SFL 2010/2011 Match Day 11 Preview 26th March 2011

Match Day 11 will be played on Saturday the 26^th of March 2011 at the Rakan Muda Complex in Puchong.

Match Day 10 saw Gang Bintang snatching the win against Subang Rascals with a score of 9-5. With this win Gang Bintang looks set to clinch their second title in a row! In the other match, Salibandy!Co. manage to hold a resurgent Gracebandy!Co. with a 9-6 win.

This weekend SFL 2010/2011 sets to continue with many teams eyeing for a better position in the league.

Sat, 26^th March 2011

Game 1 – Bangi Rusty Blade vs. Gracebandy!Co.

(2.00pm – 4.00pm)

Referees: Taqi & Sjaiful

Bangi Rusty Blade last outing was a historical win against Gang Bintang, a feat second to none so far in the league. With such high level of discipline shown in the last game, Bangi Rusty Blade looks much better compared to earlier games. The only challenge for the Green Army is, if they can keep up the same kind of play and challenge Subang Rascals for the second spot. They have the quality in their pool of players but will they be able to play consistently week in week out with that same tenacity, discipline and teamwork?

Gracebandy!Co. started lost and unorganised against Salibandy!Co. but finish strongly and were unlucky not to get a win. With Gerard leading the team from the bench, Gracebandy!Co. looks a better outfit. Perhaps, all Gracebandy!Co. really need is a coach to solve the team’s problems. Gracebandy!Co. is never a bad team, it has the promises of a young and enthusiastic team with big-hearted players. Gracebandy!Co. certainly need to sort out their defence and Anton and Joo Min needs to spearhead their attack with more potency as these two quick pace forwards are definitely a delight to watch when they attack as a pair!

Prediction:

Bangi Rusty Blade to continue their winning streak.

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

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

Game 2- KLIUC Hornets vs. Subang Rascals

(4.00pm - 6.00pm)

Referees: Jethro & Gerard

KLIUC Hornets will go into this game without inspirational skipper Muiz who is away this weekend. The onus will definitely be on their player-manager, Taqi, to lead the team against an opposition looking set to get back into winning ways. Hornets would have to sit back and defend as a team and counter Rascals quickly before they can organize. Hornets have shown great resilience when they face tougher oppositions therefore Subang Rascals will not get the win easy.

Subang Rascals would like to put last week’s game at the back of their head and focus on maintaining as runner-up in the league and with the Green Army closing in, Rascals cannot afford to slip. Not much to be said here, just expect Rascals to go out on full cylinders firing away at the Hornets as they are definitely hungry for goals after being tamed by Gang Bintang. Their only obstacle would definitely be the Hornets goalkeeper, Azmill, who have been in excellent form the whole season.

Prediction:

Subang Rascals to win by a big margin.

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

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

Game 3 – Gang Bintang vs. GMI White Knights

(6.00pm – 8.00pm)

Referees: Arizal & Naufal

Gang Bintang is facing a totally different team from last weekend’s outing. Their opponents this week are young, speedy, hardworking and never gives up. Gang Bintang should not have a problem overcoming their opponents this weekend but they should always be on their toes, as many teams would love to get a scalp of the defending champions. Gang Bintang’s strength is their attack and its best if they just keep attacking since its often said that attack is the best form of defence, so much so as their defence has been a suspect this season.

GMI White Knights played extremely well against Gracebandy!Co. in their last outing. They definitely proved me wrong and showed that they are not giving up. This revitalized team played quick attacking floorball, which probably surprised their last opponents. Against Gang Bintang though, White Knights would have to defend strongly against the likes of Khalid, Lada, Rizal and Jethro who will definitely punish them if given the opportunity. White Knights should respect their opponents but should not be afraid to attack them when the opportunity arises. Like I said earlier, Gang Bintang defence has been woeful at times, so probably they would want to exploit that part of the defending champions.

Prediction:

Gang Bintang to win this game comfortably.

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

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

Game 4 – KLIUC Griffins vs. Salibandy!Co.

(8.00 pm – 10.00 pm)

Referees: Song Sing & Hafidz

KLIUC Griffins has steadily improved too but is still looking for their first win. Scoring is not a problem compared to their defence. They have a very good goalkeeper in goal, a steady defence so one do wonder how do they actually concede so much at times. Key players Naufal and Amirul would have to step up their game big time in these last few matches as Griffins look for their maiden win in the league. Naufal must not be afraid to move up and join the attack. Amirul on the other hand, should shoot more as he always gets into good positions but often chooses to pass instead. As a team, Griffins are united, and they should use that to defend and attack as a team.

