Written by: Jared Rajiv Tan Sreedharan
Edited by: Angelina Grace Pandiman
Photos by: Eusoff Works
For some reason, all the Table Tennis matches are at the latest at 9 pm, but anyways the second match, the Eusoff male Table Tennis team matched up against PGP in the preliminary games. Their first game was a clean sweep and hopefully more of that action in this game.
For the first match of the night, we had Russel playing singles game number one. Right off the bat, Russel made his opponent work for his points, by making him run through his unpredictability of soft drop shots and deep topspin shots. Although PGP made a surge at the back end of the set, the gap was too wide to close, and the set ended 11-8 in favor of Russel. The second set started off with a bang as Russel went on an 8-1 run, and comfortably took the second set 11-4. The third set was just a continuation of the spanking he gave his opponent in the second set. Although PGP tried to reply with aggressive attacks, Russel’s formidable defense prevailed allowing him to grab three straight sets.
First Singles (Russel): 11-8, 11-4, 11-5
Overall set score: 3-0 EH win
Our doubles game was next, and the pair to take to the court was Klaus and Keane. The first set was rather back and forth with neither side budging. At one point PGP pulled away momentarily, but the lead was cut with Klaus and Keane calmly equalizing 8 apiece. It was neck and neck, which led to a 10-10 scoreline, resulting in a deuce. With a number of clutch rallies, our duo managed to seal the first set 14-12. After finding their groove, they were quite unstoppable, with backhand flicks and forehand blocks coming from everywhere, they cleaned up the second set quickly 11-2. The momentum carried forward into the third set, where sick returns from Keane, and service aces from the captain himself, were more than enough to finish off the match 11-5.
First Doubles (Klaus and Keane): 14-12, 11-2, 11-5
Overall set score: 3-0
The second singles game featured our very own Ping Pong maestro Hengkai. From the warmup itself, you could tell it was going to be an intense match. From the getgo, fierce rallies from both sides fired away. Not going to lie, but my eyes could barely keep up with the white blurs. Hengkai had a reply for everything the PGP player threw at him, leading him to take the first set 11-6. With a barrage of fast smashes and returns, it was too much for his opponent to handle, which resulted in another 11-6 set victory. Hengkai started the third set strong, by racking up 4 consecutive points, however, PGP made a strong comeback, and Hengkai narrowly lost the third set 8-11. In the fourth set, Hengkai took it a notch higher and basically toyed with his opponent, with his unreturnable returns that caught the PGP player off guard.
Second Singles (Hengkai): 11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 11-4
Overall set score: 3-1
this is what happens when u anger the pingpong master and take a set from him.... 0 mercy left.
For our next match, it was Denzel and Joash to play. A strong start from our double partners saw an 8-2 score. PGP tried to claw back, but Denzel finished it off with a fast down-the-line shot, to bring it to 11-6. A cheeky corner shot that kissed the edge of the table gave Eusoff their first point of set number 2 in this game. They went on another run 8-3, and PGP still tried to come back, but once again were shut down by the pair, with Keane this time finishing it off with a slick drop shot. In the third set, our boys continued their streaky roll, by consistently racking up points, 7 in a row might I add. The final set of their doubles match ended 11 to 6, with the pair completing the sweep.
Second Doubles (Denzel and Joash): 11-6, 11-7, 11-6
Overall set score: 3-0
In the final match of the night, we had Bryan Wee, who looked like the favorite to win from the warmups itself. Solid defense from Bryan allowed him to take control of the game early on. This eventually allowed him to close out the set 11-7. During the break-in between the sets, this troller straight up went to PGP’s huddle and started eavesdropping (mind games). Bryan started the second set strong, however, PGP tried to remain close. Bit by bit PGP caught up 10-10 and managed to steal the set only just, 10-12. In the third set, Bryan Wee finds his rhythm again and mixes things up with his strong serve, really making his opponent uncomfortable. However, at 5-2, the PGP player makes an unexpected return that even makes Bryan acknowledge him. Bryan’s serves were the focal point that landed him in a winning position 10-6. At the near end of the match PGP called time out, and this mad lad went over to PGP’s bench and started coaching the player and giving him a pep talk. Looks like Coach Wee’s pep talk worked as the PGP player managed to get two straight points, alas he ended PGP’s misery 11-8.
Third singles (Bryan Wee): 11-7, 10-12, 10-4, 11-8
Overall set score: 3-1
Bwee showing everyone why he's the crowd favourite with his pongpongskillz
A scorching red hot start from our boys as they win two in a row. Catch them next on the 19th of January as they face RH, in hopes to add to their winning tally. Good Job boys and keep it going, they look like they gonna go all the way!!
First Singles (Russel): 11-8, 11-4, 11-5 (3-0)
First Doubles (Klaus and Keane): 14-12, 11-2, 11-5 (3-0)
Second Singles (Hengkai): 11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 11-4 (3-1)
Second Doubles (Denzel and Joash): 11-6, 11-7, 11-6 (3-0)
Third singles (Bryan Wee) : 11-7, 10-12, 10-4, 11-8 (3-1)
Overall score: 5-0 EH Win
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