Team Republic indeed finished off in style with a narrow 1-0 victory this evening in a hard-fought match, courtesy of skipper Azhmeera Shasha! There we have it, 3 points in the bag!
Sure it was a tough match and Arion Women's 'B' proved to be a tough nut to crack throughout, not allowing Team Republic to get a goal and clearing out all those danger balls that entered their inner territory. Azhmeera Shasha once again proved to be a threat with her signature speedy run on the front, closing down on every chance which could mean putting the team a goal up. In fact, Aileen almost put the team up in the first 20 minutes if not for the keeper who saved the ball just on the line. The substitutes were all on the edge of their seats, looking out anxiously to see if the ball had indeed passed the line.
On the other side, Arion's #19 was also a threat, exhibiting her dribbling ability along with her pace, troubling Team Republic's defense like a snake. She took a couple of shots but those did not trouble Team Republic's calm keeper, Zahidah, who made numerous saves between those 2 poles this evening, keeping her guard at all times.
In the 76th minute, Azhmeera Shasha finally broke the scoreline by firing one superb shot past the keeper from inside the 6 yard box, leaving the keeper with no chance at all. 1-0, Team Republic lead and Shasha Daud could have sealed it with a victorious ending had her shot from just on the edge of the 6 yard box not gone above the post. Nonetheless, Arion was still upbeat in a quest for an equaliser. They almost got one but Zahidah once again came to the rescue with a great save just minutes from the final whistle.
1-0, the match ended in Team Republic's favor and indeed, a great ending to this season! Also, Team Republic finished the season with a -2 goal difference, well done, indeed!
Shasha closes down on a chance.
The team celebrates the game's only one goal by Azhmeera Shasha!
Huda, who got a shot at goal, gets away from her opponent.
Bernice, who also got a shot at goal, escapes from an Arion player.
Azhmeera Shasha takes a shot and scores the only goal of the game!
Azhmeera Shasha, treated to a warm reception from the bench after the final whistle blew.So that's all from the Youth League! The team will take a couple of weeks off before returning to the field. For now, the team is busy coming down to show their undying support for the men's soccer team who are currently taking part in the inaugural POL-ITE!
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