PFA vs Imfera Utd: In Pictures

How PFA can progress into semi

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD	Pts
Hoist FT	3	2	1	0	7	3	4	9
Bravo 995 FC	2	1	0	1	3	2	1	3
PFA	2	1	0	1	5	4	1	3
Imfera Utd	3	0	1	2	3	9	-6	1

Head-to-Head:

∙ PFA scored more goals than Bravo 995 FC.

∙ PFA conceded more goals than Bravo 995 FC.

∙ Both teams are leveled on points (3 pts).

∙ Both teams are leveled on goal difference (+1).

∙ A winner of PFA vs Bravo 995 FC match will progress into semi-final.

∙ A full-time draw will be decided by the PBDB's commitee on whether should the match continue into extra-time.

PFA pegged back by Hoist

PFA    2-3   Hoist FT

Alfi   Daniel

Hoist’s late goal gave their side 6 points of the tournament and ensured a place in the semi-final leaving PFA needed to win their last game against Bravo 995 in 11 days time. A draw wouldn’t be enough but surely PFA must have what it takes to win their last game to advance.

PFA made just one change from Friday’s 3-1 win against Imfera as Alai started on the left of the back four. The first goal came when a corner kick from Qayyum as he lifted the ball into the box to pick out Alfi, completely ummarked, cooly slotted home.

Hoist’s then managed to equalize as Madeli thought he’d been pushed but the referee waved to play on and they scored. Both teams had chances to score the second in the first period but they head to half-time 1-1.

Daniel then put PFA the lead early in the second half, despite there were few bodies around him, he’s completely on his own and gave the goalkeeper no chance as he blasted home from point-blank range. PFA then were comfortable with the ball and keeping up possession until in what looked like a soft penalty given against PFA.

The referee made up his mind and Hoist’s are leveled again 2-2. PFA then made several changes as some players are starting to tire having to play 2 games in 4 days. The goal blitz had squeezed the contest completely out of shape. With the game heading for a draw, Hoist’s late short range strike gave their side a dramatic come back victory.

 1st half:

Udin, Saiful, JJ, Madeli, Alai, Qayyum, Jafni, Alfi, Ali, Duan, Daniel

Subs: Hj Kaharoul, David, Jul, Bebek, Nameng, Fizu

2nd half:

Udin, Saiful (Nameng), JJ, Madeli, Alai (David), Qayyum (Bebek), Jafni, Ali, Duan (Fizu), Daniel

Subbed out: Saiful, Alai, Qayyum, Duan 

PFA fought back with a 3-1 win

PFA    3-1   Imfera Utd

Alfi   Ali  Ali

PFA began their quest with a 3-1 win against Imfera Utd thanks to goals from Alfi and a brace from Ali. Duan was given an opportunity to stake a claim for a first-team place ahead of Nameng and Bebek. PFA opted to utilize him as a support striker to Daniel.

Things did not seems to go as planned as PFA started the game slowly, unable to keep possession for certain times. Imfera made an immediate impact as they opened the scoring within ten minutes, lashing a stunning shot just outside the box past the helpless PFA goalkeeper.

A shock seemed on the cards but PFA hit back with an exquisite free-kick from Alfi to level the scoreline 1-1. That goal sparked PFA into life as they were much in control with possession afterwards. There were moments of promise from the offensive midfielder Duan as he combined a neat one-two with Daniel, whose strike would surely have gone in had it not been straight at the Imfera goalkeeper.

PFA then started brightly in the second period as they were keeping the ball more often and Ali produced an expert finish with a superb volley to put his side ahead. With 15minutes from time, an incisive perfect through-ball from Daniel presented a wonderful opportunity for Ali to burst forward before slotting past the goalkeeper thus established their two goals cushion.

Impressive PFA’s back four managed to snuff out the rest of Imfera’s attacking attempt to salvage their hopes of getting into game and the referee made the final whistle as the game ended 3-1 win to PFA. PFA's next match will be on Monday, 18/06/2012 against Hoist FT.

1st half:

Udin, Saiful, JJ (C), Madeli, David, Qayyum, Jafni, Alfi, Ali, Duan, Daniel

Subs: Hj Kaharoul, Aqil, Nameng, Fizu, Bebek

2nd half:

Udin, Saiful (Nameng), JJ (C), Madeli, David, Qayyum (Bebek), Jafni, Alfi (Aqil), Duan (Fizu), Daniel

Subbed out: Saiful, Qayyum, Alfi, Duan

p/s: Huge credits and kudos to PFA backroom staff who helped not only their team but to the opponent as an acting medic team. That was a tremendous effort from the boys (Aziz, Dillah, Boy Habs, Boy B). All the preparations for the pre-game was absolutely fantastic!