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Fixtures, Trainings & Results --------Archived Results 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Sun, 21 Jan 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 0-1 Team Inpulse
L
Red
Punggol Sec.
Sun, 28 Jan 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 1-1 Sims Brigade
L
Red
First Toa Payoh Sec.
Sun, 4 Feb 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 4-1 Bishannite S.
L
Red
Sembawang Sec.
Sun, 11 Feb 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 2-3 Warriors United
L
Red
Tanglin Sec.
Sat, 17 Feb 07, 9.30am
Training
T
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NACLI
Tue, 20 Feb 07, 9.30am
Training
T
-
NACLI
Sun, 25 Feb 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United vs YV United
C
White
West Spring Sec.
Sun, 4 Mar 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 3-3 Soccer Sonix
L
Red
Regent Sec.
Sun, 11 Mar 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 4-2 Real Madraz
L
White
Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 18 Mar 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 2-3 Team Inpulse
L
Red
Sembawang Sec.
Sun, 25 Mar 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 3-0 Sims Brigade
L
Red
East View Sec.
Sun, 1 Apr 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United vs Warriors United
C
Red
Chua Chu Kang Sec.
Sun, 8 Apr 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 0-1 Bishannite S.
L
Red
Seng Kang Sec.
Sun, 15 Apr 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United vs YV United
C
Red
West Spring Sec.
Sun, 22 Apr 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United vs Soccer Sonix
C
Red
Hua Yi Sec.
Sun, 29 Apr 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United vs Soccer Sonix
C
Red
 Sembawang Sec.
Sun, 6 May 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 3-1 FC Muttidiots
F
Red
 Fuchun Sec.
Sun, 13 May 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United vs Unknown
C
Red
 Nan Hua Sec.
Sun, 20 May 07, 4.30pm
Benedetto United 0-4 YV United
L
White
Chua Chu Kang Sec.
Sun, 27 May 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United 4-3 Nonunimatt FC
F
Red
 Bt. Timah Field 2
Sun, 3 Jun 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 1-5 Warriors United
L
Red
Sembawang Sec.
Sun, 10 Jun 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 1-2 YV United
L
Red
Chua Chu Kang Sec.
Sun, 17 Jun 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 3-1 Soccer Sonix
L
Red
Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 24 Jun 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 3-1 Real Madraz
L
Red
Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 1 July 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 2-0 Ridhuan Select
F
Red
 Woodlands Ring Sec.
Sat, 7 July 07, 2.30pm Training
T
-
 Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 8 July 07, 2.30pm Training
T
-
 Nan Hua Sec.
Sun, 15 July 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United 3-1 Baba All Stars
F
White
 Tanglin Sec.
Sat, 21 July 07, 2.30pm Training
T
-
 Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 22 July 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United 0-0 Commandos
F
Red
 Tanglin Sec.
Sat, 28 July 07, 2.30pm Training
C
-
 Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 29 July 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United vs Unknown
C
Red
 Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 5 Aug 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United 1-3 Mystic
F
Red
 Chua Chu Kang Sec.
Sat, 11 Aug 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 1-1 Young Spirit
F
White
 Lianhua Primary
Sun, 12 Aug 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United 1-3 Team H
F
Red
 Bt. Timah Field 2
Sun, 19 Aug 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United 0-1 Ntu Ivp 2005
F
White
 Tanglin Sec.
Sun, 26 Aug 07, 2.30pm Benedetto United 2-0 Tim & Co.
F
Red
Nan Hua Sec.
Sun, 2 Sep 07, 3.30pm Training
T
-
 Clementi
Sun, 9 Sep 07, 4.30pm Benedetto United 1-1 CNA Advisors
F
Red
 Queensway Sec.

 
Legend:  
Win
  
Lose
  

Draw

  
 
L
- League
F
- Friendly
C

- Cancelled

 T - Training  
  Red/White/Navy Blue denotes jersey colour to be worn.
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AFL Season 1 Statistics
Name
Goals
Wang Di
7
Desmond
3
David
2
Yash
2
Wei Jun
2
Noel
2
Wen Hao
1
John
1
Bryan
1
Jaemes
1
James
1
Vishal
1
 
