X-S FC seems to have found their form of the good old days. Today's resounding 3-0 win over the Indo team justifies the statement. I believe this to be mainly due to the increased fitness of the entire team after attending their respective Military Schools. Furthermore, the team has found a good balance and good understanding in the squad.

Xabi Ahlongso, Jasdeep and Nizar Mansiz scored to secure the win for X-S against worthy opponents. The team was on fire as manager Jose Booninho's e-lessons which were posted on the team website for the past month definitely helped. Especially the lesson on passing as the team played some slick passing throughout the whole match.

With Nizar arriving late, Ahlongso and Fabreyaz paired up in attack. A devastating partnership that Luis Aragones should consider in the national team. They constantly pressured the oppositions backline and eventually, their goalkeeper fumbled allowing Long to tap-in easily. From then on, the team controlled the game.

The Indons almost came back but Yongliango and Derek combined to clear the danger off the line. Man-of-the-Match Tan Zhong Lun was the rock at the back and even went up to join the atttack at times. Farrell felt so safe, he even tried to let the opposition steal the ball from him as he danced around just outside the penalty area. Once, Zhong even tackled 3 men, one by one before joining the attack. His precise long passes from the back are a welcome addition to the team's arsenal.

Former No. 1 Wei Liang has proven that he can double as a midfield anchor cum destroyer. He played there and broke up many of the opposition's attacks by throwing his weight around and even winning headers. New No. 1 Muhsin was at his usual shot-stopping best as he kept a clean sheet. Fabreyaz and Daniel ran the whole field as usual. Boon Leng and Bhai played neat touches and Nizar was at his normal. He ONLY did one bicycle kick and scored a screamer into the top corner with one touch. Yeap. Thats his usual self.

The fans at Stade de Gan Eng Seng were treated to a footballing feast today....thanks to....
X-S FC!

Post-match lunch photos:


X-S FC rightback, Cicineo.


Jose Booninho in his classic pose everytime he explains his ususally ridiculous tactics to his players.


Clockwise from top left: Nizar, half a Derek, Yasin, Boon Leng, Yong Liang and Daniel.