Monday, March 7, 2011

Mandalay United FC Vs FC Cosmos

Result: MUFC 1-4 FC Cosmos
Location:Funchuan Secondary School
Date: 07th March 2011
Time: 15:00

This match was the ugliest match in MUFC history as there are only 10 players at the start of the match and 3 injury players have to play although their injuries are not fully recovered yet. The normal 7 players are not available and the rest are not in town. It was very unfortunate for MUFC to play against with FC Cosmos while they don’t have enough players. The reported injury players also did not bother to come and support their teammates while the attendance list was showing recordable low attendance .The motivation and winning spirit collected from the first match of GA league also drained away even before the match. Nevertheless salute to all players who have played for MUFC in this match with their best efforts especially to three injury players, Zarni, Naing Soe Thein and Kyauke Lone.
The Russians based FC cosmos take fully advantage of MUFC weakness and score 2 goals at the first half of the match and another 2 goals at second half of the match. Although MUFC take over the possession during second half, MUFC injury players didn’t manage to make chance to score. Only one penalty outstandingly earned by MUFC veteran Zarni help MUFC not to end with goalless result.
No one is deserved to be blamed on yesterday MUFC’s performance and team work since MUFC tactical team has made the best formation with very limited players and all players also tried their best. However, there is one thing obviously missing in MUFC while all players seem to be frustrated and nervous for not enough players. That is obviously a need that MUFC players need to be cheered up in this type of situations. As a general rule of team, captain is supposed to cheer up the players in every situation but MUFC unable to find its captain at yesterday evening. While captain is not at the field and co-captain is in his injury, no official delegation for captain position was seen at yesterday match.
Although this cheering up thing is not the sole reason for the match results , that would definitely be a thing MUFC should have done.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Mandalay Seek victory at first match of GA season 2

Mandalay United 4-3 Black Knight FC
10' Naing Soe Thein
20' Ye Min Win (P)
50' Ye Lynn Htun
70' soe Thu

Date: 27-Feb-2011
Location: Clementi Town Secondary School

MUFC regained its confidence and momentum after 111 days from the last winning match at GA league. First match of GA league second season against with Black Knight FC proved that formation and lineup being tested by Coach Ko Soe Aung actually seem to be working although there are some flaws which need to be addressed. MUFC start its formation with 3-1-3-2-1 which was successful in the match against with Azhar United FC at earlier of this month. Though not a brutal decision, putting injury player captain Ko Nge Lay as key player of the team was a quite a risky stunt by Coach Ko Soe Aung. Captain didn’t seem to be fit enough during first half but his play was dramatically changed during second half as the team gathered high momentum along with him. Not a surprise, he earned man of the match title of this match by controlling the entire match with his skills and motivated spirits. On the other hand, MUFC dependency on captain could possibly become huge blow when he is injured and out for play. Not only Captain , MUFC found the other outstanding players in this match. Striker NaingSoeThein was remarkably outstanding in this match by putting his best effort for MUFC 1st and 2nd Equalizer goals. The other young player ZawHtetAung also proved his best skill and showed to all that he is the promising player for new MUFC defense line. SoeThu’s performance was totally stunning when he made the header from 6 meters to the upper angle of blackknight FC goal. He made another classic performance at 75 minutes by shooting the ball nonstop received from his precise chest control. YeLynnHtun’s accurate shot from 18 m let MUFC to lead the match at second half as well.
Overall performance by MUFC was really satisfactory at the first match of the GA season 2 and this momentum is required to be kept through out of the season. Although this match is still not the best MUFC, this match showed that MUFC is still having rooms to improve.
Nevertheless MUFC earned sweet memories at beautiful Sunday evening in Clementi town secondary school.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

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.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Mandalay United FC 4-4 Ocean 15 FC

