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Season 7 Sunday AM league (New Format)
These is an open letter from the organiser of D2D League. Do read and understand. Will need you guys opinion this Sunday. Dear Team Managers,We hope that a
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Historical stories and match reports from the Al-Caliph archive.
2010 Fair Challenge
Exhilirating Sunday
Al-Caliph performed an Everton when they came back from 0-3 to draw 3-3 in the last 20 minutes of the game against Sunday FC. It was a long and draining ga
2010 Fair Challenge
CHAMPIONS!
We did it! Al-Caliph were finally champions of Fair Challenge Social Soccer 2010. After a long an enduring season, Al-Caliph beat Nautical FC 4-2 to clinch
2010 Fair Challenge
Major Boost
Finally Al Caliph FC was able to get back to work. My worry, and I am sure some had it as well, was that after a long lay off, the players will have diffic
2010 Fair Challenge
Stung
When khai and omar missed in the early minutes, it was becoming to feel like a bad day all over again. Maybe its the jinx of the venue or videographer had
2010 Fair Challenge
No Mexican Standoff
Maybe someone walked under the ladder, maybe its because the lady used a tripod instead of the ladder, maybe the timing of Mr Dino's arrival was different
2010 Fair Challenge
Grinding Result
It was a grinding result. There was little flair and not much creativity. Our play was checkered at times. Whether its the weather or wrong sunday morning.
2010 Fair Challenge
I Love You
The words that flew out of my mouth when I saw my wife the moment I got back. I hugged my kids tightly like tiny tots and wrestled my mother in law (father
2010 Fair Challenge
Vagrant Disregard
The picture I had in mind for the game was how "Valiant" the team would be. That would have been an apt title for the post. But it wasnt suppose to be.What
2010 Fair Challenge
Aces in the Pack
Al-Caliph further stamped their authority in the league with a thumping 3-1 defeat of big rivals Aces Utd. Playing at Woodlands Ring Secondary School for t
2010 Fair Challenge
Sunday Outing
The field didnt do us justice. It was small, ragged and bumpy. It nearly killed our game. Somehow we managed to adjust and adapt. As usual, we made things
2010 Fair Challenge
Open Letter from Khai
Hi bossIf possible, post this up on the web for everyone to read.Hey guys. I just wanna apologize for my harsh words and lack of encouragement on the pitch
2010 Fair Challenge
Just OK
Though Al-Caliph upstaged Nauticals FC 5-2, I TOTALLY agree with Mr Faisal's assessment that the performance was just OK. Most of the players agree that we
2010 Fair Challenge
Gotta have faith
Al-Caliph started the game lethargically. Maybe its the long wait for kickoff that caused some unnecessary anxiety to set in. Maybe its the one week off fr
2010 Fair Challenge
Continued Perseverance
Al-Caliph persevered against Vipers to record a 2-1 win. Vipers, being a skilful and fast team, proved to be a hard team to beat. Last season, defensive la
2010 Fair Challenge
Class of 2010
Historical Al-Caliph football archive: Class of 2010.
2010 Fair Challenge
Good Form
Al-Caliph maintain their good form at the start of the league by winning their second game of the league overcoming Bangkit Catharans 3-1. It was a lopside
2010 Fair Challenge
A Good Start
Al-Caliph FC made a great start to the tournament by beating Amigos 2-1. The game saw our team having total control. However, some poor passing in the fina
2009 NWSS Tournament
Al-Caliph 0 - 2 Referee
We have a lot of dubious decision against us over the tournament but this was the straw. Significantly, our clear penalty claim was denied and an onside go
2009 NWSS Tournament
Feel good
Al-Caliph edge out Validus 1-0. It was a narrow win but doesnt reflect the true nature of the game where we had countless chances only to be daunted by som
2009 NWSS Tournament
Meant to lose
Al-Caliph lost 2-4 to Sharks. We hit the post about 4 times and missed 3 clear opportunities in the first half alone. As the saying goes, we meant to lose.
2009 NWSS Tournament
Outstripped
Al-Caliph made amends to the recent draw with BL9110 with a 2-0 win over Stripes as they begin the second leg of the tournament.It was a hot sticky day. Th
2009 NWSS Tournament
Heads will roll
Keeper horrid, defence sluggish, zero midfield and blunt attack.Buck up and shape up.Khai It has come to my knowledge that till Monday, 13th April, 1050hrs
2009 NWSS Tournament
Blackout
Al-Caliph fought hard to achieve a 1-1 draw with defending champion Blackjack. We were short of players due to other pressing commitment thus were forced t
2009 NWSS Tournament
Outmusket!
