SETIA ALAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2014: CABJ vs Terrapins FC

Final Score: CABJ 1 - 1 Terrapins FC

Scorer: Dzul Rahim (Free kick)

MOTM: 1. Dzul Rahim

              2. Ahmed Barakat

After collecting 3 straight wins from 3 games, CABJ are up against Terrapins FC who managed to get 2 wins and a draw. Terrapins FC is in the second position in the Group B table. They managed to beat our league and FA Cup champion, Southern FC with a 4-1 scoreline. This shows that Terrapins FC is indeed a very strong team.

Sunday afternoon in Setia Alam was tremendous. The weather was nice and the field was in superb condition. The atmosphere at Setia Alam was great as everyone want to watch it live, the clash of the titans if it were to be called. CABJ vs Terrapins FC managed to entertain everyone in Setia Alam.

First half of the match, there’s a slight change in the formation as few players can’t make it on time and so our manager, Amin Helmy had to rearrange the formation. Few players got to play different role as to cover up the players that didn’t managed to be on time. With this issue solved, we witnessed a slight bad display. Somehow the performance affected the scoreline as Terrapins FC took full advantage and scored the opening goal. The goal was an error made by CABJ's no. 4 Imran Mazli, by setting the ball to the opponent right in front of the goal who then unleashed a powerful shot into the top of the net. Nothing that Ahmed (Ajmal replacement) can do about it. We were trailing a goal to nil in the first half. 

On to second half, Terrapins FC kept on controlling the possession with their fluid passes. However, later on CABJ showed a better game-play as they managed to find their rhythm. Few attempts helped us to get our equalizer. The goal came from Ameer Aizat as he managed to control the ball that he received, he then dribbled pass the defenders and won a freekick at the edge of opponent’s penalty box. Dzul Rahim unleashed a fierce freekick with power and accuracy into the top of the net. Terrapins FC’s goalkeeper stood still as there’s no way he can stop that powerful shot. After the equalizer, the game changed to end-to-end attack on both teams. Both teams had few clear chances but didn’t managed to score.

The match ended with a draw of 1-1 scoreline. Even with insufficient players, CABJ managed to get a draw from their nearest opponent in the standing. Kudos to Ahmed Barakat as the replacement keeper for keeping the opponent's attack on bay with some stringent saves to prevent the team from loosing. Also to our scorer Dzul Rahim as he scored the equalizer. Looking forward to our next game which is against My ManUtd, which of course is another tough opponent. 

SETIA ALAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2014: CABJ vs Kingstay FC

Final score: CABJ 4 - 2 Kingstay

scorer:
1. Ruffie (Penalty)
2. Rashyad (assisted by Affendi)
3. Azrul Raimie (assisted by Rashyad)
4. Ruffie (assisted by Azrul Raimie)

CABJ collected 6 solid points for SACL 2014. 2 wins with 0 goal conceded. Looking to continue our winning streak against Kingstay FC. Kingstay FC is a new club formed by the players that formerly played for Padang Bulat. CABJ continued the winning way and collected yet another valuable 3 points for the third game in SACL.

With very little players’ turnout, CABJ have to fully utilize all the players that were available for the game against Kingstay. The game had a slight delay as the entry point to Setia Alam was blocked by a trailer, that caused the road to be congested. Also, the weather was indeed nice for a football game.

Moving on to the first half of the match, CABJ controlled the game with great short passes and created many chances of attack. Few of the attacks were easily handled by Kingstay’s defence. A quick counter attack from Kingstay made CABJ concede very early in the match. Kingstay keep on defending and they created another counter attack that resulted to another goal. CABJ winning streaks looked to be in jeopardy.

Losing two goals in the first half, CABJ must do something to turn up the scoreline in their favour. Every CABJ players keep their heads on the game to make sure that they win this game. After awhile, Affendi’s throw in found Azrul Raimie who dribbled passed few Kingstay’s defenders but was ended with Kingstay’s last man tackled him in the box which gave CABJ the penalty. This is the turning point for CABJ which started off the goal scoring galore. Ruffie stepped up and took the penalty superbly which passed through the goalkeeper with a very powerful shot. First half ended with a scoreline 2-1.

Second half commenced, few minutes after that, Imran's long ball found Affendi on the right side of the wing. Affendi dribble passed Kingstay’s left back and set an easy tap in for Rashyad. 2-2, Rashyad scored the equalizer which improved the team's confidence to continue to attack. Third goal didn’t came long, as Azrul Raimie got his reward after he helped the team to revive. Ball from Fazreen Aziz to Rashyad was beautifully taken. Rashyad dribbled passed Kingstay’s right back and cross it to Azrul Raimie who then again, easily tap in passed the goalkeeper. 3-2 to CABJ.

CABJ’s midfielders done excellently in the middle of the park to cut off Kingstay’s attack and provide through balls to the attackers. After that, Azrul Raimie yet again provided a superb cross from the right flank to Ruffie for a simple tap in.

Final score, 4-2. Excellent team display and mental strength shown by CABJ that ensured they stay on top of the table with 9 points from 3 games. Looking forward for the next game against our neighbour, TTDI Jaya FC.

SETIA ALAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2014: CABJ vs Cranc FC

Final Score:
CABJ 3-0 Cranc FC

Scorer: Raizo, Raimie (2)
Assist: Raimie, Ikram, Ameer Aizat

This was the second game for CABJ in the SACL league. It was a perfect start for CABJ as they managed beat Cranc FC by 3 goals to nil. Also kudos to CABJ's defence as they were rock solid and didn't concede any goal for two games in a row. 

The pitch was in terrible condition to play due to the rainy season. It was very muddy in most area of the pitch. Nevertheless, game on. CABJ started the first half with keeping the ball possession and attack at the same time. Attack after attack, CABJ drew first blood. The goal came from Raizo as he was in the right spot to slot home the first goal. CABJ leads a goal to nil. 

Second goal was from Azrul Raimie as he received a fine through pass from Ameer Aizat and scored. We were leading two nil in the second half. Later on, the game became more aggressive. The opponent pushed hard for a goal, but CABJ hold their ground in defense. 

As the game continues, CABJ managed to counter attack with a superb through ball from Ikram that found Azrul Raimie as he scored with a cool finish. Three nil the scoreline. After that, there was only 3 minutes left to play as indicated by the referee. But one of our defenders, Raizo was booked a second yellow card after an exchange of heated conversations between him and the opponent. The sending off shouldn't occurred as it was a silly mistake made by Raizo. 

Nonetheless, job's done and we're looking forward for the next game against Kingstay FC. Hawushh!!

p/s: sorry for the late update. hehe ;)