19 May 2013 - Ladies 1's Match Report

Match report - Sunday 19 May 2013

On a sunny Sunday afternoon Tornadoes ladies 1s played the SRC team for the second weekend in a row.  After suffering a 3-0 loss last weekend we were keen to turn the tables against SRC.  Kate stepped in as Captain with Rosie and Helen away and Dave Hogg filled in to coach in Johnny's absence.

Both teams weren't willing to play their cards too early and the game started with slow momentum. Possession was fairly even in the early exchanges despite Tornadoes having some good goal scoring opportunities. Some excellent goal keeping from Flo, who saved some near certain chances from SRC kept the scores level for first the half. Tornadoes showed some formidable resistance to the SRC attacking raids with solid defensive efforts from TJ,Cynthia, Max and Kate. Tornadoes counter attack sparked some excitement with strong runs from lady of the match Dom.  Unable to maintain the pressure in our attacking half the Tornadoes mid fielders were working hard to shutdown the SRC transfers across the field. Alex, Hills, Jane, and Nel were communicating well to ensure any unmarked SRC attackers were swiftly shutdown. After a fairly even first half it was hard to split who had the upper hand with both teams able to take away positives from the first 30 minutes.

The half time break proved to be the deciding factor. As quickly as a tropical storm can hit Singapore, SRC came out of the blocks in an aggressive fashion scoring within a couple of minutes of the second half starting whistle. Tornadoes had been stunned and left caught napping as SRC were able to slip through the defense and take the lead 1 nil. SRC took advantage of the momentum, adding pressure and eventually frustrations to the Tornadoes defensive efforts. Stuck in our own half Sanda, Chris and Dom did a good job getting behind the ball and adding to the defensive structure. All to no avail as SRC snuck in another 2 goals to lead 3 nil. Not losing hope Tornadoes were able to gather themselves and gradually claw their way back into the game.  Nel, Laura and Meagan were able to turn possession in our favour but the balls into their defense quarter were unable to find Tornadoes sticks. Frustrations began to build with Nel finding herself discussing the laws of the game with the refs after some interesting umpiring decisions. There was no backing down from Tornadoes but unfortunately we were unable to turn possession into opportunities as SRC added to the pain scoring again to take the final score to 4-0.

It was a disappointing finish to the game in which Tornadoes had plenty more to offer. As usual Tornadoes gave 100% effort in the trying Singapore conditions and the playing group will take the lessons learnt from this hit out and focus on the remaining games for the season.

Via Sarah  :)

5 May 2013 - Ladies 1's Match Report

Tornados Ladies 1's v. Jasenites - Sun 5 May

Final score: 1-3 loss

 

After two consecutive weekends of cancelled games due to lightening, and subsequent mothers meetings on the sideline replacing any form of hockey, the Tornados Ladies 1s were well overdue some pitch time when the Jasenites game came round on 5^th May.

 

With this in mind, the weather could have been a bit more forgiving... a clear sky and one of the warmest days of hockey we've had this season awaited us, and the expat in us (plus Max and Flo!) was afraid, very afraid.

 

We could try to blame the weather, but as a team we didn't quite have our match heads on and seemed to be lacking that extra bit of fire on the pitch from the off. We found ourselves playing a reactive game, never really giving ourselves the chance to bring out our own 'A-game' – however despite this, we were by no means the lesser team and play was very evenly split, if not in our favour the majority of the time. The first half saw the Tornados score a beautiful goal off the back of some slick triangular passing up through the midfield into the dee where Dom, striker extraordinaire, added the finishing touch to put the ball neatly in the back of the goal and secure a lead for the Tornados as we went into the second half.

 

Jasenites came out hard in the second half and scored a goal against us fairly early on. This was enough to put the Tornados on the defense even more, and as our heads dropped the Jasenites managed to ring up a further two goals to bring the final score to 1-3, to the Jasenites. This was by no means a true reflection of the overall state of play and it was widely agreed afterwards that a draw would have been more fitting.

