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

How fortunate can a DPMM FC marquee player get? Roy O’Donovan has been enjoying a fantastic start to his DPMM FC career as he has netted 8 goals so far in this season S•League and his rich vein of form has made competition tougher for DPMM FC’s forward bench – the Said Brothers – to gain minutes on the pitch. The former Sunderland striker was given a free football boots courtesy of Ridah Sports (Kiulap) as a token of appreciation after Roy O’Donovan accepted a request from the management of Ridah Sports in signing on a DPMM FC home jersey which is being showcased at the sport store.

Balvinder Singh, Manager of Ridah Sports handed a pair of boots to Roy O’Donovan yesterday and hopefully his new boots will give more motivation to keep up his scoring momentum. Ridah Sports is also one of the sports store that sells DPMM FC home and away jersey kits. According to the marketing manager of Ridah, Amar, the jerseys have a hot seller and this can be attributed to DPMM FC’s current performance in the S•League and they are on top of the league with a 5 point cushion.

DPMM FC will take on Tanjong Pagar United FC which lies 3rd from bottom in the 12 club competition. A victory will put DPMM FC in a driving seat on the top of the league. So do catch DPMM FC match this Friday 9th May 2014 at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium.

Roy O’Donovan checking out his new pair of boots at Ridah Sports

Roy O’Donovan officially receiving his new pair from Balvinder Singh, Manager of Ridah Sports

You can get DPMM FC home and away jerseys at Ridah Sports (Kiulap)