Trojans G3: Exposure

Out of the frying pan, into the fire.

The 0-9 loss to Dalat Eagles was still at the back of the players' minds. And now came a team in the same league as the Eagles themselves. Ready or not, Frontliners Trojans faced an all-male (again), experienced Ztec 8cers.

With experienced captain Serene Tan away, Nareen stepped in to fill the void. Roselyn Ewe took charge of the centre. Julian Tan's spot was filled by a similar-in-size Wayne, who finally made it for his first match. And a memorable one indeed.

The first half saw the Trojans conceding goal after goal, no thanks to slack defending by the team as a whole, which left many exposed spots. But of course, the fact that Ztec boasted comparatively more skillful and seasoned players cannot be put aside. The absence of experienced captain Serene Tan was sorely felt by the not-so-serene Trojans.
A flurry of shots was delivered by Ztec, 8 of which found their way into the goal. And so ended the first half.

Enter the second half. The Trojans regained their composure and gave it their all. A goal scored would have been nothing short of a miracle, though. The opponents they faced did not give many chances. Nevertheless the Trojans did manage to concede less goals this time round. Still, Ztec was obviously the better team, in size (of team and of individuals) and strength.
Ztec pushed through with 4 goals. And so Frontliners Trojans 0, Ztec 8cers 12.

Special mention goes to Felicia Yeow, up-and-coming star goalkeeper. Trading her stick for a goalkeeper's helmet less than a year ago, this lady is the unsung heroine of Frontliners Trojans. Although letting in 12 goals, she undoubtedly saved many, many more. And not forgetting, Frontliners Trojans wishes to thank their supporters among the crowd for their enthusiastic cheers throughout the match.
It was all in the name of exposure, and the Trojans are just gonna become stronger, through it all.

"Losing doesn't eat at me the way it used to. I just get ready for the next play, the next game, the next season." - Troy Aikman.