Name
Cards
Josiah
1 Red 1 Yellow
Wei Liang
3 Yellow
Wei Jie
3 Yellow
Noel
1 Yellow
Wei Jun
1 Yellow
Clement
1 Yellow
Zhi Yang
1 Yellow
Bryan
1 Yellow
Desmond
1 Yellow
Aaron
1 Yellow
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AFL Nationwide Championship 2007
Team Name
 P W D L GS GC Pts

YV United

14 12 1 1 57 15 37

Warriors United

 14 9 3 2 48 21 30

Sims Brigade

 14 7 2

5

 39 39 21

Team Inpulse
14
 6 0 8 26 33 18

Benedetto United
14
 5 2 7 27 28 17

Real Madraz

 14 4 1 9 32 41 13

Bishannite Soccerites

 14 4 1 9 24 47 13

Soccer Sonix

 14 3 2 9 31 60 11
Note: Sims Brigade had 2 points deducted for misconduct.
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Benedetto Player Statistics
Position
Name
 Caps Trg Goals Yellow Red
GK
 Aaron Hong 33 3 0 1 0
GK/DEF
 Jun Jie 18 1 0 0 0
DEF
 Josiah 52 3 1 7 1
DEF
 Jaemes Wong 35 3 1 1 0
DEF
 James 53 3 4 3 0
DEF/MID
 Ted 35 2 0 2 0
DEF
 Zhi Yang 27 1 0 1 0
DEF
 Wei Jie 36 2 2 5 0
DEF
 Wei Liang 49 3 0 10 1
MID
 Noel 46 3 4 3 0
MID
 Bryan 42 3 6 6 1
MID/FWD
 John 51 1 7 0 0
MID/DEF
 Zhong He 16 0 0 0 0
MID/FWD
 Kah Yeu 23 2 0 0 0
MID
 Wen Hao 29 1 1 0 0
MID/FWD
 Wang Di 45 1 31 0 0
MID
 Vishal 3 0 1 0 0
MID/FWD
 Yash 44 1 7 0 0
MID
 Clement 19 3 5 1 0
MID/FWD
 Wei Jun 38 1 12 2 1
MID/FWD
 Jeremy 21 0 2 0 0
FWD/MID
 Desmond 9 1 4 1 0
FWD
 David 34 0 8 0 0
FWD
 Elvin 13 0 3 0 0

Benedetto Team Statistics
Played
53
Wins
19
Draws
12
Losses
22
Scored
104
Conceded
100
Yellows
43
Reds
4
Penalties (For) Scored
5
Penalties (For) Missed
5
Penalties (Against) Saved
3
Penalties (Against) Conceded
5
Clean Sheets
8
 
 
 
