A Close Fight

JANUARY 4 2009
- Wenjin

Hall 4 squared off against Hall 5 in the third round of Group C soccer this morning at the SRC field.

A lot was at stake for the two teams given that this is the last game to be played in the preliminary stages. Win, and progress into the Quarter-Finals of the competition where a match against Hall 12 awaits. Lose, and be knocked out of the tournament.

In the first match of the season, Hall 4 managed to edge out Hall 5 with a 1-0 victory. So it comes as no surprise that Hall 5 was both seeking a restoration to their pride as well as a chance to progress further into the competition.

About 20 minutes into the first half, Hall IV scored its first goal, of which Hall IV held on to the tender lead into the break. Unfortunately, Hall 5 managed to equalise in the 60th minute due to some frenzy defending by our player.

The tide of the game then lobbed back and forth, and there did not seem to be a clear winner. Indeed, after 90 minutes, the game ended 2-2, and entered the penalty competition.

With this sudden death round, it was make or break for Hall IV players, who scored 5 goals. On the contrary, due to a good save, Hall 5 only managed 4 goals.

The triumph certainly did not come easily, and we will enter the quarter finals, facing off with Hall 12.

Great job, Ohmers!