GALE FORCED WINDS FORCE ISS TO GO BACKWARDS IN TIME AGAINST CLOCKTOWER AS ISS AIM FOR 2ND WIN IN 2008! ARE BLOWN AWAY
Tuesday 11th March 2008
Cup Match: Kick Off - 6pm
ClockTower 1 v ISS 0
ISS Goals:- NONE!
If there is too much rain a pitch will become waterlogged match abandoned; If its cold the pitch becomes frozen match abandoned. So why is it that when we have gale forced winds up to 80mph with the ball going backwards when kicked forward the match is not abandoned? Makes no sense to me in 2008, like no technology used to workout if the ball had cross the LINE. The Co. used to development this system have pulled out due to the LONGNESS (Slang for time wasting) of the FA in making any decision at all.
Before the match ISS already had personnel problems as they had no keeper due to the long term injury to the ISS keeper in the last match, so Mat had to play in goal, and also Niyi the ISS manager was missing due to illness, most likely caused by being sick and tried of watching ISS poor performances in recent weeks something had to give.
Junior's first job as captain was to try and win the toss so ISS did NOT play against the gale force wind in the first half. The captain lost the toss like a tosser (it's a Joke, captain - if you are reading this article) and it cost ISS Dearly within seconds.
Rather than the Goal Keeper & Defender playing percentages in the early start of the match a mix-up caused ISS to concede a needless corner to Clocktower. From the resulting corner a wind assisted vicious cross came in and the Clocktower Midfielder scored an unstoppable bullet header in of the crossbar. 1-0 Clocktower in under a minute once again ISS caught cold like the Gale Force wind and rain.
ISS totally struggled in the Wind and there was no cohesion in any aspects of ISS play in the first half. Clocktower were very direct and only really dangerous on set pieces and should have went 2-0 up when they headed against the crossbar from a free-kick.
In the 2nd Half ISS had the wind and also had a total shocker of a 2nd half performance. ISS were totally camped in Clocktower's half for the whole of the 2nd half ISS Keeper did not have a save to make. But ISS lack of Cohesion in the final third was beyond a Joke, simple basic football principles were not being carried out at all and ISS were not able to adjust to the windy conditions which were not against ISS at all. At times it was like watching park football. One of the most frustrating matches I have ever played in. Clocktower set out their stall and just run down the clock and were relieved when the final whistle went as the battled like a team while we battled like a bunch of clueless individuals. ISS had 89mins to at least score and did JACK Sh*t.
Confidence at ISS is beyond rock bottom; beyond the relegation fears of Kevin Keegan & Fans at Newcastle only one win in 2008 have not won a match in the last 4 matches is more than cause for concern. Forget even challenging for the league as ISS can only get a maximum of 29pts with only 3 games left, while the top team (Camden Lions) already have 28pts with 4 games left. Currently we have the 3rd best defensive record (conceded 21 goals) but also have the 2nd worst goal scoring record in the division (Scored 27 goals). Stats don't lie and it's something that ISS must rectify immediately.
Next match is against the TOP Team (Camden Lions) on the 3rd April, 3 weeks time. Rather than this being a league decider or top of the table clash, it has now become a match for ISS to show some pride and allow other teams to challenge for the top spot. May sound harsh but it's very true.
MAN-OF-THE-MATCH :- Jonathon Ackroyd (Midfielder) :-
Played at centre-back and after the first Goal did not put a foot wrong, and tried to drive for the equaliser once put back in centre midfield.
MATCH REPORTS: - Completed on 18/03/08Written by Kelechi Nwachuku
ISS TOTALLY LOSE IT LIKE EMINEM 'JUST LOSE IT' TUNE AND ADD INSULT TO INJURY AS ISS LOSE KEEPER FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
Tuesday 26th February 2008Kick-off 6pm.
ISS 2 v London Angels 3
Keeper goes off injured plus many others:-Mix-up as 3 ISS players failed to clear the ball and London angel winger smacked into the bottom corner 1-0 angels…POOOR!
