Post by Rangers on Oct 18, 2003 1:30:11 GMT 8
The season has ended. Stable News programme has given its own reviews and ratings on players, coach, media and other S-League clubs. I have selected 5 matches that I have watched Sembawang this season as my favourite. The selection is based on Sembawang's result achieved, performance by the team, the atmosphere in the stadium and the excitments and controversies involved on and off the pitch. They are, in order of my preference :
5. U23 0 Sembawang 0 (Sem won on penalties 8-7) Jalan Besar Stadium, 12/4/2003.
To me, the most exciting nil nil draw in the S-League this season. Both teams could have won the match if not for the outstanding saves by Lionel and Yazid. The atmosphere was great, where the Sembawang fans outshine the U23 cheerleading and their drumming.
4. Saf 1 Sembawang 1 (Sem scorer : Pitipong)(Saf won on penalties 3-0) CCK Stadium, 4/4/2003.
Heroics is the word here. The whole Sembawang team played their hearts out. And when Yazid was injuried, Pitipong had to stand in as goalie because Sembawang has already made 3 substitutions. And how Pitipong and the rest of the defence withstand the onslaught by the Saf trying to win the match. The Sembawang fans were great, cheering the courageous Sembawang players after the final whistle.
3. Sembawang 2 Tampines 3 (Sem scorer : Supakit, Pitipong) Yishun Stadium, 25/7/2003.
Sembawang played badly in this match but to score 2 straight goals in 5 minutes to make the score 2-2 out of nothing really made the Sembawang fans go wild. Probably one of the wildest celebrations by Sembawang fans this season, and compare to any fans from other clubs in S-League. But too bad, the results and performance did not justify it in the end.
2. Sembawang 1 Home 1 (Sem scorer : Kamsan)(Sem won on penalties 8-7) Yishun Stadium, 1/8/2003.
This is the match that seen the Sembawang fans' celebration matched and even bettered than the match against Tampines at Yishun Stadium. Sembawang also played well in the match, helped by Home Utd having 1 man sent off. And supersub Kamsan showed the way to equalise for Sembawang. The penalties were also very exciting and the highlight of the penalty kicks was both goalies taking turns to miss their spot kicks.
1. Tampines 0 Sembawang 2 (Sem scorer : Tawan, Kamsan) Tampines Stadium, 10/10/2003.
To me, probably the best win and the best performance by Sembawang this season. Best win because its on away ground and its against Tampines Rovers, whom I dont like at all. Best performance because Sembawang have so many chances that they could have at least taken a 4-0 lead at halftime. The defence held firm, the attacking players played very well, and the tactics used was correct. And Tawan showed why he is the darling of the Sembawang fans. The Sembawang fans gave the team plenty of cheers and definitely outshine the Tampines fans. Therefore this match is my No.1 choice for the favourite match I have seen from Sembawang for 2003 season.
5. U23 0 Sembawang 0 (Sem won on penalties 8-7) Jalan Besar Stadium, 12/4/2003.
To me, the most exciting nil nil draw in the S-League this season. Both teams could have won the match if not for the outstanding saves by Lionel and Yazid. The atmosphere was great, where the Sembawang fans outshine the U23 cheerleading and their drumming.
4. Saf 1 Sembawang 1 (Sem scorer : Pitipong)(Saf won on penalties 3-0) CCK Stadium, 4/4/2003.
Heroics is the word here. The whole Sembawang team played their hearts out. And when Yazid was injuried, Pitipong had to stand in as goalie because Sembawang has already made 3 substitutions. And how Pitipong and the rest of the defence withstand the onslaught by the Saf trying to win the match. The Sembawang fans were great, cheering the courageous Sembawang players after the final whistle.
3. Sembawang 2 Tampines 3 (Sem scorer : Supakit, Pitipong) Yishun Stadium, 25/7/2003.
Sembawang played badly in this match but to score 2 straight goals in 5 minutes to make the score 2-2 out of nothing really made the Sembawang fans go wild. Probably one of the wildest celebrations by Sembawang fans this season, and compare to any fans from other clubs in S-League. But too bad, the results and performance did not justify it in the end.
2. Sembawang 1 Home 1 (Sem scorer : Kamsan)(Sem won on penalties 8-7) Yishun Stadium, 1/8/2003.
This is the match that seen the Sembawang fans' celebration matched and even bettered than the match against Tampines at Yishun Stadium. Sembawang also played well in the match, helped by Home Utd having 1 man sent off. And supersub Kamsan showed the way to equalise for Sembawang. The penalties were also very exciting and the highlight of the penalty kicks was both goalies taking turns to miss their spot kicks.
1. Tampines 0 Sembawang 2 (Sem scorer : Tawan, Kamsan) Tampines Stadium, 10/10/2003.
To me, probably the best win and the best performance by Sembawang this season. Best win because its on away ground and its against Tampines Rovers, whom I dont like at all. Best performance because Sembawang have so many chances that they could have at least taken a 4-0 lead at halftime. The defence held firm, the attacking players played very well, and the tactics used was correct. And Tawan showed why he is the darling of the Sembawang fans. The Sembawang fans gave the team plenty of cheers and definitely outshine the Tampines fans. Therefore this match is my No.1 choice for the favourite match I have seen from Sembawang for 2003 season.