Benedetto United vs CNA Advisors
Date:
   9 September 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Queensway Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 1 - 1 CNA Advisors
Line-up:
 Aaron, Wei Jie, Ted, Jaemes, James, Josiah, Wei Liang, Wang Di, Yash, Wen Hao, Clement, John, Noel, Bryan, David, Kah Yeu
Scorer(s):
 John
Yellow(s):
 Wei Liang, Bryan
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Tim & Co.
Date:
   26 August 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Nan Hua Secondary School
Time:
 3pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 2 - 0 Tim & Co.
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, Zhi Yang, James, Jaemes, Wei Liang, Ted, Kah Yeu, Jun Jie, John, Noel, Bryan
Guest:
 Lewis
Scorer(s):
 John, Lewis
Yellow(s):
 Nil.
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Ntu Ivp 2005
Date:
   19 August 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Tanglin Secondary School
Time:
 3pm
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 -
Final Score:
 Benedetto United 0 - 1 Ntu Ivp 2005
Line-up:
 Josiah, Ted, James, Jaemes, Wei Liang, Wang Di, John, Noel, Bryan, Desmond, David, Kah Yeu
Scorer(s):
 Nil.
Yellow(s):
 Bryan
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Team H
Date:
   12 August 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Bukit Timah Field 2
Time:
 3pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 1 - 3 Team H
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Ted, John, Noel, Wei Jun, Bryan, Wang Di, Desmond, David, Elvin, Kah Yeu
Scorer(s):
 John
Yellow(s):
 Wei Liang, Josiah
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Young Spirit
Date:
   11 August 2007, Saturday
Venue:
 Lianhua Primary School
Time:
 5pm
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 -
Final Score:
 Benedetto United 1- 1 Young Spirit
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, James, Jaemes, Wei Jie, Wei Liang, Wang Di, Yash, John, Noel, Ted, Bryan, Jun Jie, Wei Jun, Kah Yeu, Clement
Scorer(s):
 Wang Di
Yellow(s):
 Wei Liang
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Mystic
Date:
   5 August 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Chua Chu Kang Secondary School
Time:
 3pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 1 - 3 Mystic
Line-up:
 Aaron, Jun Jie, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Liang, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Noel, Bryan, John, Kah Yeu, Wang Di
Scorer(s):
 Wang Di
Yellow(s):
 Nil.
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Commandos
Date:
   22 July 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Tanglin Secondary School
Time:
 3pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 0 - 0 Commandos
Line-up:
 Aaron, Jun Jie, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Liang, Wen Hao, Clement, Noel, Bryan, John, Yash, Kah Yeu, Wang Di, Wei Jun
Scorer(s):
 Nil.
Yellow(s):
 Bryan, Josiah
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Baba All Stars
Date:
   15 July 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Tanglin Secondary School
Time:
 3pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 3 - 1 Baba All Stars
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Wang Di, Clement, Noel, Bryan, Wei Jun, John, Kah Yeu, Elvin
Scorer(s):
 Bryan (2), Wang Di
Yellow(s):
 Nil.
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Ridhuan Select
Date:
   1 July 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Woodlands Ring Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 2 - 0 Ridhuan Select
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Clement, Noel, Bryan, Wei Jun, John, Kah Yeu
Scorer(s):
 Bryan, Wei Jun
Yellow(s):
 Bryan
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Real Madraz
Date:
   24 June 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Tanglin Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 3 - 1 Real Madraz
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Ted, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Jeremy, Wen Hao, Clement, Noel, Bryan, Wei Jun, John, Zhong He, David, Kah Yeu
Scorer(s):
 Wen Hao, Wang Di (2)
Yellow(s):
 Wei Liang, Noel
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Season in review
James (a.k.a Boss), we still love you! Cheers to a season full of highs and lows, arguments, disagreements, laughter and loads of Benedetto spirit. The important thing was to learn from it and no one would disagree we have learnt a lot about being sponsored, playing under pressure to perform, being judged on our results, being responsible for the team and our own actions and most importantly placing the Team above everything else. The results on paper are nothing to shout about, but this maiden season was always going to be more about learning, experimenting and making choices about what is ultimately best for the team. The brotherhood was priceless, the team spirit shown was one to be cherished, built on and never to be taken for granted. Not to forget the beer and liquor.. "Wah lao, don't waste!" -Jo, Captain

"We want to be remembered as the team who gave their all whenever they were on the pitch; the team where everyone had an individual commitment to a team effort, and that is what's going to make this team succeed."

Words will never be enough to describe the emotions filled yet simple sunday football games. The joys and hurts, the effort put in to have a Team, the passion and spirit that keeps a bunch of boys sticking it through together - some spend their lifetime figuring it out. Here at Benedetto United, we are The Blessed Ones because we tried hard to figure that out and succeeded, with everyone's contribution. Everyone of you who wear the colours of Benedetto week in week out and who carved the team into your hearts. I only have two words now to close this small little chapter of a long road ahead for Benedetto United F.C - Onwards Benedetto!
P/s: I forgot i was assigned to write a match report. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Wei Liang
Benedetto United vs Soccer Sonix
Date:
   17 June 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Tanglin Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 3 - 1 Soccer Sonix
Line-up:
 Aaron, Jun Jie, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Ted, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Jeremy, Wen Hao, Noel, Bryan, Wei Jun, John, David, Kah Yeu
Scorer(s):
 Wei Jun, John, Wang Di
Yellow(s):
 Wei Jun, Wei Jie
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs YV United
Date:
   10 June 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Chua Chu Kang Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 1 - 2 YV United
Line-up:
 Aaron, Zhong He, Jeremy, Wen Hao, Wei Jie, Wei Liang, Wang Di, Yash, John, Noel, Wei Jun, Jaemes, Josiah, James, Ted, Zhi Yang, Desmond, David
Scorer(s):
 Wei Jun
Yellow(s):
 Nil.
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs Warriors United
Date:
   3 June 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Sembawang Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 1 - 5 Warriors United
Line-up:
 Aaron, Jun Jie, Wei Liang, Zhi Yang, Ted, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Yash, Wang Di, Wei Jun, John, Noel, Bryan, Desmond, Clement
Scorer(s):
 Yash
Yellow(s):
 Zhiyang
Red(s):
 Josiah
 
