Junior Bullets bow out after 2-4 defeat to Sembawang

24th March 2016


The Bowen C Div Boys exit the NZ Inter-Schools Football Competition this afternoon after falling to their second defeat of the tournament against Sembawang Secondary who cruised to a 4-2 win.

Bullets Staring Line-up (Without Elhan)

It was an awkward situation to be in as the Bullets' chances were tied to the favourable result of an earlier match between Greendale Secondary and Woodgrove Secondary. A draw or a win for Greendale would have given the impetus for the Bullets to continue fighting. Alas, Woodgrove scored a late winner and Bowen was ousted, no matter how they do against Sembawang.

Sembawang opened accounts as early as the 2nd minute when their attacking midfielder no. 7 shot from outside the penalty box. The ball sailed over Bowen keeper Emmanuel and nestled comfortably in the net.

Bullets midfielder Muhd Zulhilmi preparing for an aerial duel

Sembawang was threatening to score again every time they attack but the Bullets equalised against the run of play in the 6th minute when Bullets centre-back Shah Sharizan sneaked into the Sembawang's penalty box to nod a Muhd Fareez corner just inside the far post.

Three Bullets (Brandon, Yusri and Zulhilmi) keeping a close watch on Sembawang key player

Bad weather interrupted the match in the 8th minute and the match had to be postponed.

When the match resumed 2 days later, Sembawang took over the reins of the match and steered into a 2-goal lead. In the 12th minute, a harmless freekick was launched toward's Emmaunuel's goal. After taking a heavy deflection, the ball rose higher and sailed over Emmanuel into the goalmouth. 7 minutes later, Sembawang made the match safe after a through ball left the Bowen defence for dead and the Sembawang attacker slot the ball home easily for a 3-1 lead.

Bullets Muhd Yusri trying to gain control of the midfield

In the 2nd half, the Bullets played for pride and reduced the deficit through Muhd Fareez in the 32nd minute. And the Bullets almost equalised again when Fareez sped down the right flank after a neat exchange in midfield. His cross from the byeline was met by Muhd Yusri who bundled the ball out for a goal kick with the goalmouth gaping in front of him.

Bullets Midfielder Matin placing the ball for a freekick

Two minutes later, Sembawang put the icing on the cake by scoring their 4th goal after pouncing onto a miscontrolled ball by Bullets midfielder Muhd Hamizan.