Another defeat to 2016 North Zone Champions, the Singapore Sports School in the School Premier League Round of 16 leaves the Bowen Bullets with the prospect of ending the season without any silverware. SSP were superior in all departments as they thrashed Bowen Sec 5-0 to book a place in the quater-finals.
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| Bullets Aizal M. pulling the strings in midfield |
The Bullets went into the game with a soak and counter strategy which was working well until the 30th minute. The Bowen backline was unable to contain SSP striker from turning in the penalty box and blasting the ball into the back of the net.
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| Bullets defend a corner with Mohd Shakir and skipper Muhd Tahalif standing guard |
The goal deflated the Bullets and they were looking forward to the end of the first half to re-group. But SSP gave their opponents more to think about, scoring a few seconds before the whistle. An SSP cross from the left escaped everyone and found its way to the right side of the penalty box where SSP right winger was left unattended to tap in the second goal.
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| Bullets central midfielder Sharveen looking to intercept a pass |
The same story evolved in the 2nd half. The Bullets tried to be more adventurous but were limited to the one-off high ball to their striker Muhd Zamani who was well-marshalled by the SSP centre backs. In the 61st minute, SSP broke the Bullets' defence again. This time, a cross from the right was tapped in from close range after Bullets keeper Desmond Ong had committed himself to block the initial cross.
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| Bullets righer winger Muhd Fareez failing to get the better of his marker as the ball is cleared |
There was no coming back from 3 goals down and the Bullets went on to concede in the 63rd minute (stiff grounder from the left) and 74th minute (chipped shot over Desmond).
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| Muhd Tahalif (No.6) and Muhd Zamani getting ready to execute a set-piece |
Bowen Starting
Line-Up
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Jersey No.
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ONG JIAN HAO, DESMOND
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1
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NOOR RIFAT out 40’
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18
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SHAH SHARIZAN B JUMASLAN out
48’
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2
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MUHAMMAD TAHALIF B ABDULLAL J
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6
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HARITH ANIQ B AZMAN
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17
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MOHAMED SHAKIR B SIRAJUDEEN
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7
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R SHARVEEN RAM
|
10
|
MUHAMMAD RASYDAN B ARIFFIN
|
4
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MUHAMMAD FAREEZ B JAMALUDDIN out 40’
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13
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MUHAMMAD ZAMANI B MD ZAMRI
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8
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AIZAL MURHAMDANI B AHMAD
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9
|
Substitutes
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RAEIS B MOHAMAD NOOR AZRIN
|
3
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TANG GUAN YU in
40’
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5
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MATIN UZAIR B MOHAMAD NAZRIN in
40’
|
12
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MUHAMMAD ZULHILMI B RAMLEE
|
19
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KEITH
WONG JIA FENG
|
20
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MARK KOH HORNG AN
|
21
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MUHAMAD HAMIZAN B KARYAT
|
22
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MUHAMMAD YUSRI B SELAMAT in
48’
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14
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ELHAN AKMAL B SAHRIL
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11
|
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| Bullets Mohd Shakir taking time to tie his laces |
SPL ROUND OF 16 GROUP STANDINGS
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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Pts
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S’pore Sports School
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2
|
2
|
0
|
0
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10
|
0
|
10
|
6
|
Bendemeer
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
3
|
Bowen
|
2
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
9
|
-8
|
0
|
Kranji
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1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
5
|
-5
|
0
|
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| Bullets right-back Rifat taking a breather |
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| Bullets goalkeeper Desmond Ong sending a goal kick into opponents' half |
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