Keeper taken out in the 1st ten minutes cleared a ball and collision caused him to sprain hand; Mat went in goal-not happy at all; no stubs so ISS went to their own type of back three 3-5-1 formation.
ISS regrouped quite well and got the equaliser via good work by Guilherme and the ball squirmed to a free Wahab, who kept cool and blast into the roof of net 1-1 and halftime.
But enter déjà vu as ISS get another player and then go downhill as 2min into 2nd half a long over the top ball caught ISS cold and the player lobbed the keeper 2-1 angels.
ISS kept battling physically and verbally, that's why Gobwin got sent off for foul and abusive language - oh back to normal. Referee had a shocker of a match.
Then out of the blue Wahab made it 2-2 with an angled shot…but once again ISS lost the plot as a defender was sent off and with 5mins to go angels, turned to ISS Devils, got the winner with a low drive into the corner no chance for Mat.
There was a point were we players were physically finished and mentally drained and dropping like flys e.g. Lanre with usual cramp etc.
Yet another defeat as ISS slip down the table like a slug coming down a tree. One league win in 2008. forget league ISS need to remember how to win.
Niyi - Went with Brodie the keeper to the hospital and it seems that he is likely to have a fractured or broken wrist, hence out of action for the rest of the season.
MAN OF MATCH: - Mike (Midfielder)- Very disciplined and assertive performance as fullback & centre Back, best of season by miles. One of the most improved players In the ISS team
ISS GAIN A POINT IN A POINTLESS SCORE DRAW AGAINST BOTTOM TEAM AGAIN
Tuesday 19th February 2008
Kick-off 6pm
ISS 2- Edexcel 2
Goals:- Wahab (2)
ISS Continue to waste opportunities to Win the league by scrapping an un-exhilarating 2-2 drew with Edexcel. On current form ISS cannot buy a win for all the tea in China.
1 - 0 down in under 5mins;
New pairing in centre defence; one who hasn't played in over a year & the other is usually plays fullback or on the wing. But Niyi had to do changes after the aftermath of the disgraceful cup defeat against QAces the previous week.1-1
Wahab did a lovely long range effort; Knew it was in as soon as he hit it.Edxcel - should have been leading by a fair distance if they had better finishing power.
ISS lacked cohesion and could not do simple passes, or anything basic associated with playing football. Reminds me of that saying how sad in seeing grown men Crying (Boo-Hoo).
2-1 Edxcel
Joke how many mans does it take to stop an Edxcel player dripping towards goal? answer is 5 as four ISS players still got stripped and the Edxcel placed the ball into the bottom corner; after bening (dribbling) through :-O.Halftime substitutions hardly made an impact and Edxcel had the better half; Jo played well and broke up a lot of attacks from long balls.
2-2
Godwin came on and made a difference and with 5mins left ISS got the equalizer from that man again Wahad with a tapin to become top ISS Scorer.Edxcel had penalty appeals and were the more hungry team. Its a rocky time to be involved with ISS at present. Camden lions already 4pts clear with a game in hand a win and they will be 7pts clear hence ISS dream of winning the league looks like being that - A DREAM !
MAN OF THE MATCH: Wahab (Forward) - His goals gave ISS a draw, that ISS Team performance did not deserve.
OFF WITH THEIR HEADS…AS ISS LOSE THEIR HEADLESS CHICKEN HEADS IN SHOCK CUP DEFEAT
Wednesday 6th February 2008
Cup Match: Kick - Off 6pm
QAces 4 v ISS 3
QAces still had the wounds scars and humiliation of their 9-4 defeat to ISS from last week and had to face the same team this week missing their main striker so the writing was on the wall. While ISS had to be concerned that they required more than 4 goals to beat a team in the same league and not everyday will an attack score 4+ goals in one match.ISS started with 9men and become worse as they soon became 11men by the 2nd half - how does that workout!
