Shanghai Premier League

Amigo’s and Amiga’s,

Last year we had the highest SPL Cup draw in the world. So it was not easy to find an original way of doing the draw, but we thought the best way was to do it far away from Shanghai . After 14 hours of flight I ended up in Indore in the middle of India . I was looking for players and referees, but all I could find were cricket players and umpires so that didn’t work out. For the draw I got the cooperation of very friendly people, like the “banana” man, the “cow farmer”, the “lucky taxi driver number” man, the “flower lady”, the “horse” man, the “wedding band” and the “priest", he gave his final blessing to the Santa Cup 2009.

The Santa Cup is getting its second edition with 10 teams battling it out in a freezing cold Shanghai . The idea is that the Santa Cup is “Ice Cold but good Spirited” The friendship among our teams will make sure it’s a day of fun and entertaining games at the Greencity Dulwich Fields on December the 13th. After the Final there will be a party for all the participants in the new Latina outlet in Lu Jia Zhui and this is The Occasion to wish every body a fantastic Christmas Holiday and Happy and Sportive New Year !

Santa here we come !! / Cheers Freek SPL President / on behalf of the SPL Committee !

For the results of the draw, check the file below!
(I suggest you click 'view in full screen')

Amigo’s and Amiga’s,

After the horrific weather of last week we were treated with perfect weather on Sunday ! It was a great weekend and some nerve wrecking results !

Dulwich – Super 48 6-0 
Think both teams were happy with the result. Dulwich to keep a clean sheet and Super bringing down the score every week. Hopefully this will lead to their first points soon !

Lions – Hawks 3-2
Absolute a big game for both teams. There was a massive crowd of bookmakers around the field and it seemed there was some serious betting going on. The Lions took an early lead but the Hawks equalized quickly through their top scorer Romilson. The Hawks were unlucky to concede an own goal in a fairly even game. The second half the Lions decide to sit it out but the Hawks pressure appeared to be too big with one goal and another header right on the cross bar. However a rare goal of the SPL president……who came on as a substitute in last 5 minutes gave all three points to the Lions !

Galacticos – Flamenkos 6-5 
This will be a historic game of the SPL which all people who were there will not forget anymore ! Mama Mia not for the faint hearted……Flamenkos started strong and took a comfortable 0-2 lead however they forgot to add more goals and Glacticos well known for their fighting spirit came back to a for them comfortable 4-2 lead. This itself was already a joy to watch but wait a moment 5 minutes before the end of this game the score was 4-4 !

In the 88th minute galacticos surely thought they scored the winner 5-4, but one minute later the Flamenkos equalized which they thought would give them a point, nothing more than the truth was that the Galacticos got a penalty awarded in the sizzling heat of the game in the 90th minute only to find Ned Kelly to take all the glory for their team 6-5. It is said that Ned has been missing ever since celebrating this historic game!

After the game both teams gave a hearty round of applause to each other. Because for all of us - winners or unfortunate losers - it was a real joy to be in this game. And this sportsmanship and love of the game is at the heart of our SPL.


This weekend we have another BIG game so pls come out and watch the games. Please also take note that according to the rules of the school there are no dogs allowed on the Soccer Field. Would like to thank the Captains for the league fee arrangements all was set and done !

11.00 Dulwich – Super 48 
They played each other last week so lets see which team will do better !

13.00 Lions  - Bulls
Always an attractive game with lots of goals bcs of the attacking football of both sides !

15.00 Japan – Hawks 
The BIG game as both teams need to catch up with the Lions who are 6 points clear right now !

Hope to see you all this Sunday / Cheers Freek / SPL President on behalf of the SPL Committee ! 

Amigo’s and Amiga’s,

Well what a difference one week can make ! One Sunday we play in the heat and next Sunday we play in the storm and freezing cold but whatever it is the games are all played in high spirit ! We are back to three games per Sunday as after five o’clock its dark in Green City !