Salibandy!Co. manage to run away with a win against Gracebandy!Co. but should be worried as they allowed Gracebandy!Co. back into the game and put them in unnecessary pressure. Salibandy!Co. is a very good team but do concede unnecessary goals at times thus putting themselves in unfavourable position and at times costing the win. Alvin, Terence and Daniel have to play a bigger part in organizing the team especially in their defence. Against Griffins, Salibandy!Co. would face a challenge as the Griffins has nothing to lose and would fancy a win against anyone.

Prediction:

Salibandy!Co. to put Griffins away comfortably.

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

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

The SFA wishes every team good luck and may fair play triumph!

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SFL 2010/2011 Match Day 10 Preview 19th March 2011

Match Day 10 will be played on Saturday the 19^th of March at the Rakan Muda Complex in Puchong.

There will only be two games played this weekend as KLIUC Hornets (who are supposedly to be playing against GMI White Knights) and KLIUC Griffins (who are supposedly to be playing against Bangi Rusty Blade) are in the midst of their exams. These two games will be played on 3^rd April 2011. The SFA wishes all players sitting for the exams best of luck!

Back to the league, despite the fact that only two games will be played this weekend, it still promises to be a mouth-watering weekend in the SFL 2010/2011 as the first game will see a derby match followed by a match which could, I reiterate, which could decide the championship this season.

Sat, 19^th March 2011

Game 1 – Gracebandy!Co. vs. Salibandy!Co.

(6.00pm – 8.00pm)

Referees: Arizal & Sjaiful

Gracebandy!Co. were peaking at the end of Round 1 in the league but somehow seem to be losing the momentum (and players). The team looks unorganised and seems to be lacking self-belief. Losing twice in a row against the Hornets and White Knights is definitely a sign that something need to be done fast and they could fancy their chances in this derby to pick up their game after upsetting Salibandy!Co. in Round 1.

Salibandy!Co. lost narrowly against the Hornets in their last game. Against their fellow rivals too, they would not want to lose again. Salibandy!Co. is a team full of promises and individual flair just lacking that teamwork that unites a team together. They really need their senior players to guide them together and ensure that the team start playing together especially defensively as its quite a horror show at times, despite them having a really reliable goalkeeper. Their players have the technical ability to shoot, and I recommend they just do that and push forward more to suffocate their opponents.

Prediction:

Salibandy!Co. get their revenge in this derby.

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

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

Match of the Week!

Game 2- Subang Rascals vs. Gang Bintang

(8.00pm - 10.00pm)

Referees: Alvin & Muiz

Subang Rascals has been pretty quiet coming into this game. No idea which of its three goalkeepers will turn up and definitely no one has any idea how many of their players will turn up. Rascals has definitely surprise some teams by turning up with 8 players and still end up scoring freely against their opponents. However against Bintang, they would need to be more prepared especially if the Singapore contingent is in town. I guess player-coach Dennis Thulin has something up his sleeve and we could see a tactical approach employed by the Rascals in this game.

Gang Bintang finally lost against the Green Army and definitely a historic result in the history books of the SFA. Despite the loss, the Bintang players still look cheerful and in fact congratulated their opponents for stepping up against them. Against Rascals, Bintang faces probably the fiercest rivalry. Rumours is that the Singapore contingent will check into Puchong and this could just revitalize a weary looking Bintang team. There is no way Bintang will lie down and allow Rascals to win this game and losing could have a major repercussion for them. Knowing all this, Bintang will be on fire and ready to bring the mighty Rascals down again.

Prediction:

Gang Bintang to pick up the pieces and win valuable championship points.

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

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

The SFA welcomes all floorballers and supporters to this weekend’s game to witness some top notch floorball!

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SFL 2010/2011 Match Day 9 Preview 5th & 6th March 2011

Match Day 9 will be played on Saturday the 5^th of February and Sunday the 6^th of February at the Rakan Muda Complex in Puchong.

Highlight of Match Day 8 was definitely the game between Bangi Rusty Blade and Subang Rascals. Rascals managed to overcome the Green Army, as well as getting their long-awaited revenge, in a very exciting and close match full of passion and incidences. Despite small scuffles between the two sides, the spirit of the game prevailed and both teams left the court knowing that they gave their best to their respective teams and acknowledge the friendship bond that ties all players as one in the Selangor Floorball Association

Sat, 5^th March 2011

Game 1 – Bangi Rusty Blade vs. Gang Bintang

(6.00pm – 8.00pm)

Referees: Taqi & Muiz

Bangi Rusty Blade played extremely well against the Rascals last weekend. They were courageous and pushed the Rascals all the way to the end of the match. The high-court pressure worked for the Green Army and they might want to employ the same tactical approach to the game this weekend as they face another mighty opponent, Gang Bintang. To win, the Green Army simply has to stop Bintang from scoring freely, defend as a unit, press the Bintang defence high up and grab their own chances. Nevertheless, the Green Army has to be more discipline and maintain their cool and focus if they want to win this one.