Battled like mad in the 1st half and worked hard for each other, ironically being two men down was not too bad believe it or not as it allowed the constant dribblers in the team to do what they want freedom of the park so to speak as no one would have the energy to support some of their individual play.
GOALS:-
QA - ISS Fullback lost marker, simple tap-in 0-1 QA.ISS - 2nd half Jo came on (Now ISS had ten Men) and help create ISS their first goal with a neat finish by Wahab (Hmm who else!) 1-1 game on.
ISS - Go 2-1 up - Another great finish by Wahab a striker in hot form.
QA - Break through and make it 2-2. defence all at sea.
QA - As ISS push they are caught on the break and QA go 3-2 up.
QA - Bloody hell, defenders going awol trying to score as somehow ISS forward is last man in defence (WHAT!) keeper totally exposed and ISS defending totally unacceptable. 4-2 QA.
ISS - JD pulls one back to give ISS some hope but time is running out. 4-3 QA.
ISS threw the kitchen sink at QA, but they held firm like the QE2. I should of scored in the last minute of the match but was taken out clean by the Goalkeeper, it was a cast iron PEN Ref.
The fear of needing to score 4 or more goals came home to roost against QA. But ISS do no favours by starting with 9men no matter how good you think you are or how poor you think the opposition is.
ISS IN 13 GOAL TRILLER FOR SOME OF THE WRONG REASONS
Tuesday 29th January 2008Kick Off - 6pm
QAces 4 v ISS 9Scorers:- Guilherme - 2 (Tap-in; drilled finish); Jonathon- 2 (Header and Free-Kick, Johnny - 3 (2 pens; blaster) , Mat- 1(slide rule finish), Kelechi - 1(Tap-in from corner)
Its Raining ISS Goals alleluia it's raining goals Al-le-lu-ia. As both teams threw away the defensive manual and attack attack like the romans in WAR. With so many blasted goals and this report being so blasted late the following is a small goal summary:-
Goals:-ISS Goal - Johnny pen 1-0; (JD gets the ball rolling)
ISS Goal - 2-0; - Mat broke through, angled finish.
QAces Goal - black guy tap-in from a corner (2-1)
JD - Pen (3-1)QAces Goal - Offside trap gone wrong forward clean through bent bottom corner key white forward. Once again Fullback playing forward onside & yours truly will get the blame. KN's fault (3-2)
ISS Goal - Guilherme clean through clean finish rectified full back's mistake. (4-2 ISS)
ISS Goal - My (Kelechi) Tap-in from a defensive error scoring the 5th Goal. (5-2).
QAces Goal - Stupid freekick given away by ISS (5-3) Keeper was behind the wall QAce striker scores his 2nd of goal of an action packed match. By curling the ball into the bottom corner.
ISS Goal - Guilherme another great side rule finish (6-3) ISS
ISS Goal - JD passing move started from the back by JD and finishes aplomb, great team goal. JD gets his Hat-trick :. (7-3) ISS
QAces Goal - 2nd Hat-trick of the match Forward Get his hat-trick with Pen. He stayed on even with a mashed up leg; adamant that he had to stay on to score his hat-trick and couldn't have a defender (JD - Johnny Dixon) scoring a hat-trick and not him lol. (7-4) ISS
ISS Goal - Jonathon Ackroyd (JA) - Headed goal from a corner; (8-4) ISS
ISS Goal - JA - Last goal of game free Kick (angled blaster), JA's 2nd of the match, all ISS players could see this coming. (9-4) ISS.
Even though ISS won this match at a counter, the concern must be that ISS require 4+ goals not to lose a match and not every time ISS will score 9 goals in one match.
MAN-OF-THE-MATCH: - Johnny Dixon - 3 Goals for a defender.
ISS FIRE BLANKS IN BORING SCORELESS DRAW AGAINST BOTTOM CLUB
Thursday 24th January 2008
Kick - Off 6pm
Edexcel 0 v ISS 0
Make shift back four did well to keep a clean sheet as ISS were missing their starting 1st choice centre-backs and a number of other players for a must win game.
It was a time for fringe players to shine, was not taken.
