Arguably, this is the best futsal game of my life. It wasn’t just the beautiful passes, crosses and goals but also to see half the class playing together.
Last night or rather last evening (20th Nov) was our last futsal game together with T1 students and our Math lecturer, Mr. Munin. We also had a guest lecturer; Mr. Kevin! This futsal game was originally played between the guys of T1 and Mr. Munin. We started playing together sometime during the start of semester 2. From that time, we had a series of games. I don’t remember how many games we played. I say 4 or 5 games before yesterday’s game. Yesterday’s game would total up to 6.
The interesting part of all these games are that each consequent match was a rematch for the previous game, except for the first game that we played. Basically, there were 2 teams headed by Mr. Munin and Loong. Mr. Munin ‘graciously‘ allowed Loong to pick the cream of the crop from the class. With much humility, I’m with Loong. Haha! As for Mr. Munin his team consisted of the rest of the guys. The amazing thing about our class T1 was that we had 9 guys. So it was a perfect fit for a futsal game between us 9 guys and Mr. Munin; 5 on 5. All the guys got to play.
Coming back to last night’s game, we were supposed to start at 5. But thanks to the ever unpredictable weather, most of us came late. I was early. I came to the court at about 4 something. It wasn’t because I was too kan cheong or what =P, but I was on the way back from KL, so no point making a few trips to and fro to the Sportsplanet and home.
While waiting for the rest of us to arrive, some of us who were present started playing futsal with the Taylors’ staff. So it was Mr. Munin, Loong, Guan, Hon and I playing against a team of lecturers. I think they were lecturers. I’ve never seen them before. So we played and we got trashed. I thought we young people could beat them or at least give them a run for their money. They were good. We manage to slot in a few goals, thanks to our all time T1 top scorer, Hon.
When everyone came we were to play in the opposite court. But there were already people playing in it. Initially, I secured that court when I came early. Mr. Munin and I were there early. He was warming up in the staff court while I was warming up in the other court. A group of guys came into my court and I negotiated over the court. I couldn’t much actually as I was only a one man army. To cut the story short, these guys were supposed to play until 5 and scuttle off. But seeing that we were playing with the staff, they decided to continue playing in our court. So there was a minor scuffle between those guys and Mr. Munin over the court. You’re the man, Mr. Munin! Anyway, honestly I think both sides were at fault. We were late and thus they started playing first. Don’t expect me to hold down the fort with a one man army. They were also at fault as they didn’t honour our agreement to buzz off at 5.
Nevertheless, Mr. Munin pulled rank and we got our court back. We were 1 man down since Zi Jun couldn’t make it for our game. So we invited 1 of those guys to play. Jeremy the Indian dude joined us. He’s a good player, very tricky and good footwork. He’s fast too and his shots were admirable. But what disgusted me was that he was a show off. He bao sai everything and Mr. Munin’s team didn’t really get to play much. Every time Jeremy scored, those other guys cheered. Obviously, they were still pissed off and wanted get us through Jeremy. I didn’t really enjoy this game. We left the game early as more tension erupted from the other guys. Mr. Munin handled them efficiently.
Anyway, the rest of us were kind of disappointed. Those guys didn’t like us very much after we repossess our court. We were about to call it quits as it was already 6 something and there were no other courts available. We decided to book another court meaning that we had to pay. But all courts were fully booked. Mr. Munin suggested we play in the staff court at 7 after the lecturers have finished their game. We were initially hesitant, but we eventually agreed. After all, we haven’t even played a good game of futsal with only T1 boys and girls and lecturers.
Mr. Munin dragged Mr. Kevin into the game after much persuasion. So we had about 14 players in the futsal court. They were Loong, Yung, Vincent, Jia Jiun, Guan, John, Hon, Angie, Yi Ping, Michelle, Caryn, Mr. Munin and Kevin, and I. Arguably, this is the best futsal game of my life. It wasn’t just the beautiful passes, crosses and goals but also to see half the class playing together. It was so much fun and amusement to see and play with 13 other people running after a ball. I scored a couple a fantastic goals which I am very proud of. Not to mention, I set up some great goals for Loong. The girls were also equally sporting. Haha! Caryn was always very enthusiastic and verbal. She’ll always shout some encouraging statements. Then, there is Michelle who is always getting in the way when the opponents were dribbling. Some of her attempts were successful; she even managed to snatch the ball from Hon. Mr. Kevin wasn’t that bad in playing futsal after much fuss over his excuse saying that he is bad in football. All in all it was a great game. There were moments where we laugh over someone’s silly moves. That was enjoyable! Everyone would just pause affixed in their positions cracking with laughter. There was also the drunken goal scored by the potentially alcoholic Angie! Haha! This is by far 1 of the best futsal games that I’ve ever played if not the best. I’m proud and grateful to be with this sporty, exciting and energetic bunch of people.
After that game, we had an ‘interrogation session’. We gathered round the table with chairs and we joked and talked. Haha! We even got Mr. Munin to admit that T1 is the best class he has taught this year. Plus we got that on video! Then, each of us got interrogated about what we have gained from the one year in SAM other than academically while Mr. Kevin videoed us. I guess I left early after my interrogation which was not much. I bid my goodbyes and shook hands with everyone. That was emotional. Haha! I heard the rest of us continued on till 10pm. You guys tak makan dinner ke?
Cheers to T1! I hope we can all meet together again sometime in the future. Perhaps another futsal game? Haha! You know, I still don’t know which side won. Mr. Munin’s team or Loong’s? Anyway, yesterday’s game will always be memorable for me. All the best to you guys and God bless ya!
Photos will be posted soon, if I can get them.
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