2. Khairol (Assist by Affendi)
3. Affendi (Assist by Azrul Raimie)
MOTM: 1. Ameer Aizat
We are up
against FTC Southern, one of the tough teams to beat as CABJ is looking to
continue the winning streak in SACL. FTC Southern was Munro Cup and League
champion for the 2014 season. CABJ last lost a match against FTC Southern was in the semi-final
of Munro Cup. 2-1 was the final score and Southern continued to win the cup. It
is a great team, 2 Cups and 1 League champion was enough to prove that they are a worthy and serious contender.
On
to the match, the first half started off with both teams eager to score an early goal so that the team gets control of the game. Possession in the early half was fairly 50/50 but the first goal came from Ameer
Aizat’s cross and was tapped into the net by Southern’s own defender. An own goal by FTC Southern that gave CABJ the lead. Southern didn't wait long as they get the equalizer 5 minutes after the own
goal. A simple tap in as CABJ’s left back couldn’t stop Southern right winger
to cross a low ball which was easily tapped in into the net. CABJ made a few
changes as they brought in Affendi to play on the right wing. CABJ's second goal came from a long pass from Ruffie, that found Affendi near the penalty box who then passed the ball to Khairol who unleashed an unstoppable shot just outside the penalty box. Southern’s goalkeeper couldn’t do
nothing to stop that shot which went straight into the net. First
half finished with CABJ leads by 2 goals to 1.
Second
half was vital as both teams were aiming for maximum points. Early in the second half,
Southern was awarded a penalty after Fizal handled the ball inside the penalty
box. His claimed of being pushed by Southern striker was ignored by the referee
and Southern converted the penalty perfectly. Power and placing, no chance for
CABJ’s goalkeeper Wan Ajmal to stop the shot. The score was 2-2 and CABJ are struggling to get
back to their form. Not long after that, Southern got their third goal after they
attacked from CABJ's left side and scored another tap in. Southern were in the lead by 3-2.
CABJ were shocked after letting the 2 goals easily. CABJ then pressed up high to pressure the opponent and to get their goal. The substitution of Rashyad played a big
role in CABJ’s third goal. Rashyad quickly made an impact on the right side of
the pitch to beat Southern's left back and crossed the ball straight to Azrul Raimie, who then shot the ball wide off the goal and only to discover that Affendi on the far post was the first to react to tap the ball into the net. Another
equalizer in the game. CABJ’s pressing game and high defensive line proved to be their downfall as
Southern noticed that opportunity and they did a long pass from
behind. Southern did it twice and both were rewarded with goals.
The
match ended with a 5-3 scoreline. After the defeat, CABJ will look to improve on their game and win the next match. Not a good start for the 2015 calendar but CABJ will definitely bounce back like they always do. A Special mention to Ameer Aizat as
he performed brilliantly on his assigned position at
right back. Even though he doesn't like to play at the back, he did very well to repel Southern's attack on the right side. Stay tuned for more.
