The C Div Boys from Bowen Secondary suffered their 2nd lost in the NZ Inter-Schools Competition this afternoon at the Sengkang Secondary School Field. The Bullets kept things tight against the competition favourites, Singapore Sports School (SSP) but the effort was not enough to prevent a 0-3 scoreline.
Against a technically more superior outfit, the Bullets kept their attacking instincts in check, inviting their opponents to come at them, while waiting for the opportunity to strike. In the first 15 minutes, the Bullets midfield duo of Aniq Syazani and Ahmad Zikri, worked well to put the shackles on SSP's midfielders while skipper Ethan Koh lead the defence to foil SSP's attempts to penetrate through the middle.
From a free kick outside the penalty box in the 20th min, SSP opened accounts when a flat attempt by the SSP skipper sailed over the wall and straight at Bullets keeper Tang Guan Xi who allowed the ball to slip between his legs and into goal. It was the only talking point of the first half as both teams did not look like scoring otherwise.
There was more of the same in the 2nd half as the Bullets sat back while SSP build up play from their own half. It took another 17 minutes before SSP scored again. This time, the Bullets had themselves to blame. The defence switched off for a moment and that was enough for SSP striker to find himself in acres of space just inside the penalty box to direct a low cross from the left into the Bullets' goal mouth.
In the 53rd minute, SSP settled the proceedings, profitting from another lapse of concentration from the Bullets. The SSP front man was left unmarked during a corner kick and rose highest to nod the ball past Guan Xi again.
The Bullets will now have to avoid losing their postponed match against Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School to qualify for the semi-finals.
GROUP Y
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P
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W
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D
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L
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F
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A
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GD
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Total Points
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1
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SINGAPORE SPORTS SCHOOL
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3
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3
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0
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0
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12
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1
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11
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9
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2
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BOWEN SECONDARY SCHOOL
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2
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1
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0
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1
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5
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6
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-1
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3
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3
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NORTH VISTA SECONDARY SCHOOL
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3
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1
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0
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2
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6
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8
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-2
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3
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|
4
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AHMAD IBRAHIM SECONDARY SCHOOL
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2
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0
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0
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2
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0
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8
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-8
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0
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