Team TCC vs HP Engineers

Farrer Park
31st March 2007
9am

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : David, Lawrence, Yew Cheong, Xiong Kun, Kaf Fei
MF: Gary, Michael, Clement, Zech, Darren, Victor, Chengwei
ST : JJ, Adrian, Soon Chan

AWOL
Nil

Result
Team TCC 9 - 0 HP Engineers
(Halftime : 4-0)

Scorers
Adrian(3)
Chengwei(2)
Michael
Clement
Soon Chan
Darren

Yellow Cards
Nil


CONGRATULATIONS TO (18)ADRIAN GOH FOR SCORING TEAM TCC'S 100TH GOAL!
(since August 2006, when team statistics were first recorded)

Team TCC vs Rongpo's Team(Black)

Marsiling Apartments Field
24th March 2007
9am

Players
GK : Bro Sidney
DF : Brian, David, Bro Lawrence, Kaixin, Zheng De
MF: Gary, Michael, Clement, Zech, Alex
ST : JJ, Adrian, Darren

AWOL
Nil

Result
Team TCC 7 - 2 Rongpo's Team(Black)
(Halftime : 5-0)

Scorers
Darren(4)
JJ(2)
Michael

Yellow Cards
Nil

Team TCC vs IGNYTE

Singapore Chinese Recreation Club
17th March 2007
9am

Players
GK : Bro Sidney
DF : Brian, Bro Lawrence, Kaixin, David
MF: Melvin, Clement, Galvin, Ben, Alex,
ST : JJ, Charlie, Eric

AWOL
Nil

Result
Team TCC 1 - 0 IGNYTE
(Halftime : 0-0)

Scorers
Galvin

Yellow Cards
Nil





By Brian Lim

It was in the blistering heat of a Saturday morning that the 6th and latest edition of the quarterly game between Team TCC and IGNYTE kicked off. Dubbed the "Trinity Derby", the previous 5 games had produced 4 wins and a draw for the senior team. Coming into this game, Team TCC had yet to lose in 2007 and the players did not expect the record to fall at the hands of IGNYTE.

However, even before the kick-off, team politics combined with unfortunate last minute withdrawals seemed to put the record under threat. Captain Gary was withdrawn to allow his knee to recover from an injury suffered in the last match, while Darren and Michael 'mysteriously' appeared on the lineup of the IGNYTE side. More drama followed in the minutes prior to kick off with revelation that a player had failed to turn up for Team TCC, while on the IGNYTE side, goalkeeper Wesley failed to turn up. Despite stand-in Captain Melvin's protests, a quickly thought scheme by the IGNYTE side to poach Team TCC's players succeeded partially, with Eric to turn up for the yellow team in the first half, and JJ to turn up in between the posts for the Ignytians in the second period. The drama ensured a fierce but friendly contest would be on the cards.

IGNYTE with their imported players

Kick off saw a frentic start to the game. While weakened by the lost of their No.1 custodian, IGNYTE paraded 2 new faces which posed an unfamiliar danger to Team TCC. In the opening minutes of the half, Team TCC had the lion's share of the possesion had many good, clear chances. Striker JJ bundled 2 glittering chances over the bar when it seemed easier to put it in the back of the net, which IGNYTE stand-in goalkeeper Nicholas made 2 fantastic saves. The long ball tactics of IGNYTE failed to trouble the Team TCC defence with the towering David Chng snuffing out every IGNYTE pass.

Another shot goes wide

In the latter minutes of the first half, however, the younger and fitter legs of IGNYTE started to show their worth. Passes started to go astray, and the tiring Team TCC players found it hard to chase every single pass. Bouyed by the temporary but important presence of Eric in their team, IGNYTE slowly began to find their footing and started to attack more. Several bad calls by the referee did not help help Team TCC, and IGNYTE's first chance came when a free kick was given on the edge of the TCC box. Nonetheless, Team TCC goalkeeper Bro Sidney was rarely troubled in the first half and it ended nil all.

