Here it is, the long awaited clash of the division 2 titans. The most anticipated game since last years division 2 PFL. We ALL remember what happened in last years match against Dalat, the aggression, the tears, blood, and, sweat, the uproar, and not to mention the near violence the two teams almost had.
The tables have turned whereby Phoenix, with some extraordinary coaching from Ter Min and Jo Wyee, and also the great effort put in by the team, scored a total of 4 goals against Dalat Falcons. Although Dalat managed to bag a goal against our beloved Yung Ming, Phoenix managed to kill the game in the 2nd half.
The game started rather surprisingly, striking off the usual habit of Phoenix starting off slow. Due to amazing runs by the forwards, and hard defending by the defenders, the team managed to keep Dalat under pressure with their constant attacks. Then it happened! The 1st goal by Chern Harng sent the supporters wild with their cheering. Although the goal was a rather unusual goal, a goal is still a goal nonetheless. Great job Chern Harng!!
There was not a moment of silence or emptiness during the game. The excitement in the gymnasium was overwhelming with both teams gunning to out play and outrun the opponent. But did Phoenix give in?? NO THEY DID NOT!! Teik Hong with an amazing shot put the ball in the back of the net, scoring the second goal for the team, giving them a good enough lead against Dalat. Teik Hong being so ''humble'' did not know that it was a goal as the referrees did not blow the whistle loud enough. Then the decision was made, it was a GOAL!! The whole team ran on court groping and grabbing Teik Hong as he posed at the side of the court.
The game resumes...
Unfortunately, just before the brink of the half time whistle, Dalat managed to obtain one goal keeping the pressure on Phoenix and gaining some confidence and hope. But our guys were not gonna just sit around and mope, we are much better than that! At the half time break, the coaches got to work. Coach Ter Min and Jo-Wyee led the teams outside for a pep talk joined by fellow teammates and coaches Oliver and Daniel Cheah of Griffins. With corrections made, morale boosted and confidence increased, Phoenix walked back on court as the whistle blew. It was clear that they wanted the win. Adrian, Captain of the Phoenix, released a bone-shattering shot towards the Dalat goal, gaining a 2 point lead against Dalat.
Just as we thought it was over! We thought wrong! With the constant cheers of PUNJABI!!PUNJABI!! Calvindav answered the call and expectations of the supporters and slotted home the 4th and final goal of the game about 40 seconds after Adrians goal. Just then, the whistle for full time sounded. Supporters of Phoenix went CRAZY!! Phoenix made Ztec proud by regaining their honour of defeating their rival Dalat.
GO ZTEC!!!
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