My one week break

How did I spend my one week break?

http://www.theborneopost.com/2013/03/31/41-coaches-attend-5-day-sports-science-course/

Sport Science Course Level II

 

 

 

Happy Easter all!

MU vs RM

It is suppose to be a dream final match for Champion’s League this season but the history has been made that two of the biggest club in this world meet at quarter final. Instead of one thrilling final match, we had two back to back match of Manchester United versus Real Madrid within three weeks. Yes, I prefer they meet at quarter final than the final itself.  

 

Santiago Barnabeu Stadium witness the first encounter which ended 1-1. An out of nowhere goal from Welback and the astonishing header from Ronaldo sealed the first match. It’s a good result for MU as a visiting team but they were lucky enough to escape with a draw. Hopefully they can win the final encounter at the Theatre of Dreams soon.

 

I woke up early this morning just to watch this match and having no sport channel in Astro, I ended up watching it online…huhu

 

 

Statistically, Real Madrid has the upper hand against United and it worries me a lot.

 

 

 

 

Judging from the match, most of us are waiting for Christiano Ronaldo and Robin Van Persie. Eventually, Ronaldo steals the show this morning. As much as I love Ronaldo, I was hoping that he won’t find the net against his club but apparently he didn’t care. Robin van Persie had two chances but luck wasn’t by his side.

 

 

 

 

 

Real had 14 attempts (4 attempts from Ronaldo) on target and 14 attempts (6 attempts from Ronaldo) off target. It shows how significant Ronaldo to Real is. MU had 9 attempts (4 attempts from RVP) on target and 4 attempts off target. Hopefully, Sir Alex would try to work things out with Manchester United.

 

Lastly, I’ll stick with my United team inside out as usual. Glory glory man united…

 

Roo and Ron…who will have the last laugh?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sibu Super Series (Volley Ball)

I must say that I had to think twice before I write this article as I know some of the reader might not feel comfortable reading this…but, this is one post that too good to be left unshared. Hahahaha. Yeah, it started as casual outing watching volley ball tournament but end up as one of the most memorable event this year. So, what is it about Sibu Super Series? Well, it gathers the best team around Sarawak to participate in Super Series held at Rejang Park. Me and my friend (Mr. Alex) come straight from MSSM under 13 to watch the tournament. He told me about a group of Iron Lady (yes! You read it right! I watched Iron Lady movie years ago) from Thailand participating in Sibu Super Series…so we made up our mind, and came straight to the venue. To our horror, there were no parking outside the venue and from my car I could see the venue was jammed pack with the crowd. Gah…luckily we manage to make a short detour around the housing area and manage to find an empty car park just behind the venue.

We arrived at 7.20 pm and waited for nearly two hours before the next match involving the Iron Lady Team and ATM (Angkatan Tentera Malaysia). Finally, they arrived in their red jersey with Chiang Rai VC (Chiang Rai Volley Ball Club) written at their back. We could see them wearing makeup before they warming up! Hehehe..such a funny sight. Deep in my mind I can guarantee the ATM team would leave no mercy on them and they would walk out badly beaten.

As the match goes, Chiang Rai VC maintains their composure, showing their skillful moves and delighting the crowd with their creative serves!! They were really good, no kidding! Eventually, they beat ATM team three sets straight!! (the ATM team didn’t even manage to reach 20 points in all three sets!!). Gosh! How can someone with soft attitude, fragile and (ahem) flowery man beating a masculine, thick moustache and manly man with ease??? Hahahaha.  Anyway, I basically chose Natasha (his name wasn’t Natasha but me and my friend named him that way for some reason,ghehehe)…and yes, I took some pictures of them with my cheap headphone camera.

We heard that they went straight to the final on Sunday as they never lose. Again, we decided to watch the final match with another friend, Mr. Molin. I showed him their videos which I captured the other night and that was enough to persuade him to tag along..Hahaha. This time around, I have prepared my own camera. We arrived in time and manage to find the best spot to stand, close enough to feel the exciting atmosphere.

Women’s Final

Chiang Rai VC…

Warming up session…

Even when they were warming up they were willing

to pose for group photo…

Let the match begins…

In the final, Chiang Rai VC met Sibu team (sponsored by prudential, cough!). Initially I thought the Sibu team was stronger than ATM, but unexpectedly Chiang Rai VC triumph the final match with a clean three sets win!! As the winner, they went home with RM 3000 prize. Their libero player was also chosen as the best player.

Prize giving…

Sibu team…2^nd place



ATM team…3^rd place

The winner, Chiang Rai VC

Best male player…Chiang Rai’s libero

Bangkok University team…

Group photo…

Thailand’s powerhouse…

Natasha, the captain…respect his 360 degrees serves…

With libero…he’s wearing pink braces! ahahaha!

Now I have full respect to the real Iron Lady and I hope to see them again next year. Till then, C ya!   

Natasha 360 degrees serves!





For the love of the game

As much as I love Manchester United, I would never beat John Retter’s love to the club..read this..

MANCHESTER United fan John Retter is backing his Old Trafford idols all the way with this huge tattoo.

Trucker John, 51, paid nearly £1,000 to have the Red Devils' crest etched.

The work took 16 hours and he spent the time reading boss Sir Alex Ferguson's biography to take his mind off the pain.

But John, who never misses a game on TV, insists it was worth the discomfort to have the tattoo that covers most of his back.

He said: "It's a brilliant badge with so much history. I'm proud to wear it."

Referring to the club's famously rivalry with Liverpool, John, of Paignton, Devon, added: "As soon as the sun's out, I'll be flaunting it on the beach - although I'll probably get chased by a load of Scousers."

His partner Liz Brady, 44, said: "I think it looks great."

Tattooist Tony Gallon said: "It's the biggest football badge I've ever had to do." - http://www.thesun.co.uk/