Futsal..

Last weekend me and my boys went to KK to participate in State level Futsal tournament (for my Department). We sent 2 teams from Sandakan, Mabuhay FC and Narkoba FC. I was the captain for Mabuhay FC. Both teams progressed well through group stages, Us being the Group A Champion and Narkoba second in Group B. But it was unfortunate for me when I was badly injured (my ankle got twisted in 3rd group match and then in final group match the tactic used by our opponent was to eliminate me from the game, being the playmaker and to stop me from distributing nice passes to Raihan, the most feared shooter in the tournament). I almost cried not just because of the pain, but mostly because I can't bear to watch the rest of my teammates played and struggled beyond their limit to defend our 2 goals lead and eventually win, getting us through to quarter finals.

In quarter finals match against the favorite team (seeded 1st in the tournament) which consist of state players, I was sidelined because I can barely walk, but when we were 2 goals down with just 4 minutes to go, I braved myself and tied my futsal boots so tight that I felt numb so I can bear the tremendous pain. I told the manager to please let me play, and as soon as I got inside the court, I have managed to change the flow of our game. I managed to orchestrate a very nice move and slide a piercing through pass for Isa to score. 2-1 was the score and 1 minute to go.. my right ankle was so painful and almost gone, and I guess its just the spirit and will to win that keep me going. I run like hell all over the court, hustling the opponent and suddenly the ball was at my feet, I dunno how, but I did my magic and Goall!! the score was 2-2 just a few second before the final whistle, and I dropped to the ground, unable to withstand the pain, I cant even move my right leg without screaming. The match ended in a 2-2 draw full time. It came down to penalty shoot-out and I didnt get to be replaced. The rules said only the players inside the court can take penalty, that means I have to kick the ball with literally one good foot left. How can I, seriously, kick a ball when I can barely stand up? So we lose by 1 penalty kicks, every players scored except me (because I cant kick the ball, remember?) I guess it just wasnt our day..

But that wasnt the worse, Narkoba FC also got through to Quarter Finals, draw 2-2 and lose by flip of a 20 cents coin. That was so ridiculous, not to be sore losers but hey, is it fair to determine the fate of a team with a 20 cents coin, when you could think of at least ten other ways to conclude a game?.. U can recycle the penalty kickers until one of them misses, there is also sudden death extra time, but seems like the advantage was given to the home teams.. well it just wasnt our tournament to win, but most of the spectators, neutrals especially admitted both Mabuhay and Narkoba deserved to go further. Guess which team won the tournament, the team that beat us was the champ and the team that beat Narkoba was 2nd..

Next time will be different.. be sure of it. We are now the force to be reckoned with..

Pertempuran Berdarah 2009

Well, one of my 2009 resolution is to stay low keyed in some areas, especially violence. But what can I say? sometimes even how hard you try to avoid trouble, it tries even harder to find you.. this is my story..

Selamat Pengantin Baru..

One day last week time balik kerja tiba2 ternampak satu kad jemputan kahwin atas meja: Pn. Maya dan suami. So aku buka la tengok siapa yang kawin.. Written on the inside Kartini Abdullah dan Muhaizad bin Ahmad Mustapha.. nikahnya di Taman Mawar 17 Januari 2009, dan majlis persandingannya pula di Sanbay Hotel 18 Januari (semalam) jam 7 malam. Anda recognize siapa Muhaizad bin Ahmad Mustapha? dia lebih dikenali dengan nama glamornya Ako Mustapha. Majlis nikahnya hari tu dihadiri juga oleh Encik Cip Kodok iaitu Afdlin Shauki himself, tapi kejap jak la.. time sanding cip tiada datang.. aku pun ndak datang masa sanding tu sebab training futsal untuk tournament di KK Ahad ni.. Maya jak yang pigi, menurut Maya nda juga berapa meriah majlis tu.. meriah lagi majlis kami di sabah Hotel last year.. sempat jugalah Maya ambil gambar kenangan dengan pengantin malam semalam.. Mungkin majlis tu sederhana sebab Ako nda mau kecoh2.. apa2pun selamat pengantin baru...

Bah, sampai sini la dulu celoteh hari ni.. see you when I see you guys.. bye.

**edited for anonimousity..

Goodbye 2008, Hello 2009

Selamat tinggal 2008, tahun yang banyak kenangan suka dan duka bagi aku. Kepada reader blog ni, I'm sorry for all the wrong things I've done, directly or indirectly.. hope this year akan bring more happiness, health and wealth for all of us..

Ok, sebelum aku merapu banyak, I know I have somekind of 'hutang' with y'all, about the stories I promised to tell y'all.. hehe.. Sorry too much was goin' on that I can't seem to find the time to write. I don't think it matters anymore (basi plak sudah rasanya).. But I'll just fill you in with my original points, minus the elaborate storytelling that I was supposed to do.. hehe...

1. Pierre Andre- I think this guy was one of the most talented people in Malaysia, nuff said.
2 Myvi - Accident hari tu, ada macik ni anaknya kawin di rumah sebelah, jadi dia parking siring jalan, time aku limpas, nda lagi meninguk2 trus dia buka pintu.. next thing I know 'kprasck!!' luckily I dint crash into her.. but its okay now.
3. proton MSX - Super 3.0 SUV (almost like Caldina in appearance) a Proton-Lotus concept car, with reported ability to accelerate at the pace of 0-100 in only 5+ second and top speed 250km/h.. what do u think?
4. Hari IM***N Malaysia - Everything went well, I was the Emcee for Majlis Perhimpunan and the Sabah Hotel Dinner (this one had to replace Mr. Ismail Wahab at the last minute). The State Director seems Pleased with us.. so I guess its kinda OK..
5. Tawau - Busy btul schedule kami di Twu, kami konvoi dari sandakan dalam 20 kereta, sampai Tawau petang 26hb..

*alamak.. nanti aku edit lagi.. ada pula kerja lagi.. tunggu...