A good fight between both teams and as the match was a deciding factor as to who would be crowned Champions (ITE or NP), ITE was as determined as their opponents to retain that trophy as much as RP was determined to break ITE's 3 times Champions streak! True enough, ITE's determination showed when they took the lead in the later 1st half. However, before the 1st half could conclude, Fifi once again proved her scoring ability by equalizing the scoreline! 1-1, the score after 45 minutes.
The 2nd half couldn't be more exciting as both teams fought their way to see who would come out on top. ITE had a few good chances, including having one of their shots hitting the post! Mastura of ITE was creating trouble for Team Republic WST midfield, dribbling around her opponents (like a young Ryan Giggs) with her pair of skillful feet and making wide passes to her wingers. ITE definitely looked dangerous as they continued with good possession and passes, taking a few shots at goal, only for their shots to go wide, keeping Mim busy in her goal!
At 75th minute, Fifi striked once again, giving Team Republic WST the lead, 2-1! A cross from Shank into the box, Fifi controlled the ball and scored! This got the home crowd roaring, cheering the team on even louder! It was definitely hard for ITE to swallow. As hard as ITE tried to equalize, Team Republic WST cleared out every dangerous ball that entered the penalty box. Sheu was close to making the score 3-1 however was a tad too slow.
Needless to say, Team NP was there, cheering on the scoreline as it would mean that they would overtake the Champion spot should ITE lose. The beauty of soccer!
Full-time, RP came out winners although they didn't make the top 3 spot. However, Fifi finished the tournament as Top scorer with 5 goals!
A great way to end the tournament as Feiruz's last POL-ITE with the team, before he embarks on a new journey ahead. The team is obviously sad on his departure but with such history created, Feiruz said, "This is the best gift that I've ever received." Indeed, RP has never ever beaten ITE till this year.
Because this is such a great history, we bring you a photo galore! This time, with 10 photos!
Jannah keeps the ball away from an ITE player.
Sarah who was busy defending, races against an ITE player.
A few of the graduates who came down to watch history created.
Shank catches up with Mas of ITE as Mas decides her next move.
Magdalene watches out for the next move of an ITE player.
Samantha, who was brought in late into the 2nd half, closes down on an ITE player.
Celebration at final whistle as the bench players join in.
Fifi, receiving her Top Scorer Award from Director of OSG.
Annnd everyone says, "He's DAAAA MAN!"
1st - NP
Magdalene watches out for the next move of an ITE player.
Samantha, who was brought in late into the 2nd half, closes down on an ITE player.
Celebration at final whistle as the bench players join in.
Fifi, receiving her Top Scorer Award from Director of OSG.
Annnd everyone says, "He's DAAAA MAN!"POL-ITE 2010 Women Soccer standings
2nd - NYP
3rd - ITE
Thank you once again for yet another great year and a huge Thank You to all supporters who have been sacrificing your time to watch the team in action!
The blog will take a break, till then!
