Yesterday, the team had both classroom lesson and practise.
Right after classroom lesson, the team had their usual 1.5 hours of practise till their next game against ITE on the 9 Nov. While they were sweating it out, their seniors, the Alumni, were also sweating it out, getting prepared for their 1st Challenge Cup match tomorrow.
To round up the training/s, The Alumni played a 9 (we'll soon explain) v 8 against their juniors and indeed, the younger ones emerged as winners with a 3-0 win, all goals from Jannah. Pretty good evening session, especially for the Alumni, who very much need some game practise after a long time.
As to why there was an extra player in the Alumni team is because "magically", Sha sha appeared and joined in the 2 sided game! Hence a 9 v 8.
So, stay tuned as the blog takes a break before the next POL-ITE match!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A moment to remember, a moment to forget
Once again, Fifi's strike in the early first half gave the team a 1-0 lead! Jannah took the free-kick, ball landed on Fifi's feet, made a turn, dribbled a couple of steps, ping-pong in the box and bang, ball at the back of the net! Before the end of half time, all was not meant to be when NP scored an equalizer through a through ball 1 v 1. At half-time, each side had one point each.
In the second half, Team Republic WST was even more driven and motivated to take back the lead again, displaying good team communication and passing among each other, almost scoring on most occasions but at the same time, NP's defenders were clearing all the balls that entered their territory. NP's captain and striker, together with her team mate #7, was providing problems for Team Republic WST, giving long balls and running with their speed, keeping their opposing defenders at bay throughout. Ernie had alot to do.
Another failed attempt to clear off the ball quickly resulted in NP's 2nd goal and FT, the match ended 2-1 in NP's favor. Magdalene, stand-in Captain Salasiah, Jannah all were near getting a goal but had their shots saved.
Shamim, who sat out the previous game was back in goal and put up an excellent performance during the game, saving and placing away many shots that rained at her goal!
Fifi, trying to keep possession of the ball against an NP player.
Fifi about to score for her 3rd goal in POL-ITE 2010.
Fifi celebrating with Ernie after scoring the open goal.
Ernie taking a free-kick.
Salasiah taking a shot while the rest looks on.
In the second half, Team Republic WST was even more driven and motivated to take back the lead again, displaying good team communication and passing among each other, almost scoring on most occasions but at the same time, NP's defenders were clearing all the balls that entered their territory. NP's captain and striker, together with her team mate #7, was providing problems for Team Republic WST, giving long balls and running with their speed, keeping their opposing defenders at bay throughout. Ernie had alot to do.
Another failed attempt to clear off the ball quickly resulted in NP's 2nd goal and FT, the match ended 2-1 in NP's favor. Magdalene, stand-in Captain Salasiah, Jannah all were near getting a goal but had their shots saved.
Shamim, who sat out the previous game was back in goal and put up an excellent performance during the game, saving and placing away many shots that rained at her goal!
Fifi, trying to keep possession of the ball against an NP player.
Fifi about to score for her 3rd goal in POL-ITE 2010.
Fifi celebrating with Ernie after scoring the open goal.
Ernie taking a free-kick.
Salasiah taking a shot while the rest looks on.The team faces ITE next on 9 Nov, kick-off at 530pm. See you at the grand stand as you cheer and motivate the team on in their last match!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Fantastic Fifi
3 points in the bag in the first game and none for the 2nd game against NYP.
Both sides displayed good play passes to force the scoreline to a 0-0 draw after the first 45 minutes. Keeper Shamim was having a fever and sat out of the match, leaving Fifi, who also has a goalkeeping talent, starting on the other end of her team's half, in between the posts.
In the 2nd half, NYP had a couple of shots and most of the crucial shots were saved by Fifi.
Full-time and the score stood at 1-0 to the visitors, with the team staying at 3 points after 2 matches.
Next up, the team faces 2009's 2nd place, NP, kick-off at 530pm tomorrow.
We need not say less, just come in green and show your full support for the team tomorrow at the grandstand!
Both sides displayed good play passes to force the scoreline to a 0-0 draw after the first 45 minutes. Keeper Shamim was having a fever and sat out of the match, leaving Fifi, who also has a goalkeeping talent, starting on the other end of her team's half, in between the posts.
In the 2nd half, NYP had a couple of shots and most of the crucial shots were saved by Fifi.
Full-time and the score stood at 1-0 to the visitors, with the team staying at 3 points after 2 matches.
Next up, the team faces 2009's 2nd place, NP, kick-off at 530pm tomorrow.
We need not say less, just come in green and show your full support for the team tomorrow at the grandstand!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
POL-ITE Updates: 3 points!
Not even 10 seconds and Team Republic WST lead 1-0 against SP, courtesy of Fifi. Right from the start, Fifi receive the ball upon play, dribbled the ball towards goal and scored.
15 minutes later, tragedy strike as captain Nina was stretchered out from the game, seemingly from a torn ACL. V-captain Salasiah took over the captain's role while Ernie replaced Nina. The team was driven and was willing to win this tournament for their captain.
True enough by HT, RP was holding a comfortable lead of 3-0 with goals from Fifi and Jannah. Singapore Poly's goalkeeper was unlucky in mishandling the ball from a strike by Jannah and the ball went past the line.
Both sides displayed good passes but Team Republic WST came out as the better team, with Magdalene, Fifi and Shank connecting well with the midfield to provide some good passes. In the 2nd half saw SP's right midfielder causing problems however that did not stop Team Republic WST from scoring yet another goal. Salasiah sent a shot over the goalkeeper from outside the box and by the final whistle, the team won 4-0.
