LIGA MUNRO SETIA ALAM 2015: CABJ vs Platinum Blastz

             

Final score: CABJ 2 - 0 Platinum Blastz

Goalscorer: 1. Rashyad (Ikram Al-Rasyid)

                    2. Khairul (Azrul Raimie)

Man of the Match: Ameer Aizat

Matchweek 5 of Munro League 2015 witnessed a match between CABJ v Platinum Blastz. The match was held at New Camp, Bukit Damansara on Saturday, 9^th May. Kick off time was 6:00 p.m.

Referring to our last match, CABJ was trying their best to gather back all of the injured players. Nonetheless, CABJ continued the match with few players missing. One of them was Affendi due to 2 matches banned after receiving a straight red card for the game against Sri Kenangan last time. Ahmed the striker was missing as well due to personal issue and also their tall figure at the back, Akif Sharif because of work duty. Apart from that, CABJ are welcoming back Dzul Rahim and Adly Saifullah from injuries.

First half of the match, both teams showed their full desire to win the match and seem to show great potential in their attacking play. Creating many scoring opportunities but most of them just gone bagging. After 10 minutes of the game, a changed side play by Azrul Raimie found Ikram Al-Rashid who then flicked the ball to Rashyad on the left side of the pitch. Rashyad did a simple cut in into the center and finished off with a knuckle shot just outside the box. The ball went straight into the net. Superb strike by CABJ's promising young talent. After the goal, CABJ looked to be more compose as well as controlling the game very well. Distributing the ball around and causing problems to the opponent. Another key factor for CABJ’s successful defending was the presence of Syamsul Hezri, who was returning back to the squad after being away for quite some time. Syamsul’s successful tackles helped CABJ to keep their clean sheet during first half.

Second half of the match saw CABJ kept on doing the same gameplay as first half. Containing the attack and getting ready for the counter. All of CABJ players were discipline and followed their role given by manager, Amin Helmy. CABJ managed to cut off all of Platinum Blastz’ attack and kept a clean sheet. Few minutes before the match ended, Mohd Khairil scored CABJ’s second goal. A cross from Azrul Raimie managed to deceived Platinum Blastz’ goalkeeper and defenders. Khairil scored a simple tap in after the opponent’s side-back was hit by his own goalkeeper. Also, not to forget the brilliance of Ameer Aizat playing at wing-back role. He defended very well to cut off opponent’s attack and helping out the attacking side. He almost scored a goal but unfortunately the ball went off target.

Match ended 2-0 to CABJ. A great win after two straight defeats. CABJ are looking to go back into winning form and getting solid 3 points to remain in the top half of Munro League table. CABJ will be facing Nossa on Matchweek 6. The game will be held on Saturday 16^th May at Setia Alam Football Field at 3:30 p.m.