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JIFL News N°15.vol 2. Season 2005-2006
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Dear
Fussballers...
This is all I gotta say....
The Wanderers have finally been
downed by the truly and actual Indomitables Lions in a 2-1 all out attack fest by both sides. In fact, this just might have been one of the
most competitive matches ever played in the league. We could have even seen
the score of 4 or 5 goals by either or both teams in this back and forth encounter
of youngsters versus the elders. The Lions had never beaten the Wanderers
in any of their previous derbies or even in a Cup match. There had been
some very close encounters over the years but none ever went in favor of the
Lions until now. It really was a back and forth match from box to box and
end to end. I enjoyed that completely. I don't get to play in that many
super close matches against the professionals anymore so I appreciate the
chance to see if I still got anything to add to the game.
My favorite part of the night came later though in the
locker rooms, after the game, when I noticed that a couple of the ‘Lions’
were dressing on our side. I asked them if they recognized that we are the
opposition team and then it suddenly dawned on them both that we weren’t the
team that they were actually playing on this evening. So I asked them,
‘What was the name of the club that you just played for in tonight’s match?’. Puzzled looks on their faces, scratching their heads, looking down at the
ground. They quietly said that they didn’t actually know the name of the
yellow team but that they quite enjoyed the match anyway if that was okay,
sir. I answered, ‘Of course it is…’, then congratulated them both
and sent them over to the ‘blondino’ manager on the Indomitable’s side and
told them that he is the one who actually gives a couple of hundred thousand
rupes per game to the 'helper' players and not us lads (as we are the
opposing team). Off they went.
Andy Hollingshead's life's work is complete.
He can finally retire happily to America and live out the rest of his days
knowing that, even though it cost a pretty penny and was a long road getting
there, he finally defeated the formerly almighty Wanderers. A quote came to
mind last night when I comtemplated the history of the Lions, 'Never for
so long have so many suffered so much to make so few so happy'. They
suffered for years and now they are just getting a little satisfaction back
off of their tormentors, I realized. Let them gloat and remember last night
for the rest of their days. I hope that the memory of it it always brings a
smile to all of our faces. I know that I am still chuckling to myself even
as I write this passage. Some people reading this are going to be upset
with the situation last night. I say, don't be. I mean Arsenal just did it
successfully against Real Madrid. The entire lineup for Arsenal was foreign
to England. So, for it to be echoed here at our level is quite
complimentary. That this single league game met that much just shows us the
importance of the league in our lives.
But the words that echoed in my head came from the
immortal Mick McTeir, player / manager of DOIT Satu Lagi, when
he quipped, ‘Where’s the Lions?’. As soon as they put on the 7th
Cameroon national team player, I got myself back on that field ‘cause I knew
we were in for some ‘hot potato’ football action and I wanted to partake. To be honest, both of their goals were scored from good strikes by their
Indonesian players. So, for the Wanderers to hold the rest of them at bay
and actually take more chances on goal then the Cameroonians did just shows
how high the standard has progressed even though we continually get older. We all are truly improving with age. Nearly, every player in this league
seems to be getting better. There is no doubt about that. For example,
Ollie Anderson had the best game of his life. I don't think one
single pass went astray from him all night. He fit in seemlessly with the
young lads. I am really excited that we still have the Cup possibility to
meet this side again. I want to play them on a dry field in good
conditions. Should it happen someday then that is going to be a good day of
football, I'm sure.
I have said this a million times, I always enjoy
playing or even watching a good competitive game of football anytime. Sports-wise, I don’t think there is much better than golf and football. So
congratulations, Lions. Even though, I never thought that I would see the
day, anyway, it’s all good. How many times do guys over 35 years old get a
chance to play against 20-24 year olds who are all contract hunting? Remarkably, the Lions have already lost three of their squad members to
professional contracts already in 2006. That is quite a club that they are
building there. You never know… someday the JIFL might be fully
professional. And remember, we are the ones who started it. This league
has been built on the shoulders of giants.