Was not at the match so cannot fully do a full match report, but this is 2pts dropped with our league rivals smiling with glee with ISS dropping valuable points.
ISS STUFF LIKE A TURKEY
In 5-2 CUP DEFEAT AFTER XMAS BREAK.
Wednesday 16th January 2008Kick Off - 8pm
Cup Match - ISS 2 v Admiral 5
Goals :- Wahab (slide rule finish); Johnny Dixon (Finished of a 7 pass move)
The first halftime was like a sparring boxing match no damaged done but both teams well protected. Wahab was clean through but missed his chance. ISS seem sluggish and struggled to kick the ball. The Younger side Admiral had loads of space at times and no long balls were launched by them hence the score was 0-0 at halftime
Goals in the 2nd half
Ad: - Goal 1 - Header CentreBack lost marker from cross, cross should have been clamped by two people on the wing;
ISS: - Goal 1 - Wahab through slide rule finish. (1-1)
Ad: - Goal 2 - Goal of the game - sliced volley. No one to blame. (2-1)
ISS: - Goal 2 -7 pass move ended with JD finishing the move with a nice bottom corner finish. (2-2).
After the above ISS just LOST it:-
Ad - Goal 3 - No 14 forward; angled finished into the bottom corner; after beating offside trap…My Dhalsim (SF2 - street fighter) outstretched slide could not block the shot - blast
Ad - Goal 4 - blaster from edge of box no. 14 forward completes hat-trick VEX!.
Ad - Goal 5 - Starman No. 14 strips fullback on the wing to provide tap-in for the other forward.
ISS lost it in the last 15mins conceding 3 goals in the last 12mins
Their striker got a hat-trick; weakness on the wingers exposed again main source of joy for the other team. No corners produced for ISS in the whole match showed lack of attack on the wings.
Their 2nd goal was a quality finish sliced volley - had to applaud the player for a great strike; as I was near him.
Like in the Camden Lions defeat ISS got exposed by attacks on the wing rather than through the middle hence more work is required and once again it has taken the opponent the 2nd half to see this area of weakness as the forwards kept going wide to have further joy. The xmas break and two postponed matches did ISS no favours.
Fortunately this was a cup match and our main goal is the league. Must now beat the bottom team in the league dare we lose and our confidence will be shot to pieces.
ISS GAIN 3PTS IN CLOCKTOWER NO SHOW -
THANK YOUThursday 3rd January 2008
Kick Off - 8pm
ISS v ClockTower (Match postponed - Win awarded to ISS)
The Football Board award ISS 3pts for postponed match. Have no idea why but ISS will happily take the three points :-).
ISS BEAT TOP OF THE TABLE TEAM
WITH A SO-SOLID PERFORMANCEMatch Report Date:- 06/12/07
Match Date:- 04/12/07 8:00pm Kick offSCORELINE: ISS 3 - FullBack 0
SCORERS:- Johnny Dixon (2 pens); Wahab (Blaster)
There was all sorts of commotion before the match bare traffic on green lanes N4 gridlock parts of Finsbury park but Niyi wasn't having it as he lives around the corner and works around the corner (Lucky bast**d!) so Myself and a few other senior members got blasted like we were nothing.
Changing room is so cramp no room to move or change as players were changing in the showers and corridor, beggar's belief.
Match started very solid from both teams with neither team wanting to commit too many players In attack…A bit like the film "much to do about nothing". At times it seem Fullback were subdued I just couldn't put my finger on it.
solid performances from Johnny Dixon & myself at the back for a change, I only say this has I hardly heard Niyi cussing me throughout the match so I must be doing something right.Lanre & Jonathon Marshalled the midfield effectively providing the wall required so the defence could just concentrate on the forwards; I cant remember a midfielder going into our territory that's how good they were screening the defence.
