SFL 2010/2011 Match Day 8 Preview 27th February 2011

Match Day 8 will be played on Saturday the 27^th of February at the Rakan Muda Complex in Puchong. Match Day 8 marks the beginning of Round 2 in SFL 2010/ 2011.

Match Day 7 saw some great matches being played here in the Selangor Floorball League 2010/2011. The Green Army showed that they are not backing from the title challenge as they came back from behind to silence Salibandy!Co. Gracebandy!Co. resisted the Griffins passion and threw water on their fire. The Rascals dished our some cruel lessons for the White Knights as well as breaking records along the way. Bintang proved themselves to be worthy champions grabbing a win against the Hornets even when the odds are down, definitely the trademark of a champion. Hornets on the other hand deserve special mention here as they stretch the champions literally to the end of their wits!

Sun, 27^th February 2011

Game 1 – KLIUC Hornets vs. Gracebandy!Co. *NOTE THIS GAME HAS BEEN POSTPHONED TO A LATER DATE.

(10.00am – 12.00pm)

Referees: Hafiz & Jethro

KLIUC Hornets played extremely well against the current champions last weekend. They almost got away with a win but Bintang would just not let that happen. Hornets have grown from strength to strength since the season started. As a team, Hornets have shown resistance and dish out some impressive play-ups and defended really well. Hornets are now surely eyeing the top four positions in the league and could be the surprise team of the season. They would do well to grab another victory against Gracebandy!Co. to kick start the second league.

Gracebandy!Co. have only so far manage to beat the two cellar teams in the league and definitely struggled against stronger oppositions. As a team Gracebandy!Co. need to be more organize especially in their defence. Their goalkeeper is fast improving but his defence is just woeful at times. They would do well to get a coach to actually guide and organize them through these games. Offensively, they have been superb, breaking often into fast counter-attacking moves although they could be clinical in their finishing. With all that said, Gracebandy!Co. is definitely a team for the future and with more practice and guidance they will succeed eventually.

Prediction:

KLIUC Hornets to win comfortably.

Players to watch (KLIUC Hornets): Taqiuddin, Azim, Muizuddin, Nura Dyla, Paez & Azmill.

Players to watch (Gracebandy!Co.): Philip, Gerard, Anton & Joo Min.

Game 2- KLIUC Griffin vs. Gang Bintang

(12.00pm - 2.00pm)

Referees: Alvin & Terence

KLIUC Griffins played whole-heartedly against their opponents but that was just not enough. There is a lot of practice and match experience needed in this team before they can actually win any games at all this season. Will Griffins ever get a win? They could if they organize their defence, work on their individual techniques and team tactics. In goal, they have a gem of a goalkeeper, but they might lose him next season if they do not improve together. Against Bintang this weekend, they look set to receive more slaughtering.

Gang Bintang almost choked last weekend but some impressive individual plays saw them grabbing a win, minutes before the game ended. What Bintang faced last weekend was an emphatic display of tactical floorball shown by Hornets. They defended as a team, closed the Bintang players quickly and attacked quickly when they get the break. Bintang would do well to include some system into their game. The last game would have surely shown them that individual flair might not be enough to win some games. Captain Jethro deserves a mention here as he managed to cool down his hot-headed players and stop them from getting sent off and focus on getting the win. His job has probably just begun as the onus will be on him to set the system in the team and against Griffins it would be a good day to start.

Prediction:

Gang Bintang would be too strong for their opponents. Expect a big scoreline in favour of the defending champions.

Players to watch (KLIUC Griffins): Naufal, Amirul & Adi.

Players to watch (Gang Bintang): Lada, Anuar, Jethro, Gafur, Rizal & Ilyaz.

Game 3 – Salibandy!Co. vs. GMI White Knights

(2.00pm – 4.00pm)

Referees: Suresh & Jethro

Salibandy!Co. have been promising this season but only in glimpses. They have yet to really perform to their full potential. Their defence has been letting in goals, more than their offence could score thus losing critical games such as the two goal lead thrown away against the Green Army last weekend. The need to strengthen their defence has been reiterated many times but they have yet to response to that call. Against White Knights though, Salibandy!Co. looks set for a comfortable win.

GMI White Knights would want to leave memories of their last game far behind. They were obviously overwhelmed by the Rascals. White Knights though have improved since joining the Selangor Floorball Association this season. Technically, their players would need to catch up fast. Tactically, they are in general organized. With their speed and passion for the games, the White Knights could pose a threat to their oppositions but they would have to deal with the Salibandy!Co. attacks. The key to winning here is to organize their defence and shut Salibandy!Co. out while grabbing the chances on the other end.

Prediction:

Salibandy!Co. to win this game comfortably.

Players to watch (Salibandy!Co.) : Alvin Lee Jin Aun, Ravi & Daniel Phang

Players to watch (GMI White Knights): Ridha, Amai, Bard, Shahir & Zaiff.

Match of the week!

Game 4 – Bangi Rusty Blade vs. Subang Rascals

(4.00 pm – 6.00 pm)

Referees: Muiz & Taqi

Bangi Rusty Blade has been blowing hot and cold. Losing uncharacteristically against the Hornets dampen their title charge. Their strength lies in their team spirit and solidarity as a team but there lies also their weakness as individual players tends to lose cool and control often enough bringing the whole team down with them. The Green Army has good and experienced players in their side, good enough to match any team in the league but perhaps their confidence level is milder compared to the Rascals and Bintang players. To overcome the Rascals, the Green Army would have to play and fight as a team as they can be sure that the Rascals is seeking revenge for the shock defeat during Round One.

Subang Rascals have been riding on the high side since the loss to Gang Bintang. Seemingly, only the defending champion has the ability to beat the Rascals, especially so with their whole line of Singapore imports. Against the Green Army, the Rascals would be out for revenge. And the Green Army might be facing the wrath of the mighty Rascals who have been scoring freely and breaking teams down without mercy. The Rascals the Green Army is facing is definitely a different side from the one they beat in December 2010. Now the Rascals have been playing week-in and week-out, displaying quick, organized play-ups with a solid defence. The Rascals are definitely ready and waiting.

Prediction:

Subang Rascals to get their revenge in this very close game.

Players to watch (Bangi Rusty Blade): Hafidz, Jun Hui, Faz & John.

Players to watch (Subang Rascals): Dennis, Gan, Calle, Carlos, Henrik, Sjaiful & Harry.