 

LOM went to a deserving Alex Gill, who had an absolute stormer in the back line as LD; turning over play to our advantage throughout the game and working the ball neatly up the sideline. Meanwhile in the centre, Laura G provided a solid point of distribution, switching the ball cleanly around the pitch. The whole team gave it their all on a very hot day, and the final score has certainly put the fire in us to go out on the offence from the whistle in all our games since.

 

Jasenites, watch out for a storm from Tornados when we see you next (*15^th June, all support welcome!)…

 

Hilary, on behalf of the Ladies Ones

Match report Prem League: Tornados vs. Jansenites

May 19^th 2013: Prem League Tornados against Jansenites

 

Final result: Tornados 2 : Jansenites 4

Half-time: Tornados 2 : Jansenites 2

(Goals: JS Maing penalty corner / Jan Weislogel penalty shot)

 

Big game. Jansenites came with an almost perfect record, 7 games, winning 6 and drawing 1. Including strong opponents like SRC.

Tornados on a 4/4 record. And as Sanjay and Roy mentioned at pre-match briefing: “Our season starts now…!”

We missed a couple of regulars like Johnny Mayes, Olly King and Tim Klimcke, but Will was on board despite not being 100% fit.

Same with Barney, too much muscle around the knee…

 

Overall started with high attention, Jansenites equipped with several Singaporean internationals…and quick legs. Some of them could be our president’s kids.

It was still hot at 430 pm, but match started off well with first line-up Adi goalie, defensive line-up Volker, Fazly, Joo-Sie and Marin, Joran, Marcel, Pete and Jan as our midfield engines and Hoirul and Hari starting in the front. Wesley, Will and Barney always ready to substitute…

 

First 5min were hesitant from both sides, but we started then with our quick and precise ball passing, which was not really disturbed by the Jansenites. Hence, we started to create chances for Tornados, leading logically to the first penalty corner, created by Jan on the left side. Without our leading dragflicker Ben, who by the way is still the leading scorer for this season, we had to improvise and Joo-Sie tried his luck. To everyone’s surprise, the ball found his way and Tornado’s were up 1:0. As expected, Jansenites were not really intimidated and started with own attacks, one of them leading to an easy shot to equalize. Few minutes later, Jansenites still increasing their efforts, we lost the ball in the forward movement and with quick balls, made it too easy for Jansenites again to gain the lead. Tornado’s morale wasn’t broke though as we saw that we were on par and only own mistakes gave Jansenites a chance to score or even come close to our D.

We therefore increased our own efforts, which lead to another 2 penalty corners, the first was executed pooly, but the 2^nd leading to a penalty shot, converted like an iceman by Jan. Strong shooter this man.

This was the score for the half-time and everything was open.

 

Story of the 2^nd half is told rapidly. Jansenites didn’t win the game, but rather Tornados lost it. Too many easy mistakes made on our side gave Jansenites chances to penetrate our own 25, and at least the 4^th goal was played out nicely by our opponents. At the end, Tornados didn’t had enough power and will to return, leading into the first loss of this season. Referee performance was also poor in the 2^nd half, despite an acceptable 1^st half, which lead to even more frustration. Disappointment was seen with the team, especially knowing that it would have been possible to keep the game open for much longer. But we will return and you will see it…this is what makes being-Tornados special. It was an interesting lesson, but only if we don’t learn out of it, it was worthless.

 

Due to holidays, the next 2 weekends are without games for the prem team, enough time to recover and prepare for the 2^nd half of the season.

Thanks to all supporters who were there…

 

PS: This was Joran’s last game and we would have all wished to send him off with a win, sorry we couldn’t. We wish you and Sam all the thinkable best for the future and you will be missed as you have been such a crucial part of the team for a very long time. We will not forget you !

