Samuel draws TSA in Round 1 of the SCS Cup 2013
Being in 2 different groups, OLD and PMC battled away valiantly in their 3 group games hoping to amass as many points as possible to qualify for the knock-stages in a respectable position. OLD finished the group stage with 2 losses and a draw. The most dramatic match was the final group game against BFEC where OLD practically camped in BFEC's half in search of the win. Unfortunately the closest OLD came to a goal was when Kevin hit the post with only the GK to beat. With that record, OLD finished bottom of its group to compete in the Vase knock-out stage. Team PMC did slightly better than their older counterparts, finishing the group stage with 1 win, 1 loss and a draw to finish 3rd in their group, qualifying for the Shield knock-out stage.
The Veterans of Team OLD
The 'kids' of Team PMC
Before the knock-out stages started, all players gathered under the tentage for a time of Singspiration and Sharing to acknowledge God's presence during the tournament. Dr Tan from BFEC shared an interesting message of God's love and plan for our lives, through stories of his experience and travels.
The knock-out stages kicked off with OLD taking the field first in their playoff towards the Vase finals. However, having not played for a couple of hours, the OLD players couldn't warm up fast enough and went down 2-0 to COA quite quickly. Credit to the team, they tried to fight back valiantly and pulled one goal back, but it wasn't enough as the final whistle blew. PMC was up next in their playoff against CMC and the 'kids' played very well, taking the match to their opponents and threatened on numerous occasions. The breakthrough finally came when a run down the wing by Rusydi was followed by a cross and a good finish by David Lim. The 1-0 victory put PMC into the Shield final against BENS.
Parris, Felix and Mike prepare to defend a COA corner
Eddie on the ball
The final matches of both teams saw OLD take on TSA in the Vase 3rd/4th playoff and PMC taking on BENS in the Shield final. OLD picked themselves up well after the earlier defeat by COA. Putting in all their effort into the final match, they played well against TSA and had a number of chances that couldn't be converted. The match ended 0-0, leading the teams into a sudden death penalty shootout, which OLD won when Michael saved and Jin Yi scored in the first round of kicks. PMC was up next, taking on BENS to be Shield champions. Both teams were evenly matched with action swinging from end to end of the field. There was no breakthrough in terms of goals and PMC also faced a penalty shootout to end the day. However, in the first round of kicks, BENS scored and David Lim missed PMC's first kick to see BENS crowned as Shield champions.
Jeremy defends tightly against CMC's Adrian
Rusydi on the ball
David starting his all out sprint
The finals of the CRC2013 league saw RLC defeat WMC 1-0 to be crowned overall champions. The prize giving session followed to end the few months worth of soccer competition.
Jeremy receiving PMC's participation token in the CRC2013 league
OLD and PMC's trophies from the SoccerTron
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