NETBALLERS TO MEET HALL 6 IN A CLASH OF THE TITANS

Hall 7 netballers showed determination and grit to earn a victory against their rivals Hall 3 in an equally contested match.

With supporters cheering by their side, they kept the mood up with a final score of 28-8 in a fast-paced game of telepathic passes and interceptions.

Charmain, who stood a head taller than her defenders, was on a roll in the 1st quarter, converting almost all of her scoring chances into goals. But she was prevented from scoring in the following quarters because the experienced former netballers from Hall 3 consistently sandwiched her, thus preventing her from moving into space.

At times, spectators could see Charmain’s frustration, especially when the umpire dubiously called her for a contact foul on Hall 3’s defenders. But she held onto her nerves, and did not disappoint Hall 7’s boisterous supporters.

Zhi Yen, who usually plays the position of Wing-Attack or Centre, played the position of Goal-Attack for three quarters of the game. She adapted well to her position to help put the pressure off Charmain.

Hall 7’s defence did equally well to hold Hall 3’s attackers to score just 8 goals. Special mention goes to Shiqi, an Under-21 netball player, as she was dubbed “the Flying woman” during the game by one of the spectators. Her timely interceptions helped to increase Hall 7’s turnover rate and scoring chances.

When asked how the team fared, Jean, one of the more experienced members in the team, said, “I think we played overall. I could even feel the support from Hall 7, and I’m glad that even our reserves were there to experience the match.”

But can Hall 7’s loopholes be exploited by Hall 6 in the finals? Their tendency to rush through the game in the first quarter might prove to be their weakness against Hall 6, who won Hall 11 in the other semi-final match. Furthermore, they might need to work on their passes to overcome the fast-paced game Hall 6 favours.

All of us are waiting in anticipation for the big finals.

-Liyana Low