Date: 11-July-2010
Time: 05:00 PM
Location: Orchid Park Secondary School, Yishun

Mandalay United FC proved that their new formation and lineup could work out in GA league. Mandalay Utd started its line up base on 4-3-2-1 with the new central defender Ye Lynn Htun together with Nay Myat. MUFC showed up its better defensive in today than other matches but still need to address the defensive error which allowed 4 goals to opponent. MUFC fan raised their voice that if MUFC control the attacking mind of central defender Nay Myat and reduce the mistakes made by Ko Min Naing, MUFC defence line will be completely perfect.
The new central defender Ye Lynn Htun showed his defensive skills outstandingly although he played first time as central defender for MUFC. MUFC midfield was filled with Ko Nge Lay, Ye Gyi and Zaw Htet Aung. The play maker Ko Nge Lay’s stunning performance to control the game was successful and MUFC possess almost 60% of the ball at first half. Ocean 15 first get their goal at 10 minutes of the first half from air kick by Japanese player from 18 meters of the goal. The shot was too precise to go to the right upper corner of the goal which made Si Thu unable to deflect the ball. The second goal by Ocean 15 FC was conceded from low cross ball at right wing by tackling Aung Thura and Zaw Htet Aung. Si thu did not get the right direction of the ball which was reached to Ocean 15 striker. That was 2-0 lead by Ocean 15. There were few opportunities for MUFC to equalize at first half. Ze Yar’s tackling skills was more fantastic in astro turf field and he got opportunity to equalize at 25 minutes of the first half. After he tackled the last defender of Ocean 15, he seemed to get the party mode to score the goal. The ball rattled to the bar and loses the chance for MUFC to equalize. The shots by Ye Gyi, Yin Aung and Zarni also did not help for MUFC to equalize as the shots were over the bars and straight to goal keeper. At 35 minutes of the first half, Yin Aung create space himself at 6 meter of the goal and receive the unselfish pass by Zarni which make first equalizing goal for MUFC.
MUFC player’s stamina was quite doubtful for league competition as they started their second half very differently from first half. Ko Min Naing, Aung Thura looked tired and the whole tempo of MUFC was slow down. By taking that opportunity, Ocean 15 scored their third and fourth goal at 55 minutes and 65 minutes. The third goal was air dive header by Ocean 15 striker from the cross ball and the fourth goal was close shot from 6 meter. MUFC regained its tempo only at 75 minutes after Ze Yar scored from 20 meters to the left upper corner of the Ocean 15 goal. That goal was most beautiful goal of the game and even Ocean 15 players cheered for it. MUFC kept attacking Ocean 15 FC by controlling the ball until last minute. At 80 minutes, Yin Aung scored his second goal from accurate cross pass by Ko Soe Aung. At 85 minutes, Ye Gyi shot the ball from the quick corner pass by Yin Aung. The ball deflected from goal keeper and Zarni made the final equalizing goal for MUFC.
MUFC’s overall performance was satisfactory except allowing 4 goals to opponent. However the total control of the game was by MUFC in this match which made all MUFC player to have strong confidence for upcoming GA league match with Puerto Junior FC. MUFC will be playing Puerto Junior FC at 18th July Sunday 5 PM and all MUFC players are hungry of their first winning match in GA league.

Monday, July 5, 2010

YV United FC 9-1 Mandalay United FC

Location: Pioneer Secondary School
Date: 04-06-2010
Time: 4:30

The first ever league game of Mandalay United was ended with huge defeat. YV United controlled the game for the entire match and proved that Mandalay Utd was no match for them yet. This embarrassing result questioned to all Mandalay Utd players, managers and coach that whether there are rooms for MUFC to improve in the GA league.
The first goal from YV united started at 3 minutes of the game by shooting from 15 meters by taking the huge gap between MUFC defenders and midfielders. YV united strikers’ stunning performance was able to break the MUFC defensive lines easily and they took every opportunities from mistakes of MUFC defenders. The first half ended with 3-0 including one penalty awarded to YV united.
There was a glare of hope for MUFC to equalize at second half after Zarni scored the only goal of MUFC at 50 minutes However, MUFC hope was faded away after YV united scored their 4th and 5th goal continuously within 5 minutes. YV united did not slow down their tempo although they led with 6-1 to MUFC. They scored another 4 goals at the remaining minutes and make their great victory over MUFC at their first game of goal arena league. The whole second half was total disaster for MUFC with plenty of mistakes from all players and goal keepers while YV players were skillful enough to make the goal from every opportunities.
There were a lot of questions left for MUFC after ended with embarrassing results. Although YV united was better in stamina, strength, speed and skills, MUFC should have prepared to minimize the losses. YV united players were average 25 years old while MUFC average age is 31 which showed a lot difference between two teams. However age different would be small matter if MUFC turn again with its peak form with minimal mistakes.
The only outstanding player in this match was kyauke lone who just join to MUFC and played for only 3 matches. That give a glimpse to MUFC that he might build up the strong defense lines for MUFC from scratch. There are also question to MUFC tactical team led by ko Soe Aung and Nay Myat how to adjust the formation and lineup according to the opponents for necessary changes.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Mandalay United FC 3-0 Mal Vivente FC

