Soccer (Finals) - Hall 6 vs Hall 7

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Score: 0-1 (Hall 7 wins at Extra Time)

The soccer boys had a gripping faceoff for the championship title against hall seven on Monday evening. Throngs of hall six supporters clad in green and armed with our signature green tea bottles headed down to the SRC to cheer our soccer boys on. Right from the moment the whistle was blown, the boys fought hard. Their efforts at a tight defense line paid off as they managed to hold on to ball possession and took full advantage of our opponent’s blunders. Just a few minutes into the game, our team who managed to control the game very well, attempted to score however it rebounded off the goalkeeper. Juffri seized the opportunity and tried to kick the ball in, but missed by a fraction. The crowd went wild with anxiety and anticipation. Hall seven’s attempts at the goal were however many a times foiled either by the defense line or by our goalkeeper who guarded the goalpost tightly and who managed to dive several times in order to prevent them from scoring.

The first half of the match came to an all time high when Waileong made this impressive kick that sailed past everyone’s head, leaving the spectators gaping in anticipation. However, it flew out of the playing field. Off field, the competition between both halls in terms of louder cheers was just as intense as supporters rooted for their players. However, pit against our water bottles and booming voices, our opponents were of no match and their voices were soon drowned out by ours. Encouraged by the loud cheers, the team continued to fight hard. Another tense moment soon arose when hall seven managed to break through our defense line. However, the boys managed to recover almost immediately and picked themselves up and were able to thwart the guy’s attempt. By the end of the exciting first half, the score was held at 0-0.

With a determined and confident shout of “HALL SIX”, the boys took to the field again after the half time break. This round however saw Hall seven coming back with a different line up which enabled them to have a firm grip of the game play. With their tight defense, our players were shut down and were left with little room for advancement. As a result, many of the team’s moves were disrupted. Despite that, the boys held on and backed one another up. Perhaps it was due to this tight defense on our opponent’s part that pushed our team to support one another and this was manifested by the good teamwork and fantastic passing. Determined not to lose the ball to their opponents, each of the boys also demonstrated impressive footwork, and managed to get past the defense a couple of times. Undeterred by hall seven’s comeback, our boys put up good defense as well and managed to clear the ball several times, not giving them any chances at attack as well. At full time, the score was still held at 0-0.

Extra time was thus given and the game was to be decided with a golden goal. The crowd was roused to fever pitch by the tension of the game and the excitement in the air was almost tangible. As both teams were hungry for victory, good ball tackling and teamwork were evident. A few minutes into the game, hall seven was given a corner kick. There was some scramble at the goal post, and in the process of that, our goalkeeper was knocked over by our opponents. However, no foul was called and the game continued. Before Tianci could recover, hall seven made use of the opportunity and with a header, sent the ball straight into the goal, winning for themselves the championship title. Disappointed as they were with the referee’s calls throughout the game, the team still held their heads high and hand in hand thanked the supporters. Having come a long way since the very first preliminary match, the boys proved themselves to be a strong team with tenacity and perseverance. Well done soccer team!

Story By: Lei Jiahui

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Soccer (Semifinal) - Hall 6 vs Hall 13

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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.

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Soccer (Quarterfinals) - Hall 6 vs Hall 3

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Score: 2-1 (Hall 6 wins)Click HERE to view the Video for the Second Half

Soccer (Quarterfinals) - Hall 6 vs Hall 15

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Score: 4-1 (Hall 6 wins)

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Soccer (LP) - Hall 6 vs Hall 5

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Score: 3-2 (Hall 6 wins)

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Soccer - Hall 6 vs Hall 16

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Score: 3-2 (Hall 6 wins)

The soccer team played their second prelimnary game at the field behind block 35 on the 30th of December. Determined to win this game, the team went all out to bring their opponents, hall sixteen, down. And they did. Barely a few minutes into the game, Jerrad managed to score a goal for hall six. However, our opponents leveled with a goal. The game was tense as both teams were tied at 1-1.

Undeterred, our opponents continued to put up a tough fight and in the midst of it, both teams committed a couple of fouls. However, the hunger for victory pushed our team to score yet another two goals by Winston and Juffri respectively. Throughout the whole second half, our team displayed excellent team work with great passes and impressive footwork. Many opportunities for a fourth or even fifth goal arose bringing much excitement to the crowd. However, these attempts at goals either missed the goal post by a fraction or were caught by the keeper.

Finally at the end of the 70 minutes, our team secured victory at the final score of 3-2.

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Soccer (Grp Preliminary) - Hall 6 vs Hall 12

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Score : 0-2 (Hall 12 wins)

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