:: Other results this
week: Most matches were called off because ISCI was being rested after the
horrific weather conditions recently. But ol' reliable JIS
beat the X-Pats last night 5-0 keeping themselves in contention just
in case the Wanderers fail to win another game this season. Team Japan
took out the Magnificent Vikings in a controversial 2-1 contest last
Saturday out at Sentul. FC D’s Place, playing at their new
Stadium Olah Raga in Blok M, drew 1-1 with BuGils FC in the 1st
round of the Cup and then held JIS to a draw last Wednesday 0-0 at
the Fortress. The week before that in the derby match BuGils finally
beat Knudde 3-2 for the first time in their history at the (soon to
be banned by the JIFL Committee) rock garden at Simpruk. It needs to be
mentioned that Ol’ Buggily’s has not lost in 3 encounters
now. Well done, boys. Keep up the good work.
:: ESCI World Cup ’06
Tournament: The American World Cup Team for the ESCI World Cup 6’s tournament
June 3rd is shaping up. It has been pointed out that Ian
Duell of German Plus is American plus the Wanderers newest edition and
last night’s goal scorer against Cameroon, Todd Showalter, is
eligible. There are two good Vikings players named Chris Felley and
Jonathan Striefer also eligible. Plus, D’s has Big Farmer Josh
. We should be all right, actually. Is there any American goalkeepers
out there?
:: JIFL Golf Tournament: Harmony Thomas of OB Golf & Lifestyle Magazine is organizing the
event for an early May or perhaps late April Sunday afternoon. I would
suggest that any of you boys entering the tournament start training up. If you need some coaching then contact Lil’ Darren Kelso of Golf
Solutions, Ltd.. He can be reached at the following mobile
number: 0815 1012 4984. Or contact him via e-mail at darrenkelso@hotmail.com. He is an excellent coach and guarantees to take 10 strokes of your score or
he will come and live with you for a month. Guaranteed.
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Scorers :
Lee Hawkins (JIS) (2), Stephane Thos
(JIS) (1),
Butch Koltai
(JIS) (1),
Lance Murgatroyd
(JIS) (1),
Thomas Weber
(JIS) (1), Ikemoto (Japan) (1)
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Scorers :
Manny (Wanderers) (1), Dale
(Wanderers) (1),
Carl
(Wanderers) (1)
After a short rain shower just before kick off, we
were all pleased to play the game as it had already been postponed
once due to rain. The first half wasn't anything to write home to your
Granny about for the Wanderers as we gave away possession too easily
and didn't really get the passing game going on a somewhat heavy and
bumpy pitch (maybe ISCI can bring out the roller in 2006!!!???).
The game
seesawed back and forth as the Vikings played at a high
tempo with a much improved team although they couldn't translate nice
play into chances. Jesper made some fine last ditch tackles at the
back and Mick Kjaer ontrolled much of the Vikings play. First goal came from "Magic" Manny with a trademark
shot that kinda crept under the keeper - just reward for all his
hustling play, excellent movement off the ball and intelligent passing
- not surprisingly he was our MOM. The second goal came after a few
slick passes with Dale "The Man" Mulholland taking his time and
eventually placing a good hard low shot wide of the keeper. Vikings
kept pushing hard for a goal & Alex came very close with a great shot
just flying inches wide of the post, but a valiant
Wanderers defensive display full of grit and passsion - marshaled
admirably by Pedro "Crazy Horse" and the impressive Germano
kept them at bay. The game was killed off when an unmarked Carl cooly
nodded in a corner to make it 3 - 0.
Otherwise on a quiet day there were no riots,
demonstrations or even mention of cartoons & Carlsberg beer was still
the order of the day.
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Scorers :
Neil Donovan (Bugils) (1), William Newley
(Bugils) (1),
Ipal
(Bugils) (1)
Old
rivals Bugils managed to
beat us for the first time in history. After an early 1-0 lead for
Knudde (goalie blooper), we continued pressure on the Bugils goal
but were not able to extend the lead. Bugils came slowly back in
the match with a fortunate goal presented by our star-player Tony.
