15th August 2009 - Friendly against Evolution United FC !

Impulse EFC returned to Qiaonan Primary yesterday for a friendly against Evolution United FC.
It was their 1^st match under their new coach & they certainly did not let down.
Score line at 80+ minutes was 3 – 2, with Impulse EFC in the lead. However the match was rudely interrupted & the game had to be stopped.

Nevertheless, the reviews of the match are as follows.
1^st half line up – Impulse EFC :

Siva (GK)
Navin (CB)
Ben Lim Wen Xiong (LB)
Jon Queck (RB) ‘’ 35 min ( Tan Ming Sheng )
Haja (DMF)
Farhan (CMF)
Zuhairi (CMF) ‘’ 25 min ( Vicky )
Louis Loh (RW)
Multazam Shah (LW) ‘’ 40 min ( Haris )
Koh kah Beng (SS)
Jason Heng (CF)

Impulse EFC started of the game on a positive note, going in to the break with a 2 – 0 lead, even though many players were starting of in unfamiliar positions. Jon Queck filling in for Regular Right back Hidir (who was denied a debut return back on to the pitch due to the interruption) & Ben Lim Wen Xiong replacing injured left back Alvin Tong; Carried out their defensive duties marvelously.
Navin Mitter, who seems to be Impulse EFC’s permanent last man, did well commanding his defense line, Making the 1^st half very easy for Keeper Siva Ruuben.

1^st goal was from Central Mid Fielder Farhan. A cheeky chip with his side foot over the keeper & into the net.
He gave Impulse EFC the momentum they needed, as they were playing their 1^st match after a long time.
2^nd Goal came courtesy of a defensive error on Evolution FC’s part. A lovely clearance by Impulse EFC’s left back Ben Lim Wen Xiong, was headed by Evolution United FC’s Defender, whose intentions were to head it back to their keeper. But their Keeper was way off his line, & it resulted into an own goal.

Impulse EFC pressed on for another goal, with Zuhairi & substitute Haris forcing great saves from the Keeper. Although Zuhairi suffered an ankle injury after his only shot of the game. He was substituted with Vicky. Louis Loh was always a threat on the right, his speed & pace, caused much problems for Evolution United’s insecure Defense. Multazam shah, Haja, Koh Kah Beng & Jason Heng did satisfactory but however, none of them could conjure up another goal.

Evolution United FC had a glorious chance to get back in to the game, but their 1 on 1 effort was shot too wide by. Evolution United FC attack was lead by ex Impulse EFC Player Hafiz Ahmad. However their attempts were routine saves for Impulse EFC’s Keeper.
H T – Impulse EFC 2 – 0 Evolution United FC


2^nd half line up – Impulse EFC :

Siva (GK)
Navin (CB)
Vikesh (RB)
Farhan (LB)
Tan Ming Sheng (DMF)
Vicky (CMF)
Koh Kah Beng (CMF)
Louis Loh (RW)
Haris (LW)
Daryl Lim An Wei (SS)
Jason Heng (CF)

Within the starting minutes of the 2^nd half, Evolution Untied FC managed to get back in the game, from a quick taken corner, which was headed past Impulse EFC’s Keeper who was left flat footed.
Navin Mitter was furious that the players were gradually walking back instead of realizing the urgency & hurrying back.
Jason Heng later gave Impulse EFC back the 2 goal lead, with great control of the ball, and a unstoppable shot past the keeper. 3 – 1.
Impulse EFC continued to add pressure on Evoulution United FC. Louis Loh missed a glorious chance set up by substitute Daryl Lim An Wei. As well did Tan Ming sheng, who was skillfully set up by Jason Heng.
However, Evolution United again was able to elude Impulse EFC’s defense & score a 2^nd goal.

Score at 80 + minute would stay as 3 – 2 with Impulse EFC with the lead.