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The new 2008/2009 season has just started and already we have confirmed plans for 2009! For sure, we will start with some Major Tournaments.

2009
Jun 27 ~ GFA 2009 Challenge Trophy
Dec 11-14 ~ GFA-KL trip 4D/3N
Check out how much it cost including the RSC tournament

Apr 25,26 ~ ANZA International Tournament

GFA U8 ~ Plate Finals 1st Runners Up
GFA U12 ~ Plate 5th
GFA U16 ~ Plate 3rd

Congratulations to all players for braving the hot weather while producing a great competitive team spirit! We are truly appreciative to all parents who put their faith and strength behind their child's endeavours last weekend.

Indeed, it was a memorable day for all in terms of team bonding, friendship & camaraderie, fun and of course a wealth of experience having the chance to participate in this big event. Pictures will be made available soon.

ANZA Match Schedule

March Birthday Boys!

APRIL 09 SCHEDULE

U10 JSSL Arsenal Super Cup

We were grouped with Arsenal Fabregas and Anza Passion B where the games were expected to be exciting and fast. We played to the crowds' delight with full entertainment value. When we were down 0-2 (1 set piece and a quick counter attack) in the first 20 minutes against ANZA Passion B, our players digged deep and proved that they were strong mentally. Ashraf finished off Nazhiims' cross with a timely flick of the head to reduce the deficit to just a goal.

Again and again we attacked, and so did ANZA Passion B. In the end they managed to cling on to the slender lead while we end up with no points.

Against Arsenal Fabregas, we were at our absolute best. Both had enough opportunities to bury the game, however tight defending and last minute clearances proved to be the major obstacles for both teams, let alone poor refereeing decisions by FAS appointed referees.

And so our journey ended on a low. While the players were still angered by the decisions called by the referee at the final whistle, one of the ANZA Passion parents who were overwhelmed by our performance walked straight to our boys. He applauded their brilliant showmanship of gritty football, hard running and never say die attitute. He kept repeating his words of praises and just nod his head while clapping for all our boys!

Perhaps FAS should remind their appointed referees that they should stop taking these games lightly and just be professional about their duties. Like trying to be within 10 yards near the ball, regardless of the age of the players! For goodness sake, the field is only less than half the actual size!

Coach Harman says ~ Not all referees are lousy.
However referee with inferiority complex comes about when
1) they are not well versed in the laws of the game,
2) their lack of playing experience gave them poor judgement to their opinion or interpretation of the game and
3) thinking of the outcome even before the game begins (thus we heard referees saying, "it's only a kids' game")

I am only hoping that the attitudes will change soon!

U10 JSSL Arsenal League Final Matches

What a league! JSSL Arsenal U10 Premier League once again proved how competitive it was to stay at the top.

Our players played a total of 10 games while gave away 1 walkover (unfortunately due to a clash of date to our own GFA tournament). We won 4 games, drew 2 and lost 5 (including a walkover) and got 7th overall. Along the way, we managed to take wins from Arsenal Fabregas, Japan FC, ISA Green and Anza Passion B and conceded a walkover to ANZA Passion A.

The walkover proved decisive and it sealed our failure to the JSSL Arsenal Super Cup 2009 (equivalent to the Champions League). Maybe next time.

Compared to last years' 2007/2008 results

Even though the game went on till late hours, our parents were determined to give their strongest support to the players medal presentation.
	Look at those boys! Even after a draw with Arsenal Walcott, they were all full of determination and confidence for our final game against FC Japan.
What about a birthday celebration for 9 year old Aniq in between games? Thank you Mr John for joining us in the celebration.
	GFA's own 'hyper boy' ~ Dinie (centre). Quite a favorite amongst Junior players.
Enjoy our JSSL Arsenal Archieves from 06/07 season onwards. Find a few current Team A players ~ Jeeva, Fazli, Haziq and Afiq Danial
	GFA U10 boys after winning against Tampines Rovers FC in 07/08 season
When they were younger!

GFA & SCHOOL RULES
Hi players and parents, thank you for your support to your childs' footballing needs. Just a reminder of the following regulations for our usage in the school premises -

- No sandals, slippers or coloured hair
- School closes at 2pm sharp
- Confine our footballing activities to the FIELD ONLY (surveillance cameras present)
- Changing of clothes to be in the designated toilet (near the stall holder within CANTEEN area)
- NO playing of football elsewhere, eg basketball, quadrangle, canteen, etc

If you choose to disobey the school rules, you will be stopped by the Security Officers at the main entrance.

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