04 May 2009, Monday

Group stage: NJC v TJC (Girls)
Result: 4-1 (2-0, 2-1, 0-0)

Despite a change in playing venue and the unfarmiliar environment, we got to a better start with 2 goals in the first period to put us in the comfortable seat. It was a smooth-sailing match throughout with shots and goals coming in quite regularly, even though there were some moments of scare in between. All-in-all, it was our well-rounded attack, from normal set-ups to set pieces set-ups, and well-trained individual defending that gave us another important victory.

Goal scorers: Karen (3), Matilda (1)
Assists: NIL

(Wo)man of the match: Karen
Another fantastic performance put up by Karen, in the attacking department. She has done extremely well in keeping her play sharp and neat - good use of body nudges, quick body adjustments for the shots, and well-executed shots. Though she didn't impress in defense, at least she got the goals we most needed, and a huge boost to the team's achievement.

Special mention: Kahyee, Wenqin, Mayumi, Yikyie, Wan Er
Wenqin, Mayumi - Being strong in ball protection.
Kahyee - Brave defending performance against a tough opponent forward.
Yikyie - Being strong in 50-50 ball situation
Wan Er - Being composed at the goal despite the sudden called-up in period 3.

05 May 2009, Tuesday

Group stage: NJC v ACJC (Guys)
Result: 7-2 (1-1, 3-0, 3-1)

We got off to yet another slow start and awarded the opponent the opening goal. We had to spend almost a third of the match to crawl back into the game. But eventually it was our experience and sharpness at their goal mouth that got pay off and gave us our first convincing victory of the season.

Goal scorers: Junxiong (3), Chee Keong (2), Weijie (1), Juan (1)
Assists: Junlong (1)

Man of the match: Weijie
He's probably the most consistent player in the match. From defense to attack, he has done the simple things very well. And despite a switch of playing role from forward to winger during the match, he's still able to make the necessary adjustments and play to the system.

Special mention: Rong Sheng, Junxiong, Chee Keong, Juan
Rong sheng - very disciplined as a forward.
Junxiong - very sharp in attack and always has good positioning and ready for the shot.
Chee Keong, Juan - very hardworking in their respective lines to provide strong support of play, especially in attack.