The Jusri's Show
Enough of the Cage? Well, I’m not too sure. But the boys seem to want to conquer new grounds as Peter organised a football game at Grande Vista. Biao Shu, Alvin, Kelvin, Steven, Dick and Peter were already there when we reached. Raphael was already geared up, couldn’t wait for KO.
Remesh came over for a visit and told me to put in the blog, he’s out injured and won’t be playing for the next six months. Err… so if there is another game at Jalan Besar, does that mean you can’t play too?
I was busy picking out a spot to sit at a sheltered area where there are benches. Not too far from the action, I thought. Making myself comfortable, as Biao Shu put down his stuff for me to “take care”, Raphael commented that there will be mosquitoes here. Aiyoh!
Biao Shu was kind enough to let me sit on his eco-friendly bag as the boys started handing over things for me to “take care”. Peter mentioned that Jusri wanted to bring his kids here for a swim, and still not sight of him yet. So while we waited, Arsenal made entrance, well almost, as he totally missed the football “field” and went on for another round. “Calling Arsenal! You have just missed us! Just make another round, and keep your eyes open for Alvin’s yellow car!”
Meanwhile, the boys were busy deciding the rules in the “field”. Raphael just couldn’t wait till the game starts. He kept on repeating, “ok, start” for umpteen times before they finally KO.
It was Biao Shu versus Kelvin at both ends. Both were determined to keep his clean sheet for as long as possible. Dick soon scored against Kelvin for the opener, and minutes later, it was 2-nil. Then Alvin cannoned his shot out of the arena, lo and behold, his shot has never been more accurate! It hit Jusri car, just like how His Royal Highness would like, to announce his arrival.
Somehow, the rules changed again. With more people arriving, they decided to play to three goals, and the loser team will substitute next team in. Starting the scoreline from fresh, Kelvin sent home the opener just as Simon and his friend arrived. After changing, Simon started his warm-up at the side. I asked Jusri how come he’s not warming up. His reply? Warm up later tired can’t play. ;)
Raphael soon get the hang of things and increased his side’s lead to two. But Arsenal soon made it 2-1. And I have to bear with an on-running commentary from Jusri, as he started to make fun of Arsenal and Biao Shu. A double save from Biao Shu prompted resulted in “Whoa! What a double-save, by Petre Cheh”
The next piece of action was Steven, who, after a couple of touches and runs, twisted his ankle badly. Jusri even had something to say about that “Aiyoh, just only say your yellow boots got no batteries, you don’t need to injure yourself over that!” With that, he took Steven’s place in the “field” and my ears finally have some moments of peace.
After what was a long, long time, Biao Shu bagged the equaliser and Jusri soon scored the winner. The third team, consisting of Bernard, Simon, Sean and Simon’s friend took over. It didn’t take long for Raphael to open the account for 1-nil. Jusri had the privilege to extend the lead with an open goal and Raphael completed the demolition of the new team who just went in.
Game three. Jusri was outside once more doing his commentary. When Biao Shu went “ah, ah, ah”. He went “ah, ah, no name ah?” When Biao Shu made a good save, Peter added, “check out my keeper, Mr. Ah!” When Biao Shu refusing to surrender his clean sheet, Jusri wanted me to make a substitution, exclaiming that they needed a Glenn Hoddle to score. If not, the people outside won’t get to play. Hey! You guys make your own rules! Nothing to do with me. Am just a caretaker here!
Raphael finally broke the deadlock for 1-nil inside the “field”, with Jusri lamenting about wanting to be sub. Then Biao Shu shouted to his defence “Belakang! Belakang!” Jusri has to voice out “Hey! They don’t understand what’s Belakang! Only I know!”
When Alvin finally found his name to the scoresheet for 2-nil, and Peter asked for the next team to come in. He thought it was three goals already. With that, I was attacked by mosquitoes and could not concentrate on the game. In Game Four, Sean ricocheted the upright before finding his first goal of the night. Before anyone could react, Sean bagged his second and Arsenal sent home another to reduce the goal deficit.
Game Five saw Bernard scoring an own goal, or was it? And Peter bagged another. Game Six’s second goal was by Biao Shu. I was retrieving a “runaway” ball when the first goal was scored.
Game Seven opened with Biao Shu shouting “What the F***!” Whow! And Raphael again found the opening goal for this game, and Jusri has to make it clear to everyone that the opener was Biao Shu’s mistake. Peter put his side back on levelled terms for 1-all, and Raphael capitalised on a loose ball for 2-1.
Then there were kids running over to the “field” as they wanted to play basketball. Then these little girls recognised the MediaCorp artistes and pestered Steven, who was resting his leg on a ball, to tell them who are the “stars”.
At this point of time, Sean had left with Yaodong, leaving only Bernard and Derek still playing. So the kids make their own comments and told Steven that the guy with the golden shirt is the Star. Hahahahaha! That’s Alvin!
Playing to five goals in their final game, Raphael scored for 2-1, Peter for 2-2 and with Biao Shu stubbornly refused to let in any goals, even Raphael had to award the Man-of-the-Match award to Biao Shu, before he sent home the last goal for 4-3.
