A New Low
May could be the worst month of RMMs history as the battle hardened struggled to post only 1 win in between 4 defeats. Among the defeats were an 8-1 thrashing and losses to teams that RMM had easily mastered in the past.
This last defeat was however a new low in a month of lows.
Against a team that RMM had thrashed only a few weeks back with 10 players, the veterans dominated play but came off with a 1-0 defeat instead.
Playing under a scorching sun, the veterans started well and dominated play, coming close on several occasions with set pieces. RMMs backline hardly had to break sweat and keeper Shark was seen strolling aroun his box, picking wildflowers.
All that changed however on Chinese Valencia's first attack. Woefully out of position, villian of the day Shark could only watch in horror as the Chinese Valencia's first shot at goal ended up at the back of RMMs net. The shell shocked RMMers had flashback of Ken Worden's goalkeeping reign.
RMM continued their dominance for the rest of the half but were still unable to muster a shot on target.
The second half saw the appearance of Zig Zack in goal for the first time. Desparate to make RMMs domination count, Guvnor threw caution to the wind and played a 3 man frontline.
That moved nearly paid off when Batigol muscled his way past on the right before sending an inviting cross across the Chinese Valencia goal. The ever predatory Shark stole in the far post but could only send his header just past the far post.
RMM continued to pile on the pressure but were still unable to fashion a clear cut chance with several players coming close.
Shark's day got from bad to worse when he latched onto Iceman's measured thru ball, beating the Chinese Valencia backline's offside trap. Finding himself in an one on one situation, the formerly dangerous part time hitman tried ramming the ball down the Chinese Valencia keepers throat instead of placing it. The effort was easily thwarted as the resulting rebound found the charging Flash That. Unfortunately for RMM, Flash That's effort was widly off target.
That was RMM one and only effort on target all game and although the veterans tried gamely, they were unable to breach Chinese Valencia's parked bus for the remainder of the game.
Date: 30th May 2010
Venue: Kampung Pandan Sports Complex
Scorers: None
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2 comments:
A major upset as RMM produced a Barcelona-like match domination minus the goals. Hopefully June will see RMM bouncing back in style... but early signs are not good as Guvnor and RMM's Ipoh contingent will miss the next game. Time for the benchwarmers to produce the goods!
I guess it was one of those days!
Keeper Shark - Were you 5 metres to the side of goal when the opponent shot? Because only that would qualify for a "Ken Worden Classic"!! hahahaha
Like Iceman said, just keeping trying and never give up - the result will come thru I'm sure of that.
Cheers mates!
Coach
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