National 3rd and 4th Placings Playoff (Seniors)

National 3rd and 4th Placings Playoff(Seniors)

TKP vs CHIJ OLN

30-25

This is the last game TKP Seniors are ever going to play. Though heartbroken by the Semi-Finals Match (and the Umpire), they will definitely not let them ruin their very last game in TKP.

So, forgetting the past; ignoring the future; caring about the present, the Seniors only thought of the match. However, it was not a good way to end their Netball Journey in Tanjong Katong Primary. They had to play against CHIJ OLN which they drew in the earlier rounds. Still, they wiped out that fear and made sure that history won't repeat itself.

The National 3rd and 4th Placings Playoff (Seniors)is starting. The GS of TKP is Dayanara, the GA is Liz, the WA is Vikki, the C is Olivia, the WD is Janelle, the GD is Sarah and the GK is Ting Fang. The reserves are Jing Jing, Tian Yu, Kah Mun, Yi Ying and Marin." And 'PHEET!!!' the match started. Uh-oh! CHIJ OLN had the ball first. If they scored first, they would gain confidence and keep on leading all the way. No, after losing to them once, the TKP Seniors were not going to let OLN off again. It was time to get back. It was time to kill OLN.

Last year, TKP Seniors lost to them. During the previous match with them, TKP Seniors thought that that was the time to beat OLN. However, fate did not think so and unfortunately they lost. That match cost them a rough and rocky path in the quarter-finals, having to face the giants -- St. Margaret's, Evergreen Primary. Still, they made it through the rough and rocky path, finally getting to the semi-finals which seemed impoosible after the defeat of the match against OLN. The National Finals was right at their doorstep. All they had to do was to win against ChIJ Kellock. By the 2nd or 3rd quarter of that match, they could already smell victory but somehow fate was not on their side again.

Well, that was the past and this was the present. Anyway, just by looking at TKP Seniors could make a six feet tall person feel like the tiniest person in the whole world. Not because they were angry but because they had that aggressive looks on their faces. OLN could sense that the TKP Seniors were going to give the fight of their lives. Back to the game, OLN had the ball and got it to OLN's 'D' successfully, the whole crowd went silent. One of the sharpest shooters of OLN missed the shot! The GD or GK caught the rebound easily and within a second, Liz was ready to shoot. She put her hands up, with the ball in her hands; her eyes looking attentively at the net and 'whoosh!' down went the ball through the net.

All the TKP supporters screamed and cheered with joy. The TKP Seniors got their rhythm even before the match started! When it was TKP's centre pass, they really made sure the ball would always be TKP's possession. OLN woke up and knew the team they were playing against now was not the same team that lost to them. However, a tragedy happened during the first quarter. Sarah, the most aggressive GD, hurt her ankle which was already injured. The pain was excruciating as she was clutching onto her ankle with all her might and moaning. Oh no! TKP Seniors had lost a good player! However, Mr Njoo found the right replacement -- Kah Mun. She may not be as aggressive but she was alert and fit into the game perfectly.

But, by half-time, the score was 17-12 in favour of TKP. There was a 70% chance of winning. All they had to do is to keep on fighting till the end and they would be National 3rd. Sadly, they lost the 3rd quarter. TKP only scored 4 while OLN scored 9 goals! Still, that made the score 21-21. Things started to look a little bleak as the wall of defence had holes that OLN could pass through. Luckily, Sarah felt better and insisted on finishing the game well. OLN were gasping, 'Oh No! The GD is back!' Despite the pain in her ankle, she gritted her teeth as she jumped, intercepted, ran around the court. The attack was great! When TKP was at their attacking 'D', the GK and GD would 'sandwich' Liz (because she was the one who always scored), leavibg Dayanara free. So, when Olivia or Vikki wnted to pass into the 'D', Dayanara could catch it without being afraid that the OLN's defenders would intercept. And finally 'PHEET!' the whole match ended!

VICTORY was ours this time!The Seniors were hugging everyone they saw and tears of joy were welling up in their eyes. What a happy ending to the TKP Seniors! They not only won the match, but they also did their very BEST! In my eyes, they were my national Champions!