DPMM FC makes it three

The first eleven of DPMM FC

DPMM FC are on a roll. Even during Ramadhan, they were still able to perform to their best and that shows a lot about the mental strength and the physical aspect of DPMM FC players and being on the road for almost two weeks is not an easy feat for the players. It takes a lot of focus and being present and achieve their goal step-by-step. What more can you ask for and a big shout out to Steve Kean who slowly build up the team from Day 1 (pre-season training) and you can see how much they have improved immensely over the course of the period.

Last night DPMM FC made it history for winning a hat-trick of Singapore League Cup. Tanjong Pagar United FC were considered the underdogs as they were up against two-time champions then DPMM FC and furthermore, DPMM FC also have a psychological advantage as they beat Tanjong Pagar 4-0 back in May at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium in the S•League matches.

However, last night was a different matter as it was a winner-takes-it-all match. I knew DPMM FC will have the edge due to their experience factor and their on-going momentum heading into the finals. DPMM FC were on the verge of defeat as their semi-final match was stretched to a penalty shoot-out but Wardun Yussof became the hero with two crucial saves.

In the final match, DPMM FC opened the scoring through a Boris header off a corner in the 35th minute. Tanjong Pagar United FC did have their chances but were wasteful upfront. After the break, Adi Said who deputized for the suspended Rodrigo Tosi made it 2-0 for DPMM FC in the 47th minute. Tanjong Pagar have themselves to blame for not converting their chances and it could be the nerves that got the better of them.

Kudos to the DPMM FC players and also the management and the people involved in guiding the club to greater heights. Let’s not forget the 12th man of DPMM FC and that is the fans of DPMM FC. They do make a difference in bringing up the morale of the players and thank you for believing in them too.

DPMM FC will be touching down later today in the afternoon at 2:15pm and you all are more than welcome to greet them at the Brunei International Airport later and celebrate their success. Images taken by Alson Ong of S•League

Adi Said repaid his faith from Steve Kean and scored a goal

Adi Said showed his athletic skill as he avoided a tackle

Boris Raspudic was in fine form, for scoring and holding a clean sheet in defence

A close effort by Tanjong Pagar United FC but they found it hard to break the walls of DPMM FC

Reliable Captain Rosmin “Bobby” Kamis led the team with his great leadership presence

Azwan Salleh attempting to block a cross

Roy O’Donovan had a superb campaign in this tournament

A big hand to the runners-up of the tournament

DPMM FC – Singapore League Cup champions 2014

Wardun Yussof’s a happy man

Now let’s take a selfie

Steve Kean has turned DPMM FC players around from last season’s failure into a success

The DPMM FC fans last night at Jalan Besar Stadium

The highlights of the final of Singapore League Cup between DPMM FC and Tanjong Pagar United FC