NETBALL

Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) Games 2007
Final
Thursday, 18 October 2007 at Singapore Polytechnic

Picture story by Leslie Tan. © Red Sports/soulbreath pictures

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) beat the National University of Singapore (NUS) 55-31 to capture the IVP netball championship last night. In the game for third and fourth, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) beat the Singapore Management University (SMU) team 36-29.

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Cheong Ling Xin (GS, NTU) fights with GK of NUS for the ball. The game was played at a high tempo with the girls from both teams fighting for every ball. (please leave name updates in the comments section). © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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Rebecca Yeo (GK, NTU, face to camera) defends against an NUS player. NTU led 15-7 at the end of the first quarter. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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An NTU player gets to the ball before NUS’ centre. At half-time, NTU were ahead 26-14. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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Liyana of NUS plucks the ball out of mid-air. She was to go off later in the game from an accidental clash that resulted in her hitting her head on the court. NTU led 43-22 at the end of the third quarter. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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Live wire En Ting of NTU receives a pass from a teammate. NTU wrapped it up 55-31 to win the IVP netball championship. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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Score keepers from both teams cheer their teammates while keeping score. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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TP’s WA turns and heads to goal while SMU’s centre trails. TP had a slight 8-7 lead at the end of the first period. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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To get a different perspective, just lie down. A TP player calls time for an injury. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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Three players converge on a 50-50 ball. TP led by two (19-17) at half-time. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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TP’s GS grabs the ball before SMU’s goalkeeper Edwina Shaddick can reach it. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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TP’s GA receives the ball while SMU’s Edwina Shaddick (hidden) defends. TP extended their lead slightly to three points at the end of the third quarter at 26-23. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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TP’s centre turns to head for goal. TP wrapped it up 36-29 to secure third place in the IVP netball championship. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

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