 

Mens prem CSC 4th may match report

Match Report Mens Premier League

Tornados 1^st XI vs CSC 1^st XI, Saturday 4^th May, push back 4.30pm

 

Half Time 2 – 0 (Weislogel 16min, King 25min)

Full Time 3 – 0 (Ayasse 39min)

Attendance – 19

 

By Olly King

 

Tornados men's premier squad entered their 3^rd match of the season undefeated. Lining up against a remarkably familiar CSC outfit who were conquered 4 – 1 last weekend the mood in the camp was positive. Our squad of 15 included Beer and Headly who were again available and fit to play respectively. Klimcke and Fis were not available for selection and Apperly had rudely, fucked off back to the UK. Beer slotted into Apperly's shoes in the middle of the park with Hill and coach lined the team upfront with a high forward in front of a further 3 forwards in an attempt to take the game to CSC and over load their defence. Game plan = attack!!!

 

The sweltering conditions, under the heat of the afternoon Singapore sun, were felt by both teams. Match pace was below our standard zipping-the-ball-around-selves. Play was further slowed with bouncing passes and miss-traps galore causing of frustration all over the pitch. CSC never really look a threat to our defence, with their signature aerial passes from their defence rarely being controlled or quickly being neutralized by our solid defence. CSC's biggest threat of attack was invariably charitably facilitated by ourselves conceding possession with stray passes, rather than CSC challenging for the ball or dominating possession.

 

The dead-lock however was broken mid-way through the first half. Weislogel received the ball in CSC's half, following a transfer from right to left, who went on an attacking run using those silky skills Mayes had taught him. In the D Weislogel withstood several desperate 'axe'-like challenges from CSC defence to squeeze the ball along the baseline, past the keeper and across the line into the goal. Celebrations were immediately quashed by the umpire who had decided in her better wisdom to award a penalty corner one thousandth of a second before the ball crossed the line. Justice was however restored when Weislogel, quite fittingly, converted Maing's drag flick rebound from the penalty corner. 1 – 0 Tornados. Game on.

 

Tornados put together further periods of fluid hockey with the ball working its way up the lines to the industrious forwards running into the spaces and stretching CSC's defence. Premature attacks before midfield support arrived or inappropriately taking of awarded free hits by the forwards before the team had re-grouped in CSC's half lead to turn overs and the squandering of hard calorie-fuelled passages of play. On other occasions slow transfers around the back allowed CSC to cut off the lines limiting the number of times the ball made it up to the forwards. Amidst these passages play we reverted back to our 'standard' 4-4-2 line up, though not all received the memo leading to confusion up front.

 

Despite our chaotic on the pitch structure the Tornado's tireless work rate carried them through and were rewarded with another break through late into the first half. After an attacking run and great stick skills by Ayasse from the left along the baseline he got his feet around the ball to cut the ball back, by-passing three CSC defenders, to an unmarked King. King proceeded to have a ridiculous 'windmill'-wind up from the penalty spot to place the ball perfectly down the middle through the keeper's legs into the goal. 2 – 0 Tornados. Marching on.

 

The half time whistle could not come soon enough with fading Tornados bodies. Coach spoke at half time to concentrate on ball retention to protect our lead, in particular being more selective when we chose to push forward. More efficient movement of the ball around the back as well as improving communication were also remarked.

 

Ayasse was clearly motivated by these preachings to produce a goal worthy of a nomination for goal of the season. Tornado's had set up camp in the CSC half from the re-start, pressing from the outset as coach had originally asked us to do. A passage of attacking open play saw the ball fall to Ayasse on the right in our opponents 25. Ayasse weaved his way to the top of the D where he unleash a rocket of a reverse stick shot into the right side board of the goal by-passing a crowd of CSC defenders and their flapping keeper. 3 – 0 Tornados. Naturally the travelling supporters erupted in jubilation.

 

The third goal gave Tornados a solid handle on the game. However, under the cooler second half conditions CSC were rejuvenated and put our defence under periods pressure. We conceded several penalty corners that were efficiently dealt with by Sankalp and our defence ensuring the score line remained protected. CSC were getting frustrated with their efforts failing to reduce their goal deficit and began squabbling amongst themselves mainly directed at their number 8 at the back who continued to launch ineffective aerial balls to noone deep into our half.