The game started tentative as we tried something new. As the game got on, Al-Caliph got into stride and was awarded with a penalty. Zamri scored from the s
2009 NWSS Tournament
A Cleansing Act
It was a game to cleanse ourselves of last year's debacle and boy we did it albeit the hard way.First half we were very poor. The 2 weeks layoff has put so
2009 NWSS Tournament
Snake Bite
Al-Caliph went down 3-4 to Vipers. We scored possibly the fastest goal ever in any competition we ever played. Aliff scored in the first minute and 8 secon
2009 NWSS Tournament
Blackfort Down
Opponent was late, sun was hot and we were restless.When the game started, we were going at a frantic pace. Soon we scored through Shahril after excellent
2009 NWSS Tournament
Ace of Spade
In honour of the captain, Im using his line as the title - whatever it means.For the first time, we had beaten Aces. It was a highly paced game. We were up
2009 NWSS Tournament
Stripped of Luck
Al-Caliph started well when we scored inside 5 minutes through Z and added another soon after through Jeff. After that two quickfire goals, our luck struck
2009 NWSS Tournament
Charlie's Angels
We won our third game against first timers Charlie FC. We had to shuffle a couple of positions as a number was missing given the long weekend.We started we
2009 NWSS Tournament
Foretold in DC Comics
Like told in DC Comics, the legion of heroes will somehow prevail. Validus and his fatal five knew that.Z gave us the lead through his quick thinking by si
2009 NWSS Tournament
By the sharks teeth
Al-Caliph started the new campaign with a 1-1 draw with returning participant, FC Sharks. It was a different team from the one we met in the first season a
2009 NWSS Tournament
NWSS League Tournament 2009
We have been accepted into the 2009 tournament. The tournament is slated to start on the 11th January 2009. However there are teams who wish to play on the
2008 NWSS Tournament
3rd in the league
We lost 0-1 to Ace United which effectively put us in 3rd placing. A notch better than last season of 4th. However we scored in the Fair Play when we came
2008 NWSS Tournament
Last game
The game against Aces is @ westwood sec school. Game will start @ 9am sharp!Be ready by 0830hrs!
2008 NWSS Tournament
Invitation to JVSS league
The NWSS league has been changed to JVSS league. As this is an invitation only tourney, we are proud to have been invited again. This is the email; GUYS, Y
2008 NWSS Tournament
One down
We won 3-0 against a fizzled Musketeers. We have to admit that this wasnt the same team that we met last year or even in the first meeting this season. The
2008 NWSS Tournament
Responsibility and Respect
You guys remember the friendly before the game at woodlands sec where we won 10-0? The ball had bounced near the corner flag of the opponents goal and my h
2008 NWSS Tournament
Last game
Due to issues with blackjack, our last game for the season will be on the 3rd of August. This will be against Ace most likely at Woodlands Ring Sec Sch.
2008 NWSS Tournament
For the record : won 8-1 against Westminster
To me, this emphatic win is attributed to the first half team comprised of players who only played sporadically throughout the tournament. They ran the opp
2008 NWSS Tournament
For the record : lost 0-3 to Veteran
A game where heroes lost.There were several heroes from defence right up to attack. Individuals who rather do their own thing than adhering to instructions
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Game : vs Blackjack
vs Blackjack on 8th June @ Kranji Sec Sch @ 9am. Sleep early. Those who cannot make it inform me personally at [phone removed].
