Firebrands vs Dalat Falcons
1-10(1-5, 0-5)
1-10(1-5, 0-5)
First Period:
0242 0-1Drew Steiert (Andy Goh)
0829 1-1 Daniel Tan (Andrew Chan)
1046 1-2 Drew Steiert (Kerry Mahoney)
1338 1-3 OG
1356 1-4 Kerry Mahoney
1451 1-5 Reagan Mooeny (Kerry Mahoney)
Second Period:
2514 1-6 Drew Steiert
2610 1-7 Michelle Prestidge
3308 1-8 OG
3645 1-9 Reagan Mahoney
3708 1-10 Drew Steiert (Andy Goh)
Bench Penalties:
Firebrands 2mins x 3
Dalat Falcons 2mins x 1
Finally, PFL 2009 Div 2 is coming to a close and what better way to officially end the league with a medal deciding game - Firebrands versus Dalat Falcons.
Firebrands who just recorded their first points against 300 are now looking on to the possibility of striking another few more points before the league ends. Falcons, on the other hand, finally seems to be coming ba9ck on track after some early struggles. Although it may be all too late now, still, it would be nice to end their campaign with a bang.
However, moments before the face-off, a glance at the Falcons' bench, one might think that the night may be leaning towards Firebrands' way after all as Falcons were forced to start the game with only one line, the rest of the squad went missing due to some school event which was held around the same time.
To the contrary, it was a night not to remember for the Firebrands, and it all started with a bench penalty for their top scorer, Daniel Tan. The forward was fouled for a lying play and within seconds, Falcons' Captain, Drew opened the scoring when Andy Goh cross past the defenders and found Drew whose simple tap in at point blank made it a 1-0 lead.
No chance for Bryan to react.
With that goal, the game kick started with more "omph" as both teams began exchanging blows.
Drew came close with a shot that was somehow instinctively (or accidentally) saved by the keeper's helmet. Firebrands surviving the scare got their live line when Andrew's mad man run up front force the defender into an error. The defender who was way out of position then fed Daniel Tan, unleashing an unstoppable shot from the side into Daniel Kim's goal.
1-1.
All square.
The game is back on, but Falcons were the dominant one and with their regulars back in the squad after a brief mysterious disappearance, Firebrands hope dimmed.
And it was one of the late comers, the so ever dependable rearguard, Kerry Mahoney that contributed their second. The referee awarded Falcons a free hit just outside the crease which Kerry, laid a pass to Drew, converted it via a first timer. Firebrands defender was slow in charging out to close down the shot, giving Drew a clear clean shot.
1-2.
Falcon's continue to dominate in possession, launching waves of attack onto Firebrands. Alex and co. were struggling to cope with Falcon's pacey forwards who danced around their half. They were lucky not to concede as the forwards were wasteful in their shots. However, can't say the same when it comes to free hit as Falcons made it count not once, but twice to score against Firebrands.
Two were scored by Falcons in quick succession. The first was an unforturnate one from a corner taken by Kerry. The goalie, for an interception attempt or whatsoever other reasons, stuck his foot out and deflected Kerry's hard corner cross and into his own net.
A goal out of no where!
Kerry was again the culprit from the second set piece. He was quick to react when the referee awarded Falcons another free hit outside the crease for an incorrect kick. This time, seeing the gap, he powered a direct shot straight into the net.
1-4.
Well, as usual, bad luck continued to follow. The unlucky individual this time was James Tan. The centre was found guilty for heading an incoming ball. The referees had no other choice but to sent him off for a bench penalty. Falcons took full advantage of it and added the fifth to the scoreline via a father (Kerry)-son combo, Reagan being on the score sheet.
1-5.
Firebrands sufferred a huge blow by the ferocious Falcons, needing all the inspiration coach Jason could give them during the break.
Falcons with a healthy lead, wasn't about to rest their laurels after the break. They continue to press on against an uninspired Firebrands who have lost all their battling aura.
Captain Drew, who was playing all out as if a redemption for all the mishaps and lost time for the walkover, was at his peak scoring form. 5 minutes into the second half, the captain scored his second hattrick of the league, taking his points to 8, tying with Adrian.
1-6.
6 for Falcons, 3 for Drew.
The goals just wouldn't stop flowing in for Firebrands and there was no stopping Michelle Pristidge's goal. It was a beauty considering the makeshift forward had almost no angle but the shot forced it's way pass Bryan's head and into the net.
1-7.
Firebrands had a rare breather when Jason Kimball was penalised for incorrect distance. The foul lifted Firebrands off the pressure and gave them a few chances for a fight back. However, it was still Falcons in control being the more penatrative with their runs and shot.
Lady Luck seems to enjoy torturing poor Firebrands as the goal rush continues. This time, it was Firebrands' Capt who gets himself on the wrong side of the score sheet. The defender who was un-pressured at the corner, somehow made an awkward clearance straight down the middle, which to Bryan's horror, deflected into his own net.
1-8. 2 OGs, What a miserable night for the goalie.
