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  • >> [SPL] Tactical Analysis: YGL in a compact 4-4-2 out-of-possession with tight man-marking vs. BGT | 14 Sep 2024, 1800hrs, Jalan Besar Stadium

    Figure 1 – YGL in a compact 4-4-2 out-of-possession with tight man-marking.

    11′: YGL chose to give up both flanks and did not press the BGT back line aggressively in order to form a compact 4-4-2 in the centre of the pitch. Each player had an opposition player closely marked, with two markers on BGT main striker No.9 Kopitović in the centre.

    Figure 2 – Off the ball run by YGL No.8 cuts off the passing lane from BGT No.18 to No.7.

    Both YGL No.8 and No.26 deviate from their respective defensive lines. YGL No.26 runs forward to pressure BGT No.18 (with the ball). YGL No.8 runs back to cut off the passing lane to BGT No.7 (instead of running towards the ball). The ball is eventually played out to the right flank to BGT No.6.

  • >> [SGWPL] Tactical Analysis: How SAWFC could have prevented the first two goals in LCSWT vs. SAWFC | 15 Sep 2024, 1700hrs, CCK Stadium

    By starting Pamela Kong as GK. So simple.

    However, SAWFC’s top choice GK was missing from the team sheet on their last, and arguably biggest, game of the season. So here we are, with a short note on how SAWFC could have prevented the inevitable from happening for just a little while longer.

    Figure 1 – 8’: SAWFC midfield positioning was too narrow, leaving LCSWT No.8 unmarked.

    8’: The first LCSWT goal came about from a quick switch of play from the left half-space to the right corner of the SAWFC penalty area.

    LCSWT No.19 Yuvika Suresh passes the ball right to No.23 Sarah Zu’risqha just outside the SAWFC penalty box in the centre. Sarah follows on with another pass to the right to an unmarked No.8 Syazwani. Syazwani lofts the ball towards No.9 Raeka Ee right in front of the six-yard box and Raeka it in for the opener.

    In this play, the defensive shape of the SAWFC midfield was not wide enough to cover the run of Syazwani. A traditional midfield four would be spread out zonally to cover a broader horizontal area, with an eye for marauding full-backs making runs down the flanks.

    Figure 2 – 34′: LCSWT No.15 runs into space unmarked and lofts a pass over the back line to No.9.

    34′: The second LCSWT goal was similar to the first in that it came about via a lofted pass over the back line onto the path of centre-forward No.9 Raeka Ee.

    One problem with a 5-4-1 formation is that communication between the midfield and the back line needs to be perfect because the back line will often have an extra friendly player or two not marking an opposition player.

    Here, the SAWFC midfield is in a tough spot because the midfield is overloaded in a 3v4 on their right flank. This allowed LCSWT centre-back No.15 to dribble into the half-space unmarked and deliver a pass to Raeka. If the SAWFC midfield shifts to mark No.15, an LCSWT player will be freed up to receive the ball.

    Ideally, one SAWFC player from the back line should be free to roam to shadow retreating opposition forwards or advancing defenders. If the formation changes to a 4-4-2, one of the SAWFC forwards can drop back to mark the extra LCSWT player.

    Match: LCSWT 6-0 SAWFC | 15 Sep 2024

  • >> [SGWPL] LCSWT 6-0 SAWFC | 15 Sep 2024, 1700hrs, CCK Stadium

    • 90 minutes to K.O.: For all the many, many shortcomings of SGWPL as a league… there will never be another time like this: where players can watch other teams play in-person before their own game; where friends can take photos with friends from the other side right after the match; where fans can take selfies with players and ask: “CaN I HaVe YoUr AuToGrApH? 🤩”

      The league will continue to develop professionally over time — raising both standards and barriers. Things will be a bit more “corporate” and a bit less “kampung”. It will be a more exciting time for some as a pathway to greater things but a put-off for others who just wanna play some football.

      All I’m trying to say is: Enjoy the ride, however bumpy and uneven. Walk along this way again, we shall not.
    • Two hours to K.O.: All beginnings must have an end. All campaigns must have a champion. One last time for 2024. Let’s GOOOAL!!!

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  • >> [SGWPL] Match Commentary: BKWT 0-11 LCSWT | 17 Aug 2024, 1930hrs, CCK Stadium

    • FT: BKWT 0-11 LCSWT
    • 90+1′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT couter-attack from inside their own half. No.16 Ho Hui Xin to No.5 Miray Altun, to No.20 Dorcus Chu, to No.7 Cara Chang. Goal!

      BKWT 0-11 LCSWT
    • 90′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT No.4 gets her trademark long-range goal from the right half-space outside the BKWT penalty box. Lethal.

      BKWT 0-10 LCSWT
    • 88′: BKWT do well under pressure as the ball gets circulated in and around the BKWT penalty box. The spell of LCSWT possession ends with a BKWT GK save.

      BKWT 0-9 LCSWT
    • 81′: BKWT No.11 Imarsha charges into the LCSWT half as she chases a loose ball. LCSWT captain No.4 Umairah secures the ball and passes it back to her GK.

      BKWT 0-9 LCSWT
    • 79′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT No.5 Miray Altun almost replicates her earlier goal with a strong shot from next to the BKWT ‘D’ – this time on the right-hand side.

      BKWT 0-9 LCSWT
    • 77′: LCSWT No.4 Umairah floats a ball into the BKWT six-yard box and No.9.5 Raeka Ee only has the BKWT GK to beat. Her header goes wide to the right.

      BKWT 0-8 LCSWT
    • 76′: LCSWT offside. Small wins.

      BKWT 0-8 LCSWT
    • 74′: BKWT GK makes a snap save at the near post from a strong shot by LCSWT No.23 just outside the six-yard box on the right.

