Match Preview: Flames to test Spirulina

Fire&Flames VS Spirulina FC
MMU Field Kickoff:1745

After a dodgy team effort in their last match against Lanun Rombak FC, F&F will be looking to improve on their gameplay today against Spirulina FC at the MMU Field. F&F were too complacent in midfield and their whole system of play was marred by poor first touch and inability to stay calm under pressure like they usually do. But manager Samir Aie who has stayed out of the spotlight in recent weeks aims to put an end to that.

Aie was quoted saying " We have been working on it all week. I have prepared the players well for this match and they will be raring to go to show what they can do."

Flames will welcome back utility man, Eski Raul after a week of absence on sabbatical leave. Eski was blessed last week with his new born, Eusoff Eskandarian.

"He just a joy to watch. Sometimes I couldn't take my eyes off him even just for a while." Eski said when asked about his crown jewel last week.

Meanwhile, F&F is caught up in another transfer saga as "Bedak", who is supposed to be their latest acquisition during the winter transfer window, was held up by the FA. He was reported to have missed his flight last week but that wasn't the case at all. The issue digs further as "Bedak" failed to get his work permit done in time for F&F last match due to the FA's questioning of who actually owned his rights. "Bedak" was previously playing for an Indian club but there were irregularities in his documentation that forced the FA to investigate the matter further. Manager, Samir Aie will be hoping that the saga be sorted out immediately.

F&F has no other injury concern as they head on for this crunch quarter final match against Spirulina. Samir Aie and Abby will have to be assessed just before the game to make sure they are fit. Boynaldo is still feeling the niggling knee injury he picked up years ago but should be fit for todays' match. FerdiNadeem who had a week rest on the doctors' order will also be fit for the match and are set to boost the defence with his commanding presence.

With all the players ready and raring to go for the match today, the gaffer, Samir Aie will have a headache on the team selection. FerdiNadeem and Nabeelja Vidic should keep their places while Eski Raul will be back swinging on the flanks. Sohaib 'Karembeu' will sit in front of the defence once more and will be hoping that he can produce the type of performance he did against Lanun Rombak FC. Zul Rossi should keep his place safe after an unimpressive showing in the last match. The rest of the position remains in question as Samir Aie tinkers with his teams' ability to adapt.