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Match Report
Long Lawford
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Azli Ching took the kick off in the first half of the match. Sarb Soon struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Rifki Choo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Long Lawford. In the 7th minute, John Boon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rifki Choo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sarb Soon in the 11th minute of play. In the 14th match minute, Long Lawford was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by SK Choy to maneuver through the defense. Jerry Chong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rifki Choo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rudy Chian, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 19th minute, Azli Ching hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 21 minutes into the game, Sarb Soon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Long Lawford's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Reach the free kick. In the 21st minute, Sarb Soon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 26th minute, Long Lawford's Sarb Soon dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Rifki Choo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sarb Soon in the 29th minute. Rifki Choo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sarb Soon in the 34th minute. 35 minutes into the match, Reach's goal looked a bit too open when Sarb Soon came free, but Rifki Choo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 38 played minutes Reach got a freekick which was hit by Azli Ching. John Hsin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rifki Choo having to interfere. Rudy Chian fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rifki Choo having to interfere. Jerry Chong received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Rifki Choo came out and tried to block the shot, but Jerry Chong slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 46th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sarb Soon to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Reach's Anil Teo got a free kick in the 55th minute. Rudy Chian struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Rifki Choo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Long Lawford. Rifki Choo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sarb Soon in the 60th minute of the match. Rifki Choo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wong Low, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Long Lawford's Sarb Soon got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rifki Choo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sarb Soon's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. 66 minutes into the game, Long Lawford's John Hsin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rifki Choo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Rudy Chian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 72ndth minute of the game Sarb Soon who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Reach's Rifki Choo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Long Lawford's Jerry Chong got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sarb Soon in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rifki Choo saved Reach from getting behind. Rifki Choo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sarb Soon in the 78th minute of the match. Rudy Chian fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rifki Choo having to interfere. Rifki Choo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sarb Soon, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. If Sarb Soon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rifki Choo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sarb Soon's shot from short distance in the 87th minute. After 88 minutes, Azli Ching mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Reach and the Long Lawford players grew even worse after the yellow card. Long Lawford made a substitution. Faizal Nair replaced John Hsin. Azli Ching kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sarb Soon in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rifki Choo saved Reach from getting behind. SK Choy was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 91 minutes into the match. 91 minutes into the game, one of Long Lawford:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Albert Lum hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Rifki Choo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Faizal Nair's shot from short distance in the 98th minute.
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