Story by Tamara Lie/Red Sports. Photos by Dylan Chua/Red Sports.
Mastura (SMB GA) shoots the ball. (Photo 1 © Dylan Chua/Red Sports)
Republic Polytechnic, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – Riverside Secondary (RS) triumphed over Sembawang Secondary (SMB) 24-12 in round 1 of the North Zone B Division Netball Championship.
With the victory, Riverside bagged their first win of the season after previously losing to Singapore Sports School 55-4. The defeat meant that Sembawang finished last in the group with a 0-6 record.
Riverside dominated from the start with sharp shooting and good chemistry between Jolynn (GS) and Lia (GA). They also displayed good defence as Riverside players stuck to their opponents, making it hard for Sembawang to get the ball into the attacking half.
Riverside’s solid defence was especially prominent in the third quarter when key player Yun Xuan (C) intercepted many passes for her team. Due to the widening scoreline, Sembawang felt pressured to score and as a result, had many turnovers because of careless passes. Riverside continued to extend their lead and ended the third with a 21-7 lead.
Sembawang did not give up and played their best in the fourth quarter behind a stronger defence. Riverside brought the ball to their attacking half with ease but were unable to score and lost out to Sembawang in rebounds. Sembawang capitalised to outscore Riverside by two points in that quarter. However, it was not enough to reduce the deficit and the game ended 24-12 to Riverside.
This was the last match of the season as both teams failed to qualify for the next round.
Scoring by Quarter
Riverside vs Sembawang
1st Quarter: 8-3
2nd Quarter: 7-3 (15-6)
3rd Quarter: 6-1 (21-7)
4th Quarter: 3-5 (24-12)
Riverside Roster
Jolynn (GS), Lia (GA), Amelia (WA), Yun Xuan (C), Aby (WD), Insyira (GD), Syahidah (GK), Yesmin (Reserve), Lynne (Reserve), Syazana (Reserve), Li Yin (Reserve)
Sembawang Roster
Yuan Huey (GS), Mastura (GA), Natisha (WA), Syahirah (C), Yi Xin (WD), Aqilah (GD), Kajal (GK), Anamika (Reserve), Syamsiah (Reserve), Natasha (Reserve)
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