RUGBY

National ‘A’ Division Semifinal
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) vs Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Wednesday, 16 May 2007 at the old Police Academy

Pictures by Mr Wee Ban Bee (ACS old boy), Mr Joshua Tan (ACS old boy) and Mr John Loh (ACS(I)). Story by Mr Joshua Tan. Thanks, gentlemen!

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) beat Anglo-Chinese Junior College 15 – 6 this afternoon to book their place in the championship final against Raffles Junior College.

Ian Gan of ACS(I) about to pass the ball out to a team mate. © Wee Ban Bee

Today was blessed with perfect weather for both the semifinal matches. Supporters were very well behaved since both teams were from the AC family. To differentiate support for both sides, the ACS(I) supporters cheered for ‘IB’ and the ACJC supporters cheered for ‘JC’ instead of the usual ‘AC’ cheers. It was kind of funny but well it’s all good.

Blandon Tan of ACS(I) about to be tackled by Shahir of ACJC.  © Wee Ban Bee

Both sides were rather evenly matched and the game was close. Ultimately, what I feel won the game for ACS(Ind) was its superior line outs and their awareness in capitalizing on failed long ball throws from ACJC. This won them a lot of possession and coupled with some neat scrummage, they were able to get good balls to their backs.

ACS(I) scored three unconverted tries to ACJC’s two penalties to seal their victory.



Martin Butler of ACS(I) tries to charge down a kick by Azmi, captain of ACJC. © Wee Ban Bee

Seems like either the kickers were off or the ball wasn’t suited for conversions as for both matches, the conversion and penalty rate were rather appalling.

Andrew Yap of ACJC in full flight. © Wee Ban Bee

Martin Butler of ACS(I) sets off with the ball. © Wee Ban Bee

Luqman of ACJC tries to charge down a kick by Ian Gan of ACS(I). © Wee Ban Bee

  Hon Wei of ACS(I) tries to get away from Matthias of ACJC. © Wee Ban Bee

Andrew Yap of ACJC tries to outrun his opponents. © Wee Ban Bee

Shahir of ACJC gets tackled by his #13 counterpart from ACS(I), Hon Wei. © Wee Ban Bee

A line out is won by a Yi Shyen of ACS(I). © Joshua Tan

Shahril of ACJC finds himself tackled by two ACS(I) players. © Joshua Tan

Shannon of ACS(I) runs the ball in for a try. © Joshua Tan

Both teams get together before the game. © John Loh

Both teams get stuck in. © John Loh

David of ACS(I) nears the try line while the ACJC players try to tackle him down. © John Loh

Both team shake hands after the game. © John Loh

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