Jusri couldn’t find his car later, as he children came calling "Papa! Papa!". Apparently the wife “ran away” with his car, afraid that another “cannon” would destroyed the car. Steven went to him for massage service, and seems that it works. Or was it that Jusri has already numbed the pain in his ankle?
Remesh came over for a visit and told me to put in the blog, he’s out injured and won’t be playing for the next six months. Err… so if there is another game at Jalan Besar, does that mean you can’t play too?
I was busy picking out a spot to sit at a sheltered area where there are benches. Not too far from the action, I thought. Making myself comfortable, as Biao Shu put down his stuff for me to “take care”, Raphael commented that there will be mosquitoes here. Aiyoh!
Biao Shu was kind enough to let me sit on his eco-friendly bag as the boys started handing over things for me to “take care”. Peter mentioned that Jusri wanted to bring his kids here for a swim, and still not sight of him yet. So while we waited, Arsenal made entrance, well almost, as he totally missed the football “field” and went on for another round. “Calling Arsenal! You have just missed us! Just make another round, and keep your eyes open for Alvin’s yellow car!”
Meanwhile, the boys were busy deciding the rules in the “field”. Raphael just couldn’t wait till the game starts. He kept on repeating, “ok, start” for umpteen times before they finally KO.
It was Biao Shu versus Kelvin at both ends. Both were determined to keep his clean sheet for as long as possible. Dick soon scored against Kelvin for the opener, and minutes later, it was 2-nil. Then Alvin cannoned his shot out of the arena, lo and behold, his shot has never been more accurate! It hit Jusri car, just like how His Royal Highness would like, to announce his arrival.
Somehow, the rules changed again. With more people arriving, they decided to play to three goals, and the loser team will substitute next team in. Starting the scoreline from fresh, Kelvin sent home the opener just as Simon and his friend arrived. After changing, Simon started his warm-up at the side. I asked Jusri how come he’s not warming up. His reply? Warm up later tired can’t play. ;)
Raphael soon get the hang of things and increased his side’s lead to two. But Arsenal soon made it 2-1. And I have to bear with an on-running commentary from Jusri, as he started to make fun of Arsenal and Biao Shu. A double save from Biao Shu prompted resulted in “Whoa! What a double-save, by Petre Cheh”
The next piece of action was Steven, who, after a couple of touches and runs, twisted his ankle badly. Jusri even had something to say about that “Aiyoh, just only say your yellow boots got no batteries, you don’t need to injure yourself over that!” With that, he took Steven’s place in the “field” and my ears finally have some moments of peace.
After what was a long, long time, Biao Shu bagged the equaliser and Jusri soon scored the winner. The third team, consisting of Bernard, Simon, Sean and Simon’s friend took over. It didn’t take long for Raphael to open the account for 1-nil. Jusri had the privilege to extend the lead with an open goal and Raphael completed the demolition of the new team who just went in.Game three. Jusri was outside once more doing his commentary. When Biao Shu went “ah, ah, ah”. He went “ah, ah, no name ah?” When Biao Shu made a good save, Peter added, “check out my keeper, Mr. Ah!” When Biao Shu refusing to surrender his clean sheet, Jusri wanted me to make a substitution, exclaiming that they needed a Glenn Hoddle to score. If not, the people outside won’t get to play. Hey! You guys make your own rules! Nothing to do with me. Am just a caretaker here!
Raphael finally broke the deadlock for 1-nil inside the “field”, with Jusri lamenting about wanting to be sub. Then Biao Shu shouted to his defence “Belakang! Belakang!” Jusri has to voice out “Hey! They don’t understand what’s Belakang! Only I know!”
When Alvin finally found his name to the scoresheet for 2-nil, and Peter asked for the next team to come in. He thought it was three goals already. With that, I was attacked by mosquitoes and could not concentrate on the game. In Game Four, Sean ricocheted the upright before finding his first goal of the night. Before anyone could react, Sean bagged his second and Arsenal sent home another to reduce the goal deficit.Game Five saw Bernard scoring an own goal, or was it? And Peter bagged another. Game Six’s second goal was by Biao Shu. I was retrieving a “runaway” ball when the first goal was scored.
Game Seven opened with Biao Shu shouting “What the F***!” Whow! And Raphael again found the opening goal for this game, and Jusri has to make it clear to everyone that the opener was Biao Shu’s mistake. Peter put his side back on levelled terms for 1-all, and Raphael capitalised on a loose ball for 2-1.
Then there were kids running over to the “field” as they wanted to play basketball. Then these little girls recognised the MediaCorp artistes and pestered Steven, who was resting his leg on a ball, to tell them who are the “stars”.
At this point of time, Sean had left with Yaodong, leaving only Bernard and Derek still playing. So the kids make their own comments and told Steven that the guy with the golden shirt is the Star. Hahahahaha! That’s Alvin!
Playing to five goals in their final game, Raphael scored for 2-1, Peter for 2-2 and with Biao Shu stubbornly refused to let in any goals, even Raphael had to award the Man-of-the-Match award to Biao Shu, before he sent home the last goal for 4-3.Jusri couldn’t find his car later, as he children came calling "Papa! Papa!". Apparently the wife “ran away” with his car, afraid that another “cannon” would destroyed the car. Steven went to him for massage service, and seems that it works. Or was it that Jusri has already numbed the pain in his ankle?
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