By then, Firebrands seems to gave in, the coach decided to send on the untried newbies for a test of competitive Floorball. An effort that backfired as Isaac Chew tasted his first bench penalty for incorrect distance.
The move made Firebrands even more vulnerable and Reagan, not planning to hold back, waltz around in the Firebrands half before deciding to take a ride behind the goal and before Bryan could react, Reagan curled in a cheeky low ball from behind.
1-9.
Drew decided to add somemore, another dip of icing on the cake, converting his 8th goal in the campaign, once again from Andy, leapfrogging him above Adrian in the point ladder.
Final score, 1-10.
It wasn't an easy fight for Firebrands at all especially with Falcons' escalating performance. However, it was very pleasant to see a group of new floorballers strutting out and giving their best in the game. Bravo to team Firebrands! Keep up the spirit! :)
There's always next year!
Firebrands:
Firebrands started off with a trashing, improved and fate decided they should end their first ever outing with another trashing.
Harsh stuff.
It was a night they wouldn't want to remember as everything seems to be against them. Nevertheless they kept going and going until finally giving in final moments before the final whistle.
Falcons who were on the forms of their lives was just too hot for them to handle. They were strong, fast and organised, leaving only their shadows for Firebrands to chase.
An encouraging effort for the first timers, keep it up and hope to see more of them in the future.
MoM:
The brighter side of this match was the heroic perforamance of the goalie Bryan Koh.
The goalie has again and again impressed everyone with his agility and goalkeeping techniques, keeping out shots with every possible means but was helpless in conceding 10 by a combination of bad luck and beginers' defending.
The boy, has huge potential. Keep it up.
Dalat Falcons:
A flawless performance by the Falcons, the only setback is that it came too late.
This was the kind of performance that the panel expected to see when they tipped Falcons to be the league champions. Falcons, combine with their athleticism and expericience dominated throughout the match, restricting Firebrands with only a handful of chances.
Their late revival cost them the league title, but they still did enough to secure them a bronze medal.
Drew, who was is such bad from at the start just couldn't stop scoring in his last 2 matches, and with tat, he is once again crowned PFL Div 2 point leader for the second year running. Merely a point over Adrian or Phoenix.
MoM:
It is a tough pick between Drew or Kerry.
Drew might have scored 4 and defended his point leader title, but it was Kerry who came in and influenced the match.
The defender has been one of the most consistent performers in the league and although he came in late for the game, he singlehandedly destroy Firebrands in the first half.
First the assist for Drew then the own goal which he was directly involved, continued with his free hit goal before adding another assist for his son.
An instrumental performance by the veteran defender who had once again proved why he is one of the best defenders in Div 2.
0242 0-1Drew Steiert (Andy Goh)
0829 1-1 Daniel Tan (Andrew Chan)
1046 1-2 Drew Steiert (Kerry Mahoney)
1338 1-3 OG
1356 1-4 Kerry Mahoney
1451 1-5 Reagan Mooeny (Kerry Mahoney)
Second Period:
2514 1-6 Drew Steiert
2610 1-7 Michelle Prestidge
3308 1-8 OG
3645 1-9 Reagan Mahoney
3708 1-10 Drew Steiert (Andy Goh)
Bench Penalties:
Firebrands 2mins x 3
Dalat Falcons 2mins x 1
Finally, PFL 2009 Div 2 is coming to a close and what better way to officially end the league with a medal deciding game - Firebrands versus Dalat Falcons.
Firebrands who just recorded their first points against 300 are now looking on to the possibility of striking another few more points before the league ends. Falcons, on the other hand, finally seems to be coming ba9ck on track after some early struggles. Although it may be all too late now, still, it would be nice to end their campaign with a bang.
However, moments before the face-off, a glance at the Falcons' bench, one might think that the night may be leaning towards Firebrands' way after all as Falcons were forced to start the game with only one line, the rest of the squad went missing due to some school event which was held around the same time.
To the contrary, it was a night not to remember for the Firebrands, and it all started with a bench penalty for their top scorer, Daniel Tan. The forward was fouled for a lying play and within seconds, Falcons' Captain, Drew opened the scoring when Andy Goh cross past the defenders and found Drew whose simple tap in at point blank made it a 1-0 lead.
No chance for Bryan to react.
With that goal, the game kick started with more "omph" as both teams began exchanging blows.
Drew came close with a shot that was somehow instinctively (or accidentally) saved by the keeper's helmet. Firebrands surviving the scare got their live line when Andrew's mad man run up front force the defender into an error. The defender who was way out of position then fed Daniel Tan, unleashing an unstoppable shot from the side into Daniel Kim's goal.
1-1.
All square.
The game is back on, but Falcons were the dominant one and with their regulars back in the squad after a brief mysterious disappearance, Firebrands hope dimmed.
And it was one of the late comers, the so ever dependable rearguard, Kerry Mahoney that contributed their second. The referee awarded Falcons a free hit just outside the crease which Kerry, laid a pass to Drew, converted it via a first timer. Firebrands defender was slow in charging out to close down the shot, giving Drew a clear clean shot.
1-2.
