Gurkha FC 4 – 0 SkyWind FC
Manish (2)
Gakul (1)
Bikram (1)

Gurkha FC’s run of good results continued with a comprehensive 4 – 0 victory over SkyWind FC. The match started in typical GFC style, with GFC dominating the opening proceedings. We had the majority of possession without actually being able to penetrate SkyWind’s defence. When we finally thought we had managed a breakthrough when the opposition conceded a penalty, our usually reliable striker Manish blasted the bar into seventh heaven. However, he made amends just a  few minutes later, when Gakul fed him a lovely ball from the centre of midfield and with the deftest of touches, he flicked the ball over the keeper and into the goal. 1 – 0 to GFC!!

More possession to us with Manish cracking a peach of a shot straight into the cross bar. Just before half time though, GFC got a free kick 30 odd yards from goal. What followed was a classic case of passing accuracy at its best as Gakul took the free kick which swerved right over the keeper and straight into the net. 2 – 0 up and we were on a roll!! All this while, the opposition had only managed to get into our box just twice. The referee blew for half time minutes later.

The general consensus during half-time was that we should be giving this team a “dhobi” style scoreline, with small patches of arguments on how we should be playing. Possessions aplenty with the only thing lacking being the final ball and the finishing. Nevertheless the boys went into the second half with a confident strut.

The second half had barely started when GFC got another free kick 25 yards from goal. With Gakul and Manish standing over the ball, it was difficult to guess who was going to take the shot. Up stepped the latter and what a free kick it was, bang right over the wall and keeper and straight into the net again; 3 – 0!! A splendid free-kick which any Premier League manager would have been proud of! Not to be outdone, Bikram tried a shot from outside the box which probably found it’s way into the trees.

Saurav had the ball in the net later on, which was judged to have been offside. The same scenario was repeated by Bikram, although he was clearly onside. This probably got him agitated, motivated, frustrated, call it what you may, but he had the ball in the net in the next minute which actually counted! Picking up the ball from midfield, he had one look up and struck the ball from more than 25 yards out, which looped straight into the net. Fantastic piece of finishing!! 4 – 0; and it was probably game set and match!!

Towards the latter part of the match, with the players tiring and taking the opposition for granted, SkyWind had more of the ball and started attacking GFC’s goal. Thanks to splendid defending from Shin and gang, their attacks were mere patchy shots which lacked power and accuracy. Eventually the referee blew for full time with the final score being 4 – 0 to GFC.

Some lessons to be learnt from this match:

1. This is the most important one. ALWAYS respect your opponents. DO NOT EVER take the opposition for granted; not matter how weak they may seem. No goalie likes to concede a goal and for the latter part of the 2^nd half, they seemed more than capable of scoring one.
2. When being substituted in, know your roles properly and stick to it! It seemed that, at times, there was confusion on where the substitute player was supposed to be playing.
3. Finally, to a lesser extent, communicate on the field. Three players at the same location.. Two to three players going for the same ball.. Wingers not helping their full backs out and vice versa.. etc.. etc.. You get my point. At times though, the passing seemed almost telepathic. Keep that up!

On a final note, this was a great result and should prove a confidence booster against the next few opponents, 2nd one probably being Blackstar Roasters. Hope the players are all pumped up for this particular battle. About time we went on to beat one of the ‘khuiray’ teams! Come on GFC!

Gurkhali Ayo!!

Next Match

Gurkha FC vs Malaysian A

Date: 21st August (Sunday)
Time: 11.30 am
Venue: Yeronga

Please be at the field by 10.30 am!