From Zero to Hero!

What a way to end yet another year of POL-ITE as Team Republic WST created history on 15 Nov 2010!

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!"

POL-ITE 2010 Women Soccer standings

1st - NP
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!

Video and Practise

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!)!