Beginning Of A New Era
After almost 2 years the much favoured maroon kit lifespan finally came to an end… and with that, RMM introduced the new 2010 / 2011 season home and away kit.
The launch was somewhat dampened with only 11 players arriving in time for the kickoff.
The newly kitted RMM were very much up for it and went in search for goals straight from the kickoff. The lightweight youngsters Blue Boys, were no match for the wily veterans and were left chasing shadows as RMM easily kept possession and passed the ball around.
After missing several half chances, Kenny G finally broke the deadlock with a smart left foot finish.
Blindman Poon (who also wants to be known as P.Panther), combined well on the left with Speedy, who slung in a teasing low cross which had the Blue Boy defence scrambling all over the place. That left the the lanky, legally blind Ipoh lad a wide open goal to aim at. Unfortunately for RMM, the legally blind Blindman did not set his sights well enough.
With Blue Boys struggling to even take a proper goalkick, RMM continued to create and miss chances. A frustrated Kenny G then unexpectedly kicked out at a Blue Boy player for unknown reasons nearly causing a free-for-all. He was lucky to stay on the pitch as the ref only gave him a yellow card.
Guvnor who started in goal, hardly had anything to do apart from fielding a couple of back passes was almost called into action when Blue Boys somehow managed to catch the stagnant RMM defence off guard. Fortunately the Blue Boys striker could only find the side netting when he was well placed to do real damage.
The incident sparked RMM back into life again when Kenny G once again picked up a loose ball from just outside the box and unleashed an unstoppable left footed screamer to make it 2-0.
Minutes later, superstar Batigol almost grabbed a third when his 25m curler came back off the bar with the keeper well beaten.
Blue Boys were very fortunate to go into the break with only a 2 goal deficit.
The game re-started like it ended with RMM pounding at Blue Boy's door. The newly introduced Shark posed a constant danger to Blue Boys, popping up in dangerous positions, picking holes in the Blue Boy's defence.
Unfortunately for the once feared striker, he missed chance after chance and even managed to scoop a left footed rebound over the bar from 6 yards.
That however did not stop the runaway train that is RMM, as Batigol plundered another 2 goals before the final whislte. The on form striker showed once again why he is now RMMs undisputed superstar with 2 typically powerfully taken goals.
The final result reflected the best possible launch to RMMs new kit.
Date: 15 August 2010
Venue: Komplex Sukan Kampung Pandan
Scorers: Kenny G (x2), Batigol (x2)
Thursday, August 26, 2010
RMM 2 Sec17 2
Disappointing Draw
The pairing of a veteran team and social league debutante's normally would translate into a one sided affair with the veterans coming up tops.
The early indications from this game was that it would be headed the same way as RMM took control of the game. With Guvnor and Iceman pulling the strings in the middle of the park, RMM battered the Sec17 defense but could not find a way through with the front line missing chance after chance.
The Sec17 defense finally crumbled when Partyman Eddie's header hit the bar, leaving Guvnor to finish off the rebound.
RMM then doubled it's lead when resident aerial bomber, Guvnor scored a towering header from Iceman's corner kick.
Just as it looks like RMM were going to register a cricket score, Sec17 struck back. Off a harmless freekick, miscommunication between stand-in keeper Shark and his defense resulted in a pack of frozen RMM players ball watching. That left a delighted Sec17 striker all alone to slot the ball home easily.
RMM continued to dominate and miss chances in the second half and were finally made to pay when Sec17 scored their equaliser, thanks to a combination of poor discipline defending and lack of discipline.
Displaying his usual aversion to high bouncing balls, Nitro was caught out by a Sec17 striker before resorting to illegally preventing the striker from getting past him.
The resulting freekick was smashed into the wall by Sec17's Tai Keok Weng but unfortunately for RMM, the kick was ordered to be retaken as Shark, who had moved into the leftback role, was adjudged to have charged the kicker too soon.
Much to the horror of Shark, Tai Keok Weng then decided to use placement instead of power on the retaken kick, placing it on the top corner of RMM goal. Stand in keeper Flash That got his hand to it but did not manage to divert the ball away from goal.
The final score was an embarrassing 2-2 draw for RMM, whom had expected to register an easy win.
Date: 8 August 2010
Venue: Padang Hospital Besar, Tun Razak
Scorers: Guvnor (x 2)
The pairing of a veteran team and social league debutante's normally would translate into a one sided affair with the veterans coming up tops.
The early indications from this game was that it would be headed the same way as RMM took control of the game. With Guvnor and Iceman pulling the strings in the middle of the park, RMM battered the Sec17 defense but could not find a way through with the front line missing chance after chance.
The Sec17 defense finally crumbled when Partyman Eddie's header hit the bar, leaving Guvnor to finish off the rebound.
RMM then doubled it's lead when resident aerial bomber, Guvnor scored a towering header from Iceman's corner kick.
Just as it looks like RMM were going to register a cricket score, Sec17 struck back. Off a harmless freekick, miscommunication between stand-in keeper Shark and his defense resulted in a pack of frozen RMM players ball watching. That left a delighted Sec17 striker all alone to slot the ball home easily.
RMM continued to dominate and miss chances in the second half and were finally made to pay when Sec17 scored their equaliser, thanks to a combination of poor discipline defending and lack of discipline.
Displaying his usual aversion to high bouncing balls, Nitro was caught out by a Sec17 striker before resorting to illegally preventing the striker from getting past him.
