The day has finally come, 10th of august, the day that all penang floorballers were looking forward to. The clash of the titans, Ztec and Innebandy's finest facing off in what some might say the best match of the league or maybe even the year. The deciding match between who clinches the cup and the gold medal. 8pm Balik Pulau stadium, where all the action happened. The stands were filled with players from different clubs supporting and cheering both teams on court.
Even the warm up felt intense as players were nervous and excited to be playing the biggest game this year. After warming up, we huddled up and our coaches gave us some motivation and inspirational talk. The moment we've all been waiting for, the whistle blew and the game began. Some people might have predicted that the game would have been very slow and safe because 1st place was on the line. But, both teams started fast and furious. Going head to head for every ball, giving 100%. It was Innebandy who broke the deadlock via Nicholes Ong. Ztec was a bit shakened up by the early lead. But Ztec stood strong with heads held high and pressed on. Moments later got the equaliser from our very own Jo-Wyee who tapped in a rebound. Few minutes later, with the blistering speed of our very own ''nigga'' (Drew Steiert) he shrugged off the inne defender and sped away squaring in the ball for our legendary Bobby ( Ken Wye) who tapped home a simple goal. Ztec ended the 1st period leading by 2-1.
Upon resting and rejuvenating, our coaches layed out some strategies and some words of wisdom before the 2nd period began. The 2nd period began with Ztec scoring an early goal, another carbon copy of the 2nd goal by Drew and Ken Wye. Later into the game, Inne made a comeback by some defending errors from Ztec, equalising the game to 3-3 from a brace by Bryan Looi. Both teams pressed on, but there were no further goals in the 2nd period. Both teams switched sides and had a team talk respectively. Fatigue started to settle in and so did disappointment upon not playing as well as the 1st period. The coaches tried to get the team fired up by telling the team that the 3rd period was what meant the most, that it was now or never.
The refs blew their whistles signalling for the 3rd period to begin. Both teams were playing equally well, but it was Innebandy's main player Deswyn Wan who scored a superb goal straight into the top corner. Ztec was further frustrated, but we didn't give in and kept playing hard. We answered back by a goal from Jo-Wyee yet again, scoring his second of the match. But, there was still time on the clock and yet again Innebandy replied with ANOTHER goal coming by Jason assisted by Sam. The crowd was getting louder and louder, cheering their hearts out. Our main cheerleader John and Joon Han from 8cers were cheering their loudest and lost their voices (thank you guys). Ztec gave their all and fought for the equaliser , finally a break through. Who else but Jo-Wyee scored the equalising goal and the goal that tied the game up at 5-5. That's how the game ended with both teams sharing the points.
This was definitely a nail biting match and a game to remember. Ztec Phoenix fought a good fight and never gave up taking one step closer to achieving the gold medal. A special shout-out to our very own Loh Jo-Wyee, thank you for being a great coach, friend and brother to all of us, we really appreciate all you have done for us. We hope you have a safe journey to the US and all the best. Make sure you train with Jerm and come back for next years Division 1. That means you too Jerm!! Till the next match..1..2..Whooshh!! 1..2..Jo-Wyee!!
A quote from Marianne Williamson: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.' We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
WE ARE ZTEC !!
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