Benedetto United vs Nonunimatt FC
Date:
   27 May 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Bt. Timah Field 2
Time:
 3pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 4 - 3 Nonunimutt FC
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, Zhi Yang, Ted, Bryan, Noel, John, Clement, Wang Di, Wei Jun, Desmond, Wei Liang, James
Scorer(s):
 Desmond, Bryan, Clement (2)
Yellow(s):
 Bryan
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs YV United
Date:
   20 May 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Chua Chu Kang Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 0 - 4 YV United
Line-up:
 Aaron, Wei Jie, Ted, Zhi Yang, Jaemes, James, Josiah, Wei Liang, Noel, Bryan, John, Wei Jun, David, Clement, Wen Hao, Jeremy, Yash, Wang Di, Zhong He
Scorer(s):
 Nil.
Yellow(s):
 Wei Jie
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Benedetto United vs FC Muttidiots
Date:
   6 May 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Fuchun Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 3 - 1 FC Muttidiots
Line-up:
 Aaron, Ted, Zhi Yang, Josiah, James, Bryan, John, Noel, Wei Jun, Yash, Wang Di, Clement, Zhong He, Elvin
Scorer(s):
 Wang Di, Clement (2)
Yellow(s):
 Nil.
Red(s):
 Nil.
 
Clement breaks his duck, finally.
Benedetto United vs Bishannite Soccerites
Date:
   8 April 2007, Sunday
Venue:
 Seng Kang Secondary School
Time:
 5pm
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Final Score:
 Benedetto United 0 - 1 Bishannite Soccerites
Line-up:
 Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Ted, Noel, Bryan, Wei Jun, John, David
Scorer(s):
Nil.
Yellow(s):
Nil.
Red(s):
Nil.
 
Similar to the previous meeting between the two teams, it was a tight encounter with both teams coming into the game with a careful game plan. Bishannite was eager to revenge their thrashing in the last game against Benedetto while Benedetto was going all out, hoping to chalk up the points to keep up the pressure on the teams above them.

Shots on goals were far and few between in the first half, with both defenses coming out tops and most of the battles being fought in the middle of the park. The dead lock was broken in the 30th minute, the referee awarded Bishannite a debatable penalty. Bishannite’s striker was chasing down a long ball and with James’s slightest touch, if any at all, he flew to the floor. The referee hesitated but blew the whistle for the penalty after much thought. The penalty taker coolly slotted the spot kick onto Aaron’s right side. 1-0 at half time.

Benedetto came out all guns blazing in the second half, controlling and dictating the pace and play of the game. Bishannite was kept in their half for large periods. We failed to convert our chances but the perfect opportunity came when Wang Di was felled in the box. The same player stood up to take the spot kick he earned. He beat the goalkeeper but not the post. Benedetto United could have easily taken the easier way out, feeling sorry for themselves and conceding that it was just not their day. But the players fought on, piling on the pressure and allowing no relief for the Bishannite players. A late, cynical tackle was made on our vice-captain, Wei Jun, and there was a heated exchange of words between him and the defender. The situation was kept under control until their goalkeeper decided to take the situation into his own hands and landed a punch on Wei Jun. Fortunately, several of our opponents were sporting enough to try and calm down their own players and prevented any more trouble. He was duly sent off, a pity for such an ugly action of a single individual to stain an otherwise competitively fought but fair competition.

A fighting display from Benedetto’s boys, never gave up and credit to all for keeping their cool and focus. It was evident to see, everyone in the team had only one sole and similar goal – victory. Nothing else matters, enjoying football and winning games in the process of it, that is the sole and most important goal of Benedetto United. The fight and determination was there for all to see, keep up the effort and spirit brothers, Onwards Benedetto!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Wei Liang
Benedetto United vs Sims Brigade
Date:
  
25 March 2007, Sunday
Venue:
East View Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto United 3 - 0 Sims Brigade
Line-up:
Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Clement, Ted, Kah Yeu, Noel, Bryan, Wei Jun, Zhong He, David
Scorer(s):
Nil.
Yellow(s):
Nil.
Red(s):
Nil.
 
