The April 19th morning started with an early wait at INTI College, Penang. Everyone suppose to meet at 730am before leaving in a convoy to Balik Pulau Sports Complex for the annual YouthWave Floorball Tournament, 19th-20th April '08. Everyone was so excited about the game, all were tensed but we still have some time to joke and talk non-sense (as usual =) ). One after another arrived at the meeting point and the last to reach is none other than our beloved Termin (that's already almost 8am) lolz... anyway, as the whole Ztec convoy is complete now, we start our journey with Sherwynd leading the way.
As we edge closer to our destination, I guess all of us are still unclear what to expect in this year's tournament, but Ztec is ready to give our best for this year. 4 Ztec teams (U-18, 8cers, Rockets and Ztecaholics) arrived at around 8.30am and we quickly settle down and prepare for the games.
Ztec 8cers (myself, Nicky, Sherwynd, Joon Han and Aaron) just can't wait to get into their first game against Contacts. The first game started quite slow as both teams trying to get to know each other game's plan and strategy. As for 8cers, we know that we have to win the first 2 matches to book ourselves a place in the quarter-finals. 8cers started to show better teamwork and understanding in their first game and we managed to score our first goal through Nicky. 8cers continue to strike towards Contact's zone and we scored another 4 goals (Nicky-2, Sherwynd-1, Joon Han-1) before the referee blow the final whistle. End of the game, 5-0 to the 8cers. The team spirit was high after the first match.
The second game against the Bullets was tough anyway as the opponent quite defensive. Sherwynd, Nicky and Joon Han were trying so hard to penetrate their defence line and score but they just find it so hard. Towards the last 4 minutes, 8cers hardwork was rewarded when Joon Han take full advantage in a quite messy situation in front of Bullets' goalpost to score the only goal in the second match. Now, 8cers already won 2 matches and we're definitely in the quarter-finals.
The last group game was even tougher as we know Salibandy is the favourite to defend their YouthWave championship. Eventough 8cers has booked a place in the quarter, we vowed to face the giants with a undivided spirit and teamwork. As the game begin, Salibandy demonstrate their attacking skills through Deswynd. 8cers was having difficulty to adapt to Salibandy's fast-paced game. In the first 5 minutes, Salibandy was already 3 goals ahead. 8cers was trying hard to catch up and managed to score a goal through Aaron (or Joon Han). Time was just to short for 8cers to pull back more goals and the game went to Salibandy with 3-1 scoreline.
After nearly an hour break, Ztec 8cers went down to the court again for the only quarter-finals that featuring Ztec team as Ztec U-18 was defeated undeservely in their final group match that cost them a quarter-finals berth, Ztec Rockets and Ztecaholics were both tasting their first competitive games and have to bow down to much experienced teams in their group matches.
Ztec 8cers vs. Torch Bearers (if I got the name right, from PCC) in the quarter. The first minute was a bit shaky as both teams trying to play safe. As the last man, I saw the ball coming my way and on advantage I rushed out trying to clear the ball, unfortunately I missed it. As the ball moving slowly in front of me and with the opponent pressuring, I tried to clear the ball and it was out of my way before the opponent steal the ball and press on. The opponent finally took a difficult angle from the left side of the goalpost and score. It was 0-1 and we're determined to come back at least to tie the scoreline. 8cers had a few good chances but the opponent's defence was tightly covered. The referee blew the whistle to end the 8 minutes of the game - scoreline remained 0-1 to the opponent.
It was a big blow to myself as I was in that position to take the blame. Partly speechless after the game, can't believe that I made such mistake. Anyway, it was a good fight as we manage to push ourselves into the last 8. For all the Ztec teams, you guys did well... even though some of us are quite dissapointed, but there are still rooms for us to buckle up before the next Penang League and YouthWave.
For more Ztec's results and write-up on YouthWave, please visit http://www.ztecfloorball.blogspot.com/
3..2..1.. Ztec!!
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