2008 NWSS Tournament
Swiss Cheese
Al-Caliph 7-0 Swiss Alliance Dinesh (2) Jeff (2) Fahmie Wan ZafAl-Caliph successfully saw off Swiss Alliance 7-0 in their second meeting. It was a one side
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Game : vs Swiss Alliance
We be up against Swiss Alliance on the 1st of June. The match will be played at Woodgrove Sec School at 9am. The school is at the junction of Wdlands Ave 1
2008 NWSS Tournament
Strips lost its stripes
We won our second fixture with Strips with a convincing 5-0 scoreline.We were better and composed in the first half. We passed the ball well going forward
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : vs Strips
We be meeting Strips at CCK Sec Sch this sunday 18th May @ 9am. Be punctual and ready. Back to business.Unavailable Hairil Dinesh
2008 NWSS Tournament
Unpaid fees
It has come to my attention that about 10 or so players have not made full payment for their participation in the league. This is staggering. Razif informe
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : 11.05.08 @ Wdlands Ring Sec Sch
Next game is against Strips at Woodlands Ring Sec Sch @ 9am on the 11th May. Be READY by 9am. I will not tolerate late comers. Its back to business.If ther
2008 NWSS Tournament
Veteran Overran
Al-Caliph FC trounced Veteran FC 6-0 in their final first leg matches at Woodlands Ring Sec Sch. With the win, we are top of the league, 3 points ahead of
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : vs Veteran FC
As known to everyone, we will be playing Veteran FC this Sunday 27th April 2008 @ 9am @ Woodlands Ring Sec School.Be ready for warmup by 0845hrs. This is t
2008 NWSS Tournament
Westminster minced
Al-Caliph laboured to put one over Westminster. The 4-1 score win didnt depict the true picture of what supposedly to be a walkover. Al-Caliph had to toil
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : vs Westminster
Its confirmed. We be up against Westminster this Sunday, 20.04.08 @ Regent Sec School, 9am.They lost their first game 1-9 to Veteran and this was because t
2008 NWSS Tournament
Strips Outstripped
We won our 4th game in a row with a 2-0 win over Strips. Apparently, we had met Strips in our first friendly this year. They were no pushovers and were abl
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : vs Strips
According to the organiser, we be meeting Strips @ Wdlands Ring Sec Sch @ 9am on 13th April 08. Back to business next weekend.We need a keeper for this mat
2008 NWSS Tournament
NWSS League website
The NWSS league organiser has launch a temporary website http://www.jvssleague.com/. You can take a look at the Fair Play competition.They still trying to
2008 NWSS Tournament
No game this weekend
We will not be playing this weekend. There are 13 days for you to shed some weight and increase stamina. Everyone's fitness was telling in the last game, a
2008 NWSS Tournament
Al-Caliph open a 21
We notch our 3rd win of the season against a formidable foe, Blackjack. The score of 1-0 bears testament to a hard fought game with our goal coming of a fr
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : vs BlackJack
We will be playing BlackJack at Fuhua Sec School on 30.03.08 @ 9am.Players not available Doc Faris MahdiUnconfirmed Hairil Fauzi
2008 NWSS Tournament
Al-Caliph Swipe Swiss
Al-Caliph got their second win on the trot with a 2-0 victory over Swiss Alliance - a company soccer team. Swiss are really a formidable force who defend i
2008 NWSS Tournament
Word from NWSS organiser
Below is an email sent from the organiser for all teams; Dear All teamsThanks for all your support on the NWSS Morning League. Appreciated that from bottom
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : vs Swiss Alliance
We be up against Swiss Alliance who lost their first and only game to Blackjack 0-4 - not enough for me to conclude any significant fact about the team alt
2008 NWSS Tournament
Coach Says : Al-Caliph Unmasked
We displayed a brand of high energy football to beat the league leaders Musketeers 3-0 at Juying Secondary School.The team came happy although it had to be
2008 NWSS Tournament
Next Fixture : vs Musketeers
Our next game is against the league leaders Musketeers who have won 2 out of 2 games. The game will be played at Choa Chu Kang Secondary School @ 9am.Requi
2008 NWSS Tournament
Admission and Apologies
Further pursuant to my interviews with regard to the loss against Ace United, the following had admitted to me readily, voluntarily without request or dure
2008 NWSS Tournament
Coach Says
We lost to Ace United 1-5 in the opening game. Imagine my shock when I heard the news. The news was so shocking that even the organiser rang me to ask what
2008 NWSS Tournament
Update : 01.03.08
I spoke to the organiser today because I have yet to receive the fixtures as promised. Reason being 7 teams had submitted and paid $300. They are waiting f
2008 NWSS Tournament
NWSS Tournament 2008
The league tournament will kickoff this Sunday, 2nd March@ 9am. The league consist of 3 familiar names; Al-Caliph FC, BlackJack and Musketeers. The other 5