break away attacks(a huge chunk of their 39 goal tally were scored from pure speedy breaks). They have clearly shown this trait in all of their 11 games last season and we at M2FC are very sure that we are going to witness more come this season. A few memorable games for team Boogis would be their tight match-ups with G15 and Tutto Bene, where they have clearly shown us why they are already champions in most of our books here. Credits to Le’Samba in week#10 for providing an entertaining match, when all seems lost, they managed to challenge the red army to the very end. Don’t underestimate your opponents, treat every opponent as A class performers, and I’m sure you will manage a perfect 11-0-0 season.
With G15 out of the picture, we can begin an 11 week countdown to Boogis FC’s countdown to glory.
Do us proud boys !

In - Anand
Out - Che Pooh