TKP NETBALL... 1 Team, 1 Soul: National Quarter-Finals (Juniors) Game 2

National Quarter-Final (Juniors) Game Two
TKP vs Pasir Ris Pri

47-8

Corrine with a long range effort

TKP Juniors passed, caught, jumped and scored, passed, caught, jumped and scored, and passed, caught, jumped and scored every time they had the ball to defeat Pasir Ris. It was a game for the Juniors to show their supremacy and they did it magnificently. Knowing that they have played badly in many matches during the 1st quarter, they wanted to start the game well so as to build up momentum for the rest of the national campaign.

Jeraldine leaping for the ball

Jamie, the other half of our defence wall

Mr Njoo told them to play slowly at first to 'warm-up'. And it really worked! Starting slowly and steadily, it really ensured TKP Juniors a few more goals. Soon, the Juniors began to adapt to the rhythm of the game and played better, quicker and sharper. However, the defence was slacking a little as they let in three goals by Pasir Ris. The GS of Pasir Ris got the better of Jamie(GK)---There was always a lot of space between the goal post and both of them. So, everytime Pasir Ris wanted to pass the ball to the GS, the GS would go nearer to the goal post fast, leaving Jamie still at the front of Pasir Ris's 'D'. Then the GS would catch the ball lobbed over Jamie' head and shoot. Still, the Juniors definitely 'killed' Pasir Ris 15-3 (which was double the normal score of the first quarter) and there was no way Pasir Ris could catch up with TKP Juniors' quick but steady rhythm.

Fatin (WD), the rock of defence outside our perimeter

Next quarter, it was the defence that did well. The defenders must have looked like giants, making Pasir Ris 'shiver with fear'. With trembling hands(figuritively), Pasir Ris managed a goal. While leaving Pasir Ris to think of a good way to attack, the shooters kept on shooting like they have been doing it since they were babies. By the end of the third quarter, the score was 37-7! They were strong!

Rukimini, the centre of our attacking triangle

Xing Hui, the fastest WA ever

Seak Im, most agressive GA in TKP

You would think, after three quarters of running around in the court, thinking on their wits end on who to pass the ball to, they would be half dead. On the contrary, they played as well as they started! Mr Njoo made a couple of changes in the final quarter, giving some players the opportunity to play even though goal difference might be a factor if they were to draw with Kellock in their third and final penultimate game next Tuesday. Giving both Pepe and Vanessa a rare start, replacing Corrine (GS) and Fatin (WD) and shifting our chili padi Xing Hui to the centre. within three or four passes, the ball would already be in the hands of the shooter and then it's all up to them. After the short ten minutes of the quarter, the umpire finally blew for time. TKP Juniors trashed Pasir Ris hollow with the highest score TKP has ever gotten in the Nationals so far, 47-8!

Corrine, our sharpest GS we have ever developed

So, TKP Juniors has beaten Marymount Convent, mission 1 accomplished. TKP has beaten Pasir Ris, mission 2 accomplished. The final mission is to beat CHIJ (KELLOCK) next Tuesday. I really believe that the Juniors would put up a tough fight for them and WIN!

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