Date: 20-June-2010
Time:05:00PM
Location: Juying Secondary School

15’ Soe Thu
55’ Zeyar
70’ Zarni

Mandalay United FC made their first victory of getting clean sheet for 2010 by defeating MVFC with 3 goals to nil. This match was also warm up match for MUFC before joining to the GA league.
MUFC control the game right from the start and they might have opened their account in early going if Zarni’s shot from the 8 yards was not high enough over the bar. At 15 minutes of the game, with the help of Zeyar, Soe Thu made the first opening goal for MUFC by breaking the offside trap of MVFC and showed his finishing skills calmly. MVFC almost made the equalizing goal at 25 minutes of first half by making powerful shot from 6 yards. MUFC keeper Si Thu was up to the task and save the ball by jumping well to the bar. At 55 minutes of the game Zeyar showed his solo skills by running through two MVFC defenders and tackled the goal keeper. 29 years old striker finished goal coolly with the back heel of his foot.
At 70 minutes, low cross ball by Ye Gyi from left pull out the MUFC goal keeper from the goal while zeyar was waiting to shot the ball on air by his back heel again. The ball went straight to the bar of the MVFC goal which was easily picked up by Zarni and finish the final goal for MUFC.
All credits for this match went to MUFC defensive lines which is led by Ko Soe Aung, Nay Myat, Ko Htun Min, Ko Min Naing and Aungthura. Two keepers Mon Aung and Sithu was also shutting the MUFC goal. MUFC play maker ko Nge Lay’s effort to control the game and gain the higher possession of the ball seemed to create the style of MUFC for the first time. MUFC was hoping to seal the top 3 position at their first competition in league game with strong players and creative tactical methods. MUFC league game will be commenced on 4th of July.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Return of MUFC

Date: 30-May-2010
Time:05:00PM
Location: Fu Hua Secondary School
Opponent: Eric FC Singapore
Result: MUFC 6-3 Eric FC

This match is totally great achievement for MUFC from continuous defeat by several teams since early 2010. MUFC had been deformation their team technique and style of play since early year due to lack of players and insufficient training.

Since Ko Soe Aung take over the Captain position, this match is also the first match for him to fully test his skills and capability because all MUFC players are back only at this match plus two new players. MUFC started with their new formation that was designed by Ko Soe Aung and Ko Nay Myat. The formation 3-2-3-2 was used at 1986 world cup by Champion Argentina and MUFC tactical team strongly believe that formation will be the most suitable for MUFC player's strength and skills.

For the starting lineup, Ko Soe Aung, Ko Aung Thura and Ko Min Naing played at defensive line, Ko Ye Gyi and Ko Nay Myat as two defense midfielder, Ko Zeyar, Ko Nge Lay, Ko Nyi as central midfielder and Yin Aung and Zarni as forwarder.


At the very early minute of the game, the play made by MUFC clearly expressed their hunger of winning match. Return of Ko Nge Lay as play maker also significantly boost the team placing and performance.


00:05

MUFC 1-0 ERIC FC

At 5 minutes of first half, No 30, Ze Yar received the ball passed by Ye Gyi at left wing and he carry the ball into the goal area by tackling two ERIC FC defensive players. Despite of his unbalance situation, he managed to make low cross to the front of the goal. Exact position and powerful air shot finishing by Yin Aung make the first winning goal for MUFC.


