F&F crashed out of the MMU FA Cup on penalties yesterday at the MMU Stadium. The scores were tied at 1-1 after full time and the match had to be determined by penalty kicks.
F&F started the game slowly in the first half with the players still finding their rhythm. A scrappy play from Charles "Essien" nearly gave a heart attack to the F&F players as he dwelled on the ball only for it to be plucked out of his feet by a marauding Phlamze player but F&F defence led by veteran NadeemStone are able to ease the danger. Manager, Bob The Builder saw the need for an early change with an ineffective Affan "Pedro" still trying to blend in with the team substituted with Sohaib "Karembeu". Sohaib's introduction really made a difference as F&F started to play their normal passing style with everyone on their feet. But lady luck was not on F&F side as Syah "Boboy" made a foul that leads to a freekick at the edge of F&F penalty area.A Phlamze player struck a harmless freekick towards goal but a miscommunication between NadeemStone and debutant goalkeeper "Carlos Vicky Kameni" led to a freak own goal by the big haired NadeemStone. F&F were waken up from their slumber after the goal, conjuring attack after attack with the highlight being a swift and silky move by Hairi "Krikc" only to have his shot hit the post.
After a spirited team talk during half time, the F&F side walked back into the pitch with much to prove. Waves of attacks were thrown at the Phlamze backline but F&F squander chances after chances. Phlamze were finally unlocked when "Atoy Pinky" managed to get pass a few of Phlamze defender and distributed the ball to Eskandar "Macheda". The on-form striker made no mistake after taking one touch to turn it away from a defender and fired the ball home to tie the score. F&F controlled much of the possesion thereafter with the defense doing a fantastic job of quieting the opponents midfield and attack. Phlamze were resorted to playing English style football of pumping the ball to the final quater of the field. Skipper, Zul Rossi then was drafted to the middle of the park when Azim "Pelekat" was introduced. The frontline inclusive of Eskandar "Macheda", Hairi "Krikc", Sohaib "Karembeu" and Zul Rossi led by Mid "Totti" launched waves of mini-tsunamis towards Phlamze but F&F were made to rue the chances they created. Eskandar had an excellent chance of winning the game after the Phlamze defense misjudged a flighting ball from Azim "Pelekat" but he failed to make the chance count as he was sandwiched between the goalkeeper and the defender.
The game went into penalty kicks with Phlamze converting all their penalties but F&F's Azim "Pelekat" hit a thunderous shot to the bar which made the final penalty score 5-4 in favour of Phlamze.
It was a great game to watch with plenty of passion showed in playing the beautiful game. Congratulations to Phlamze as they progressed to the semi-final of the tournament and we wish them the best of luck.
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