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Match Day 9 will be played on Saturday the 5th of February and Sunday the 6th 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, 5th 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, 6th 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 100th 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
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