Soon ISS started to ramp up the gears and had far more possession and chances. Fullback literally fell back as they didn't even create a chance in the first half
The shut out from the defence had the hallmark of old England So-solid crew label with Sol Campbell look-alike KELECHI NWACHUKU & Rio - Ferdinand Look-alike JOHNNY DIXON and the ISS back in the day that didn't conceded a goal for over 3months of football with the same defensive partnership (Beauty and the Beast - no prizes for guessing who's the latter - LOL you evil online readers). Can history repeat itself like the possible chance of Arsenal going unbeaten for another season? We have to wait and see.
Defensive line on point; offside trap on point like a mouse trap in a warehouse. But praise must be given to the protective midfield in front of the defence.
With Tarzan learning more and more in his new fullback role the grit is coming through him and throughout the team.
Guilherme got the first pen…JD dispatch nicely into the bottom corner, he's becoming the Robbie keane of pens…game went back to "much to do about nothing" as ISS entered halftime 1-0 up after winning the toss to shoot with the wind.
2nd half Fullback FC knew they had to make a better account of themselves and pressed ISS hard at the start of the 2nd half as ISS struggled to come to terms with playing against the wind. But the defence held firm and literally weathered the storm from GOD & Fullback FC. ISS lack of ball retention was causing more damage than good with many players switching (Slang for getting angry) on Niyi, who must of thought today is my Birthday I'll be calm today cuss no one, hope to get 3pts as a late birthday gift…What the F*** my own players are now cussing me. But he done the changes of personnel & tactics at the right time as a 1-0 lead was making ISS very edgy.
Guilherme was the main treat to Fullback FC throughout the match and once again drew a foul in the penalty area, with his very indifferent hair style he has indirectly been given the nickname SideShow Bob (character in the Simpsons - if you don't know google it - simple!), but believe me people his recent performances are no side Show at all. JD placed away his 3rd penalty of the season (2nd of the game) to put ISS 2-0 with a bit of breathing space in the last 10mins of the match.
With only minutes left in time for the release of the film "Hitman" there could be only one person left to seal the win the Baby Face Assassin Wahab with the killer strike pouncing on the goalkeeper's kicking error and smashing the ball in the back of the net. AS Fullback FC fell back to the ground knowing defeat was now inevitable by three clear goals.
I should also mention this was a whole team performance from the whole squad, which a report like this could never do the performance justice or the internet Mb space allowance for our site.
Brodie (Keeper):- Crucial save when Fullback were clean through, very sharp.
Mat (defender/midfielder):- Focus display and non stop tracking and running to the very end.
Victor (Midfielder/Forward):- Like Bravestar has the strength of the bear in holding players off, non stop dribbling. Ran himself to the ground.
Steve (Defender):- Solid no one got passed me; communicated well to the rest of the defence and midfield.
Micheal (Midfielder):- No longer overawed; steadied the ISS ship on the right-hand effortlessly.
Players on the bench:- Supporting the team throughout the match through warm ups and instructions from the sidelines.
How did ISS keep a clean sheet…No errors no goals simple and a bit of luck also helps. Confidence is now sky high and a gradual work ethic is being installed as ISS train more and play more. It's now The ISS Manager's (Niyi) Job to keep our feet firming on the ground and remain focus as we have a long way to go.
MAN OF MATCH:- Guiherme (Midfield/Forward)
Reason/s:- Really close call between him and two Pen JD (Johnny Dixon). But sideshow Bob created the Pens and his ball retention; dribbling & passing was definitely a Top show not a Side one.
WHEN THE ROADS ARE COLD & ICEY YOU
NEED A BIT OF GRIT TO GET YOU THROUGH
AT LAST ISS HAVE STARTED TO SHOW THAT
IN 4-3 COMEBACK
Match Report Date:- 06/12/07
Match Date:- 27/11/07 6:00pm Kick offSCORELINE: ISS 4 - QC Aces 3
SCORERS:- Lanre (2 - Free kick & long Ranger); Guilherme (Side rule finish); Wahab (Blaster)
ISS were still fresh from the 6-2 wounds of last week and wanted to put the record straight against QC Aces immediately and make them QC Jokers of division 3. The match started at breakneck slow speed suitable for a grannies 11 and had a feel of two teams with no urgency shocking. And the shock soon hit ISS like a thunderbolt as QC Aces took the lead against the run of no play, as nothing was happening; I was too stunned to remember how the goal was 1st conceded…Oh yeah ball over the top with both Defender and keeper caught short as the QC Ace Forward lobbed the keeper in no mans land. 1-0 Aces.
