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Picture from "Wiki" I think that's the impressions of the Maldives, whenever people mentioned about this chain of islands off India are the SUN, SAND and the SEA. No doubt, it's a dream paradise for all holiday makers. But I would suggest this next time if you are there, take some time off the sun-bathing and catch some football action on the islands. Draw this conclusion after I saw Victory SC, one of the Maldivians clubs in the AFC Cup competition gave Home United a hard fight at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Normally, any foreign team played on this artificial surface of JBS would find it hard to get used to it, but not the Maldivians. It was surprise to see how well they adapted to the surface and even took the lead first! (not mentioned the blooper by Lions' custodian Lionel Lewis at the nearpost.. Ooops). But the home team picked themselves up and claimed the victory at the end of the day. PICTURES FROM JBS The coaches - (L-R) Mr PN Sivaji of Home United, Mr Ma

Thought should have this post updated last night but it was late and tired after reaching home from Woodlands at around 11.30pm. The rain was pouring prior the start of the match between Woodlands and Tampines that the referee decided to push the kick-off to 8pm. Anyway, the match concluded without the repeat of last year's "walk-out" (Thank Goodness) But I just can't help but feel sorry for the Woodlands Rams, for the second time in four days, undeserving drop some crucial points. At CCK last Saturday, the last 15 minutes of madness saw Woodlands threw any at least a point against the defending champions - SAFFC. While last night, while they thought they might be leap-frogged to fourth position but only to see Tampines levelled the scores with the last kick of the game from their badly exposed left of their defensive wall. Hard luck men but these are the mistakes you guys shouldn't made... Bear that in mind :P

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!!