Second half saw JJ switched over to become IGNYTE goalkeeper, and Eric making a return to the green of Team TCC. After months of waiting, Eric was finally given his chance as striker, and the move seemed to reap immediate dividends. A through ball from Brian gave Eric his first touch as striker, and his physical presence seemed to intimidate the smaller sized IGNYTE players who did not dare to tackle him. It was Team TCC all the way in the first 15mins of the seecond half as Ben's through passes seemed to find Eric almost magnetically.

Ben looking for Eric again

On one such foray down the right flank, Galvin took on the IGNYTE defence and won. Stuck on the flank, he conjured a dipping shot that was disguised as a cross, and JJ could only look on as the ball floated into the upper left corner of the net. GOAL! There were questions asked of his true intentions, but it was still a goal Ronaldinho would be proud of.

In the middle of the second half, a goal scored by Eric was disallowed for a supposed foul on JJ. Eric then had to go off due to a back injury, and Alex came on as striker. It was a move that almost paid off as Alex controlled a lobbed pass with a sublime first touch and nearly scored with his side footed shot. On that occasion, JJ was well and truly beaten but not the upright.

However, JJ saved the IGNYTE team on countless occasions. A quickly taken free kick by Brian saw Ben send a rasping shot that seemed bound for the bottom right corner of the goal, only to see JJ palming the ball to safety. The shock of almost going two down provided the catalyst for IGNYTE's revival, as the Ignytians finally woke up and started to attack more. A free kick taken by Mark caused major confusion in the Team TCC penalty box, and the ball was poked into the back of the Team TCC in the ensuing chaos. Alas, the offside whistle denied IGNYTE their goal. Two good passes saw Darren thru on goal twice with only the keeper to beat, and had not Bro Sidney conjure up 2 outstanding saves , Darren would have cemented his position as the Judas of Team TCC. The second half ended with IGNYTE dominating the game but with no goal to show for their efforts.

Mark finds out what Bro Sidney is made of

In the end, the experience of Team TCC proved to be the difference, inspite of IGNYTE's much superior fitness. The scoreline indicates a vastly improved performance from the Ignytians, although they would be disappointed that they have been consigned to a 5th defeat. For Team TCC, it was a largely disappointing performance, given their usual high standards. Already, they would be thinking of setting things right, especially the scoreline, in the 7th edition of the "Trinity Derby".

To see more photos from the 6th "Trinity Derby", please go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/40839923@N00/sets/

The Trinitarian - Issue 9

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Team TCC vs Aldersgate Methodist Church

Fairfield Methodist Secondary School
25th February 2007
3pm

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : Brian, Bro Lawrence, Eric, Kaixin
MF: Gary, Michael, Roger, Ben, Clement, Zech, Cheng Wei
ST : JJ, Adrian, Victor

AWOL
Nil

Result
Team TCC 0 - 0 Aldersgate Methodist Church
(Halftime : 0-0)

Scorers
Nil

Yellow Cards
Nil

Team TCC vs FCBC Team

Tanglin Pitch 4
17th February 2007
9am

Players
GK : Wesley
DF : Brian, David, Eric, Zhang De
MF: Gary, Edwin, Clement, Roger, Ah Ho, Darren, Alex
ST : JJ, Adrian, Victor

AWOL
Nil

Result
Team TCC 3 - 1 FCBC Team
(Halftime : 1-0)

Scorers
Victor
Roger
Eric

Yellow Cards
Nil

Team TCC vs Church of Praise

Bendemeer Secondary School Field
11th February 2007
3pm

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : Brian, David, Bro Lawrence, Jiahao, Joshua
MF: Gary, Michael, Keegan, Cheng Wei, Clement, Zech, William
ST : JJ, Victor

AWOL
Nil

Result
Team TCC 5 - 2 Church of Praise
(Halftime : 2-1)

Scorers
JJ(3)
Victor
William

Yellow Cards
Nil

Team TCC vs NIE Team(Orange)

Marina South Pitch 1
20th January 2007
9am

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : Brian, David, Eric, Kaixin, Kah Fai
MF: Gary, Michael, Clement, Zech, Cheng Wei, Roger
ST : JJ, Adrian, Victor

AWOL
Tim

Result
Team TCC 3 - 3 NIE Team(Orange)
(Halftime : 3-0)