The match was awarded to Benedetto United because Sims Brigade failed to comply with AFL's rules and regulations.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Wei Liang
Benedetto United vs Team Inpulse
Date:
  
18 March 2007, Sunday
Venue:
Sembawang Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto United 2 - 3 Team Inpulse
Line-up:
Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Clement, Wen Hao, Ted, Kah Yeu, Noel, Desmond, Wei Jun, Zhong He
Scorer(s):
Desmond, Yash
Yellow(s):
Josiah
Red(s):
Nil.
 
Even before the game, our mindset was dent on revenging our last defeat inflicted by Team Inpulse. Wang Di was on the sub’s bench while the starting line up was about the same. We got the game moving once the whistle was blown, the pace of the game played at high intensity. The first breakthrough was through a corner where the cross was low and swerving, it caused a major defensive mix-up even though did not look like there was any danger. Their striker got free and slotted home by poking the ball at the near post leaving Aaron stranded on the ground.

Noel and Wei Jun played effective short passes while Ted was protecting the backline as a defensive midfielder. Moments later, Noel passed a through ball to Wei Jun whom lobbed the ball over the last man for Desmond. Even though he was the lone striker up front, he overcome the defense with a few tricks up his sleeves, flicking over the first defender and turned pass the second with composure, He blasted his shot into the far right corner of the net with much precision. Definitely one of the best goals we have seen this season, Desmond once again proving his worth to the team.

Time was running out in the first half with both teams fighting hard, our defense broke down again due to an error. 2-1, the first half ended with both teams physically drained. It was more of a mental and physical battle than anything else.

Team Inpulse spent the second camping in their own half as Benedetto laid siege on their goal. Benedetto played a high backline and threw players forward at any opportunity. This meant there was always going to be holes at the back and Inpulse exploited it to maximum effect, 3-1. Benedetto continued its positive mentality and had several shots on goal, but it was all too little too late when Yash ended his goal drought, drilling in a Zhong He cross towards the end of the game. The game ended with that, the score 3-2. Benedetto’s defensive display has left much to be desired, failing to meet the high standards that they set themselves. With a wake up call, Benedetto’s backline can, and will perform much better than this. Onwards Benedetto!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Wei Jun
Benedetto United vs Real Madraz
Date:
  
11 March 2007, Sunday
Venue:
Tanglin Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto United 4 - 2 Real Madraz
Line-up:
Aaron, Desmond, Bryan, Josiah, James, Jaemes, Wei Jie, Wei Liang, Wei Jun, Wen Hao, Clement, Jeremy, David, Kah Yeu, Noel, John, Yash, Wang Di
Scorer(s):
Bryan, Desmond, David (2)
Yellow(s):
Aaron
Red(s):
Nil.
 
Match report supposed to appear here but never came.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Kah Yeu
Benedetto United vs Soccer Sonix
Date:
  
4 March 2007, Sunday
Venue:
Regent Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto United 3 - 3 Soccer Sonix
Line-up:
Aaron, Wei Liang, Wei Jie, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Ted, Wang Di, Yash, Clement, John, Noel, Wei Jun, Kah Yeu, Desmond, Elvin
Scorer(s):
Noel, Jaemes, Desmond
Yellow(s):
Wei Liang, Desmond, Clement
Red(s):
Nil.
 
The match started with possession and constant flows of attacks from Benedetto. Things were pretty one sided for the 1st 15 minutes of the game. Soon Noel made the break through, teasing the defenders and goalkeeper, before placing the ball into the net. The goal served a wake up call to Soccer Sonix and they started mounting attacks at Benedetto, but the defence was keeping their attackers at bay. A very good chance came Soccer Sonix’s way, which beat the offside trip of Benedetto on the right flank. Wei Liang had to make a late tackle to stop their attack, resulting in a yellow card.

As the game progress in the first half, it poured. Making vision a problem for Aaron, he went on the game without glasses. Then came a corner from the left, an in swinger that Aaron missed, having James to keep the line in the pool of players. But James miskicked the ball and cleared it forward instead of bringing it to safety, only for the midfielder to pick it up and cross it in for a soft header from the striker. Soon after, Kah Yeu earned a free kick just slightly before the halfway line. An unlikely goal scorer, Jaemes took the free kick, perhaps seeing the keeping off the line, pumping the ball flowing right into the net, leaving the Sonix’s goalkeeper helpless. At half time, the score line was 2 – 1 in favour of Benedetto.

