DeTToL FC- This Is ToTal FutBol-: Post match report: Dettol vs Wizurai

Scoreline

DeTToL fc vs Wizurai [1-0]

Goalscorer [CheMad]

TThe Antiseptic will face either Mantis or Seryes in the MMU Champions League quarter-final, after the Antiseptic became the first team to beat Wizurai this trimester.

It took something awkward: a mistake by the opponent winger during a clearance in the 15 minutes time and a strike from Che Mad which, allied to a first clean sheet in four games, took the Antiseptic into the final eight. Indeed, it would have been the DeTTols' defensive resolve which would have pleased the manager most, as the return of Song Wei brought an assuredness to the team and restricted the dangerous hosts to but a handful of opportunities.

Wizurai had shown their class during the league game, so it was no surprise that they began to gradually exert themselves on the game. Eskandar's spectacular attacking instinct forced a routine save from Man OF the MAtch Adly, but Dettol's defence - reinforced by the pairing of Eng How with Syahir - stood firm.

In the latter stages of the half, the chances see-sawed. The new loan winger, Abit has caused a threat to the opponent with fine low crosses ,Noxs' freekick was kept out by the opponent goalkeeper, Eskandar powered a header wide and Hanafi stabbed Song Wei's flick over the bar from close range.

Half-time came and went with no changes of personnel, but with a definite shift in setting as teeming,earlier rain began to saturate the MMU turf. Eskandar again almost immediately tested Adly's handling of the wet and sloppy conditions, but the Italian was equal to his low, drilled effort. The Antiseptic had put all thier effort to hold on to the early lead eventhough the opponent frequently trying to get pass the defensive line. The hard work from Luqman, Abit, Che Mad ,Reza and Noxs at the midfield area has co\ause the opponent to strategies back their attacking plan. With the solid defensive from Apa,Song Wei, Eng How and Syahir, the man of the match Adly has least burden on his shoulders.

With Dettol ahead, the onus was always going to be on the team side to fashion chances, however, and the opponents' job was largely one of containment in the second half. After the recent spate of concessions, a clean sheet wouldn't just put Dettol through; it would mark a return to the defensive solidity which had been the bedrock of the MVP award for the goalkeeper and the defence.

Noxs did threaten again, drawing a fine low save from Helton, but he had already struck the telling blow with his trademark freekick. Now the Antiseptic must shoehorn 3 more massive games in order to become the champion. But, having signalled a return to miserly ways in defence and with a calm befitting of hunger for winning, Shea and her players will be relishing every minute that remains of this captivating season. A promising result and a prove that The Antiseptic truly are a mediocre team has make others team more aware of the status.

line up

Adly,Song Wei, Syahir, Eng How, Apa, Noxs, Abit, Luqman,Reza, Shawn(Hanafi), Che Mad

Subs not used

Anis,Wan Bonjo, Andi,Ah Keat