SFL 2010/2011 Match Day 4 Previews 22nd January 2011

Highlight of SFL 2010/2011 Match Day 3 was the record high scoring game between Gang Bintang and Subang Rascals. The Rascals received a mauling of 16-8 from the defending champions thus putting Gang Bintang as concrete favorites to defend the title.
Match Day 4 will be played on Saturday the 22nd of January at the Rakan Muda Complex in Puchong.

Sat, 22nd January 2011
Game 1 – Gracebandy!Co. vs. Bangi Rusty Blade
(4.00pm – 6.00pm)
Referees: Taqi and Muiz

Gracebandy!Co. are going into this game on a high note after staging an upset in their derby match against Salibandy!Co. Their more seasoned and senior players are finally leading the team into stride. They would have to defend better against the more lethal opponents this Saturday.

Bangi Rusty Blade would have to kill the game early if they want to keep Gracebandy!Co. at bay. Termin scoring 8 goals and assisting another definitely showed that the Green Army could cope well without their Singapore imports. Notably, many of the Green Army players have been improving and showed resilience even when the odds are down.

Prediction:
Bangi Rusty Blade to march on with another victory.

Players to watch (Gracebandy!Co.): Philip, Gerard, Anton and Joo Min.
Players to watch (Bangi Rusty Blade): Hafidz, Termin, Faz and John.

Match of the week!
Game 2: Subang Rascals vs. KLIUC Hornets (6.00pm - 8.00pm)
Referees: Faz and Gerard

Subang Rascals received a horrific beating in the hands of the defending champions, Gang Bintang. Meanwhile, Hornets came away with victory against the White Knights.

Subang Rascals would go into this game looking for nothing other than a win and are expected to fire on all cylinders after dropping points against Gang Bintang and Bangi Rusty Blade.

Captain, Muiz, and Taqiuddin have led KLIUC Hornets inspirationally. The two players, together with a sound defending backline, held strongly by mighty goalie, Azmill, and great teamwork overall have been the reason behind the Hornets success so far. They would have to hold their fort tighter against the wounded Subang Rascals who will slay them if given the opportunity.

Prediction:
Subang Rascals to win in this highly entertaining game.

Players to watch (Subang Rascals): Dennis, Gan, Calle, Carlos, Henrik, Sjaiful and Harry.
Players to watch (KLIUC Hornets): Taqiuddin, Muizuddin, Nura Dyla, Paez and Azmill.

Game 3: GMI White Knights vs. Gang Bintang (8.00pm – 10.00pm)
Referees: Arizal and Sjaiful

Gang Bintang will be going into this game without any of their foreign imports from Singapore. This will definitely be a good time for many of their fringe players to get some game time. GMI White Knights however might have other ideas. Led by coach Hafidz, the White Knights will be looking for an upset!

The White Knights lose narrowly to Hornets last weekend. After getting some experience from the earlier games, the White Knights will be put to test against the defending champions. Unless they have a plan up their sleeve, they might be heading into a nightmare.

Gang Bintang would definitely want to keep their winning and unbeaten run going. The team will definitely rely heavily on Khalid, Rizal, Lada, Jethro and Ilyaz to dictate the outcome of this game. The rest of the players could cherish this chance to make a mark on the league this season.

Prediction:
An upset is unlikely to happen, Gang Bintang to win big.

Players to watch (GMI White Knights): Ridha, Amai, Bard, Shahir and Zaiff.
Players to watch (Gang Bintang): Khalid, Lada, Anuar, Jethro, Gafur, Rizal and Illyaz.

Game 4: Salibandy!Co. vs. KLIUC Griffins (10.00 pm – 12.00 am)
Referees: Jethro and Hafidz

Salibandy!Co. lost unexpectedly during their derby encounter. It will be interesting to see how they come back from the shocking defeat. Griffins finally scored more than a goal last weekend; two to be exact, but still could not overcome the marauding Green Army.

Salibandy!Co. lost their focus, tempo and tactical discipline last weekend. Alvin and co. need to go back to the drawing board and get their tactical strategies right. Even with on form Terence, Salibandy!Co. needs to start playing with their head on top of the game.

KLIUC Griffins tried but failed against the mighty Green Army last weekend. This is one of the games they could win if they play it right from the starting whistle. Coach Hafidz does a lot on his hands and it will be interesting to see what he has in mind for this game.

Prediction:
Salibandy!Co. to condemn KLIUC Griffins to another defeat.

Players to watch (Salibandy!Co.) : Alvin Lee Jin Aun, Terence, Errol and Daniel Phang
Players to watch (KLIUC Griffins): Naufal, Amirul and Adi.