ERS – Lions 1-3 
The Lions started really bad and were lucky that the damage was not bigger than 1-0. However the scoring opportunities started to appear for the Lions and after a few misses in front of an open goal the Lions scored thru Charles twice in five minutes. Two good saves from Nicolas the Lions keeper and a second half goal from Jeff was enough to give the Lions the three points.

Dulwich – Bulls 2-1
Typical SPL game with open and attacking football a few words left and right, good refereeing by Kevin and a few cards. First half the business was done already but the second half was interesting to watch as the Bulls had to push forward. They got their reward 5 minutes before time when Kevin saw a foul which most of the people didn’t see and pointed at the penalty spot ! Aydin who has scored more goals in his life than Ronaldo and Kaka together, stood up to tie the game but the penalty was stopped by the outstanding Argentine Goalkeeper Max of Dulwich. It left Bilgin fuming but when the Bulls fume you better watch out !

Hawks – Super 48 9-1 
There was some confusion about the final score as Andrea lost count or fell asleep. He counted 7 goals whereas the referee reported 9 goals ! Good to see improvement for Super 48 as the counter stopped below 10 if they continue this trend of “every week one goal less conceded”  they will tie a game soon !

This Sunday it will be cold but with a blue sky which is always nice to see in Shanghai !

11.00 AM Super 48 – Dulwich
Lets see whether Super 48 can reduce the damage or even get some points this time !

13.00 PM Hawks – Lions
For football fans this is the game to watch. Both teams are strong this season and are possible champion contenders !

15.00 Galacticos – Flamenkos 
The Galacticos will look for their first win this season and the Flamenkos want to proof that their victory over the Hawks wasn’t a one off win !

Enjoy the games and the cool weather ! See you all on Sunday / Cheers Freek / SPL President on behalf of the SPL Committee !

Amiga’s and Amigo’s,

We experienced a massive drop of temperatures in Shanghai last Sunday and especially Monday from 27 degrees down to 12. However the cold front from the North didn’t stop the SPL teams from scoring goals as scoring goals is what they are good at. I have spend this weekend in Jeju island with my parents and when you are away on a Sunday you start to realize how much you miss the smell of grass, having fun with your friends, scoring goals, shouting at referees and having a beer after the game !

Lions – Super 48 10-0 
I got a call from the guard at 7.30 AM that there was an invasion of Japanese players at the gate and they asked me what was going on ! Super 48 tried their best but unfortunately this time they couldn’t score a goal. Lions only had eleven players on the pitch as Halloween the night before took its toll on their team !

Bulls-E-Rouge 1-1
I can quote Kevin the excellent referee from England his comment on the game. “fairly even game which was reflected in the final score”  There was a bit of diving going on but Kevin was not impressed, he referred to culprits to the Beijing Olympics !

Japan – Dulwich 4-1 
Dulwich took the early lead which is not bad against Japan but according to some insiders the wind in the second half turned into a typhoon and the Dulwich defense was simply overblown by Japan .

Hawks – Flamenkos 3-4
The surprise result of the weekend. Flamenkos would argue that it was normal for them but on the other hand it was not normal for the Hawks to find them trailing 0-3 at half time. Second half was a battle of life and death and the Hawks came all the way back to 3-3. However Alex the quick Spanish striker scored his fourth goal of the game which give the Flamenkos the three points and Alex a phone call from Liverpool coach Benitez !

This weekend we will have no games because a lot of players will try their luck in Manila at the Nomad Tournament / Hopefully a Shanghai team can win this time, but usually it’s the home team who wins the Cup because the don’t go out and party anyway we wish everybody good luck and “safe” travel and “safe” s……!

Weather prediction sofar is calling for a blue sky but cold temperatures 6 degrees ! We reduced the games to three per Sunday due to the Winter kicking in so please note the different starting times !


11.00 AM Lions – E-Rouge 
The French will remember their sweet victory over the Lions last season, but hopefully for the Lions there will be no dead Lion picture on ERS webpage !


13.00 PM Bulls – Dulwich 
I can guarantee a lot of goals !


15.00 PM Hawks – Super 48 
Goals, goals,goals !

Stay Fit during the Break ! Cheers Freek SPL President / on behalf of the SPL Committee !