In the second half Bugils took the initiative as they felt the
opportunity to finally beat Knudde. This ended in a 3-2 win (and a
big party later in Bugils). Good result for the Bugils boys. The
referee was awful, whoever shouted loudest got the free kick.
Fortunately this went both ways so did not influence the result of
the match.
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Scorers :
Ronan O'Neill (Doit) (1), Chris McCarthy (JIS) (1), Stéphane Thos (JIS)
(1)
DOIT robbed by JIS highwaymen
Their pressure paid of
with a goal from a corner. As always JIS are dangerous at a corner and the
cross found a unmarked man about 10 yards out who rose and headed the ball
over the towering Sid Whyte on the goal line. One nil down against the run
of play, but Doit did not let it unsettle them. Late in the Half Gareth
Withe frustrated Lee in the middle of the park who then lashed out and was
given a yellow card. 1-0 to JIS at half time but Doit had played some of
their best football of the season to date!
After serving his
suspension Lee returned to the field and was almost instantly involved in
a challenge with Rudy which left the ref little or no choice but to issue
a second yellow card and red to dismiss him from the field. Doit made use
of the extra man and it looked like JIS were just trying to ride out the
storm to the final whistle.
In the last 15 minutes
Doit must have had nearly 7 or 8 corners but failed to make anything from
them. Then the killer punch with a minute to go and several Doit players
changing out due to tiredness. JIS made a break down the right and whipped
a ball into the Doit box, Gordon flicked it on and then another player got
a touch to loop the ball over the outcoming keeper, 2-1 to JIS. The
restart was not long enough for Doit to attack and JIS had clinched a
victory at the death. Although most of the Doit players were gutted, it
was remarked that last season we had stolen a result against JIS and now
things were even. A great game but frustrating result.
JIS-DoIt
clashes are always fiercely contested. Over the past 10 years of battle, I
would be surprised if one team had the overall upper hand. Indeed, they
often assume tragic proportions, with the team seemingly most likely to
win, ultimately snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
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Scorers :
Sugimoto (Japan) (1), Ando (Japan) (1),
Neil Donovan (Bugils) (1), Bosky (Bugils) (1)
The Bugils
renaissance continued as we managed our first draw against the Japanese,
and that’s now 4 points in 2 games. Japan started more brightly and took
the lead. Bugils got into their stride and the Donovan pairing up front
(Gerald and Neil) combined well with a neat back heel from Gerald to Neil,
who finished very coolly. Bugils then rather unluckily failed to clear a
corner and Sugimoto nipped in, as he is prone to do, to put the Japanese
back in front.
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MOM:
Goalkeeper
(D's Place), Will Julius (JIS)
Thanks to JIS
for their kind hospitality and charity by providing drinks to D's. D's
Place vote JIS for the fair play trophy.
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Scorers :
Chris (Vikings) (1), Okada (Japan) (1)
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Scorers :
Billy (Lions) (1), Arsen (Lions) (1)
The first half of play began with both teams sharing possession and
each mounting a few mediocre attempts at goal. Eventually, German + took
advantage of a miscue in the Lions defense and scored first. German + took
this lead to the half. The Lions were rejuvenated in the second half with
some fresh players and began to dominate play. German + made a strong
defensive stance and held off several well constructed attacks by the
Lions. A serious error in judgement by the German + last man to leave the
ball for the keeper rather than make a simple heading clear allowed the
Lions quick footed striker to equalize.
The Lions continued to pressure the Germans defense while the Germans
in turn organized a few counter attacks towards the Lions end. With about
15 minutes left the German defense broke down again when they marked
poorly on a Lions corner kick. After an initial brilliant save by the
German keeper, the reflected ball was easily headed into the back of the
net by an unmarked player.
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And, the second best part of the evening that I
enjoyed the most was the look of sheepish but guilty satisfaction on the
faces of Ollie, Scott, Richard, Damien, and John
Harrington after the match sitting up top at ISCI having a couple
of noisy beers. And Dr. Sakai walking around with that
huge smile on his face. He couldn't sit down he was so overjoyed. Fantastic! 