      BKWT 0-8 LCSWT
    • 70′: YES! BKWT No.3 hoofs a goal-kick out and it ultimately leads to a throw-in at the edge of the LCSWT box on the right. Moar!

      BKWT 0-8 LCSWT
    • 61′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      Second-half substitute LCSWT No.9.5 Raeka Ee scores her first goal of the evening! No.11 Liyana Rickitt plays a through ball into the BKWT box and Raeke Ee beats the BKWT GK with a shot taken near the penalty spot.

      BKWT 0-7 LCSWT
    • 58′: LOL. Four LCSWT players instantly collapse into the BKWT box to overwhelm the BKWT GK after a short BKWT goal-kick goes wrong.

      BKWT 0-6 LCSWT
    • 56′: LCSWT No.19 Yuvika slices the ball just wide of the far post after beating the offside trap at the edge of the BKWT penalty box in the left half-space.

      BKWT 0-6 LCSWT
    • 55′: LCSWT No.5 Miray Altun tries another shot from outside the box. This time the ball goes wide to the left.

      BKWT 0-6 LCSWT
    • 53′: BKWT deploying a 6-3-1 formation, intentionally or not.

      BKWT 0-6 LCSWT
    • 48′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT No.5 Miray Altun thunders a shot from just outside the BKWT box next to the ‘D’ on the left. The BKWT GK stretches to tip the ball out but is unable to stop it from going into the goal.

      BKWT 0-6 LCSWT
    • HT: BKWT 0-5 LCSWT
    • 45+1′: LCSWT get the last attack of the half. LCSWT No.5 Miray Altun feeds the ball to LCSWT No.23 Sarah Z. inside the middle of the BKWT half. Sarah dribbles the ball to the BKWT ‘D’ and shoots! The ball flies way over the net.

      BKWT 0-5 LCSWT
    • 42′: LCSWT No.8 Syazwani crosses the ball in the BKWT box from the right. The BKWT GK jumps and grabs the ball. She knocks her teammate No.5 to the ground. They high-five each other as they recover.

      BKWT 0-5 LCSWT
    • 40′: The BKWT GK rushes out of her penalty box and slide tackles the ball away from LCSWT No.19 Yuvika. 😬

      BKWT 0-5 LCSWT
    • 37′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT No.23 Sarah Z. takes a corner kick on the right. No.6 Seri heads the ball into the net from inside the six-yard box at the far post. As they make their way back to their half, Sarah Z. gives Seri friendly shove in the back to congratulate her.

      BKWT 0-5 LCSWT
    • 33′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT No.12 Josephine Ang dribbles along the top edge of the BKWT box from the left corner until she finds some space in the defence. She shoots and the BKWT GK is unable to make the save.

      BKWT 0-4 LCSWT
    • 32′: Truly, LCSWT is not aggressive enough in closing down the BKWT goal-kicks.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 29′: LCSWT No.8 Syazwani is through on goal. She runs into the BKWT box and passes the ball left to No.12 Josephine Ang. JAng skies the ball in front of the goal.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 28′: LCSWT No.12 Jospehine Ang takes a direct free-kick inside the BKWT ‘D’. She smashes the ball into the wall.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 25′: If BKWT keeps the scoreline below 10 goals, it’s a solid win in my book.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 23′: LCSWT No.19 Yuvika unleashes a fierce shot from just outside the right corner of the six-yard box. The BKWT GK reacts quickly and parries it away.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 21′: BKWT No.21 smashes the ball at the right side of the BKWT field and it hits a LCSWT player. The ball goes out for a throw in. That’s more like it.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 19′: LCSWT captain No.4 Umairah says, “I also want to score”, as she whacks the ball from inside the centre circle towards the BKWT goal. A bit short this time.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 16′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT No.23 Sarah Z. drives through the centre of the BKWT box with the ball and shoots for the left corner of the goal. She does not miss.

      BKWT 0-3 LCSWT
    • 14′: LCSWT No.19 Yuvika makes a run behind the BKWT backline but is offside. BKWT No.5 applauds the linesman’s decision again.

      BKWT 0-2 LCSWT
    • 13′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      A bit of a scramble there inside the BKWT box. LCSWT No.11 gets a clean touch on the ball and shoots for goal from the corner of the six-yard box on the right. She scores!

      BKWT 0-2 LCSWT
    • 10′: BKWT No.5 applauds the linesman for calling offside.

      BKWT 0-1 LCSWT
    • 6′: GOOOAL FOR LCSWT!!!

      LCSWT No.23 Sarah Z. gets onto the ball in the six-yard box on the left. She squares the ball across goal to LCSWT No.8 Syazwani at the far post. W8 slots the ball home into the left corner of the goal.

      BKWT 0-1 LCSWT
    • 5′: No goals yet. Good job, BKWT!

      BKWT 0-0 LCSWT
    • 4′: LCSWT No.23 Sarah Z. takes a curling shot from outside the BKWT ‘D’ after dribbling through some traffic. The ball goes out wide on the right.

      BKWT 0-0 LCSWT
    • 3′: LCSWT No.12 Josephine Ang through on goal in the centre of the BKWT penalty box. But she was offside.

      BKWT 0-0 LCSWT
    • 1′: No goals so far.

      BKWT 0-0 LCSWT
    • K.O.: BKWT 0-0 LCSWT
    • 90 mins to K.O.: My only humble recommendation to BKWT is this — just hoof the ball away. Kick it out, play it long etc.

      The further the ball is from the goal, the more LCSWT will have to work the ball back into the box, the more chance mistakes can happen.

      Short passes are the worst option to go for in all phases of this game.
    • 2 hours to K.O.: Today’s mission is simple — I will attempt to document every single LCSWT goal in as much detail as I can as they happen LIVE.

      I think I gave up at about 12-0 in the previous round. 😬

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