Story by REDintern Jasmine Goh. Photos by REDintern Rebekah Abbott
Claire Png (NP GS) makes another shot for her team. (Photo 1 © REDintern Rebekah Abbott)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Friday, January 17, 2013 — In a topsy-turvy battle, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) emerged with a 54–52 win over Temasek Polytechnic (TP) to finish third in the Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) Netball Championship.
The last time both teams met was during the Polytechnic-Institute of Technical Education (POL-ITE) Netball Championship final last year where NP defeated TP 66–59.
NP trailed throughout the first half, only to snatch the lead with a few minutes left in the last quarter and run away with the victory.
It was TP that settled down early into the game and found their momentum in spurts in the second quarter, where they managed to lead 28–26 at half time.
However, NP tightened their defense in the mid-court and used long lobs to their 1.83m Goal Shooter, Claire Png, in the third quarter to catch up and end the quarter to tie it at 42–42.
With less than a minute left on the clock in the last quarter, injury time was called out by NP’s captain, Trina Young (Centre). As this was the second stoppage for the team, she had to be substituted.
With NP leading by just one point, TP gave it their all in the closing stages but despite their valiant efforts, it was too late to catch up.
At the final whistle, NP players and supporters erupted in joy, celebrating their last-minute comeback for a 54–52 win.
When asked what went through her mind when she called for injury time, Trina said, “When I felt the pain, I immediately called for time. Upon knowing that I had to be substituted out as it was the second stoppage, I felt terrible, especially when the score was so close and I had no idea how much time was left.”
“We came into this match knowing that it would not be an easy one. Even though we were down in the first half, we had the mentality to keep fighting,” she added.
Score by Quarter
NP vs TP
1st Q: 9–12
2nd Q: 17–16 (26–28)
3rd Q: 18–16 (42–42)
4th Q: 12–10 (54–52)
Final Score: 54–52
NP Team Roster
Png Chen Men Claire, Toh Kai Wei, Tricia Young Hui, Lee Si Ling Georgina, Siti Nameera Zahara Bte Johan, Nicole Seyler, Ong Wan Theng, Oh Jia Min, Trina Young Xin, Goh Rochelle, Loh Si Hui Lynnette, Lyn Foo Chuan, Keely Oh Yan Qi
TP Team Roster
Samantha Low Yu Tian, Ng Yu Qi Fiona, Jolene Goh WeiXin, Rena Tan Hui Shan, Tabitha Ong Jie Yi, Nurshareen Begum Binte Shul Hameed, Dinah Amirah Btw Rosely, Jasmine Liew, Liz Chew, Hui Pei Si Elsie, Nadiah Btw Zaidi, Cheah Xuan Sabrina, Chen Yutong Olivia, Chow Xing Hui
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