Getting Their Act Together

Finally United looked like they were playing as a team, and it was no coincidence that we reverted back to a more traditional 4-4-2, albeit with a narrower midfield anchored by the excellent Daley Blind allowing for the more creative member of the quartet some room to manoeuvre and the tireless full backs to provide the width.

It was certainly helped by the lack of ambition shown by QPR in the other end. Truth be told, Blackett and Evans did not look convincing at all.

Di Maria had a good outing, providing a goal and a couple of assists - although the mistimed shot which fell nicely into the path of Mata should be just that. Falcao did make a much anticipated appearance, and he did well to adapt to the pace. In fact, I was surprised at how quick he was, although I expected him to show a bit more composure when the goalkeeper spilled Blind's shot onto his direction. He connected well, but could have easily chipped the keeper. A nice introduction.

But the man of the match for me was definitely Daley Blind. His debut for United last night but it looked as if he played there all his life. A great piece of business for under £15M. He made himself available all the time creating angles for passes, as well being busy sitting in front of the back four creating a shield. He should develop into an even better force once he settled in for sure.

A great weekend, with Liverpool losing and Man Citeh sharing the spoils at the Emirates. It would still take a lot more to catch up on Chelsea, with Diego Costa getting off on a flyer!

Just in Case

I better not make fun of Idlan's brand new football boot. You never know that he might be just the talent Malaysia had been looking for all these years and would one day sign with Manchester United.

I would then be ridiculed for laughing at his tiny boots ....

But judging from his performance during kick-abouts, I got nothing to fear ....

He may got swag .... but at football .....

Catching Up

After the long weekend, the queue at the Day Care was extra long, and this morning I had three patients waiting there. Anita joined me for breakfast as she had some errands to do around Subang this morning. Even after we had a leisurely breakfast, some of the blood tests were still to be sorted out.

Time to wait at the lounge as my clinic was across in the other building.

So, what to do? Time to catch up with the latest transfer news on TV. Looked like ManYoo had been active in the last few hours of the transfer window. Interesting times.... ‎

Football Time. Finally.

Done with the admissions and now time to enjoy some football. The second half of Argentina versus Belgium to be more specific. Maybe with a bit of food as I didn't have anything at the apartment for sahur later.

The game so far had been a cagey affair. This would be the first of the night. Netherlands would be playing later this morning.

The admissions had been ok so far, and hopefully I could have a nice night sleep with a quick morning round to follow. I had to visit my brother in law who was admitted at Hospital Ampang for an abscess. Looked like he may need an operation.

I might as well get this game over and done with before returning to the apartment. ‎

Hotting Up

At the closing stages of the Portugal group game, a group involving Germany, USA and Ghana. Ronaldo having scored the second goal, just couldn't add a third. Desperate closing stages and as it stood, both Portugal and Ghana would be going home.

One of the problem of staying up for the game was getting hungry as the game were coming to the end. Luckily I found a cup of instant noodle in the kitchen. That should keep me going until the morning I hope.

Anita had already gone asleep, so time to eat alone. Poor Ronaldo...‎