Fired up Bullets secure semi-final place with hard-earned win over Serangoon Secondary

12th Mar 2015

Bullets Team huddle before the kick-off



In a tense NZ Inter-Schools C Div boys encounter this afternoon, the Junior Bullets put up a courageous performance to gun down Serangoon Secondary School 2-0 at their opponents' home ground. The home side, 2nd runner-up in the competition last year, were no match for the Bowen Bullets who are just about peaking at the right time.

"We PROMISE!"



Both sides started with clear intent to dominate but there was no clear winner. For every attempt at goal that Serangoon Sec mustered, the Bullets were equal to it, creating their own chances from outside Serangoon's penalty box.

The Bullets' efforts finally bore fruit in the 11th minute when Bullets skipper Muhd Zamani collected a square pass outside the box, swerved to the right to beat his marker and unleashed a pile driver towards goal. Like a bullet, the shot found its way through the Serangoon goalkeeper's hands and burst the back of the net.

From left (in blue): Muhd Tahalif, Ithar Nur Irfan, Mohd Shakir, Harith Aniq



Two minutes later, Bullets striker Jeremy Chin found himself space for a clear shot from close range but his tame effort was easily gathered by the keeper.

In the 2nd half, the Bullets worked well to maintain their defensive shape, foiling Serangoon's attempts at getting the ball to their chief striker. The Bullets midfield stood firm to frustrate the home side and although there were a few close calls, Serangoon Sec was unable to create any clear cut chances.

Bullet Jeremy Chin (in blue) getting first to the ball



Four minutes from the end, Muhd Zamani put the result beyond doubt. Bullets midfielder Muhd Fareez robbed the ball in midfield and drove through to place the ball onto Zamani's path behind the last defender. With one deft touch, Zamani pushed the ball forward and side-footed the ball beyond the keeper's reach.

Bullets Muhd Zamani placing the ball for a free kick



The victory confirmed the Bullets' top placing in the quarter-finals group, regardless of what happens in the other match between Spectra Secondary and Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary. And that means the C division Bowen boys have also qualified for the National rounds of the inter-schools football competition.



Bullets defender Tang Guan Yu keeping a close watch on his opponent

 

Serangoon	0 – 2	Bowen
Goals Scored (Bowen only)
Muhd Zamani 11’, 56’
Substitutions
Muhd Aniq for Muhd Shafiq 58’ Noor Rifat  for Ithar Nur Irfan  59’