 

Tornados produced further intermittent good passages of fluid hockey with the ball nicely working its way to the forwards up the flanks more consistently than in the first half. CSC atrocious defensive tackles in their own 25 awarded us a couple of penalty corners, offering Maing the opportunity to practice his drag flicks, which were creeping ever so close to being within the three white posts. Despite our efforts we could not better the score line.

 

The second half was perhaps summed for CSC by their number 8's frustrated, reckless rugby-like challenge on Ayasse in their own D in the dying seconds. He received a yellow card and a walk of shame to the dug out amidst cheers from our loyal supporters in the grandstand. Final score 3 – 0. Clean sheet. Job done. Next match, Police re-match!

MAtch report Ladies 2s versus SCC. May 4th 2013

Ladies 2s Match report  Saturday 4^th May 2013

SCC- NIL v Tornadoes - 3

This was the return fixture against SCC that was played last week, when before lightning stopped play we were romping away with a 1 nil lead - well we should have been romping away as we had had about 10 short corners! This week we were keen to produce a result that reflected the dominance we had in the game previously.  

We started this match strongly with a few good lead runs down the left and right but we were not able to get the ball into the D which was frustrating for the forwards who were keen to score, especially as the opposition only had a kicking back. This frustration spread as we pushed forward and started to make mistakes or not move the ball on as quickly as we have done in the past. About 5 minutes from half time a loose ball from the SCC defence went to Marieke and she very calmly dribbled it into the goal. Phew, 1 nil and we all settled down a bit.

We had a good talking to at half time and Joran’s words and the dousing from the water jets calmed us all down with great results. Within a few minutes after a couple of excellent drives down the right by Erin and the left by Sam, Sam passed the ball to me Jacque, who pathetically pushed it towards the goal and as all goalies will tell you the pathetic ones are the hardest to save, the ball sauntered into the goal. 2-nil. The SCC team kept fighting and continued to thwart our attack and had themselves some good attacks towards our D however these were ably dismissed by our solid defence. Another flurry of attacks by us down both flanks was rewarded by a great goal for our captain Sam. The attack continued with narrow misses for Marloes and Virginia. Man of the match Lizzie  and Jacque.

Great team effort and excellent coaching from Kris and Joran  

 

 

Regards

Jacqueline Shorrocks

 

13 May 2013 Ladies 1's Match Report

Cards: None

Injuries: None

Girls of the match: Flo and Nel

Singapore Recreation Club 3: Tornados Club 0

The cloud cover that shielded us from the ferocious 3pm sun did not morph into a tropical thunderstorm, thankfully, which means game on against THE top premier league team. This is the 3^rd game of the season and we were all pumped up, raring to kick butt. However, despite our motivation and 100% commitment we started the game playing to the pace of the opponents. We looked like we had forgotten most of that hard work we had put in at training. Our basics were lacking, with a few good transfers, one-twos along the left and right amongst the mid-fielders and backs.  I will grudgingly give them this: Nice corner set piece with a layoff to the left, then right post and into goal. Kudos to the defense and our favourite goalkeeper who turns out to be an acrobat, SRC managed to find the backboard only once with 10 penalty corners against us, 9 of which we could not understand what for.

 

Half-time instruction from Johny: Close up the (*&%-ing hole in the middle!!!

This change in strategy to a full press and more earnest man-to-man marking saw the forwards and mid-fielders playing hard as our first line of defence. Each move was shadowed. Every pass chased down. The centre mid-fielders were the pivotal glue of this half! We were constantly in their 25 and circle, but even with a series of poetic short, sharp passes, our chances just could not be converted.

 

We played true to Evil Kurgan's proclamation: It is better to burn out than to fade awaaaaay..... We will get you next time SRC!

 

Goodbye and good journey, Carline. It was great meeting you and having you on the team.

 

Reported by Max

mens prem match report vs csc 4th may

mens prem match report vs csc 4th may