The Old and not so old "cork" of Wed FC travel to Penang for this tourney for the 5th year. This year have seen a not so satisfying result for both the Veteran and Master teams. Nevertheless, it was still a fun filled trip. Both teams qualified easily to the second round, it was the second round that the real tests were waiting for us.
For the veteran category, having drew 1-1 with PSC, we collected maximum points by beating Medan Chinese and Putkin Nasos (Australia).In the second round, we lost all 3 matches namely to eventual Champion Jurong Western Singapore(which has a host of ex-internationals and pros such as with Abbas Saad V Sundramoorthy), Indonesian side Pertamina and RSC. The standard of play for all four teams were no doubt of high quality. No one can say for sure they can easily take on another team. Strong contenders such as PCRC( with Chan Kok Heng, Chee wan Hoe), Soccer Experience Europe (with Bobby Chua, Scott Olerenshaw) and PSC were knocked out in the second round as well.
It was a bitter lost for the Masters team having just needed a draw in their last match vs HK All Stars. Luck was certainly not on their side as they subcumbed to the last kick of the game. Having easily won the group stage with 1 draw and 2 wins, the second stage saw the Master team drew their first match with Taiping CRC and later defeated Soccer Experience Asia. Alas! a semi final spot was not to be when HK All Stars shown us the door. Of course no body was happy with the manner we losing it. Cikgu and Malau was having a "big" quarrel on this matter. Stanley was muted having seen his substitution led to the goal when he came in and somehow disagreed upon by others. A controversy? Aiyo, wise up..just football only lah..Lost mean lost loh..who wants to kalah, everyone also wanted to win mah..In the end, friends are friends, after letting steam off, all went back to normal.
All reasons can be given by whoever who has a piece to say but the important thing is we all learn to accept the results. Remember always, at this age, the main idea for the trip is for friendship and fun, winning or losing becomes secondary as long as you try your best. So in the end it was a very enjoyable trip for the guys.
This week shall see the group of above 40s guys playing in the IFC 9 a side at Club Aman. Hope for a better result this time boys!
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