Selangor Floorball League 2011/2012: Matchweek 18

Last week has seen most of the predictions became true, with the exception of the KLIUC Derby between the Griffins and the Hornets, which ended with a draw. Now, we are only left with another two weeks in the fixtures. Ironically, the hottest seat right now is not the top spot, which the Rascals has already confirmed with their victory against the Green Army last week. But rather, it is the fourth seat that has become the most sought after position currently, and this week we will see whether there will be any jumbling ups in the ranking table.








Match 1: Bangi Rusty Blades v Gang Bintang
(12 PM - 2 PM)


Even though they have lost against Subang Rascals during last week, they did not back down without a very admirable performance which has caused them to subdue the Rascal's goals to only nine goals. Perhaps even though they are almost equal to the Rascals when it came down to the size of the players, they still could not manage to overcome the 'psychological pressure' emitted by the Rascals. Which is done by almost every team who are up against the new champions in every week. This week, the Green Army will be going up against the former champions; Gang Bintang. Will they be able to fight the current team of their founder, Hafidz? We will see that whether or not the Green Army has what it takes to prove that they can and have become a better team even without having Hafidz as one of their squad members. This match would definitely be the highlight match for this week.

It seems that Gang Bintang has recovered from their previous defeats by defeating GMI Blackwings during last week's match. Now, they are focusing everything to defend their current seat in the league as Salibandy! Co. is trailing closely behind them. They have shown a very good performance last week and hopefully they would continue doing so this week as they are up against the notorious Green Army, who this time will be eager to prove themselves worthy to their founder's team this weekend. With the likes of Khalid, Hafidz, and John who are able to play in very tight situations, they might be able to tame the Green Army this week and continue what's left of their campaign before next week's final showdown against their arch rival; Subang Rascals.


Players to watch (Bangi Rusty Blades): Andy, Malik, Faz, Ayish, Imran


Players to watch (Gang Bintang): Khalid, Jethro, Anuar, Hafidz, Afiq John


Prediction:  Gang Bintang to walk out with another victory this week.








Match 2: KLIUC Griffins v Salibandy! Co.
(2 PM - 4 PM)


The Griffins has only managed to tie down the Hornets with a draw last week, making things even more complicated for who's going to have the final seat for the Super Cup. Even though the Griffins has shown quite a plausible performance against the Hornets last week, they should really revise back their tactical play as their lob tactic has been proven not to be their strongest card right now. Instead, they should focus more in strengthening their center and defensive line and utilize their best strength; the speed and tenacity of their attacking force as they will be up against the fearsome Salibandy! Co.. No players of the Griffins should be slacking off this weekend if they are still eager to fight in the Super Cup when the season ends next week.

Salibandy! Co. has once again continue with their on-form performance as they have ended their clash with Joker Prodigy FC last week victoriously. They are a very formidable team in terms of their players' skills and shooting prowess. This week, they will be going up against the Griffins, and they will be eager to defeat them for the second time in this season's campaign. Players who have been showing excellent performance through out this season such as Kelson, Terence, Ricky and Song Sing should be able to rally their whole squad to defend against the incoming attack from the Griffins. Plus, their new player Jiri has shown very some good potential and he might even have more to offer for this match to come.


Players to watch (KLIUC Griffins): Adi, Naufal, Aqil, Humaidi, Izwan


Players to watch (Salibandy! Co.): Song Sing, Kelson, Daniel, Alvin, Terence, Ricky


Prediction: Salibandy! Co. to pile up their victory tally with a win against the Griffins on this weekend.








Match 3: Gracebandy! Co. v Subang Rascals
(4 PM-6 PM)


It was a frustrating week for the Gracebandy! Co. as they were defeated by the White Knights in a very tight match between the two teams. It might be that lack of support for the forwards that has caused them the valuable two points that they needed right now. Luck once again did not side with them. For this weekend, they will be facing the uncrowned champions of this season; Subang Rascals. The only thing that these lads of Gracebandy! could do is to fully commit themselves in order to sustain the incoming onslaught that the Rascals would surely smite upon them. Given their previous record against the Rascals, they truly have to work extra hard or else they would to suffer another big loss against the titans. A word of advise; do not succumb too deeply into the mental pressure given by the Rascals as it has proven to only making things worse for the opposing team.

