Story by Tamara Lie/Red Sports. Photos by Chua Kai Yun/Red Sports.
Muhammad Haziq B Abdul Wahab (VJC #23) dribbles the ball after a turnover. (Photo 1 © Chua Kai Yun/Red Sports)
Hougang Sports Hall, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – Meridian Junior College (MJC) are one step closer to the semi-finals after a 4-2 victory over Victoria Junior College (VJC) in the National A Division Floorball Championship.
Thaddeus Tan (MJC #77) scored a game-high three goals while Muhammad Haziq (#23) and Koh Dun Xian (#5) from VJC scored a goal each.
The rivalry between both teams was apparent as they started aggressively. MJC had faster team plays and managed to set themselves up for a few shots. However, they were unable to finish well and most of the shots were saved by the VJC keeper.
With 5 minutes left on the clock, a VJC player got called out for a 2-minute penalty. Despite having four players left on the court, VJC showed impressive defence and prevented MJC from taking any shots. The first period ended 0-0.
MJC started the second period with a Brandon Ong (#26) goal. From then, they took multiple shots and soon scored their second goal with a point blank shot from Thaddeus Tan (#77).
VJC did not back down as Muhammad Haziq (#23) received a pass from Wong Ee Chann (#30) behind goal and scored their first point.
VJC were determined to equalise and took many shots but were shut down by the MJC defense.
The rest of the period was a fast paced one as players sprinted for every ball in hopes of scoring a goal. A chance for VJC came when they were given a free hit from the corner. With a quick pass and shoot, Koh Dun Xian (VJC #5) fired the ball past the MJC defenders and keeper to end the period 2-2.
In the third period, an MJC player was given a two-minute penalty for slashing. Despite being a player down, MJC defied the odds as Thaddeus Tan (#77) scored yet another goal to take the 3-2 lead.
Two goals was not enough for Thaddeus Tan (#77) as he unleashed a turn drag shot in the next play, extending the lead to 4-2.
VJC upped their offense in the remaining minutes and pressured MJC with multiple shot attempts. The MJC defenders fought hard to block every shot to keep their two-goal lead. The game ended with a 4-2 MJC victory, placing them at the top of their group.
VJC will go up against National Junior College to fight for the semi-final spot on Monday, May 16. MJC are guaranteed a spot in the semis and next face River Valley High School on Wednesday, May 18.
Scoring by Period
MJC vs VJC
1st Period: 0-0
2nd Period: 2-2
3rd Period: 2-0 (4-2)
Top Scorer
MJC
Thaddeus Tan (#77) – 3 goals
MJC Roster
Abdul Mateen Amir Mizra (#4), Abdul Rauf B Abdul Rahman (#24), Abdul Rauf B Hussein Bagharib (#11), Andrew Wong See Siang (#8), Fat-Hullah B Farid (#23), Janus Wayne Enclona Lim (#22), Jayvis Lim Xu Xuan (#25), Jeremy Chia Wai Yeen (#18), Lee Ray Sheng (#99), Lutfi Nur Hakim B Tajuddin (#86), Mohammad Shahrul Amsyar Bin Ramlan (#9), Muhammad Jazli B Yuslane (#21), Muhammad Muzaffar Shah B M H S (#15), Nur Hakim B Zahrin (#12), Ong Jing Hao Brandon (#26), Perez Jenz Isaac Montevirgen (#29), Rizavur Rahman Faslur Rahman (#7), Tan Tze Wen Thaddeus (#77), Tan Wei Meng Nicholas (#17), Tan Wei Xing Vincent (#13), Tan Yong Han Linus (#27), Zackrie B Muhammad Kamaluddin (#98)
VJC Roster
Ammar B Hussein Bagharib (#16), Chen Ting Yi (#6), Cheng Fan Sheng Mark (#3), Chi Hong Hui (#7), Edly Irsyad B Elham (#45), Harriz B Jaya Ansor (#27), Koh Dun Xian (#5), Koh Jun Hao (#21), Koh Wenjun (#14), Lai Ang (#35), Muhammad Haziq B Abdul Wahab (#23), Muhammad Imran B Maritz (#33), Ng Jing Xiang (#8), Nicholas Tham Yong Liang (#4), Nicolai Alexxander Neo Rui S (#13), Poon Chong Ming (#9), Ryan Loo Yi Xuan (#17), Ryan See Zhuo Yang (#34), Shariff Mansor Malek (#10), Sim Wei Xuan, Samuel (#11), Tan Jia Sheng, Sherman (#19), Wong Ee Chann (#30)
National A Division Floorball Championship – fixtures and results
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