NETBALL
5 Nations Netball Cup
Singapore vs Canada
Monday, 3 September 2007 at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall
Story and pictures by Leslie Tan. © Red Sports/soulbreath pictures
The netball girls of Singapore flew the flag proudly when they beat Canada 44-33 last night at the Toa Payoh Stadium.
Co-captain Jean Ng (GK) defends against Canada. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
Singapore led for most of the game but Canada kept it close, allowing Singapore no more than a five-point lead with accurate shooting from Sabrina Versteeg and Captain Maralyn Hope. At half-time, Singapore led 22-18. In the fourth quarter, on the back of strong defending by Premila Hirubalan and Jean Ng, Singapore pulled away to a 10-point lead to give themselves the opening day win.
Premila Hirubalan of Singapore plays the ball out of a tight spot. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
"We took each quarter at a time and tried to set goals and keep it simple" said Singapore coach, Kate Carpenter after the final whistle. "We improved with every quarter and I was very pleased with how the girls performed tonight. It was important to get a win and we can use this as a platform to build on for the rest of the tournament."
Canada (back to camera) and Singapore line up before the game. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
Netball fans lap up the action at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports
Remaining fixtures:
4th September
6.00pm - Canada vs Trinidad & Tobago
8.00pm - Singapore vs Northern Ireland
5th September
6.00pm - Northern Ireland vs Trinidad & Tobago
8.00pm - Sri Lanka vs Canada
6th September
6.00pm - Northern Ireland vs Sri Lanka
8.00pm - Trinidad & Tobago vs Singapore
7th September
6.00pm - Canada vs Northern Ireland
8.00pm - Singapore vs Sri Lanka
8th September
1.00pm - 3rd & 4th placing
3.00pm - 1st & 2nd placing
4.15pm - Closing Ceremony
I Really feel inspired when i see players like them work so hard.
All th best to team Singapore! You make us proud, (:
i meant good defence and interceptions! 🙂
i love premila!!! way to go! do defend and interception!!! 🙂
i was a ex-netballer.singapore team realli rock.they have the potential and skills that will impress other players.saw them at singapore sports school.was impress by some of the player.
go on girls and make singapore proud of u guys.=D
go singapore!!you guys are really pro.
the national team rocks!:D:D