Story by REDintern Siti Rohaniza Muhammad. Photos by Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports
Jacelyn Lee (SMS #35) attempts a shot against Tanjong Katong. (Photo 1 © Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports)
Bedok Sports Hall, Monday, April 21, 2014 — St. Margaret’s Secondary (SMS) edged out Tanjong Katong Secondary (TK) 1–0 on penalties in the National B Division Floorball Championship. Both teams were tied 6–6 at the end of regulation.
For Tanjong Katong, this is their 2nd time in the semi-final while it is a first for St. Margaret’s. Tanjong Katong lost to East View Secondary in last year’s edition but managed to defeat Teck Whye Secondary to take third place.
Tanjong Katong’s experience and composure enabled them to take the lead within the first few minutes of the match through their forward, Sharifah Nabilah (TK #12). However, St. Margaret’s found an equalizer through their captain, Alfie Kwa (SMS #36), who dribbled the ball through two defenders and put the ball into the top right corner of the net. Tanjong Katong responded with a goal from their captain, Nur Qistina (TK #34). Nur Qistina was assisted by her teammate, Atheralina Zulfah (TK #17). Tanjong Katong took the slim 2–1 lead at the end of the first period.
Tanjong Katong almost extended their lead early in the second period but the shot was blocked by St. Margaret’s defender, Kathijathul Afrin (SMS #43). Kathijathul was given a two-minute penalty for intentionally using her elbow to blow the goal scoring opportunity. Tanjong Katong was awarded a penalty but Nur Qistina (TK #34) could not convert the attempt.
It was a close match between the two teams in the remaining minutes. St. Margaret’s found the equalizer every time Tanjong Katong took the lead. The period ended with a 5–5 tie.
St. Margaret’s finally took the lead for the first time during the match, within the first few minutes of the last period. However, Tanjong Katong managed to find the equalizer through Nur Qistina (#34), who took a quick free hit. However, with only few minutes left, Tanjong Katong’s Hana received a two-minute penalty. St. Margaret’s failed to capitalize on the opportunity and the match went into a penalty shootout.
Alfie Kwa (SMS #36) took the first penalty but her shot went wide against Tanjong Katong’s backup goalie. Emily Ong (TK #88) found the back of the net but her goal was disallowed as she had pulled back while taking the penalty. St. Margaret’s vice-captain, Fhazleena (#51), swiftly took the next penalty and scored the only goal during the penalties which qualified her team for their first ever final.
St. Margaret’s captain, Alfie (#36), commented, “It was the team’s camaraderie and spirit that kept us going. We fought hard against Tanjong Katong and we will bring the same spirit when we face Bukit Merah in the final.”
St. Margaret’s will be playing against two-time defending champions, Bukit Merah, on Wednesday, April 23, in their first-ever final.
Scoring by Period
St. Margaret’s vs Tanjong Katong
1st Period: 1–2
2nd Period: 4–3 (5–5)
3rd Period: 2–1 (7–6)
Top Scorers
St. Margaret’s
Kwa Li Yan Alfie (#36) – 4 goals
Tanjong Katong
Nur Qistina Bte Kamsani(#34) – 2 goals
St. Margaret’s Roster
Nur Syafiqah Bte Sulaiman (#22), Goh Xiu Ping Michelle (#23), Lee Yan Lin Jacelyn (#35), Kwa Li Yan Alfie (#36), Seet Shi Min (#41), Iman Bte Jumahat (#42), Kathijathul Afrin Bte M S (#43), Nurliza Bte Sani (#46), Liyana Bte Ibrahim (#49), Fhazleena Bte Mohamed Fareedu (#51), Katriel Loh Wenshu (#52), Rachel Ong Kai Wen (#53), Lew Yan Ru Rachel (#54), Tan Hui Ying, Renee (#58), Yip Ying Mun, Emily (#59)
Tanjong Katong Roster
Hannah Koh Qing Hui (#2), Nur Qalisha (#4), Hana Bte Abdul Karim (#7), Nur Leena Bte Anuar (#8), I’zaaz Funuri Bte Abdullah (#11), Sharifah Nabilah Bte Syed A A (#12), Victoria Leng Jun (#14), Huda Bte Hamzah (#15), Atheralina Zulfah Bte Abbas (#17), Ria Aminah Bte Muhammad Redza (#22), Nur Izzah Dzafirah (#24), Janessa Kong En Ting (#27), Nodleza Naomi Gwyneth (#31), Nur Qistina Bte Kamsani(#34), Seoq Shu Fei (#39), Emily Ong Yew Sing (#88),
B Division Girls Floorball Championship — Fixtures and Results
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Good Job St. Margarets keep it up. I’m very proud of you all 🙂