ISS had changed their formation to 3 in midfield as this was the area that got a good paint stripping in the last match, Hmmm I think Niyi (ISS Manager) took heed of this with Lanre playing the vital holding role in midfield. But also time to score as he converted a freekick into the bottom corner, after a major debate with me; Niyi and other players taking the freekick. Lanre was so shocked to have scored he just shrugged his shoulders like it was a minor ting (Slang for thing). 1-1.
Defensive cock-up number two put QC Aces 2-1 a cross field ball seem to be awkwardly dealt with a 10cm height surface chest trap, as the rain poured down and the turf was well greasy the ball was zipping all over the place, but the defender forgot to hit the row Z button, got robbed before he could blink and the ball was laid through on a plate to QC Aces prolific striker who drilled the ball into the bottom corner (keeper no chance) two chances two goals simple!
By this time the rain was coming down hard and ISS could not find a way through as QC ACES goal was on the stroke of halftime. ISS were then caught napping again for cock up number 3 as a ball came through on the edge of the box and the same
Defender in cockup series 2 above (the directors cut - like blade runner), must of swiped the ball with his hand like for that split second he must of got confused if we were playing basketball or football. Free-kick was awarded and the QC Ace striker got his hat-trick with an Alan shearer blaster like freekick that went in of the underside of the crossbar. Shot straight at the keeper but once again no chance Damn…ISS 3-1 down, sigh, phases of laurel and hardy - "Well that is another fine mess ISS have gotten themselves in to" came to light.ISS had to change tact immediately. Mat clamped up their star striker and put some super glue on himself waited for it to settle on the striker and then stuck to him like glue. Offsides were on point with a much higher defensive line to compress the play. Once Lanre long range effort went in to make it 3-2. suddenly the believe, grit fighting spirit started to come out of ISS (belief; grit; spirit - where have you been al this time in the ISS camp?).ISS started to pass the ball more as the big man Jason up front was of and we had to be less direct with two speedy short forwards. This eventually paid dividends as a lovely passing move put Guilherme through and he finished of his chance 3-3. QC Aces were now on the ropes like a boxer in the undefeated fight in Las Vegas. And within the last 5mins of the game ISS could smell the blood of victory like a crazed vampire and boldly went for the win. ISS got their reward with the baby faced assassin Wahab poaching on a loose ball and finishing professionally Wow 4-3 ISS what a comeback; QC ACES were devastated as a draw would have been fair on them.
First signs of grit and determination was a joy to behold long may it continue into next week match against the team on top of the league.
Man of the Match: Lanre (midfield)Reason/s:- scored two goals, to drag ISS back into the game and setup an almighty comeback; never gave up.
Written by KELECHI NWACHUKU
ISS RAIN GOALS IN A WIN AGAINST LONDON ANGELS DURING MONSOON CONDITIONS…
AS ENGLAND CRASH OUT IN FAILING TO QUALIFY FOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINALSLONDON ANGELS 1 - ISS 3
Match Date:- 13/11/07
Match Report Date: - 20/11/07After two games One Win and One defeat ISS needed to win to get back to winning ways against the 3rd place Team in the division. ISS was boosted by the return of the Experienced LAW FIRM Johnny & Jonathon…Johnny Dixon and Jonathon Ackroyd and ISS looked more solid immediately.
ISS started of the blocks very fast, like a caged greyhound at the Walthamstow dogs ground with Wahab missing the opportunity to emulate Robbie fowler's quickest Hat-Trick against Arsenal a couple of years ago, with three guilt edge chance in the space of 10 minutes. 1st Goal was a good dummy by yours truly from a corner allowed Johnny to side foot a shot into the roof of the net to put ISS 1-0 up. A nice short meeting before the corner between me and Johnny paid dividends, which makes a nice change with the price of shares dropping of late.
