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Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Labour Day Review ZTEC 1 : Good, But Not Good Enough
The day started with much anticipation with ZTEC 1 first match being their archrivals with Innebandy! Co. The fight was very intense, creating high tension in both teams causing chaos on court. History would reveal that the few previous labour day challenges, ZTEC always seemed to fall short of victory coming in 2nd. The coaches and managers of ZTEC were hoping and aiming to end this drought. ZTEC 1 gave their all by playing hard and smart bringing the ZTEC spirit into the competition. Though ZTEC lost to Innebandy! Co. They made a come back when they played against Dalat and NTU with a score line of 8-2 against Dalat and 2-1 against NTU. The match against NTU proved to be the best ZTEC had played in the whole tournament. It was against NTU that the giant known as ZTEC awakened with roaring spirits and thundering enthusiasm, ZTEC giving NTU a match worth playing with NTU coming all the way from Singapore. They came with one purpose in mind and that was to play floorball...and played they did. Kudos to NTU for performing as they did. What a way to end the first day of competition.
Thus the semifinals began. Facing Dalat Portbelly Pirates we showed no mercy beating them 11-0 . However, we gotta admire Dalats never say die mentality. No matter what the scoreline was, Dalat never backed down they kept playing with all hope, all energy and all heart. Congratulations to Dalat, you are winners in our eyes. And now for the finale, if this were to be a culinary show then this would be the Crème de la Crème of floorball matches! If this were a musical theatre production, at this point in time the maestro of the orchestra would be building the music to the peak!! If this were a movie, this would be the part where the final showdown takes place.
Silence on court..the referee's are ready, the players are ready and the whistle sounds.
As the game went on the cheers and jeers of the crowds grew louder, it was a time of mixed emotions. There was pain, there was blood, there was stress, pressure and lots and lots of sweat. Unfortunately, ZTEC found themselves to be a goal down, they did whatever they could, pushed as hard as pushing can go but. But, time did not permit the regaining of that one goal. Therefore, history repeated itself, what do you learn from this? History Bites, Big Time. We may have lost the battle but the war is yet to begin, Penang League Division 1 coming soon. Crushed spirits? Broken heart? I say NAY!!! Down and depressed? No way!! For we are ZTEC, Fire comes out from our hearts and lightning bolts from our feet, as we run past an shoot as a team, we play for one team, with the same passion. We play for ZTEC.
Let me hear it again!! Let the whoosh sound on high!!! 1...2...Whoosh!!
ZTEC 1
Ztec Spirit..(Courtesy Of Jia Yen)
One Team, One Passion
Silver...AGAIN..=(
Thus the semifinals began. Facing Dalat Portbelly Pirates we showed no mercy beating them 11-0 . However, we gotta admire Dalats never say die mentality. No matter what the scoreline was, Dalat never backed down they kept playing with all hope, all energy and all heart. Congratulations to Dalat, you are winners in our eyes. And now for the finale, if this were to be a culinary show then this would be the Crème de la Crème of floorball matches! If this were a musical theatre production, at this point in time the maestro of the orchestra would be building the music to the peak!! If this were a movie, this would be the part where the final showdown takes place.
Silence on court..the referee's are ready, the players are ready and the whistle sounds.
As the game went on the cheers and jeers of the crowds grew louder, it was a time of mixed emotions. There was pain, there was blood, there was stress, pressure and lots and lots of sweat. Unfortunately, ZTEC found themselves to be a goal down, they did whatever they could, pushed as hard as pushing can go but. But, time did not permit the regaining of that one goal. Therefore, history repeated itself, what do you learn from this? History Bites, Big Time. We may have lost the battle but the war is yet to begin, Penang League Division 1 coming soon. Crushed spirits? Broken heart? I say NAY!!! Down and depressed? No way!! For we are ZTEC, Fire comes out from our hearts and lightning bolts from our feet, as we run past an shoot as a team, we play for one team, with the same passion. We play for ZTEC.
Let me hear it again!! Let the whoosh sound on high!!! 1...2...Whoosh!!
ZTEC 1
Ztec Spirit..(Courtesy Of Jia Yen)
One Team, One Passion
Silver...AGAIN..=(
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Review of Labour Day Tournament ZTEC 2 : The Young & The Hopeful
Alas, labour day challenge has come and gone. To most labour day is a day of rest, however that cannot be said for the players of ZTEC 2 who gave their all in the battle of attempting that which might seemed distant to some, victory. ZTEC 2 played with all their hearts, holding nothing back giving every ounce of energy they had in them, they pushed themselves to the limit, giving everything they had, to the extent of facing injuries, fractured bones, bruises and aches. That did not stop them, ZTEC 2 continued to fight. This cannot be taught by any coach, any captain or anyone. This came from them and them alone, when they were behind they never gave up,chasing every loose ball,when they were tired fatigue seemed like a motivation for them to move faster. Where that spirit came from, no one knows. All we can say is.. THAT IS ZTEC !!.