During the team talk at halftime, Jaemes and Josiah mistakes were pointed out mistakes and asked for an even better showing in the second half. Going into the second half, heads lifted high and morale was good. Benedetto continued their attack in the search of a third goal to secure their lead. Hardworking Desmond made an immediate impact shortly after coming on, making his sizzling run from the left to the centre, past the defenders and shooting the ball hard and low, giving the goalkeeper absolutely no chance. Soccer Sonix sent in their speedy and hardworking striker who was to be the main character of their fight back. Their effort paid off after much trying, a through ball that beat the offside trap. As the striker pressed on, Aaron hesitated to come further out and narrow the angle, the striker calmly placed the ball past Aaron’s left.

With the score at 3 – 2, Josiah came into the game together with Wei Liang and John was switched out to the right, in search of a 4th goal to nail the win. But things didn’t go Benedetto’s way. With 5 minutes left on the clock, Soccer Sonix once again found the loophole in defence. Their striker pushing his way through, brushing Jaemes aside, who was still recovering from his injury. Even as the last line of defence, Aaron, was rushing to salvage something, once again the striker calmly placed the ball passed into an open goal.
Benedetto almost found the net in the dying minutes of the game as Wang Di did his trademark sprint on the left hand side, only to see his cross inches away from Clement’s boot for a tap in. The game ended 3 goals a piece for each team. As Benedetto continue their quest to establish themselves in the AFL, may we continue improving as a unit and encourage each other through every ups and downs we might face in future. Onwards Benedetto!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Aaron

Benedetto United vs Warriors United
Date:
  
11 February 2007, Sunday
Venue:
Tanglin Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto 2 - 3 Warriors United
Line-up:
Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Ted, Wei Liang, Zhong He, Yash, Vishal, Wang Di, Wen Hao, Elvin, Clement, John, Bryan, Kah Yeu, Noel, David, Desmond
Scorer(s):
Vishal, Wang Di
Yellow(s):
Nil.
Red(s):
Nil.
 
Things started to look gloomy for The Blessed Ones going into their 4th game as it started to rain just as warm up was about to begin. Everyone was scurrying for shelter to avoid having their bags getting all wet. As quickly as the rain came, it left in the same manner, and tactics were being laid out for the guys to take on the team that held last season’s champions to a 2-2 draw.

The game got underway with Warriors dominating the game and constantly putting Benedetto defense under pressure with their fluent passing and dangerous passes to pick out their strikers sneaking in behind the defenders. The deadlock was finally broken when a long ball placed in between the centre back and keeper was smashed home with a brilliant first time volley into the top right hand corner. Benedetto were not about to hand the game on a silver platter and fought back valiantly with strong teamwork and relentless hassling at every inch of the field. Newcomer Desmond was shaky at the start but undying perseverance and hassling gave the opponents no chance of dwelling on the ball in a bid to slow the game down. The Blessed Ones were finally rewarded with a stunning strike from Vishal, it was the tightest of angles but he still managed to get it into the top right hand corner leaving the keeper grasping air. 1-1 was the half time result and much to be done.

Benedetto went into the second half looking to push for victory with passion and fire. Warriors continued their samba football waiting to pounce on any mistake made but Benedetto’s defense. A long curving cross was played on from the right wing into the Benedetto penalty box deceiving the defense and Dover’s no. 18 ran in from deep to place a header past the keeper. 2-1 the score but heads were kept up and the fight continued. Frustrations set in both teams as the ref was making disputable decisions on both sides and tackles started to get reckless. Our opponent got a yellow card for a dangerous high leg tackle on Kah Yeu. Tempers were starting to flare as the tight encounter continued. A long cross deep from Dover’s half split the Benedetto’s defense with their striker blasting home a powerful first time volley into the roof, leaving the keeper rooted to the spot. However, Benedetto fought on and threw in wild card Wang Di. Wang’s dazzling run straight into Warriors’ box caused panic among their defenders leaving three of them flatfooted and falling all over in a bid to block the ball but their keeper came to the rescue with an acrobatic parry. The second time Wang ran down the left past one midfielder, their left back and their two centre backs were left on their backsides as the saw the ball placed past their keeper. 3-2, GAME ON! Benedetto almost got their deserved equalizer in the dying minutes when again Wang Di tormented their defense and laid the ball to Vishal, only to see his shot sail agonizingly past the top left corner.

