Youth League Updates: SIM

After 3 matches, Team Republic WST finally savored their first ever victory against SIM with a score of 2-0!

In this match saw many familiar faces as the team faced their ex-team mates who have since went on to SIM to further their studies. They were the ABCs - Aileen, Bernice and Catherine.

Shasha came close to scoring one in the first half but put the shot just wide! While SIM was trying hard to get a goal and trying to attack, Team Republic WST was also busy defending and rained shots at SIM on most occasions. Ernie was busy at the back, clearing out dangerous balls like she did against NUS.

In the second half, the team won a free-kick after a foul just outside the penalty box. Jannah stepped up, took the free kick and gave the team a double lead! SIM's keeper who displayed some exellent saves on the night, failed to keep the ball out and turned the ball into her own net.

Full time and Team Republic WST can finally say that they have 1 victory in their hands!

Shalsiah, captain in Nina's absence, watches the ball as Bernice gets the ball.

Charmaine, who was brought on in the late 2nd half, goes for a cross against SIM's tallest player.

Jannah, waiting for the whistle to take the free-kick.

Sad Sunny Sunday

With Hari Raya here over the weekend, the matches are all scheduled earlier and today's match against Singapore American School (SAS) kicked off at 5pm.

Team Republic WST was looking to grab their first win however, lost out to a huge scoreline of 1-4. The team conceded early and trailed by 2 goals in the first ten minutes. SAS continued to with good passing play, held great possession and rained many attacks and shots at Team Republic WST's half. The defenders were extremely busy at the back, trying to block and clear off shots from SAS forwards. End of first half and the SAS bagged 3 goals.

In the second half, many changes were made and alumni Faraheen was replaced by Norlyn and alumni Yi Wen was introduced to boost the attack. However, the combination of speed and skill of SAS's number 10, together with the great passing play between SAS players sealed the game. SAS's number 10 was quick to react to a connecting ball from her team mate on the left and scored the 4th goal for SAS from a one on one with Team Republic's WST keeper.

The only consolation goal for Team Republic WST was a consolation own goal from a SAS player who intended to clear the ball out but was unlucky. The ball went over their own keeper and into the net.

4 of Team Republic's WST Alumni are included in the squad and this evening, Shasha, Yati and Faraheen were among the starting 11. Shasha came close to putting the score back up to 1-3 in the first half but SAS keeper was quick to come forward to collect the ball.

End of the week and 1-4, was the score at final whistle. Definitely a sad way to end the week but the team would be looking forward to getting back on the field this week after a week of tests!

Shank, trying to predict a SAS player's next move.

Shasha, challenging a SAS player for the ball.

Jannah (centre), with the ball while 2 SAS players closes in.

The next match would be played at Team Republic's WST homeground come Wednesday. So let's hope the team put up a good game and a first victory!

Recap: Youth League Updates - U16

The 2nd match for Team Republic WST against U16 did not go well.

The team was determined to go all out and create a win for themselves however, slumped to a 1-4 defeat on homeground.

After the pre-match briefing and breaking fast, the first 11 got onto the field to warm up. The first few minutes of the game went well but the flanks were facing problems attacking as the U16 players were reacting quickly to win possession. The U16 were composed in this match and were hungry to win the team after losing to NTU and SAS previously. End of first half and the U16 were leading by 2 goals.

In the second half, the team tried their best to get into the U16 attack however conceded another 2 goals, increasing the score line to 0-4. Fortunately, a rough tackle by a U16 defender against Jannah presented the team with a chance to score. Jannah stepped up and took the free-kick, placing it into the top right hand corner of U16's net and reduced the score line to a 3 goal deficit.

Full time, final score 1-4 and this sums up as a bad day for the team.

The team hasn't win any games yet but as Sheu has put it, "We will fight harder and gain back our pride for the upcoming games!"

Next up, the team faces SAS away on SAS homeground on Sunday, 12 Sep, 5pm. Let's go, team!

Recap: Youth League Updates - UWC

The annual Youth League had just begun 2 weeks ago and so far, the team faced UWC and the facied National U16 side in their first 2 matches. Both matches were played on home ground.

In their first match, the team faced UWC. The team was ready to fight against UWC at their very own home ground. The first half was rather good as the team was mostly penetrating into the opponent's half and could have given themself a huge lead. In the later part of the first half, UWC was awarded a penalty kick due to a hand ball and converted the penalty smoothly.

In the second half, the team came back stronger after the half time briefing by Coach Feiruz. They played harder and got back into the game. The defenders were busy holding back UWC's strikers while the midfielders assisted by going into the attack, hoping to get a goal to even out the score line. Unfortunately, a handball by the team gave UWC another chance for goal.

Full time whistle and RP was defeated by UWC 0-2.

Now, we move onto the pictures!

Magdalene, intercepting a UWC player's pass.

Valerie, who did well in midfield, closes in on UWC's #16, who was a threat down the flank.

Norlyn, #18, one of the graduating players, intercepts a ball while keeping busy in the defense.

Jannah, #23 tries to block a move by a UWC player.

That's all for now! Do check back for a recap on the U16 game and more exciting post!