FOOTBALL

National ‘A’ Division Boys Semifinal
Raffles Junior College vs Victoria Junior College
Friday, 18 May 2007 at CCAB

Picture story by Red Sports reader Shaun Chook, a student-photographer from Victoria Junior College. Thanks, Shaun!

Defending champions Victoria Junior College crashed out of the tournament when they lost 6-7 on penalties to dark horses Raffles Junior College in a heart-stopping National ‘A’ Boys Football semifinal that had ended at 1-1 at full-time.

N.B.: Raffles Junior College and Meridian Junior College will now meet in the Championship Final next Thursday, 24 May 2007, 4:30 pm, at the National Stadium. The 3rd/4th placing game between Victoria Junior College and St Andrew’s Junior College will start at 3 pm at the same venue. Red Sports will cover the game live right here. So tell your friends and supporters.

VJC’s Justin Kong (in yellow jersey) tries to keep possession of the ball despite a sliding tackle from Zenzel Chew of RJC.  © Shaun Chook

RJC’s no.6 Zenzel Chew takes a free kick.  © Shaun Chook

VJC’s Redzuan handles a pass in mid-air before RJC’s Ho Junliang hassles.  © Shaun Chook

VJC’s skipper Charles displays his ball-handling skills while under pressure from Martin Wong of RJC.  © Shaun Chook

RJC’s Woo Han dribbles the ball while VJC’s Roland gives chase.  © Shaun Chook

VJC’s Umesh takes his penalty kick in the shootout.  © Shaun Chook

Editor’s note:  If you do recognize yourselves or any of your friends in these pictures, drop us a note in the "Comments" section and we’ll update the captions accordingly.  Thanks!