Mandalay United FC 0-3 Popiah Rangers FC

Time: 4:30
Date: 24th-July-2010
Location: Jurong West Secondary School
GA league 1st round

Mandalay United FC’s dream of winning the first 3 points at GA league was faded away after terrific incidents with referee before 5 minutes to the end of the match. This match turned out as MUFC Vs referee than MUFC Vs Popiah Rangers FC. The referee’s decision in this match was very doubtful at the start of the match and it was so obvious that he was not controlling the game with his effort. Throughout the game, he decided wrongly from time to time and the worst is that he did not attempt to stop the serious foul play made by Popiah Rangers FC. Popiah Rangers is the well-organized team with young players and they also seem to be hungry of their first 3 points at GA league. They commit the unintentional foul play to MUFC players which were just being ignored by the referee. They also tried to waste time inside the field by diving and felling to the ground again and again which was also ignored by referee and allow them to treat their teammates in unlimited duration. As MUFC keep its reputation and hold the policy of clean and fair play, MUFC players did well understand the behavior of popiah rangers players for taking advantage from the poor management of referee. However their silent patience bust out 5 minutes before the end of game and ended with violent manners to the referee. This incident cost them 2 red cards to the two important players.
Although there are excuses for poor management of referee, diving and trick done by opponent, all MUFC’s players were still under performance to make the first 3 points. The first goal was from the miscommunication between defenders while they are trying to do the offside trap. Second goal was clear header from corner kick while MUFC player failed to mark the popiah ranger’s striker. The third goal was from free kick in which the ball slip from the hand of MUFC keeper’s Si Thu.
MUFC seem to require the maturity and calmness to play the league match since they played impressively at their previous friend match against Ocean 15 FC. Whatever the situation such as poor pitch condition, very strong opponent, tricky opponent, poor referee and league pressure, it is time for MUFC to overcome all sort of excuses and start finding the first 3 points at GA league.
MUFC will be playing against with Tuas Soccerities at 1st of August ,Pioneer Secondary School.