League

Mangotsfield
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Holford United's Ong Sarangapani started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Azam Tan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 4 minutes into the match, Mangotsfield's goal looked a bit too open when Afiq Ee came free, but Alex Lim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Lum in the 10th minute of play forced Holford United's goalkeeper Famih Henderson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 13 minutes, Azam Tan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mangotsfield's supporters crossed their fingers, but Azam Tan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Mangotsfield's Haziq Chuan got a free kick in the 14th minute. A hard shot 18 in the game by Azam Tan from a close distance when the talented Famih Henderson managed to make a qualified save. Holford United's players were relieved. Azam Tan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Famih Henderson made a huge save. 21 minutes into the match, Afiq Ee had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alex Lim. Mangotsfield's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Afiq Ee was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When Ang Lum came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the Mangotsfield fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ang Lum couldn't finish the play. In the 28th minute, Tan Shyan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 30th minute, Haziq Chuan had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Tan Shyan got his second yellow card in the match during the 30th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to Holford United getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Tan Shyan hit a great ball. Famih Henderson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Azam Tan in the 33rd minute. Famih Henderson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Azam Tan in the 37th minute. Famih Henderson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ang Lum, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Famih Henderson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Azam Tan in the 40th minute. Asiz Lee received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Alex Lim tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 45th minute, Asiz Lee got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 46th match minute, Mangotsfield was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bakar Tan to maneuver through the defense.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adam Lum to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Mangotsfield getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Bakar Tan hit a great ball. Alex Lim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Asiz Lee, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alex Lim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Asiz Lee, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. The supporters of Holford United booed when Mangotsfield was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bakar Tan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Felix Soon kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. In the 66th minute, Adam Lum hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 68th minute Adam Lum shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Famih Henderson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 69 played minutes Mangotsfield got a freekick which was hit by Bakar Tan. After a defensive mix-up in Holford United's zone, Adam Lum stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Famih Henderson came out of the goal and Adam Lum tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Holford United supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Holford United would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.