League

Binsted
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Noh Chandran got the match started through his kick off. Famih Hock made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Afiq Tan in the 3rd minute of play. After 5 minutes Binsted's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Famih Devan who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Ealing AFC's corner Famih Devan fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Famih Hock quite easily take care of the ball. 6 minutes into the match, Merlin Liang notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Binsted's Famih Hock. Famih Hock was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Binsted's Noh Chandran got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ealing AFC's Darryl Tioe proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Ealing AFC from getting a goal against them. Famih Hock made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shah Yeo in the 17th minute of play. Famih Hock showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sean Teo, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. With an all-out effort, Binsted's Darryl Tioe threw himself towards the right post 25 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Noh Chandran, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Azam Seng received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Darryl Tioe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Darryl Tioe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noh Chandran, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. A collision led to Binsted getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Prime Wenyong hit a great ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Shah Yeo was the one to do the kick off. Ealing AFC's Darryl Tioe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Noh Chandran in the 53rd minute of play. Prime Wenyong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Noh Chandran took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Darryl Tioe. Darryl Tioe dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. 61 minutes into the game, Farhan Cho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ealing AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Binsted the free kick. After 61 played minutes Ealing AFC got a freekick which was hit by Farhan Cho. 69 minutes into the match, Ealing AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Azam Seng came free, but Darryl Tioe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Famih Hock made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Merlin Liang sent off a good shot on target. Binsted's defense didn't have a chance, in the 74th minute, when Merlin Liang scored to the left of an out of position Famih Hock, making the score, 2-3. Noh Chandran struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Darryl Tioe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Binsted. When Prime Wenyong came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Binsted 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 Prime Wenyong couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in Ealing AFC's zone, Noh Chandran stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Darryl Tioe came out of the goal and Noh Chandran tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 91st minute Azam Seng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Darryl Tioe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Shah Yeo charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Shah Yeo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 92nd match minute, Ealing AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shah Yeo to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Binsted's Khai Chien-Kwan got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Famih Hock made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Merlin Liang sent off a good shot on target. Binsted were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Ealing AFC to leave the ground with a draw.