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I shouted as the crowds at Bishan saw the rejuvenated Korean-based Super Reds defeated by perennial powerhouses Home United (secured by yet another injury-timing strike). No doubt, I'm confident that many would have felt the same I did. For large part of the game, the Koreans were dominating the game with their usual tempo and time-to-time frustrated the Protectors with their slow passes and holding of possession (not mentioning a legitimate goal being disallowed in the first half!). Although, I must said Peres De Oliveira did a wonderful as a stand-in skipper for the injured S Subramani . PICTURES FROM BISHAN Super Reds' assistant coach Jeon Kyeong Joon (extreme right) shared his thoughts (through his translator - the man in white top) with the media after their first defeat of the season. Home United coach, Mr PN Sivaji paid tribute to his opponents and is confident his team have enough depth to cope with the season's fixture congestion .

That was what my colleague SMSed while the game was going on. Who could blame him for saying that, when thousands more were watching at the comfort of their couch saw the Lions, who could massacre the under-strength Lebanese side? But coach Raddy was pleased with the performance, despite the lack of through preparation with the S.League already in full swing. Uzbekistan will be team to beat, with their 3-0 win against the Saudis. "They (Uzbeks) are not your typical Asian team, as they played a more European style of football" said coach Raddy at the post-match conference. Nonetheless, with two months to go before the Lions square off against the Saudi, the biggest concern for the national team is to avoid any unnecessary injury. Well done, boys (but don't forget to polish your boots next time.. : p) SOME PICTURES FROM THE POST-MATCH MEDIA CONFERENCE (P.S: Of course, plenty of angry voices outhere that we weren't scoring enough goals.)

When was the last time you heard an opponents' coach came to say, "Yes, we are the weaker side and we are the underdogs for this match"? I think it's pretty that case whenever any opponent come play against the Lions, nowadays. I would say this mind game would give me some sort of goose-bump, yucks I kinda find it @#$^&!! It's a game of football and not a game of men against BOYS.. Good Luck, Boys and dont' step onto this trap!!

It's not usual for me to pick up a copy of the flagship broadsheet of the SPH. And it's not usual for the backpages to spotlight on local football as well. One of the stories being featured - the rejection of national striker Indra Sahdan by MLS outfit, Real Salt Lake. With 3/4 of the page focused on the dearth of the COE schemes among the S.League clubs. On Indra's rejection Strike the iron while it's hot, if the ace striker still has that desire to play in some top-notch league. One possible (and the only feasible) destination - Australia. Why not? After all, football ties between the two has always closely linked and quite a handful of former S.League players are plying their trade over there (in the States Leagues and even the top-tier A-League). The dearth of the COE schemes Some might not find it pleasant when I said this but in regards of the dearth, I would said, "SCRAP IT!" Since some clubs find it, either too costly or logistically hard to maintain t

South of the Border - a South Melbourne FC blog: Socceroos to take on Singapore... again Got this blog entry from one of the blog I exchanged link with. What came to my mind was how would the Aussies felt when they realised that they might be playing at Kallang, where the National Stadium "was-supposed-to-be-torn-down" last year? Gosh.. am I realised that I paid a PREMIUM for this sproofy T-Shirt??