Futsal Mania... By: The Boss 2 comments

The world of football is no stranger to countless stories of glories, great victories, and defeats between the greatest and fiercest of rivals, i.e. Liverpool vs Manchester United, AC Milan vs Inter Milan, Arsenal vs Totenhem Hotspurs, to name a few. Last weekend, we had our very own version of ESPN’s Super Sunday, when the Adventure Rangers and Expedition Rangers of Selangor #6 took on Selangor #7 in a game of futsal. Despite being a friendly match, make no mistake, friends. This game had it all…passion, commitment, dedication, pride and glory. Its was kinda’ like Manchester United taking on Arsenal…

The rangers got together in church as early as 8am on a Saturday morning, all ready to face the challenge ahead of them. After a quick briefing and light breakfast, we made our way to Stadium Sports Planet, Subang Jaya. As this was an away game for us, we knew we had to dig deep if we wanted to get something out of the game. Everyone was focused throughout the journey. Most were listening to their mp3 handphones, while some were deep in meditation (aka fast asleep).

Once we arrived, immediately Cmdr. Reuben got the Adventure Boys moving and started the warm-up session. It was awesome to see the together-ness of the team and the unity displayed even during the warm up. The boys were pumped up, ready for action and raring to go! The anxiety started to build up even as the opponents began to arrive. You could feel it in the air! After a quick team talk and strategy planning, we were ready to get the game started. Just to add, the E-rangers were too lazy to warm up…so they practically chilled and were plain cool…

Team line up for the Adventure Boys (white jersey):
Benson Lee, Jordan Yeap, David Yap, Bryan Lau, Yap Zhi Kai, Kok Foong, Leonard Chee, William Cham and Kendrick Sim

Team line up for the Expedition Rangers (black jersey):
Shaun 'Ferdinand' Lim, Kevin 'Vidic' Chin, Collin ' Vieira' Chin, Jarrod 'VDS' Phuan, Reuben 'Ronaldo' Ponniah, Eric 'John Terry' Teh, Daniel 'Henry' Raj, and Joshua 'Robben' Das

And so after 60 mins of adrenalin-pumping, heart-stopping action, here's the results:

Final Score:

Sel #6 Adventure Rangers vs Sel #7 Adventure Rangers : 6 - 7

Goal scorers:
William (4)
Benson (1)
Yap Zhi Kai (1)


Sel #6 Expedition Rangers vs Sel #7 Expedition Rangers : 20 - 9

Goal scorers:
Daniel Raj (10)
Collin Chin (3)
Joshua Das (2)
Reuben Ponniah (2)
Shaun Lim (2)
Own goal (1)

Well friends, what can I say ? You win some, you lose some. After all the pre-match talk and hype, in the end, its all about the handshakes, the pats on the back, the friends we’ve made, the joy in victory, the unity in defeat, and the very fact that everyone gave their all on the field, for the team. When we were down, together we rallied on another to stage an amazing comeback and to give the Sel #7 AR a run for their money. But it was not to be, this time around. Nevertheless, I’m proud of you boys. Each one of you played like a champion out there and made Sel #6 proud. We’ll arrange another match to give you boys the chance to change the scoreline!

As for the E-Rangers, normal service was carried out on the court. We had a game plan, we sticked to it, everyone did their part, and the game was wrapped up even before the final whistle. Great job, everyone! Despite this morale-boosting victory, let’s look forward to the next home game for us, in our very own Stadium Sports Planet, Shah Alam!

We’d like to dedicate the 25 goals scored by us to each one of you ranger and friends of Selangor #6, not forgetting the Chin brothers and Daniel Pua over in Aus, as well as Silas in the USA. And for the own goal scored, we’d like to dedicate it in honour of our biggest fan and cheerleader over there in Aus, Kevin Wong! Haha…here’s one for you, dude!

God bless and enjoy the pics!

Girls, better start getting those muscles moving…we’ve got something in store for you too! Comin’ soon…

The team looking all ready early in the morn...

The Adventure Boys getting themselves warmed up prior to kickoff...

Ok boys...here's how we do it. We'll use the diamond formation...ever heard of that? No? Neither have I. But it sounds cool...

Ok boys..no fighting, no punching, no calling each other names, and definitely no throwing shoes! The ref laying down the rules...

Scenes during the Adventure Rangers match...

The E-Rangers deciding how many strikers we'll need during the match...finally decided that 4 should be enough!

Scenes after the match. Good to see everyone in good spirits and looking in great shape!

Our Adventure Boys who gace everything for country, honour and outpost! You lads did well out there today...

The victorious E-Rangers team doin' the victory pose. Not sure what's up with Daniel and Jarrod...

Posing together with our biggest cheerleader and no. 1 fan!

Hope you all enjoyed the pics..

Man of the match: Daniel Raj. He showed what a class act he is by stealing chickens and also stealing countless goals to help secure a thumping victory! He also played an important role in setting up goals for his other team mates. Guess he got bored doin’ it all by his own, eh?

Moan of the match: Where’s the cheerleaders? With such an explosive match on the cards, do remind me to bring in more fans and spectators the next time around. Would have definitely added so much more the atmosphere. Nevertheless, well done to Cmdr. Laura for screaming her lungs out in support for me…erhmm.. I mean the team!

Chant of the match: When Collin did his usual “Referee KAYU!” chants…wasn’t too nice to hear it especially when you ARE the referee!

Food watch: Meru corner certainly served up some lovely Tao Sar Pau’s as well as the freshly steamed Siew Mai. Is that how we spell it? Well, it certainly kept us goin.

Face in the crowd: It was nice to see Cmdr. Theresa Teoh in the stands chanting and cheering for her boys during the match. Its always a pleasure meeting her…always is.

Verdict: Both teams showed the potential and determination, and I see them going the distance. I’d say a second fierce and explosive match is on the cards. Never rule out anything in football! Like someone wise once said, “In football, anything can happen. After all, the ball is round.” Well said.