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MPOC 2010 1st Leg - Our Story

Before I got messed up with MY-NPL this weekend, let me share our story of 1st Leg MPOC 2010. This season, Eastsiderzz will be playing in new division i.e. Division 2 and new format i.e. Race-to-2. For this leg, only 10 teams registered, so the prizes won't be deducted :). Even though there are teams has been playing in Division 2 last season, but the new format Race-to-2 is still new for them. So it does gonna be a little bit fair to us, minus their experiences :).

On day 1, we're playing with 6 men. Shah was unable to join due to flight issues. So the results for preliminary games on day 1 as below:

1. Jokerz (1) vs Eastsiderzz (2)
2. Eastsiderzz (2) vs Oscar Valkyrie (0)
3. BOW (1) vs Eastsiderzz (2)
4. Eastsiderzz (1) vs D'mercy Kidz (2)

So, the total game for day 1 is 11 games. We're all exhausted and there's one point on the 3rd match with D'mercy Kidz, 2-3 guys requested (or begged to be exact :)) to be replaced. Unfortunately, we only have 1 reserve player. So, this kinda reminds me of Labuan Open early last year when we're facing D'mercy Kidz on final. It's a best of 3 match and we all exhausted on the 3rd match. Dejavu?

On day 2, Merah was unable to join due work commitment. So again, we're playing with 6 men. The results for remaining preliminary games as follow:

1. Urban-X (1) vs Eastsiderzz (2)
2. Eastsiderzz (2) vs CMX (0)

So by the end of preliminary games, the result is: D'mercy Kidz 1st, Eastsiderzz 2nd, BOW 3rd and Oscar Valkyrie 4th.

Games for semifinal and final started after lunch. In the semifinal, Eastsiderzz was scheduled to play against BOW. We won the game by 2-1 points. On the other game, Oscar Valkyrie defeated D'mercy Kidz. It's a relief for us coz we can foresee that final matches with D'mercy Kidz gonna be tough. Well, have I told you about our past experiences with D'mercy Kidz? :)

So the final game is between Eastsiderzz and Oscar Valkyrie. Interesting fact is, both teams just promoted to Division 2 this year. Even though history told that Oscar Valkyrie always overcomes us in most of our matches, this time luck is on our side. So we managed to win the game by 2-0 points.

So this is one of a sweet moment for us. What a good way to start 2010 season. I believe it never cross our minds that we will become champion for this leg. With a new format that requires high level of fitness and enough guys as reserve players, we managed to pull this one even with the shortcomings.

To Eastsiderzz, I'm very proud to play along with you guys on this tournament. I know it's still early, but I hope we will do well on next leg. Even though we're not playing together in MY-NPL 2010 1st Leg, good luck to all of you!

Signing-off for now,

Che'ka

My-NPL 2010 1st Leg: Field Layout

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