00:15

MUFC 2-0 Eric FC

MUFC has never performed like today match for so long. Play maker Ko Nge Lay tremendous support helped a lot to both attacking and defensive lines. At 15 minutes of the first half, Ko Nge Lay pass the long cross ball to the right wing where Nay Myat received the ball by running through the ERIC FC player. Nay Myat made the cross ball again from right wing to the front of the goal. Yin Aung taking position was never wrong again. Nay Myat precise cross ball and Yin Aung's favorite acrobatic kick extend the lead of MUFC in 2-0 to Eric FC.



00:25

MUFC 3-0 Eric FC

For the entire first half of the match, Eric FC is unable help themselves to penetrate the MUFC defense lead by Ko Soe Aung, Ko Min Naing and Aung Thura. MUFC continuous attack on opponent prove that the best attack is the best defense. At 25 minutes, the play composed by Yin Aung, Zarni threaten to Eric FC defense which help Ko Nyi to get the free space. Once Ko Nyi received the ball, he made the power shot from 18 yards which went straight to the left upper corner of Eric FC goal and that was 3-0 MUFC to Eric FC.


00:35

MUFC 4-0 Eric FC

Even MUFC is leading 3-0 to Eric FC, MUFC never seem to slow down their tempo. At 25 minutes , Zeyar run to the Eric FC goal by carrying the ball pass by Ko Nge Lay from midfield. He managed to break the offside trap of Eric FC and face one to one to the Eric goal keeper. He showed his beautiful tackling skills to goal keeper and get keeper to pull out from the goal. He was absolutely perfect in that instance by making the long shot ball to the goalie-less goal from outside of the 18 yards. 4-0 to Eric FC and end of the first half.


During first half, new player Zaw Htet Aung substitute for Ko Min Naing.



Second Half


MUFC make substitution for two players. Kyauke Lone for Ko Nge Lay, Ye Lynn Htun for Zarni.


00:55

MUFC 4-1 Eric FC

Eric FC changed their formation at second half and start attacking MUFC since the beginning of second half. MUFC new defender kyauke lone played very profesionally together with Ko Soe Aung and eliminate all their attack. Despite of their strong defense, Eric FC score their first equalizer goal at 55 minutes of second half.



00:65

MUFC 5-1 Eric FC

Eric FC was keep trying to make the offside trap so that all MUFC forwarders tried to break their offside trap. At 65 minutes of second half, Ye Lynn Tun pass the ball to midfielder Nay Myat Soe. He bring the ball forward a few yards from the midfield towards the Eric FC goal area by dribbling quickly from Eric FC defender while they were expecting the offside. From 18 yards to the Eric Goal, his wonderful long kick drop to the upper right corner of the Eric FC goal. That was MUFC 5-1 to Eric FC.


00:75

MUFC 5-2 Eric FC

After 5 minutes scored by MUFC, Eric got the direct free kick outside of the 18 yards. Wonderful free kick made by Eric striker help them to get the second equalizer goal.


00:80

MUFC 6-2 Eric FC

After man of the match Yin Aung, Ze yar was the most outstanding player in this match for MUFC. His opening goal showed his brilliant ball control skills and wonderful accurate shot to the score. The same stunt he made at 80 minutes of the game. As he is too independent player and his style of playing is too individual, he grab the ball from Eric Defender at the area of Eric FC and bring toward to the goal by leaving all Eric FC player behind. He tackled another defense player and made the long shot again to Eric FC. Again that shot was too accurate to get MUFC 6-2 score to Eric FC.


00:90

MUFC 6-3 Eric FC.

MUFC stiker Zarni substituted again for Ko Min Naing for injury at 75 minutrd and he played as left wing back at remaining minutes of the game. His commando style playing give the chance to referee to give penalty gift to Eric FC at last minute of the match. Eric FC was given first penalty at first half and MUFC keeper Mon Aung was able to prevent their penalty kick. This time, Eric FC choose another player for penalty kick which end the match with the result MUFC 6-3 Eric FC.

PS: It was very unfortunate not to be able to provide the photos for this match. MUFC photographer was fully responsible of the absent of photos at MUFC great victory.