Story and pictures contributed by Red Sports reader Jolyn Ang

VJC’s Bethany clears the ball as teammate, Jie Min and opponents Celestine of MJC (#7) alike anticipate the high ball. (Photo © Jolyn Ang/Red Sports)

VJC, Saturday, April 19, 2008 – The girls of Victoria Junior College thrashed Meridian Junior College 6-0 last weekend in an A Division Football Championship game for their second victory in a row.

Kuan Ren (#10) of VJC scored in the first minute with a well-placed free kick to open accounts for VJC in what was predicted to be an easy game for the Victorians. VJC were however forced to dig deep for a second goal in the first half as their down-the-middle attacks were repeatedly denied and outnumbered by MJC’s determined defence.

In fact, MJC came close to an equaliser a few times owing to lapses in the Victorian defence, but they found themselves stuck in a pressure cooker in the second half and were forced to concede five goals for a 0-6 loss. Victorian's Pei Qi bagged a hat-trick (including a rare header), putting her in the front line for this season’s Golden Boot. Her goal tally currently stands at 8 after just two games.

VJC’s vice captain, Wan Xin, fends off MJC’s Celestine with open arms. (Photo © Jolyn Ang/Red Sports)

VJC’s Pei Qi gives her opponent a body check whilst chasing the ball. (Photo © Jolyn Ang/Red Sports)

VJC’s Azlin stuns her opponent with a high-jumping header. (Photo © Jolyn Ang/Red Sports)