Post MUFCSG vs. Gooners FC

Final score: 3 - 3

In a highest exhibition of friendly rivalry at its best, team ManUtdSG fought back from 0-3 down in the first half to salvage a 3-3 draw 2 minutes from the end. The Gooners went 3-0 up in a 7 minute blitz from a combination fo a lapse of concentration from our defence and well-oiled running play from the Gooners' forwards, culminating into an exquisite shot that curled into the top-right corner of Ariff's goal. Ariff, who had an absolutely outstanding game, otherwise managed to keep the Gooners out for the remaining of the match.

Weijie had a brilliant game to score a hat-trick, as we fought back to 3-1 at half-time, and with brilliant team play, ManUtdSG sealed a memorable comeback 3-3 draw. In the end, the draw was the perfect score for both sides who came to play football at its amateur best.


Other highlights: the game threatened to call off due to oversight on referee booking and almost unreasonable behaviour from an official. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed and the game was allowed to carry on.

Flag banner was exchanged before and after the game, in a great show of sportsmanship. Though tempers did occasionally threaten to boil over as both sets of players displayed passion for the game, the game was overall remembered for the bonds forged on the field, and very eye-pleasing football from both sides who both deserve a result from the game.

We (at least, I personally) hope for a return friendly soon, and many more for years to come.


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