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The highlight of Match Day 4 was the presence of Astro Arena crew covering the games for the first time. This is surely a huge success for all floorballers striving to make floorball known in the Malaysian sports arena. Well done everyone!
Sat, 29th January 2011
Game 1 – GMI White Knights vs. KLIUC Griffin (4.00pm – 6.00pm)
Referees: Terence and Alvin Lee
GMI White Knights and KLIUC Griffin would both want to win this game to regain some pride in the league.
GMI White Knights gave defending champions Gang Bintang a scare last weekend. They probably played their best 20 mins of floorball in the league last weekend. They were fighting for every ball and gave their oppositions no space. Their fast paced counter attacking style may have caused some worried faces in the Gang Bintang’s line-up. But they somehow just crumbled towards the end of the second period and in the third period and were gave a good bashing by the defending champions. They could win this match if they manage to find the same tempo and spirit.
KLIUC Griffins fought hard against Salibandy!Co. last weekend but it was not enough to overcome the more seasoned players. KLIUC Griffins have yet to show any spark of brilliance except for goalkeeper Adi who have been excellent the whole season.
Prediction:
GMI White Knights to win for the second time this season.
Players to watch (GMI White Knights): Ridha, Amai, Bard, Shahir and Zaiff.
Players to watch (KLIUC Griffins): Naufal, Amirul and Adi.
Match of the week!
Game 2: Gang Bintang vs. Salibandy!Co. (6.00pm - 8.00pm)
Referees: Gerard and Suresh
Gang Bintang looks unstoppable. The White Knights gave a fight but could not overcome the mighty defending champions. Gang Bintang will be going into this one with another victory in mind. News from the team says that Khalid, leading goal scorer in this league and top scorer in SFL 2009, is set to miss this weekend’s game. If this were true, the defending champions would have to look elsewhere to keep the goals and the winning form flowing. Who would step up for the mighty Bintangs?
Salibandy!Co. suffered a hiccup in their derby encounter before silencing the critics last weekend. They continued their winning ways and are truly the black horse of the league. They have yet to pull an upset but this weekend against the defending champions seems to be the best time to do it. Salibandy!Co. would have to start playing as a team rather than depending on their key players such as Alvin to carry the team forward.
Prediction:
Gang Bintang to notch another win in style.
Players to watch (Gang Bintang): Lada, Anuar, Jethro, Gafur, Rizal and Illyaz.
Players to watch (Salibandy!Co.) : Alvin Lee Jin Aun, Ravi & Daniel Phang
Game 3 – Subang Rascals vs. Gracebandy!Co. (8.00pm – 10.00pm)
Referees: Jethro and Faz
Subang Rascals showed resilience last weekend as they took down the fighting Hornets. The Hornets especially goalie Azmill played their hearts out but still was not enough to match the mighty opposition. Subang Rascals have been gaining strength and looks too strong for struggling Gracebandy!Co. With in-form skipper Sjaiful Anuar leading the team in style and courage, it will be tough for any team to take the Rascals on.
Gracebandy!Co. have only one option in this game, to play as a team and build a wall as big as the Great Wall to keep the Rascals out. It will be tough though but that is the key. To beat Rascals, they would have to basically play as a unit; defend tightly and attack quickly.
Prediction:
No surprises here, Subang Rascals to win big.
Players to watch (Subang Rascals): Dennis, Gan, Calle, Carlos, Henrik, Sjaiful and Harry.
Players to watch (Gracebandy!Co.): Philip, Gerard, Anton and Joo Min.
Game 4 – Bangi Rusty Blade vs. KLIUC Hornets (10.00 pm – 12.00 am)
Referees: Sjaiful and second referee to be announced in due time.
Bangi Rusty Blade has been on a winning form since losing against Gang Bintang and looks very strong. They have been able to hold on without their key import players and this week they would like to do the same. Bangi Rusty Blade has to be more discipline especially when the decisions are against them and just keep playing to mature as a great team.
Hornets played well against the Rascals but were beaten well too. They would like to win this one against the Green Army. Hornets quick attacking moves have been a delight to watch however they need to be more decisive in the offensive final third. They have indeed defended well and looks mighty strong at the back but too improve they have to sort out their attacking moves.
Prediction:
The Green Army to march on.
Players to watch (Bangi Rusty Blade): Hafidz, Faz and John.
Players to watch (KLIUC Hornets): Taqiuddin, Muizuddin, Nura Dyla, Paez and Azmill.
Selangor Floorball Association wishes all floorballers a Happy Chinese New Year in advance!
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