3 points in the bag so far!
Fifi taking a shot for her 2nd goal.
Sheu congratulating Jannah on her goal. Apparently, Jannah wasn't aware the ball past the line until she got up!
Magdalene, who took many shots at goal, tries to get a shot against an SP player.
Sarah (left, in green), offering a hug to Salasiah on her goal.
The Alumni, who came down to watch their juniors in action, gather around Nina.
15 minutes later, tragedy strike as captain Nina was stretchered out from the game, seemingly from a torn ACL. V-captain Salasiah took over the captain's role while Ernie replaced Nina. The team was driven and was willing to win this tournament for their captain.
True enough by HT, RP was holding a comfortable lead of 3-0 with goals from Fifi and Jannah. Singapore Poly's goalkeeper was unlucky in mishandling the ball from a strike by Jannah and the ball went past the line.
Both sides displayed good passes but Team Republic WST came out as the better team, with Magdalene, Fifi and Shank connecting well with the midfield to provide some good passes. In the 2nd half saw SP's right midfielder causing problems however that did not stop Team Republic WST from scoring yet another goal. Salasiah sent a shot over the goalkeeper from outside the box and by the final whistle, the team won 4-0.
3 points in the bag so far!
Fifi taking a shot for her 2nd goal.
Sheu congratulating Jannah on her goal. Apparently, Jannah wasn't aware the ball past the line until she got up!
Magdalene, who took many shots at goal, tries to get a shot against an SP player.
Sarah (left, in green), offering a hug to Salasiah on her goal.
The Alumni, who came down to watch their juniors in action, gather around Nina.Next game, the team faces their Youth League opponent, NYP, kick-off at 530pm. Who will emerge as the winner?
Till then, see you at the grand stand (in green!)!
Till then, see you at the grand stand (in green!)!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Game on!
28 minutes before we head off for kick-off!
SP women's team has arrived and as of now, both teams are getting prepared as we speak. Team Republic WST come together to watch some past World Cup glory moment videos to spur them on. Will the video motivate them and fire them up against SP or will it be just another result?
Stay tuned and.....25 minutes more to kick-off!
SP women's team has arrived and as of now, both teams are getting prepared as we speak. Team Republic WST come together to watch some past World Cup glory moment videos to spur them on. Will the video motivate them and fire them up against SP or will it be just another result?
Stay tuned and.....25 minutes more to kick-off!
Monday, October 18, 2010
IT IS HERE!
Yes, the annual major event, POL-ITE Games is here once again, hosted for the fourth time runnign on the team's very own homeground!Indeed, months of hard work, training and sweat has come to this.
Tomorrow, the team take on SP on home soil, kick-off at 5.30pm sharp, followed by the men's game at 7.30pm. This year's schedule is as follows:
| Match | Group | Date | Time | Venue |
| RP v SP | Women | 19 Oct | 530pm | RP |
| Men | 730pm | |||
| RP v NYP | Women | 22 Oct | 530pm | RP |
| Men | 730pm | |||
| RP v NP | Women | 26 Oct | 530pm | RP |
| Men | 730pm | |||
| RP v ITE | Women | 12 Nov | 530pm | RP |
| RP v TP | Men | 730pm | ||
| RP v ITE | Men | 16 Nov | 730pm | ITE College West |
We will not promise prompt photos but definitely, we will have photos from the exciting yearly competition after every match!
Come wear green and show your support!
Stay tuned!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
It's a (Victory) wrap!
Yes yes yes yes yes!
The Youth League had finally concluded and this evening, the team defeated Ottawa Serpent 2-0 in their last match! Goals are courtesy of Fifi and free kick specialist, Jannah! What a great way to end the league with a 2-0 win.
Sadly, the blog do not have photos from the match as the camera's battery life needed some urgent recharge! Surely after tonight, this memory will stay with them in their mind forever. After strings of draws and losses, tonight's victory was more than anything else.
Fret not, the blog will have a brief update (accompanied with photos) from the previous matches that we've yet to put up.
Enjoy the week and check back for the updates!
The Youth League had finally concluded and this evening, the team defeated Ottawa Serpent 2-0 in their last match! Goals are courtesy of Fifi and free kick specialist, Jannah! What a great way to end the league with a 2-0 win.
Sadly, the blog do not have photos from the match as the camera's battery life needed some urgent recharge! Surely after tonight, this memory will stay with them in their mind forever. After strings of draws and losses, tonight's victory was more than anything else.
Fret not, the blog will have a brief update (accompanied with photos) from the previous matches that we've yet to put up.
Enjoy the week and check back for the updates!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The Day before
That's right! Tomorrow, the team embarks on a 4 day trip to Kuala Kumpur (KL)! This trip marks as a preparation trip for the upcoming annual POL-ITE which will take place soon later in this month or early next month. At the same time, the team would be having a couple of friendlies against some teams over there.
For some, it would be a 2nd trip to Kuala Lumpur, for the others, it would be their first ever overseas trip with the 2nd-timers as a whole together.
This evening, the team have their last light training before the trip tomorrow.
No promises but we'll try to bring you photos from the trip when we can!
For some, it would be a 2nd trip to Kuala Lumpur, for the others, it would be their first ever overseas trip with the 2nd-timers as a whole together.
This evening, the team have their last light training before the trip tomorrow.
No promises but we'll try to bring you photos from the trip when we can!
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