League Play-Off

goat arena
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Afiq Hsin made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind Otley City's goalkeeper Ali Hong, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Afriz Chian in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ali Hong saved Otley City from getting behind. Afriz Chian blasted a shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ali Hong having to make a save. Zafran Chuan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Afiq Hsin, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. SK Chuan kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Daniz Abisheganaden charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Daniz Abisheganaden the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Daniz Abisheganaden hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Danish Lam in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zafran Chuan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rifki Gopala Pillai charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rifki Gopala Pillai the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 30th match minute, goats united was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rifki Gopala Pillai to maneuver through the defense. Ali Hong showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Afriz Chian, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Danish Lam received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Zafran Chuan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 41st minute Afiq Hsin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zafran Chuan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, goats united's Khai Nagasaki got a free kick in the 41st minute. The audience was convinced that Afriz Chian's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ali Hong was relentless in the 45th minute of the game.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Afriz Chian to make the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Otley City's zone, Merlin Choy stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ali Hong came out of the goal and Merlin Choy tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 55 minutes, Merlin Choy made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Otley City's Ali Hong tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Afriz Chian received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Ali Hong tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fariz Koh's late challenge caught a Otley City's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fariz Koh helped the player get up and apologised. In the 66th minute Afiq Hsin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zafran Chuan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 68 minutes into the game, Danish Lam cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Zafran Chuan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Danish Lams short, quick shot in the 71stth minute got Zafran Chuan to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 72nd minute, Mark Peng hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Afiq Hsin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ali Hong made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Afriz Chian in the 79th minute of play. When goats united's Afriz Chian in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Otley City's goalie prevented a goal. Otley City's Ali Hong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Merlin Choy in the 83rd minute of play. Faizal Seng hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. 88 minutes into the match, Otley City's goal looked a bit too open when Merlin Choy came free, but Ali Hong reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zafran Chuan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Danish Lam in the 89th minute. Merlin Choy struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Ali Hong didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for goats united. goats united's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.