Written by: Phua Zong Yao
Edited by: Cheng Kai Wen
Photos by: Eusoff Works
Building on the 3-1 victory by the boys team the day prior, the Eusoff football girls kicked off their IHG 22/23 season against the same opponent, KE7. They played a carnival format where the IHG champion would be determined by the end of the day.
EH v KE (2-0)
The 1st match of the day gets underway. EH was hoping for a chill game against KE7 and from what we saw, they got it. Throughout the game, EH was constantly on the attack and pushing forward, resulting in KE7 getting trapped in their own half for the majority of the game. Lily, Clae and Agatha wreaked havoc on the KE7 defense with their many shots on target, while the main backliners of Jules, Jerica and Ain kept KE7 at bay. Before long, Agatha unleashes a rocket of a free kick into the net to give EH a 1-0 lead as the 1st half came to an end. As the girls continue to control the game, Clae finds an opening to send in a bottom left corner shot, off a lay off from Shak, and it's 2-0 to EH. A victory in their 1st game.
/CoachandCaptain Lily dashing for the ball!
EH v KR (2-1)
Next up is Kent Ridge. KR proved to be a tougher matchup than KE as we would soon find out. Following some crisp passing between Celine, Elise and Jules, it ends in a very good shot attempt that is parried by the KR keeper. Before long however, EH’s very own tank, Agatha, runs several circles around her opponents, before scoring an incredible long shot to put EH in the lead 1-0. Shortly after however, KR would respond swiftly and with great finesse. Off a freekick, 1 of the KR players lifted the ball high and precisely into the top corner of the net to equalize the game at 1-1. After, the 1st half draws to a close. As the 2nd half commenced, EH continued to move the ball smoothly and had several close chances to score their 2nd, with Shannon, Jules and Elis all taking cracks at the goal. Ultimately, it is EH who would get the last laugh as Elis breaks the deadlock off a corner play. 2-1 to EH. What followed after were many headers across the pitch as well as 1x furious KR coach. The ball goes over for the last time as the girls bring home their 2nd win.
Our unstoppable girls shooting at every chance they get.
EH v RH (2-0)
For the 3rd game, EH continued to play like a more experienced and well-coached team as they picked off several passes and dribbles from the RH players. After winning the ball back on these occasions, they continued to rain the shots down as they did in the previous games. Shots from Lily, Clae and Yin Shuen kept the RH keeper on her toes. Before long, Agatha comes back on the pitch after a brief recess, increasing the goal threat. The 1st half soon comes to an end with the score at 0-0. The 2nd half starts with a renewed EH as they did not take long to wake up the scoreboard. Agatha makes it 1-0 EH with a perfectly placed shot that rolls just out of reach for the RH keeper. EH, unsatisfied with a 1 goal margin, continued pressing. Agatha eventually picks off a lazy pass and next thing you know, it is 2-0. Top bin, no worries. After some back and forth action, the game draws to a close with EH taking game 3 with a score of 2-0.
Despite her small figure, don't underestimate our ex-captain Clae with her might and amazing skills.
EH v TH (1-1)
EH v TH. Need we say more, in many sports, including this one, this matchup is the decider. The tensions were high for this game as a good result was of paramount importance to both teams. At this point, EH had won all 3 of their previous games, while TH had won 2 and drew another. As the game commenced, it had all the markings of a close and exciting game. Neither team was able to gain control of the ball in the early stages. Gradually, TH began to get into a rhythm and were all over EH in the 1st half, which we had yet to see up till that point. Despite some tight defending and key clearances from the girls, TH managed to tap in the 1st goal of the game off a rebound and all fellow Eusoffians held their breath as the girls fell behind for the 1st time. Shortly after, the 1st half comes to a close. Despite the setback, it would not be the end as we were soon to witness. A key story in this game would be the tank, Agatha, once again. Throughout the match, she was seen stretching her calves on the pitch, and it was quite evident that fatigue was starting to set in. Yet, with one or maybe even half a leg, Agatha manages to break away from the TH backline and keeps it a precise tap into the bottom corner to level the score at 1-1. Incredible scenes from the girls with their backs against the wall. A late TH freekick would keep everyone on their toes, but fortunately it goes up and over. At the end, EH manages to salvage a draw, and their hopes of IHG continue to shine brightly.
The legendary wall that kept TH at bay, and Eusoff going for the title. Great Wall of China who??
EH v SH (2-0)
After that crazy match, we move on to EH’s last game. A win here would seal the deal and give EH the IHG 22/23 Football F crown. Hungry for the crown, the girls spent no time getting into the thick of things as Jules puts in a crazy masterclass of a shot to give EH a 1-0 lead early on in the 1st half. Throughout the 1st half, SH turned up their intensity and it was a flurry of throw-ins, headers and clearances between both sides. Clae comes back on the pitch and SH is awarded a free kick just outside the box, which thankfully is sent up and over the bar. The 1st half comes to a close. In the 2nd half, Clae, Jerica, Lily, Agatha, Jules and Ain looked to press SH and keep the ball in the attacking half, away from danger. As expected, Agatha continues to attack the goal and almost puts SH to sleep with a turnaround shot. Shortly after, Clae sets up another chance for Agatha who is able to win a free kick for EH. What happened next was almost like a fairy tale. Agatha steps up and bends the free kick like Beckham right into the top corner, effectively bringing the game to a foregone conclusion. As the clock continues ticking, we get closer and closer. The remaining minutes turn into seconds and then ‘beep beep beep’!
Controlling the ball with great precision and skills!
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, YOUR FOOTBALL F CHAMPIONS FOR IHG 22/23 IS EUSOFF HALL.
The final goal scoring tallies are as follows
Agatha - 6 Goals
Elis - 1 Goal
Clae - 1 Goal
Jules - 1 Goal
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