ISS conceded a poor goal from a corner from a player who reminded me of Gazza'a mate Jimmy five bellies in Angels defence, but almost had the last laugh as he bundled in the equalizer no one could have stopped him and I mean no one. The Keeper made an outstanding save to keep it at 2-1 ISS as the ball was going top corner and there were improve performance from a number of new players from the humiliation from last week which was very encouraging.
Jonathon Ackroyd (JA) then stepped up and scored a Quality 35yard volley to put ISS 2-1 up…The Left peg is still in good stead. It was 2-1 ISS for some time before Guilherme (Forward) came on and cause havoc got the Pen for ISS which JD placed away into the bottom corner 5mins from time with the Whole ISS team showing a sign of relief.
Team started to gel a bit in stages with much more consistency from the new players in the team. But there were times when their wingers were just stripping ISS full backs for fun. And an attitude of covering other players must be installed to a lot of players within the team to stop the constant stripping certain players receive match in match out.
Offside trap was so effective and crucial at many points in the game. The Key for ISS to further improve is communication which has played a part in all 4 goals in the match.
ISS Next match is against the bottom team in the division, let's hope ISS keep them there for another week at least, and ISS climb up the table like a RAT up a drainpipe.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Johnny Dixon (JD) - Defender
REASON/S:- Commanding in defence; scored 1st and Last Goal; Kept players around him on their toes with constant talking
ISS PLAYERS GO AWOL IN 6 - 2 HUMILIATION
Match Report Date: - 20/11/07CAMDEN LIONS 6 - ISS 2
Match Date:- 13/11/07ISS suffered their first defeat of the season and what a defeat it was against the 2nd team in the league. Football can be like a meal your Partner might cook for you poor preparation will result in a poor meal…Like poor preparation before a match will result in a poor match hence poor account of ones self and poor scoreline. ISS were caught cold in the opening 10 minutes like a Fat juicy LIVE Christmas Turkey suddenly feeling the symptoms of bird flu and prang (scared) of farmer come feeding time. As ISS were 2-0 down already; 1st Goal forward was totally unmarked for a headed goal from a corner and the standard mix up in defence aided in the 2nd as The Lions roared into a 2-0 as ISS started to get overwhelmed. Fortunately ISS Keeper was in outstanding form before the hungry LIONS tried to devour ISS to the bare bones before halftime. ISS soon warmed up and yours truly, yes me KELECHI NWACHUKU (Writer of this match report), scored first goal of the season for ISS in over a year (Shocking), with a nice side foot volley finish from a corner. The score was now 2-1 and Lions could not create nothing for the reminder of the half ISS were in control and the halftime whistle gave the LIONS time to regroup and change tact.
Second half ISS totally LOST it as the title stated at the start players went missing AWOL as the work ethic just was not there as in the first half and the defence started to get over run. As the lack of fitness started to kick-in and holes started to appear all over the place, like a pair of over used socks. ISS lack of experience in certain key areas was ruthlessly exposed by the LIONS and the ISS Keeper was already clocking in for overtime before the avalanche of goals, without him ISS would need to become ISS RC (Rugby Club). 4 goals rained in the 2nd half all disgraceful goals to concede at any level and the manner of the defeat was very upsetting (rather than scoreline), don't worry people I wont cry online lol.
The baby Face Assassin - Wahab scored a lovely solo top corner goal which makes it 3 goals in 2 games. But the damage had already been done way before that. A very harsh lesson was dished out by the LIONS, I hope ISS had time to take notes, before the next match to avoid any further SBEs (School Boy Errors).
MAN OF THE MATCH: - BRODIE (KEEPER)
REASON/S:- Outstanding saves and bravery kept the scoreline to single figures
Written By KELECHI NWACHUKU