Written
by #20 Dzul Rahim Roseli
It was a glorious Saturday
evening, the sun was shining, the clouds were out and a drizzle of rain came
down just to compliment the weather. It was the 2nd match
day of the Setia Alam Champions League 2013 and it was a derby clash between
the champions CABJ and Bolaball FC.
The game kicked off at 5:30
in the evening with both team looks to register their first win the group and
avoid early relegation from the competition. Both teams looked nervous in the
opening minutes of the game as both team tries to avoid making any mistakes.
The game then came to life when both team played with pace and composure and
manages to get into their opponent half but failed to find an opener. Soon
halfway through the first half CABJ manages to get their passing game going and
with a few times knocking on the door, a promising move from the left soon paid
off when skipper Azrul Raimie Razi was tackled in the penalty box and won
himself a penalty. Up stepped Muhammad Ruffie Abdul Aziz to calmly slot the ball
into the net to give CABJ a well deserved lead. Bolaball FC responded well in
search for an equaliser but the defence were well focus to keep the score at
1-0 through the first half.
The 2nd half
kicked off and CABJ wasted no time in strengthening their attack as Coach Brian
brought in Muhammad Rahimi Abd Razak in replace of Ahmed Barakat Khamis during
halftime. The game in the 2nd half certainly got a lot fierce and more competitive
as CABJ tries to secure their lead but was kept pressured by their opponent who
looks to find an equaliser. Both teams played their game well composed and strategically
in order to find a goal. However, both team kept their focus and the score
remain 1-0. Late into the 2nd half a long ball from centreback, Muhammad AkifSharifuddin, caused confusion to his opposite number and the goalkeeper who
came out only to find himself colliding with the defender instead of the ball.
The ball then dropped nicely to the oncoming winger, M Ameer Aizat Abd Jalil, who composed
himself to put the ball into the empty net and put the score beyond reach of
his opponent. Bolaball FC however, kept their heads up and kept their pressure
towards CABJ, but only to see moments after the referee blowing his final
whistle to signal the end of the game.
It was a well hard
fought game by CABJ to earn them a valuable 3 points to take the group to a decider
for 2nd place when they meet B8 FC in their last group
match. It’s all to play for in the last group match and the Gliders have the
advantage of goal difference and a draw would make the the champions of
Perangsang Selangor League 2013 to qualify the Semi Final.
Final Score: CABJ 2-0 Bolaball FC
Scorer: Ruffie (P), Ameer Aizat
MOTM: Ungku Nazrin Hakim
Final Score: CABJ 2-0 Bolaball FC
Scorer: Ruffie (P), Ameer Aizat
MOTM: Ungku Nazrin Hakim
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