Gang Bintang has never been defeated and would not want to be defeated this weekend. Their horrendous display against the Hornets are forgotten but it would do them well to be aware of what the Green Army are actually capable of doing. Bintang would have to be more resilient as they will face a bunch of stubborn, hardworking and dedicated team; in short the Green Army is a team that never gives up. Bintang also at times lose their cool and that dampens their performance at times. Bintang would do well to just play the attacking floorball that they are so famous for and keep their defence tight.

Prediction:

Gang Bintang to win in this very high adrenaline game.

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

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

Game 2- KLIUC Hornets vs. Gracebandy!Co.

(8.00pm - 10.00pm)

Referees: Faz & Jethro

KLIUC Hornets goes into this game eyeing the third placing in the league. They have been improving and work better now as a team. Against Gracebandy!Co. , Hornets would have to watch the quick attacking players that can hurt them if given the space to roam. Hornets strength is in their ability to play as a unit, both defensively and offensively and if they can keep this up, they will keep surprising their opponents.

Gracebandy!Co. has been improving since the league started and their most memorable win would be against fellow brother team, Salibandy!Co. The team has also been more consistent and playing well as a team. They would do well to keep improving as a team and work on defending as a team. Against Hornets, they would have to be careful as Hornets are playing more and more cohesively as the games move on. It will be tough but Gracebandy!Co. could win if they can shut the quick Hornets attacks and defend well.

Prediction:

KLIUC Hornets to pick up full points.

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

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

Sun, 6^th March 2011

Game 3 – Subang Rascals vs. KLIUC Griffins

(2.00pm – 4.00pm)

Referees: Hafidz & Gerard

Subang Rascals faced a very resilient side last weekend. On the other hand, they did not seem to get the flow going for them and in the end had to settle for the two penalties given to them to help them overcome the Green Army. But as said over and over again, the sign of any great team is overcoming the odds. This weekend the Rascals are set for an easier game and could use this game to prepare for the cruncher against Gang Bintang in two weeks time. On another note, Dennis Thulin managed to get the 100^th goal for the Rascals this season.

KLIUC Griffins are walking into a nightmare this weekend. During their last encounter, the Rascals banged 20 goals against them and tore them apart. But Griffins should be more confident of themselves as they have slowly improved as more of their new players are gaining experience. Griffins would do well to keep the score low against the Rascals and even steal a few goals for themselves as the Rascals do have a tendency to switch off against weaker opponents especially so in the start of the second and third period.

Prediction:

Subang Rascals to win this game comfortably.

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

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

Game 4 – Gracebandy!Co. vs. GMI White Knights

(4.00 pm – 6.00 pm)

Referees: Alvin & Terence

Gracebandy!Co. have been doing much better recently. However, their defenders are usually sitting too deep and their forwards and centre too far up thus leaving a huge gap in the middle. Against stronger oppositions, they will be punish. They would do well to look at their team tactics again. Against the White Knights Gracebany!Co. should just keep their defence tight and take their chances in front of goal. But they still have to watch out for the lightning fast players in their opponent’s side who can hurt them if given the space and time.

GMI White Knights managed to beat Gracebandy!Co. in the first round of the league. A repeat of that win is unlikely after watching GMI White Knights playing in their last few games. The White Knights does not seem to be improving and have in fact been playing very poorly in their last few games and especially so against Salibandy!Co. last weekend. They seem to have lost the passion that spurred them on early in the league. Defensively they have been woeful, letting in unnecessary goals. Offensively, they are not picking up their players nor shooting well at goal and often finding their attacks leading to nothing. The White Knights would have to pick up the pieces and improve from here on.

Prediction:

Gracebandy!Co. to get their revenge after losing to the White Knights in the first round.

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

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

Game 5 – KLIUC Hornets vs. Salibandy!Co.

(6.00 pm – 8.00 pm)

Referees: Suresh & Naufal

KLIUC Hornets lost by a goal against Salibandy!Co. when they last met. It was a game Hornets should have won. Hornets have been improving since they met Salibandy!Co. and this match should be another mouth watering game as both teams are equally strong. Hornets would do well to defend stubbornly and grab the chances that fall on their path.

Salibandy!Co. is a team full of promises. They would want to win this match to continue their fight for a third placing in the league at least. This team is a delight to watch when they are winning or when they are attacking but when the odds are down, they can be pretty woeful especially at the back. Their defence still need some tuning and due to this defence to, their key player Alvin is being given limited freedom to roam and join the attack. He is constantly there in their own half helping the defence, which is quite a waste as he is one of the better offensive player and shooter in the team.

Prediction:

KLIUC Hornets put the pressure on the Green Army with another win.

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

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

THE SFA WISHES ALL TEAMS GOOD LUCK AND LET FAIR PLAY PREVAIL!

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