All in all a tremendous match for both sides, enjoyed mostly by the fans that turned up. Five spectacular goals worthy to be archived, never giving up spirit shown by both sides. Eventually a winner emerged and for Benedetto, it is back to the drawing board to work on future games. It is still early in the league and much can achieved only by those who believe and never give up. Forza Benedetto!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Josiah
Benedetto United vs Bishannite Soccerites
Date:
  
4 February 2007, Sunday
Venue:
Sembawang Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto 4 - 1 Bishannite Soccerites
Line-up:
Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Ted, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Elvin, Clement, John, Bryan, Kah Yeu, Noel, Wei Jun, David
Scorer(s):
Wang Di (2), James, Noel
Yellow(s):
Nil.
Red(s):
Nil.
 
Benedetto came into the match with only one and one precise goal. A victory and nothing less. After last week’s match every Benedetto player had established a common goal that the next game has to be won. Jaemes might have played a part in “motivating” the players that anything other than a win will cost them 6 rounds or more of the pitch after the match. But deep down inside we all knew that we needed to win for a just reward of our efforts so far. Results counts, and nothing else.

Two minutes into the game and the first person to make a major impact on the game was not’t a player from Benedetto or Bishannite. It was the referee who responded to Josiah by saying ‘I don’t like players shouting Ref!’ ‘I got the whistle I know what to do’. That was enough to give most of us the impression that we had a no nonsense referee and the match was in good hands, or so we thought. The first half possessions were equally shared by both teams. Benedetto’s first goal came when Elvin received a pass from one of the midfielders. Elvin was not able to do much as he had two defenders around him at the time, but what he did was made a visionary through ball in-between them to Wang. With Wang getting the ball to his feet he made the most out of it and fired the ball through the net. 1-0 to Benedetto. The game then had little signs of tensions building up from Bishannite but it was not too obvious as they were still focused on getting an equalizer. Goal number two, a shot from James at the goal when Bishannite scrambled to clear a corner. The cheers from the Benedetto bench grew louder when they realized it was our beloved James who did it again. The third goal of the game also came in the 1st half when a ball came off a Bishannite player like a fountain into the Benedetto goal. Aaron was totally surprised it had gone in just under the bar.

The second half was when the tensions started boiling up from the Bishannite. The referee had also a part to play in this as he was shy in pulling out his “golden cards”. The Bishannite got away with a couple of fouls and so did we; even when Wang was brought down from behind in the penalty box. No red card, not even a yellow for the opponent. Wang took the penalty. 3-1 to Benedetto. Major impact no.2, you guessed it. Referee says ‘No using the word f**k! Even among yourselves. It’s a bookable offence!’ Bryan echoed the message to the rest. Soon after that Wang got his second penalty of the day as tackles were now getting even harder. The keeper went the right way this time round though, diving down to his left to block Wang’s kick. He made a second save from the rebound too. Major impact no.3, this time it was from the Bishannite captain. He elbowed David in the face, David's speed must have made him really irritable. The referee at last brought out his red card. The incident did not end there, one or two players from the opposition tried to make more out of it by retaliating. But we were not about to walk into their trap and all we wanted was to get on with the game in the most professional way. The game then continued with Benedetto’s tensions now rising, most notably Wei Liang, flying into tackles like an arrogant chef serving his trademark dishes. He was substituted as we already had the game wrapped up and his presence in the next game would be crucial. The last goal of the game came in the dying minutes from a weak but well placed shot from Noel as he was being fouled by two defenders. He was seen screaming at the referee for a foul as the ball was rolling into the goal; follow by a smile when he realized the referee played the advantage.

In end the end both teams shook hands and respected each other’s effort. The referee could have done a better job in controlling the game if his actions and decisions were as tough as his words. We at Benedetto here will all be hoping for a more pleasant encounter with the Bishannite the next time around. Cheers, Onwards Benedetto!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: Yash
Benedetto United vs Sims Brigade
Date:
  
28 January 2007, Sunday
Venue:
First Toa Payoh Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto 1 - 1 Sims Brigade
Line-up:
Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Elvin, Wen Hao, Clement, John, Bryan, Kah Yeu, Noel, Wei Jun, David, Zhong He
Scorer(s):
Wang Di
Yellow(s):
Wei Jie, Wei Liang
Red(s):
Nil.
 
It was the time to forget the result of the first match and to show the Amateur Football League (AFL) what Benedetto FC was made of. As mentioned by Napoleon, “Victory belongs to the most persevering.” Benedetto was unfazed by how the opponent Sims Brigade carried themselves, with nationalities ranging from Eurasian to Koreans to Singaporeans. It looked like a team filled with international talent.

