Great fight put up by the Netball girls!

By Eliza Soh

Match VS Hall 6 - 17th dec
Hall 2 was to meet with Hall 6 for yet another qualifying netball match. The team met early to discuss the strategy to be played against the team rumoured to be one of the strongest teams around. As the time for the match drew nearer, the girls were raring to go, determined to put up a tough fight.
The first quarter went beyond the team's expectations, the girls produced an impressive shots, and they took full advantage of the chances created. Hall 2 lead on the scoreboard 9-8, surprising everyone around, including the Hall 6 team, who on seeing the level of play, put on their best seven on the next 3 quarters.

The team started off the 2nd quarter hungry for a win. However, a change of pace and stronger opponents saw Hall 2 clearly outclassed by the stronger team, and the following quarters ended with a score of 11-18, 15-32, and 18-44 respectively.The loss meant that the team would meet Hall 1 in a match to decide who will proceed on to the winner's pool, and play for the top 8 positions. The girls put up a tough fight, and there were glimmers of great play and defence which the girls should be proud of, despite the match ending in disappointment.


Match VS Hall 1 - 19th dec

The girls arrived to NIE early on the saturday morning, eager for the match that would determine their fate. This match would decide whether or not the team would proceed on to the quarter finals. Hall 2 was up against Hall 1, the team with renowned sportswoman, Cheryl Woo.

The first quarter saw the teams neck to neck with each other, with the score ending in a tie of 5-5. The players pushed hard and played with extreme intensity, however frustration overwhelmed the players when the match saw unfair calls made by the umpire.

The team lost the game with a final score of 19-22, we put the blame on the incompetency of the umpire. Unfortunately, our appeal for a rematch has been rejected. However, the team still stands unfazed and united, and will bring their best for Inter-Hall Games 2010/1.

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