ZTEC 2 played a number of matches, although they did not emerge victorious in every match, they are now examples even to the seniors. The one match that stood out from the whole tournament, was the match between ZTEC 2 vs NTU HURRICANES ( Singapore ) Ztec 2 down with only 5 players and one goalie, everyone was doubtful of ZTEC 2. Majority of the people assumed that it was going to be a blow out. That is when the ZTEC spirit came in, the juniors rose to the occasion, putting to shame many seniors in the floorball community in penang. It was then that many were proven wrong. NTU with experienced and national capped players were dumbfounded when they could not penetrate the defense, to get the ball in to the net. ZTEC 2 comprised of junior players with experience as short as only 5 months compaired to NTU, were only considered toddlers in floorball. There were many close calls, but ZTEC 2 tirelessly and amazingly held them back by chasing every ball and playing tightly as a team. Unfortunately, a goal was scored. Controversial but nonetheless a goal. ZTEC 2 kept their heads held high and managed to equalise from our very own young gun John Chia. Bringing the match neck and neck once again.
The final whistle sounds...
The crowd went wild with cheers of excitement and disbelief. It was then that the penalty shoot-outs began. NTU had the upper hand of having a goalie with experience and so to were their players who actually had trained to take penalties, but kudos to Suku AKA Chocolate for stepping up his game managing to save 1 shot out of 3 which gave hope to ZTEC 2 and everyone around them. Unfortunately, experience took over, Hurricanes final score was 2 goals to 1. But a job well done to captain of ZTEC 2 Kok Hui, who managed to salvage a goal during the shoot-outs.
ZTEC 2, in 2 days, when from zero's to heroes, frustrating opponents, scoring goals and having played as a TEAM, proving to the people out there that team work is as important as individual skill. They made history by playing against better and more experienced teams and not succumbing to the pressures and intimidation of more senior players. They stood their grounds, they played their game and they did it to the best of their abilities.
To, Kok Hui, Tashveen, Rishi, Syaza, John , Samuel, Teik Hong, Yong Ern, Gim Hoong and Suku AKA Chocolate ;). You people were awesome, keep ur heads up and keep the fire burning. 1..2..Whoosh!
Final results for Ztec 2
Day 1:
vs Juniors ( lost 5-3)
vs Contact (draw 3-3)
vs Dalat 1 ( lost 3-2)
Day 2:
5-8th placing
vs NTU Hurricanes (draw 1-1, lost 2-1 on penalties)
7-8th placing
vs Dalat 2 (draw 1-1, won 1-0 on penalties)
Team Talk During Half Time
Our beloved goalie, Suku AKA Chocolate
ZTEC 2 (Absent: Samuel, Yong Ern and Teik Hong)
ZTEC 2 played a number of matches, although they did not emerge victorious in every match, they are now examples even to the seniors. The one match that stood out from the whole tournament, was the match between ZTEC 2 vs NTU HURRICANES ( Singapore ) Ztec 2 down with only 5 players and one goalie, everyone was doubtful of ZTEC 2. Majority of the people assumed that it was going to be a blow out. That is when the ZTEC spirit came in, the juniors rose to the occasion, putting to shame many seniors in the floorball community in penang. It was then that many were proven wrong. NTU with experienced and national capped players were dumbfounded when they could not penetrate the defense, to get the ball in to the net. ZTEC 2 comprised of junior players with experience as short as only 5 months compaired to NTU, were only considered toddlers in floorball. There were many close calls, but ZTEC 2 tirelessly and amazingly held them back by chasing every ball and playing tightly as a team. Unfortunately, a goal was scored. Controversial but nonetheless a goal. ZTEC 2 kept their heads held high and managed to equalise from our very own young gun John Chia. Bringing the match neck and neck once again.
The final whistle sounds...
The crowd went wild with cheers of excitement and disbelief. It was then that the penalty shoot-outs began. NTU had the upper hand of having a goalie with experience and so to were their players who actually had trained to take penalties, but kudos to Suku AKA Chocolate for stepping up his game managing to save 1 shot out of 3 which gave hope to ZTEC 2 and everyone around them. Unfortunately, experience took over, Hurricanes final score was 2 goals to 1. But a job well done to captain of ZTEC 2 Kok Hui, who managed to salvage a goal during the shoot-outs.
ZTEC 2, in 2 days, when from zero's to heroes, frustrating opponents, scoring goals and having played as a TEAM, proving to the people out there that team work is as important as individual skill. They made history by playing against better and more experienced teams and not succumbing to the pressures and intimidation of more senior players. They stood their grounds, they played their game and they did it to the best of their abilities.
To, Kok Hui, Tashveen, Rishi, Syaza, John , Samuel, Teik Hong, Yong Ern, Gim Hoong and Suku AKA Chocolate ;). You people were awesome, keep ur heads up and keep the fire burning. 1..2..Whoosh!
Final results for Ztec 2
Day 1:
vs Juniors ( lost 5-3)
vs Contact (draw 3-3)
vs Dalat 1 ( lost 3-2)
Day 2:
5-8th placing
vs NTU Hurricanes (draw 1-1, lost 2-1 on penalties)
7-8th placing
vs Dalat 2 (draw 1-1, won 1-0 on penalties)
Team Talk During Half Time
Our beloved goalie, Suku AKA Chocolate
ZTEC 2 (Absent: Samuel, Yong Ern and Teik Hong)
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