Right from kick off, Benedetto stamped their authority on the opponents. Tackles were flying everywhere where we were trying hard to contain our opponents and spread play. John, Bryan and Wei Jun were working their socks off to control possession and Wang Di and Noel were plying their trade down the opponent’s flanks, trying to gain a foothold of the game with good services to David. We were given a few scares with most of their attack play coming from the left flank and balls passed to their Eurasian right midfielder. Their attacks were short and swift, however, our defence were rock solid trying to deny our opponent opportunities. Then came the magical moment when a loose ball was send into the path of David. David ran at least one third of the field and had a clear view of goal. The whole bench was standing up and cheering for him, however, his shot was well above the goal post. In came Wen Hao for David and he was doing a hell of a job as the lone striker after much waking up by his own team members. Wang Di finally gave everyone something to cheer when he pick up a loose ball from the middle of the park, like a slithering snake, he beat a midfielder, beat one more defender, left one more defender flat footed with his bum on the ground and placed a magnificent shot down the right corner of the ground. The satisfaction on his face could not have been better described with everyone cheering for him.

During the half time talk, everyone was ever determined, not trying to get the one goal lead get into our heads. With fresh legs of Yash and Elvin going into the play, Benedetto was trying to extend its lead. However, came the most unfortunate incident. Josiah’s clearance was deflected by the referee for a corner. Loose marking with opponents swarming into our penalty, the corner was sent in, headed back into the danger area and the Eurasian gladly accepted the gift by reacting the fastest and scooping the ball into the unguarded net. When the goal was scored, everyone’s heads were sulking, but the fight was not over, Benedetto did not stop fighting. Noel, David and Kah Yeu were sent in for our tired warriors to give more bite upfront. Wang Di nearly scored again when a delicate ball was chipped into his path by David. However, the shot was too soft and it was cleared of the line. This gave Benedetto the determination to fight on. Wang Di ran down the left flank again, cut into the penalty box, however a defender was frantically frailing his hands and lightly tapped the ball away. Never have I seen a weird decision by the referee to give an advantage when clearly Wang Di was shouting at him for a penalty. Frustration were there to be seen were tackles start flying in and that was the last straw when Wei Liang decided to lunge into the midfielder, getting his legs as well. The final whistle was blown soon after. The performance and formation was there to be seen what Benedetto could do, but the fight and perseverance were not enough by our high standards. Lets start getting results. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Recalled by: Jaemes Wong
Benedetto United vs Team Inpulse
Date:
  
21 January 2007, Sunday
Venue:
Punggol Secondary School
Time:
5pm
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Final Score:
Benedetto 0 - 1 Team Inpulse
Line-up:
Aaron, Josiah, Jaemes, James, Wei Jie, Zhi Yang, Wei Liang, Yash, Wang Di, Jeremy, Wen Hao, Clement, John, Bryan, Kah Yeu, Noel, Wei Jun, David
Scorer(s):
Nil.
Yellow(s):
Bryan
Red(s):
Nil.
 
Being the first match for Benedetto in the Amateur Football League(AFL), morale and team spirit was high but at the same time several of us were feeling nervous. Our first match was against Team Inpulse, making it a battle between the two youngest teams in the league. And it showed in the first half as both sides were full of endeavor, passion and running. Benedetto started with our usual 4-5-1 formation.

The first half was a tight affair, with both defenses coming out tops, limiting the number of chances created for either side. Aaron was hardly tested. The muddy pitch also prevented us from playing our usual short passing game. At half time we switched to the 4-4-2 formation, going for the win. The game opened up in the 2nd half with both sides going for the win and we had a few good chances but our attackers were unable to convert those chances. Wei Jun, Clement and Wang Di all coming close to breaking the deadlock. At the other end, Aaron looked solid, claiming crosses and making a brilliant tip over to deny the opposition. As the match wore on with both sides tiring and the match seemingly heading for a draw, Team Inpulse scored from an in swinging free kick with about 5 minutes to go.

Benedetto went all out in search for the equalizer but a few minutes later the final whistle was blown. A 1-0 defeat in our first match in AFL but we gave a decent showing of ourselves and hope to progress to better performances in the upcoming matches. Onwards Benedetto!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalled by: James
 
 

 

 

 

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