The resulting freekick was smashed into the wall by Sec17's Tai Keok Weng but unfortunately for RMM, the kick was ordered to be retaken as Shark, who had moved into the leftback role, was adjudged to have charged the kicker too soon.
Much to the horror of Shark, Tai Keok Weng then decided to use placement instead of power on the retaken kick, placing it on the top corner of RMM goal. Stand in keeper Flash That got his hand to it but did not manage to divert the ball away from goal.
The final score was an embarrassing 2-2 draw for RMM, whom had expected to register an easy win.
Date: 8 August 2010
Venue: Padang Hospital Besar, Tun Razak
Scorers: Guvnor (x 2)
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
RMM 1 Friends FC 1
Anti Climatic End To The Week
In a game of 3 halves that never finished, this game will be best remembered for Mrs Beng's ballsy defense of Zig Zag.
The game started brightly for RMM as the veterans controlled the game from the 1st whistle and with Flash That and Blindman Poon in full flow, the first 15 minutes saw the wily veterans coming close with Batigol, Mat Burit, Flash That and Guvnor all missing gilt edged chances.
This however made RMM susceptible to quick counters as both the backs started bombing forward like Brazilians. Typically for RMM, the Malaysian born Brazilians failed to understand that tracking back was part of their job.
Friends FC (FFC) then took the lead against the run of play when a through ball into RMMs box on the left found an unmarked FFC striker all alone in the RMM box. With the RMM backline looking bemused and confused, the lone striker merely walked past Shark in RMMs goal before coolly rolling the ball home.
RMM continued to pile on the pressure and miss more chances before Flash That finally evened the game after leaping like a salmon to bury home a powerful header off a peach of a cross from Partyman Eddie.
RMM continued to control the second half but were still unable to make the domination count as the half finished without any incidences to note.
Things picked up on the 3rd half as FFC started to claw their way back into the game. Partyman Eddie had taken over Shark's shift between the posts and was lucky not to concede early when faced with a FFC striker on a 1 on 1 situation. Fortunately for RMMs No.1 party animal, the FFC striker managed only a weak bobbling attempt directly into his chest.
They say 'Fortune Favours The Brave' but that certainly didn't apply to Partyman who's lack of testicular fortitude is well known amongst his team mates. His luck did however hold as FFC came close by hitting the posts twice.
Things meanwhile were getting more tasty in the middle of the park and it was no surprise when Zig Zack got into an altercation with FFC's Beer Belly. Both players were then given their marching orders for their troubles.
Just as the game restarted, Beer Belly heard voices in his head and decided that it was Zig Zack's. Not happy with what those voices told him, he decided to confront Zig Zack. Taking off his jersey to show off how he got his name, he also decided to introduce Beng Koh's family chair to Zig Zack.
However, much to everyone's surprise, Mrs Beng sprang into action to reclaim the family chair from the startled Beer Belly. The situation then deteriorated into a farce with players from both teams waded in. RMMs resident superstar Batigol was seen confronting Beer Belly for endangering his entourage as well.
Needless to say, the match was abandoned with the game coming to an inconclusive end...
Date: 1 August 2010
Venue: SMK Cochrane Perkasa
Scorer: Flash That
In a game of 3 halves that never finished, this game will be best remembered for Mrs Beng's ballsy defense of Zig Zag.
The game started brightly for RMM as the veterans controlled the game from the 1st whistle and with Flash That and Blindman Poon in full flow, the first 15 minutes saw the wily veterans coming close with Batigol, Mat Burit, Flash That and Guvnor all missing gilt edged chances.
This however made RMM susceptible to quick counters as both the backs started bombing forward like Brazilians. Typically for RMM, the Malaysian born Brazilians failed to understand that tracking back was part of their job.
Friends FC (FFC) then took the lead against the run of play when a through ball into RMMs box on the left found an unmarked FFC striker all alone in the RMM box. With the RMM backline looking bemused and confused, the lone striker merely walked past Shark in RMMs goal before coolly rolling the ball home.
RMM continued to pile on the pressure and miss more chances before Flash That finally evened the game after leaping like a salmon to bury home a powerful header off a peach of a cross from Partyman Eddie.
RMM continued to control the second half but were still unable to make the domination count as the half finished without any incidences to note.
Things picked up on the 3rd half as FFC started to claw their way back into the game. Partyman Eddie had taken over Shark's shift between the posts and was lucky not to concede early when faced with a FFC striker on a 1 on 1 situation. Fortunately for RMMs No.1 party animal, the FFC striker managed only a weak bobbling attempt directly into his chest.
They say 'Fortune Favours The Brave' but that certainly didn't apply to Partyman who's lack of testicular fortitude is well known amongst his team mates. His luck did however hold as FFC came close by hitting the posts twice.
Things meanwhile were getting more tasty in the middle of the park and it was no surprise when Zig Zack got into an altercation with FFC's Beer Belly. Both players were then given their marching orders for their troubles.
Just as the game restarted, Beer Belly heard voices in his head and decided that it was Zig Zack's. Not happy with what those voices told him, he decided to confront Zig Zack. Taking off his jersey to show off how he got his name, he also decided to introduce Beng Koh's family chair to Zig Zack.
However, much to everyone's surprise, Mrs Beng sprang into action to reclaim the family chair from the startled Beer Belly. The situation then deteriorated into a farce with players from both teams waded in. RMMs resident superstar Batigol was seen confronting Beer Belly for endangering his entourage as well.
Needless to say, the match was abandoned with the game coming to an inconclusive end...
Date: 1 August 2010
Venue: SMK Cochrane Perkasa
Scorer: Flash That
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