Falcon's continue to dominate in possession, launching waves of attack onto Firebrands. Alex and co. were struggling to cope with Falcon's pacey forwards who danced around their half. They were lucky not to concede as the forwards were wasteful in their shots. However, can't say the same when it comes to free hit as Falcons made it count not once, but twice to score against Firebrands.
Two were scored by Falcons in quick succession. The first was an unforturnate one from a corner taken by Kerry. The goalie, for an interception attempt or whatsoever other reasons, stuck his foot out and deflected Kerry's hard corner cross and into his own net.
A goal out of no where!
Kerry was again the culprit from the second set piece. He was quick to react when the referee awarded Falcons another free hit outside the crease for an incorrect kick. This time, seeing the gap, he powered a direct shot straight into the net.
1-4.
Well, as usual, bad luck continued to follow. The unlucky individual this time was James Tan. The centre was found guilty for heading an incoming ball. The referees had no other choice but to sent him off for a bench penalty. Falcons took full advantage of it and added the fifth to the scoreline via a father (Kerry)-son combo, Reagan being on the score sheet.
1-5.
Firebrands sufferred a huge blow by the ferocious Falcons, needing all the inspiration coach Jason could give them during the break.
Falcons with a healthy lead, wasn't about to rest their laurels after the break. They continue to press on against an uninspired Firebrands who have lost all their battling aura.
Captain Drew, who was playing all out as if a redemption for all the mishaps and lost time for the walkover, was at his peak scoring form. 5 minutes into the second half, the captain scored his second hattrick of the league, taking his points to 8, tying with Adrian.
1-6.
6 for Falcons, 3 for Drew.
The goals just wouldn't stop flowing in for Firebrands and there was no stopping Michelle Pristidge's goal. It was a beauty considering the makeshift forward had almost no angle but the shot forced it's way pass Bryan's head and into the net.
1-7.
Firebrands had a rare breather when Jason Kimball was penalised for incorrect distance. The foul lifted Firebrands off the pressure and gave them a few chances for a fight back. However, it was still Falcons in control being the more penatrative with their runs and shot.
Lady Luck seems to enjoy torturing poor Firebrands as the goal rush continues. This time, it was Firebrands' Capt who gets himself on the wrong side of the score sheet. The defender who was un-pressured at the corner, somehow made an awkward clearance straight down the middle, which to Bryan's horror, deflected into his own net.
1-8. 2 OGs, What a miserable night for the goalie.
By then, Firebrands seems to gave in, the coach decided to send on the untried newbies for a test of competitive Floorball. An effort that backfired as Isaac Chew tasted his first bench penalty for incorrect distance.
The move made Firebrands even more vulnerable and Reagan, not planning to hold back, waltz around in the Firebrands half before deciding to take a ride behind the goal and before Bryan could react, Reagan curled in a cheeky low ball from behind.
1-9.
Drew decided to add somemore, another dip of icing on the cake, converting his 8th goal in the campaign, once again from Andy, leapfrogging him above Adrian in the point ladder.
Final score, 1-10.
It wasn't an easy fight for Firebrands at all especially with Falcons' escalating performance. However, it was very pleasant to see a group of new floorballers strutting out and giving their best in the game. Bravo to team Firebrands! Keep up the spirit! :)
There's always next year!
Firebrands:
Firebrands started off with a trashing, improved and fate decided they should end their first ever outing with another trashing.
Harsh stuff.
It was a night they wouldn't want to remember as everything seems to be against them. Nevertheless they kept going and going until finally giving in final moments before the final whistle.
Falcons who were on the forms of their lives was just too hot for them to handle. They were strong, fast and organised, leaving only their shadows for Firebrands to chase.
An encouraging effort for the first timers, keep it up and hope to see more of them in the future.
MoM:
The brighter side of this match was the heroic perforamance of the goalie Bryan Koh.
The goalie has again and again impressed everyone with his agility and goalkeeping techniques, keeping out shots with every possible means but was helpless in conceding 10 by a combination of bad luck and beginers' defending.
The boy, has huge potential. Keep it up.
Dalat Falcons:
A flawless performance by the Falcons, the only setback is that it came too late.
This was the kind of performance that the panel expected to see when they tipped Falcons to be the league champions. Falcons, combine with their athleticism and expericience dominated throughout the match, restricting Firebrands with only a handful of chances.
Their late revival cost them the league title, but they still did enough to secure them a bronze medal.
Drew, who was is such bad from at the start just couldn't stop scoring in his last 2 matches, and with tat, he is once again crowned PFL Div 2 point leader for the second year running. Merely a point over Adrian or Phoenix.
MoM:
It is a tough pick between Drew or Kerry.
Drew might have scored 4 and defended his point leader title, but it was Kerry who came in and influenced the match.
The defender has been one of the most consistent performers in the league and although he came in late for the game, he singlehandedly destroy Firebrands in the first half.
First the assist for Drew then the own goal which he was directly involved, continued with his free hit goal before adding another assist for his son.
An instrumental performance by the veteran defender who had once again proved why he is one of the best defenders in Div 2.
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