Round 16 of World Cup!

It has finally come down to the last 16 of the World Cup!
But before that, let's have a recap on a few countries that went home earlier than expected.
The group stages has shock quite a number of people including me especially when Spain got thrashed 5-1 by the Netherlands.
After some exciting and disappointing performances by different countries, we see a few powerhouses heading home earlier than we expected.
The first powerhouse to head home was Spain.
After two very disappointing gameplay by the Spanish, they ended their last game with a 3-0 win.
I guess tiki tanka is no longer as strong as it used to be anymore.
The second powerhouse who had a disappointing World Cup is Portugal.
With their star player Cristiano Ronaldo not fully fit, pepe picking up a red card on his first game and Fabio Coentrao pulling his hamstring, it's not difficult to see why Portugal have to head home so early in the tournament.
Italy and England went home after the group stages as well.
With Italy winning England and losing out to both Uruguay and Costa Rica, it's sad to see them go.
Italy played well in the first game against England and look relatively tired against Uruguay and Costa Rica, it's no wonder they are heading home early.
England has a group of talented players mixed with youngsters and they look to go far in this tournament but once again they failed to live up to expectations. They played well against both Italy and Uruguay but I guess Lady Luck is just not smiling at them for this year.
Lastly are japan and South Korea.
Both Asian country fought hard to stay in the group stages but they just didn't play hard enough.
Both country drew one game and lost the other two. A very disappointing performances I would say.

Now let's move on to the last 16!

First up for tonight's match will be Brazil vs Chile!
Both South American country are not new to each other as they faced each other in a few World Cup matches before.
However, Chile has not been able to win against Brazil in any World Cup matches.
With Chile's strong start to the tournament, they are definitely looking to win against Brazil in this game!
Brazil on the other hand has not been living up to expectations however we can all see that they are slowly picking up the pace and they will definitely give Chile a tough time tonight.
With both sides looking for nothing but a win and giving their all tonight, I would say Brazil will emerge as winner for this game.

Next up is Colombia vs Uruguay!
It's yet another familiar faces for the both sides as it will be another showdown for both South American countries.
Colombia has been performing and going strong in this tournament winning 3 out of 3 games in the group stages. They might not be the strongest in the tournament, but I do believe that they can go far.
Uruguay on the other end has not been playing up to standard.
Having lost their first game against Costa Rica and subsequently winning the other two on a small margin.
They have recently lost their star player Luis Suarez due to a biting incident on their last game which is against the Italians.
They still have Cavani and Diego Forlan in the team but they have not been performing well.
To me, Colombia looks like the stronger side for the win for the second match tonight!

Till then again! Cheers!

Post surgery

I tore my left leg's ligament back in September due to a soccer game in espzen.
And sadly it was my last game of the year after that.
Hoping that it wasn't anything serious back then was too much to take when my MRI result came back with a torn ligament and damaged mensicus.
I once hated the guy who gave me such a bad tackle so badly that I wish karma bites him back hard.
But months after the incident, I just forgave him although I would hate him once in awhile.
Slowly I just accept the fact that my ligament was torn and I can't do anymore sports related activity unless an operation is done.
Due to my devotion to soccer, I decided to pick up my courage and go under the knife to get my ligament repaired.
But trust me, the thinking of getting operated is not a good one.
I can no longer be the natural me anymore as implants will be used during the operation.
30th May was the day of my operation and I was in fact a little excited about it.
Thinking of how I can get back to soccer and play sports like a normal guy again simply excites me.
Before the operation, I have to answer tons of question given by the nurse and the questions ask by different nurses repeat itself.
After answering all of their questions, I was finally being asked to change.
After changing into the clothing that they gave me, I was told to sit in a wheelchair and they just push me to the operation theatre.
While I was inside, I was asked to lie on the bed and there they asked me the same questions again.
They asked me at least 3 times while I was inside the operation theatre.
After 10-15minutes, I was finally pushed to the operating table.
I was told to get to the table and they just started sticking lots of pad like things on me.
I only recall that one of pads are to monitor my heartbeat.
When the pads are done, they finally took a long needle and inject it into the veins of my left hand.
Lastly, they inject the anesthesia liquid through the needle on my left hand and I black out within seconds!
I swear I tried to fight against the anesthesia effect but it was helpless.
The next moment when they woke me up, my operation was already over.
I had difficulties moving around at first because of the after effect of anesthesia.
I felt drowsy most of the time and I had no appetite at all!
Thank god the second day was a lot better compared to the first.
I had some of my appetite back but I still had difficulties moving around with my leg hurting most of the time.
And now, it has been a week plus after my surgery.
I still have restrictions while walking at times but I am definitely walking much better compared to the first day.
I have to do a lot of exercises everyday just so that I can get back my quad muscles.
I am glad that I did the surgery and I am definitely recovering a lot faster than I expected.
Till then again!

army comes to a close

my army days have finally come to an end.
its has been a journey full of ups and downs but its still a fruitful one.
all the life time experience which i will never get to experience it again.
i am also grateful for all the friends which i have made throughout these 2 years.
right now out there another exciting journey awaits me.
i am done with my poly days and army days.
right now is the time whereby i can do whatever i want and whenever i want.
its time for me to change my life.

close to the end of army

its coming to a close to my army days

there will be no more regimental and ranks.

the good thing about how it is ending is that i am being posted to rockhampton australia for an overseas exercise.

been here close to 2 months and i enjoy every single moment that i am here.

been learning how to whip up new dishes.

been learning how to be a lot more independent on myself.

the life in australia is in a very slow paced manner unlike singapore which is always rushing.

the food here are a lot fresher as well compared to singapore.

however, i do miss singapore.

its weird. never thought i would ever miss singapore.

probably because i am here alone whereas my loved ones are so far away from me.

till then again.