They are now only left with the goal of keeping their record clean from any losses this season. Even though they might be having a little bit of hard time against the Green Army last week, they have once again proved to the league that they are indeed worthy champions of this season, and perhaps even for the seasons to come. They have had a very great run during this campaign and they would be pleased to search for another vast victory against the Gracebandy! Co. With players who can play in any given situations and almost every single one of their squad members able to release shots from any points in the court, they would be  very lethal adversaries for the lads of Gracebandy!, especially during this crucial time of this season.



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


Players to watch (Subang Rascals): Sjaiful, Dennis, Harri, Hendrik, Mikko


Prediction: Subang Rascals to continue their unstoppable onslaught with a victory against Gracebandy! Co. this week.








Match 4: Joker Prodigy FC v GMI White Knights
(6 PM - 8 PM)

Joker Prodigy FC have once again shown a boisterous performance against Salibandy! Co. last weekend even though they lost the match by a close margin. The players of this team has shown improvements from their last two matches so far and we would really hoping to see them to continue with their current conditions until the very end of this campaign. This week, they will be facing ferocious White Knights who are eager to keep their current seat until this season ends. Players of Joker Prodigy FC should really polish back their tactical play and personal skills as they are a very good team to begin with and they should fight for themselves not to end up being at the bottom of the rankings for this season.

Their victory against Gracebandy! Co. last weekend is definitely what they need to cure themselves from suffering a defeat against the Rascals. Right now, the White Knights are doing well to defend their current seat and to be one of the contender for the long awaited Super Cup. With some new additions to their current line up, they now have more reasons for their opposing teams to fear them. It is with their high tempo tactical play and the spirit shown by the whole team that could make them to be considered as one of the 'Titans' in the SFL. With the match against Joker Prodigy FC this weekend, they will have a chance to prove that they are the strongest to come from Bangi.


Players to watch (Joker Prodigy FC): Ruben, Khairul, Hazwan, Amir, Erry

Players to watch (GMI White Knights): Amai, Bard, Haidar, Shahir, Zul


Prediction: The White Knights will further defend their current seat with a win against Joker Prodigy FC this weekend.








Match 5: KLIUC Hornets v GMI Blackwings
(8 PM-10 PM)


The Hornets are now the team with the most draws in the league, with another count was added last week when they tie down the Griffins in the KLIUC Derby. The Hornets have yet to show their true potential despite the fact that this season is coming to a close soon. The players have shown some improvements when it comes to their team play, but they still have much to do in order to become one of the formidable team in this league. This weekend, the Hornets will be looking forward to redeem themselves from their previous encounter, where they were almost defeated by the Blackwings, but eventually the final whistle was blown before the Blackwings could score what could be the 'punishment goal' to the Hornets due to their lack of awareness of the fast counter-attacks coming from the GMI chaps. Good ball posession might be the key for them to add another count to their victory tally this week.

These chaps have also shown very admirable performance when they were going up against the team of their mentor; Alissa. They still managed to score 5 goals despite having not more than seven players on the team, and that alone is a plausible feat coming from these lads. This week, they too would be eager to play against their rival; the Hornets in a decisive match that would possibly shake the ranking charts to its very foundation. A thunderous team, this is, and a hard match is absolutely what they will give to the Hornets from their previous encounter during the first leg of the campaign.



Players to watch (KLIUC Hornets): Azim, Halim, Farah, Dyla, Yoyo, Norman


Players to watch (GMI Blackwings): Azizi, Asif, Rezal


Prediction: A thunderous clash is to be expected between both teams, but victory will go to Hornets when the final whistle is blown.