MATCH OF DA WEEK

Here's a preview of the matches to be played this Sunday, 20.1.08 :-

Match 1 @ 5.30 pm : Shiock 04 vs Little-Poo

This season new entrant, Kok Wai's Shiock 04 will face-off against last season runner-up, Little-Poo, managed by Kevin Tay. Little-Poo is hoping that a change of name will change its fortune after narrowly missing the title last season. Little-Poo has managed to retain its prolific striker, Oon and the services of the slow-but- steady-ala-Hyppia player, Verat. It has added upcoming star defenders, Kevin Lee and Jonathan Yong into its rank and the team looked really solid at the back.

Shiock Mati team is hoping that the curse of new entrants will not befall them. Last season new entrants, Celpigs, were roasted, toasted and accosted out of the league after finishing the season without a single victory. With the likes of proven players like Henry, Matthew and Samshen, just to name a few on their roster, they look good for the challenge.

On paper, both teams look balanced and the match could go either way. Little-Poo has a slight advantage due to its fantastic results in the previous two seasons.

Bookmaker's odds : Little-Poo 0 : 0.25 Shiock 04 (Little-Poo to give even and half goal)


Match 2 @ 6.00 pm : Real Madreed vs FC Pasar

Last season champs, Gilbert's Real Madreed, is pitted against FC Pasar, managed by Ryan. Real Madreed has managed to retain the core of its players from previous season and looked strong in pre-season when they beat Pulau Ketam's under-8 (1-0) and Kuala Krai under-10 (3-1). Their last warm-up match against Jinjang under-9 was cancelled when Real Madreed's manager staged a walk-out after protesting the rough play and constant swearing by the under-9 team.

However, FC Pasar is not to be taken lightly, and could boast of having one of the last season best players, Jong Chiueh. Their ranks are boosted by the signing of the highly experienced utility player, Peter Yang.

Bookmaker's odds : Real M 0 : 0.25 FC Pasar (Real M to give even and half goal)