What a great couple of days as DPMM FC are on top of the S-League table and still unbeaten after 10 games.
If there's anything that shows the universality of football, it's the fact that DPMM FC have played more games away than home, and they are still going strong.Not to mention the passion shown by players and fans when the DPMM FC is on the show.
The last few days showed which teams stand-out in the S-League and which ones won't.
Most would agree that DPMM FC head coach Vjeran Simunic is one confident man said, "DPMM go into every game looking for a win." Seems to be walking the walk, as the Croatian must have assessed SAF weakness after their loss against Kashima Antlers and gave Algerian Hamid Berguiga his debut.He repaid his faith by scoring one goal and created another in DPMM's 2-1 win against SAF FC.
Most DPMM fans are amazed with the depth and tactical discipline of DPMM's players but most would knowledge that the game against Indonesian outfit Pelita Jaya in the Singapore Cup, is a whole new "ball Game", literally.
Coached by former Singapore legend Fandi Ahmad and boast five outfield Brazilians, DPMM FC need to be aware that tactical discipline alone would not carry them through the 90-minute match.
Since the start of the Singapore Cup in 1998, many of the top teams in the region have taken part in this knock-out competition.
DPMM's players need to step-up their performances and to adhere to Simunic's game plan(as most of their S-League's games, keep tight in midfield and avoid unnecessary loss of ball possession)
In Pelita's Brazilian imports Cristiano Ronaldo and Evilasio, Rene Komar and Co certainly would have their hands full.
Pelita Jaya are known to play with a 4-4-2 formation and are known to be an attacking outfit and are quick on the counter-attack.
Having former Pelita player Ivan Jerkovic would help Simunic plan his strategy against their opponents.
The insight of Pelita's game would certainly aid Simunic in his team's performance for tonight's game. DPMM FC would certainly go into the game with full confidence, but most fans will would fear any lapses in concentration would would cost them dearly.
Taking the game against SAF. After taking a two-goal lead, DPMM FC's engine seemed to have shut down.The result was a sudden resurrection of SAF players that lead to their goal in the 87th minute. Too late, but could have been too closely!
Against Pelita, DPMM would be up against two hard working and nippy midfielders, Djalaludin and Khusnul who can turn-the-tide of a game in a moment.
With Brazilian Bizarro leading the defence, Pelita Jaya can be menace to DPMM's great start in the season.
The game in Jalan Besar Stadium tonight is certainly a test for Simunic and his team.
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