SAJC beat MJC to seal third in A Division girls’ football

Suria (SAJC #11, captain) leaps into the air to head one towards goal. (Photo 9 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

MJC defenders scramble to defend their goal. With each successive attempt, SAJC slowly got closer and closer to breaking down MJC’s resilient defense. (Photo 10 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Ong May Xuen (MJC #11) stops an SAJC goal attempt at the line while her goalkeeper looks on. (Photo 11 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

However, the initial relief was short lived as Chermaine (SAJC #24) promptly closed in to score. The MJC defense laid on the ground dejected as the disappointment of conceding a goal with 5 minutes of play set in … (Photo 12 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

… while the SAJC players celebrate having finally taking the lead. (Photo 13 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

MJC’s #14 puts her head to the ball to clear it to safety despite the dangers of an incoming foot. MJC would realize shortly that any hopes of mounting a comeback would not be easy as SAJC continued their aggressive attack down into MJC’s third. (Photo 14 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Anne Marie (MJC #8, captain) having a word with Ong May Xuen (MJC #11) who was clearly affected by the earlier goal. (Photo 15 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Connie Ho (MJC #39) finds herself in a one-on-one situation with Suria (SAJC #11, captain) deep into stoppage time after the latter stole possession and broke off towards goal. (Photo 16 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

Suria (SAJC #11, captain) raises her arms in jubilation after firing her shot past the MJC custodian. (Photo 17 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

SAJC players embrace after a thrilling finish to the 3rd placing match. (Photo 18 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

The MJC supporters showing their support for the team … (Photo 19 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

…while the SAJC entourage celebrate their team’s consolation victory. (Photo 20 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)