Story by Tamara Lie/Red Sports. Photos by Chua Kai Yun/Red Sports.

VJC players celebrate their second goal by Ariane Vanco (#25, second from right). (Photo © Chua Kai Yun/Red Sports)

VJC players celebrate their second goal by Ariane Vanco (#25, second from right). (Photo 1 © Chua Kai Yun/Red Sports)

Delta Sports Hall, Friday, May 27, 2016 — Victoria Junior College (VJC) led throughout to beat Catholic Junior College (CJC) to place third in the National A Division Floorball Championship.

It was the first time CJC had finished in the top four.

Ayesha Saadiqah (#10), Ariane Vanco (#25), Jaime Lim (#11), Audrey Tey (#9) and Carissa Ng (#14) led VJC to victory with a goal apiece, while CJC captain Rachel Tan (#22) scored the only goal for CJC.

VJC dominated the first period with their fast team plays and good ball control. They did not hesitate to shoot and bagged two goals, scored by Ayesha Saadiqah (#10) and Ariane Vanco (#25), within the first five minutes.

CJC got their chance to counter when a VJC player got called for a two-minute penalty. CJC had a strong fighting spirit and had many shot attempts but were stopped by the VJC defence and keeper, Chen Xuan Zhi (VJC #17).

With less than two minutes left, Rachel Tan (#22) soon found her way to the goal and scored the only point for CJC. This was followed by a rally of shots from VJC as Jaime Lim (#11) and Carissa Ng (#14) made one goal each to end the period 4-1.

The three-point difference did not faze CJC and they were driven to reduce the deficit. They displayed an impressive defence and did not make it easy for VJC to break in.

A few minutes into the second period, a VJC player and CJC player were each given a two minute penalty and it became a 4v4 match. However, both teams were evenly matched and unable to score.

CJC, led by captain Rachel Tan (#22), had several good runs but could not finish as their shots went wide. On defense, CJC put a lot of pressure on VJC and chased down every loose ball.

With five minutes left on the clock, Audrey Tey (VJC #9) received a pass in front of the goal and tapped the ball in with a back hand shot to gain a 4-point, 5-1 lead. CJC had a strong fighting spirit but could not match up to the fast VJC offence. The second period ended 5-1 to VJC.

VJC continued to dominate in the third period and kept possession of the ball for most of the game. However, the CJC defenders prevented them from scoring and blocked every shot. A big part of the CJC defence was the keeper Ashley Soh (#99) who saved countless shots.

VJC slowed their pace towards the end of the game to stall for time. CJC upped their offence and were more aggressive in the last few minutes. They broke through the VJC defence and had many opportunities to score.

In the last five seconds, a VJC player got called for pushing and received a two-minute penalty. This was the chance for CJC to reduce the deficit. They set up their free hit from the corner and launched a shot towards the goal. However, the VJC defenders responded instantly and blocked the shot to secure their 5-1 win.

Scoring by Period
VJC vs CJC
1st Period: 4-1
2nd Period: 1-0 (5-1)
3rd Period: 0-0 (5-1)

Top Scorers
VJC
Ayesha Saadiqah (#10) – 1 goal
Ariane Vanco (#25) – 1 goal
Carissa Ng (#14) – 1 goal
Jaime Lim (#11) – 1 goal
Audrey Tey (#9) – 1 goal

CJC
Rachel Tan (#22) – 1 goal

VJC Roster
Ariane Noelle Vanco (#25), Audrey Tey Ee Teng (#9), Ayesha Saadiqah Bte Habeeb M (#10), Chen Xuan Zhi (#17), Chloe Lim Yu Qian (#7), Chua Eyin Claire (#21), Dione Goh Si Ping (#8), Fathima Lubna Munsir (#16), Jocasta Tan Weixi (#55), Lee Li Xuan (#29), Lim Si Min Jaime (#11), Ng Shi Tong Carissa (#14), Nurhidayah Rahmat (#12), Pearlyn Chang Xuan Qi (#22), Peh Wei Ting Jeslyn (#19), Sherrie Teo Liqi (#24), Wu Tanya (#20), Yap Xue Ling Celine (#18), Yoon Thiri (#6), Yu Xinyao (#15), Zhang Ruoxi (#23)

CJC Roster
Alicia Yap Ann May (#19), Ashley Soh Wenqi (#99), Choo Hui Ning (#1), Goh Wan Xuan (#27), Ho Yun Yan (#4), Jodie Ong Jin Wen (#2), Kwang Hui Qin, Rochelle (#6), Lai Ya Xin (#10), Lea Patricia Ng (#8), Lim Meng Gim (#12), Manisha Magar (#11), Mui Clara (#9), Nadiah Bte Zamree (#29), Nichole Sheryn Loke Xin Yi (#36), Nur Hafizah Bte Adnan (#23), Olivia Pau Li Min (#88), Quek Zhen Ning (#25), Rachel Tan Hui Ting (#22), See Toh Wen Xiu, Samantha (#21), Shanna Ng Rui Ting (#17), Shauna Benita Hun Jia Ding (#26), Verity Lua Yu Qing (#5)

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