Scorers
Cheng Wei, Eric, Adrian

Yellow Cards
Nil

Team TCC vs TCC Veterans

Old Braddell-Westlake Secondary School Field
13th January 2007
9am

Players
GK : Wesley(IGNYTE)
DF : Brian, David, Eric, Melvin, Kaixin
MF: Gary, Michael, Roger, Ben, Clement, Cheng Wei, Darren
ST : JJ, Adrian, Victor

AWOL
Nil

Result
Team TCC 4 - 1 TCC Veterans
(Halftime : 3-0)

Scorers
Ben, Victor(2), Michael

Yellow Cards
Nil

























To see the rest of the photos, please go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/40839923@N00/sets/ .
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NEW PLAYER JOINS TEAM TCC

Team TCC officially welcomes No.27, Midfielder Fu Cheng Wei to the team!

Captain Gary presenting Fu with his new jersey

While LA Galaxy celebrates the capture of midfielder David Beckham, Team TCC also celebrates it's own new player. While not in the class of the US$250m LA Galaxy paid for Beckham, 31, Fu's arrival, which came about via a friend's recommendation, is expected to boost Team TCC's firepower as much as how Beckham contributed to Manchester United in his prime.

It has been some time since Fu, 21, has been playing for the team and in that short time, he has made a considerable impact, including being joint top-scorer as well as getting the most yellow cards for 2006.

As he gets his own official place on the team roster, fans and players of Team TCC will expect Fu to quickly repay the fees splashed out on his jersey. And given the impact he has already made in his short time at Team TCC, one would be wise not to count against Fu adding to his already impressive goal tally in the green of Team TCC.

Team TCC vs NIE Team(Orange)

Punggol Road Field
06th January 2007
9am

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : Brian, David, Eric, Melvin
MF: Gary, Michael, Mark(IGNYTE), Zhuo Hao, Clement, Roger, Cheng Wei
ST : JJ, Adrian

AWOL
Zech

Result
Team TCC 3 - 2 NIE TEAM(Orange)
(Halftime : 1-0)

Scorers
Gary(2), JJ

Yellow Cards
Nil

Summary 2006(Aug - Nov)

Results




Average Goals Scored Per Game = 4.38

Average Goals Conceded Per Game = 1.63

Longest Winning Streak = 5 Games
(17th Sept – 5th November)

Clean Sheets = 2


Wins


Draws


Losses




Attendance

Top 10 Attendance




Goals

Scorers



Goals Ratio(Top 5)




Bookings

Yellow Cards
(Only from 26th Nov onwards)



Red Cards
- N I L -

Team TCC vs Botak Gang(Yellow Jersey)

Bukit Timah Pitch 2
23rd December 2006
9am

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : Brian, Eric, Justin, JJ
MF : Gary, Ben, Cheng Wei, Roger, Zech, Clement
ST : Adrian, Raymond

AWOL
Michael

Result
Team TCC 0 - 4 Botak Gang(Yellow Jersey)
(Halftime : 0-1)

Scorers
Nil

Yellow Cards
Cheng Wei, Brian








P Gary with his very own Captain's armband





The team for the game today(Absent : Ben Por)

Team TCC vs SAF Regulars' Team(Gold Jersey)

Marina South Pitch 4
16th December 2006
9am

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : Brian, David, Eric, Melvin
MF: Gary, Keegan, Cheng Wei, Darren, Clement, Roger
ST : JJ, Adrian, Raymond

Result
Team TCC 5 - 1 SAF Regulars' Team(Gold Jersey)
(Halftime : 1-1)

Scorers
Clement, JJ, Cheng Wei, Adrian, Raymond

Yellow Cards
Nil

Team TCC vs Desmond(Field Coordinator)'s Team

Marina South Pitch 20
9th December 2006
9am

Players
GK : Kelvin
DF : Brian, Eric, Melvin, Edwin, Kaixin, Victor
MF: Tim, Gary, Cheng Wei, Ben, Clement, Zech
ST : JJ, Adrian, Alex

Result
Team TCC 8 - 1 Desmond(Field Coordinator)'s Team
(Halftime : 6-0)

Scorers
Cheng Wei(2), Tim(2), Gary, Clement, Eric, JJ

Yellow Cards
Nil