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Soccer (Semifinal) - Hall 6 vs Hall 13

Published by Publications Team | Filed under Soccer

Score: 1-0 (Hall 6 wins)

The soccer boys’ semi final match against hall 13 kicked off with a bang. Having come so far, the team was determined to make this game a good one, and they did. Just within minutes in to the game, our team managed to score a goal. Their defender missed the header, giving our team the opportunity to make the score. Winston seized the chance at attack and tapped the ball straight into the goal’s mouth sending hall 6 supporters into raptures.

The game which followed the first goal went rather slowly. Our team took control of the game and many a times, foiled our opponent’s attempts at attack. Perhaps feeling a little down casted over the first goal, our opponents appeared torpid and even listless thus giving our team who was in contrast, energetic and full of life, an added advantage. Being able to take hold of most ball possession, our boys managed to create some opportunities at attack. Good teamwork and footwork was clearly evident in the guys. There came a point where these two were manifested when Daniel made a beautiful pass to Winston and where the latter, swamped by a few defenders, made a shot into the goal, but missed by a fraction. That roused the crowd of Hall Six supporters to a state of anxiety and excitement. Minutes later, another anxious moment occurred when Tim attempted a goal but missed by a bit as well. By half time, the score was held 1-0.

The second half of the game saw a stronger hall 13. Perhaps hungry to make a comeback, they managed to take hold of ball possession in the first few minutes of the second half and attempted a few goals. However, the tide was soon turned against them as our team managed to defend well. Even though in the game that followed, our opponents constantly kept losing control over the ball, our team did not exactly made full use of their advantage. This was due to a series of offsides and also, being tackled by up to three defenders at a time, many chances of attack were disrupted.

The later part of the second half was however characterized by stronger game play by our team. This was clearly evident as the game was consistently played at our side of the pitch. Moreover, Hall 13’s attempts at attack were always thwart by our boys’ tight defense which left them no room to advance. The game came to an all time high when two swift attacks were made by our team. In the first, Fuhang got past three defenders and kicked the ball which very nearly went into the goal. The crowd gaped in amazement and cheered him on for his attempt. Few moments later, another exciting attack was made. This time, Fuhang made a smooth pass to Winston who tried to kick the ball into the goal. However, the goalkeeper managed to kick it away. Daniel got the ball next and made an attempt at the goal. However, it flew past the goal.

With just a few minutes left before the end of the game, our boys held on tightly to the ball, shutting down the opponent’s tries at attacking. At the blow of the whistle, smiles of relief and delight broke out on both the teams’ and the supporters’ faces as the soccer boys’ victory signaled to their advance towards the finals.