After a 3-week break, the Agape Cup SoccerTron resumed with 11 players competing for the teams in 2 separate groups. The GAL were competing for the Plate trophy (2nd tier) and the OLD were in the Bowl (3rd tier) competition. The team was a good combination of OLD (Michael, David Sng & Kevin) and GAL (Marcus, Jeremy Sin, Daniel, Jingzhong, Lincoln, Nigel, Dominic & Yi Jun).
With a little more experience, the players set themselves up well for a good end to the season, using the 3-1-3-1 formation in all but 1 match. Representing OLD in the Bowl competition, the team drew all 3 of their group games 0-0. The closest they came to victory was the game against CMC, when 1-on-1 with the keeper after Yi Jun's good wingplay, Dominic fired wide with the goal at his mercy. With 3 points from 3 games, the team narrowly missed out in making it to the final, where RLC advanced based on count back on goals scored (they had scored 1 goal and conceded another!).
In the Plate competition, the team fared much better. The 1st match was a goal-less draw against a weak SAL2, even though there were numerous opportunities to score, with Marcus hitting the post. Knowing that only a win would do to progress, the team went all out against AMC2. There were a number of opportunities to score again, but Marcus finally got his goal with an excellent lob from the half-way line. It was the goal of the SoccerTron! Having guaranteed progression to the final, the last group game against CBC was a formality. Dominating the whole match, a good move involving Jingzhong on the left allowed Yi Jun to have the ball in the box and beat a defending before firing low past the keeper. The team finished top of the league with 7 points from 3 games.
It was a long wait for the Agape Cup final to be completed before the next game. AMC beat HP 2-1 to win the Agape Cup for the 6th consecutive year. BBTC beat AFC 4-1 to finish 3rd.
In the final of the Plate competition, the team took on CBC again. Tried as they did to score, the team couldn't break the deadlock, despite Yi Jun going narrowly close. On the defensive end, Michael showcased his powers of agility by denying CBC with a wonderful reflex save. As neither team could score, it was left to the dreaded novelty sudden-death shootout to settle the match. The ball was placed on the half way line to shoot into an open goal, with the ball having to take flight. The 1st set of players both fired wide. With our 2nd kick, Marcus placed the ball into goal and when the CBC player missed, we lifted the Plate trophy. It was a tremendous effort from the team, who scored 2 goals and conceded none in 7 matches!
It has been a long Agape Cup season which began in March. A big thank you goes out to all players who represented PMC. In about 6 weeks time, we will hopefully all gather at Sports Planet East Coast for PMC Cup 2010 and our celebration BBQ. See you then!
With a little more experience, the players set themselves up well for a good end to the season, using the 3-1-3-1 formation in all but 1 match. Representing OLD in the Bowl competition, the team drew all 3 of their group games 0-0. The closest they came to victory was the game against CMC, when 1-on-1 with the keeper after Yi Jun's good wingplay, Dominic fired wide with the goal at his mercy. With 3 points from 3 games, the team narrowly missed out in making it to the final, where RLC advanced based on count back on goals scored (they had scored 1 goal and conceded another!).
In the Plate competition, the team fared much better. The 1st match was a goal-less draw against a weak SAL2, even though there were numerous opportunities to score, with Marcus hitting the post. Knowing that only a win would do to progress, the team went all out against AMC2. There were a number of opportunities to score again, but Marcus finally got his goal with an excellent lob from the half-way line. It was the goal of the SoccerTron! Having guaranteed progression to the final, the last group game against CBC was a formality. Dominating the whole match, a good move involving Jingzhong on the left allowed Yi Jun to have the ball in the box and beat a defending before firing low past the keeper. The team finished top of the league with 7 points from 3 games.
It was a long wait for the Agape Cup final to be completed before the next game. AMC beat HP 2-1 to win the Agape Cup for the 6th consecutive year. BBTC beat AFC 4-1 to finish 3rd.
In the final of the Plate competition, the team took on CBC again. Tried as they did to score, the team couldn't break the deadlock, despite Yi Jun going narrowly close. On the defensive end, Michael showcased his powers of agility by denying CBC with a wonderful reflex save. As neither team could score, it was left to the dreaded novelty sudden-death shootout to settle the match. The ball was placed on the half way line to shoot into an open goal, with the ball having to take flight. The 1st set of players both fired wide. With our 2nd kick, Marcus placed the ball into goal and when the CBC player missed, we lifted the Plate trophy. It was a tremendous effort from the team, who scored 2 goals and conceded none in 7 matches!
It has been a long Agape Cup season which began in March. A big thank you goes out to all players who represented PMC. In about 6 weeks time, we will hopefully all gather at Sports Planet East Coast for PMC Cup 2010 and our celebration BBQ. See you then!
SoccerTron Plate Champions 2010
The team catching some SoccerTron action from the sidelines
Daniel downing some much needed water during break time.Daniel won the Photography Competition for AC10!
David Sng keeping cool in the shade, with his shades
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