PINTU FC HOA 2013 Short Review.

PINTU FC came back from the HOA with a pride. From four teams sent to HOA, three of them was able to go to semifinal, while SIXERS (PINTU FC Alumni Team) came out as a winner through an all PINTU final against PINTU FBT. PINTU Ajaib went through semifinal before losing against PINTU SIXERS. PINTU Hura Hura put a brave display against SpringDale, despite being in losing side. It was an eventful tournament for PINTU FC. Hari Olahraga Amal provided a great experience, especially for freshies, as this is their first time representing PINTU FC.

SIXERS (PINTU FC Alumni Team)
vs Sambal Sasa 4-1 (Reza, Vifo 2x, Hans)
vs Tam 1-0 (Hans)
vs KUMIS 5-0 (Hans, Vifo, Reza 3x)
vs PINTU Ajaib 5-0 (Reza 3x, Hans, Mario)
vs PINTU FBT 1-0 (Hans Saleh)

SIXERS consisted of Alumni of PINTU FC, and they were considered favourite from the beginning. Well, they finally were able to triumph the competition via an all PINTU final, 1-0 agaisnt PINTU FBT. They were playing very well from the start of the tournament, as they scored 16 goals throughout the tourname, only allowing 1 goal for the opposition. 4-1, 1-0, 5-0, 5-0, and 1-0. That were the scoreline for them in this tournament.

Togeherness in SIXERS (photos from HOA facebook page)

Ericko was brilliant on the between the post, pulling strings of wonderful saves, and was never conceded for the whole tournament. Nino Aquinas was rock on the backline, while trio Reza Raditya - Vincent Forest - Hans Saleh were fearsome upfront. Mario and Gerry was always become the hardworker, while Suqro did a good job to cover Ericko Yang.

The Prize Presentation for the Winner (photos from HOA facebook page)

PINTU FBT
vs Kaplan 3-1 (OG, Andhita 2x)
vs MDC 6-3 (Christiandy, Andhita 2x, Alvin Kennardi, OG, Felix)
vs SpringDale 3-1 (Andhita, Tandias, Felix)
vs PINTU SIXERS 0-1

PINTU FBT improved a lot, mentally, as they twice came back from behind on their first two match, to beat Kaplan and MDC. It was a vast improvement. Kaplan might have stolen the goal earlier on, but PINTU FBT were able to hit three against them to book the Quarterfinal game. During the match against MDC in the quarterfinal, where they eventually won 6-3 they were also not only coming from behind, but faced a thrilling game, while twice their lead has been levelled, but they showed the right attitude and mentality to win the game.

Andhita kicked the ball (photos from HOA facebook page)

Eugene was much more confident in front of the goal, despite his mistake in the final, while Andhita Dananjaya found his joy of scoring and threatening on the field. Felix Fennardi finally scored his first goal for PINTU FC, breaking his egg for not scoring for few matches. Christiandy grew as stature as a captain. Alvin Tandias were getting stronger, physically and mentally. David Sinjaya and Junaidy Lukman were always ready to come in. Alvin Kennardi is getting better as he grew older.

Runner-up this year, Champions next time? Who knows.. (photos from HOA facebook page)

PINTU Ajaib
vs BriteLite 5-0 (Billy 2x, Channing 2x, Dinar)
vs Mimisan 4-0 (Channing 3x, Wiswa)
vs PINTU SIXERS 0-5

Ajaib means "miracle" and this team made it in this tournament. Freshies team usually failed on early stage, but they were able to go to semifinal, before stopped by the Champions, SIXERS. They scored five past BriteLite and four past Mimisan to go to the semifinal. Especially against Mimisan, where the opposition were a strong NUS team, they were playing very well. They were dominating and creating more chances, and eventually scored four against them.

Hattrick hero in the Last 16, Brace on Quarterfinal (photos from HOA facebook page)

Channing was clinical in front of goal. He scored five goals just in three games. Billy, Yonathan, and Irvan were always composed holding the ball. Wiswa provided trickery upfront, and Dinar was a supersub in the game, scoring one goal from the bench. Mario Sandi can play everywhere in the team and gave the team depth. Jose was brilliant between the post as he recorded two straight cleansheet in this tournament. A bright future for the team, indeed.

PINTU Ajaib, ajaib as it is

PINTU Hura Hura
vs SpringDale 1-2 (Benny)

PINTU Hura Hura before the match

They might have not progressed far, but they showed glimpse of promise from the team. Adrian Prayoga should be proud of his performance as a goalkeeper. He made fantastic saves in the match, and hardly blamed for the goal. Arga and Chiko was solid on the back. Malvin and Benny was powerful upfront, while Steven and Joshua Vincent showed quite technical skills. Gregorius Marco was versatile and can play everywhere upfront there.

PINTU FC in HOA 2013, with the supporters (photos from HOA facebook page)

Finally, PINTU FC wants to say thanks to all supporters who came down to support the team! We wouldn't have done it without all the supporter! Thank you very much for the support!

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