Photo story by Vanessa Lim/Red Sports
Republic Polytechnic, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 — Singapore defeated Malaysia 47-38 in the final of the 3rd ASEAN Schools Games netball competition. Singapore led 25-16 at half time.
Singapore had lost 31-34 to Malaysia in an earlier preliminary round game.
Singapore started off strongly in the first quarter by establishing an 11-point lead over Malaysia. Despite a strong fight back from Malaysia in the next two quarters where Singapore were outscored 8-10 and 10-12 respectively, our girls never relinquished the lead and led by seven points (35-28) going into the fourth quarter.
A 12-10 fourth quarter ensured the gold for Singapore.
Scoring by Quarter
Singapore vs Malaysia
1st Q: 17-6
2nd Q: 8-10 (25-16)
3rd Q: 10-12 ( 35-28)
4th Q: 12-10
Final Score: 47-38
Grace Seow (Singapore GK) knocks the ball out of the possession of Yang Farha Farhani Fadzarahman (Malaysia GS). (Photo 1 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
The Malaysian WA looks to throw a pass. (Photo 2 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
Chin Yu Xuan (Singapore WD) signals for Grace Seow (Singapore GK) to pass. (Photo 3 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
Players go low to fight for possession of the ball. (Photo 4 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
The Malaysian GD successfully intercepts a pass. (Photo 5 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
Singapore gets possession of the ball. (Photo 6 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
Cheryl Lee (SIngapore C) looks for an open teammate. (Photo 7 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)
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