22/09/2023
We are delighted to announce that our annual soccer game trip to Batam was a resounding success! The day began with a cheerful gathering of members and their families at HarbourFront Singapore at 9.00am, eagerly anticipating the journey ahead. We kicked off the day with a sumptuous Nasi Padang lunch at Sederhana restaurant, fueling ourselves for the exciting day ahead. Afterward, we checked into our chosen hotels to freshen up and prepare for the friendly game.
Our destination was the Lapangan Stadion Satya Haprabu Polda Kepri field, where we engaged in an intense match against our Batam friends from Progress Plus Parents Community football club. The game was hard-fought, but unfortunately, the final score stood at 3-1 in favor of our Batam counterparts. Both teams had their fair share of opportunities, but it was our Batam friends who capitalized on theirs and emerged as the victors. However, we must note that Syed Idrus has been banned from taking future penalty kicks in our overseas games, with a playful nod to his missed penalty kick opportunity ๐. We also missed the presence of our Ho brothers on the field.
Following the game, the rest of the trip was free and easy, allowing all members to enjoy their time in Batam as they pleased. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to FRAS member, Samad for organizing the ferry tickets, Iswadi for arranging the delightful lunch and comfortable stay at Swiss-Bellin, and our Batam referee friend, Pak Wen for coordinating transportation and facilitating the game at POLDA. Not forgetting Rais for the after game session later in the night. Without their efforts, this trip would not have been possible.
We sincerely hope that all members had a fantastic time during the trip. We apologize for any shortcomings on the part of the organizing committee and assure you that we will strive to improve our future Batam trips. Your feedback and suggestions are valuable to us, so please feel free to share them with us.
Once again, thank you all for your participation and enthusiasm. We look forward to creating more memorable experiences together in the future.
Megat Azman
FRAS
Batam Organizing Committee