Preparation For Div 1

Despite finishing 2nd in last year's Div 2 league, Ztec8cers has been promoted to Div 1 reason being the entrance of other new teams. 8cers would like to make an immediate impact in the league and do the best we can in the upcoming Division 1 league starting on the 16th of June. Games will be played every Tues and Thurs at Balik Pulau Indoor Stadium. 8cers will be registering 15 players for the league this year.

2009 Div 1 promises to be a much exciting league compare to last year as players has improve and also due to playing in a full size ring this year. 8cers would not find it easy this year as they will be up again reigning champions of Div 1, Contact Fireants and reigning champions of Div 2 Dalat Eagles. Other opponents are the fast and speedy Spartans, ever skillful Innebandy Co and the much physical and energetic Unihawks.

Ztec8cers hasn't been preparing much in training but had played a couple of matches as preparation for the league. Here are the results of the last 10 matches. 9 matches played and 1 pending.

20th April: Ztec8cers 24-4 Nomad FC (Friendly)
Nomad came down from Sabah for a tour and face Ztec as their first game with their full strength. Ztec8cers started strong but were a little weak in defence as some silly mistakes proved costly.

1st-2nd May: Labor Day Challenge
vs Dalat Eagles (win 5-0)
Best start in the history for 8cers in a tournament. Have a habit of starting badly but with this scoreline as the start, 8cers played pretty confidently throughout the tournament.

vs Ztec Phoenix (win 7-1)
Despite conceding the first goal, 8cers remained mentally strong to hit back 7 goals against their juniors.

vs Sparx (win 2-0)
With 2 experience players in the opposing team, 8cers were a little careful this time round. Satisfied with the scoreline. However could have been more if it was not for their goalie Lin Ken.

vs Subang Rascals (win 1-0)
Match of the day. With so much experience in both side. Pretty even game. However, Subang were unlucky to concede an own goal.

vs Saints (win 2-0)
With 8cers already through to the knockout as table leaders, they started playing Saints while the players trying out different playing positions. It did not work as the first period ended 0-0. Credit must be given to Saints as they defended very well!

Semi Final. vs Dalat Eagles (won 2-1)
Not as easy as Day 1. Eagles came out soaring in all directions. 8cers were through to the final after a heroic performance by their goalie #80 Choon Hun.

Final. vs Subang Rascals (lost 5-2)
8cers started rather slowly and after few defensive errors, we found ourself 3 goals down. Nevertheless, the boys gave their best and the silver medal is what they got. Good job boys!

May 16: 8cers vs Dalat Juniors (won 26-0)
Boys against Men. It was an average age of 23 against an average age of 14. Credit must be given to the juniors as they played their hearts out although against opponents much bigger than them.

June 10: 8cers vs Frontliners Spartans (won 13-2)
Final friendly match for 8cers. Started badly by conceding the first goal but manage to pick up as the game goes by. Bravo boys! Lets look forward for the Penang League now! Whooooosh!