Story by Marvin Lowe. Pictures by Marvin Lowe and Ng Cheng Cong.

Ying-Ying of SAJC taking a fierce shot. (Photo 1 © Ng Cheng Cong/Red Sports)

CCAB, Friday, May 2, 2008 – In the second match of the day, St Andrew’s Junior College and National Junior College played out a 0-0 stalemate in an A Division Girls Hockey Championship game. With both teams having already qualified for the second round, this match was just to determine who would finish top of the group.

Both teams played a fluid passing game with SAJC, who had the lion’s share of possession in the game, relying more on attacking down the wings. NJC on the other hand had a more direct approach to their attack.

The best chance of the game fell to SAJC in the first half when gaving broken through the NJC defence, SAJC’s forward fired a shot at point blank range. However, NJC’s keeper made a stunning reflex save with her feet to deny SAJC of a goal. Both teams went into the break without anyone being able to to break the deadlock.

The second half started in similar fashion with SAJC dominating long periods of play. NJC were content to sit back and absorb the attacks, waiting for the opportune moments to launch their counter-attacks. NJC’s forward showed moments of brilliance with her sleek dribbling skills but she often lacked support up front and she was easily contained by the SAJC defense.

In the end, neither team could produce a winner but both teams move on to the next round.

Ed’s note: Who topped the group?

Teh Bei Xi (right) and Pamela Chua (left) from NJC going in for the tackle attempt on Ying-Ying from SAJC as she dribbles in to the D-ring. (Photo 2 © Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

NJC’s goalkeeper Dolly Khoo making a reflex save from a point blank shot by the SAJC forward Christie Cheng. (Photo 3 © Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

Andrina Lee (left) from SAJC and Amanda Kwong from NJC tussling for the ball. (Photo 4 © Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

Christie Cheng from SAJC jumps to evade the tackle from the NJC defender Stella Tsang. (Photo 5 © Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

Teh Bei Xi from NJC (centre) attempting to evade a tackle from her SAJC opponent Melissa Chua (left). (Photo 6 © Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

Christie Cheng from SAJC prepares to take a penalty corner. (Photo 7 © Marvin Lowe/Red Sports)

Nicolette Vera-Ong from SAJC takes a shot. (Photo 8 ©Ng Cheng Cong/Red Sports)

Andrina Lee from SAJC tackling the ball away from Marissa, the NJC captain. (Photo 9 © Ng Cheng Cong/Red Sports)

Jillian Yeo from SAJC (centre) with Winnie Soh (left) supporting as she dribbles past an NJC defender. (Photo 10 © Ng Cheng Cong/Red Sports)

Nadrah Sadali from SAJC takes a shot as NJC vice-captain Pamela Chua tumbles and falls. (Photo 11 © Ng Cheng Cong/Red Sports)

Christie Cheng from SAJC getting ready to flick a pass in. (Photo 12 © Ng Cheng Cong/Red Sports)

Ed’s note: If you recognise yourself or your teammates in any of the photos, feel free to leave the names behind in the comments section and we will update the captions accordingly.