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Jethro Wong
Game 1: Salibandy!Co. 4 - 5 Gracebandy!Co.
(0 - 1 , 2 - 3 , 2 - 1)
Gracebandy!Co. grabbed their maiden win in the League as they have ended Salibandy!Co.'s winning run. Gracebandy!Co. fielded their strongest squad to date for this clash and it was worth while after all. Both goalkeepers performed well in trying to keep their side competitive throughout the match. But several mistakes done by Salibandy!Co's defenders have cost them a couple of goals.
Both teams were neck and neck throughout the match but Salibandy!Co. only showed their true performance in the final period which is far too late to clinch the valuable two points to keep up in the title race. Salibandy!Co. players like Alvin Lee and Terence Thong were the key individuals who helped the team to keep up in the game.
In the end, Gracebandy!Co. players ended the match with the much-deserved win after two unfortunate defeats at the beginning of their campaign.
Goalscorers (Salibandy!Co.):
Alvin L. (2), Terence (2)
Goalscorers (Gracebandy!Co.):
Philip (1), Andrian (1), Joo Min (1), Sherwin (1), Anton (1)
Best Player (Salibandy!Co.): Alvin L. (2 goals, 2 assists)
Best Player (Gracebandy!Co.): Philip Kok (1 goal, 1 assist)
Game 2: Gang Bintang 16 - 8 Subang Rascals (2 - 5 , 9 - 1 , 5 - 2)
Following Salibandy!Co.'s slipped up in their match, Gang Bintang entered the game with a chance to extend their lead in the league by 2 points.
The rivalry between Gang Bintang and Subang Rascals has dated since the previous SFL and these two teams always provide an entertaining performance. Gang Bintang welcomed their full squad for the first time this season as the Champions were the comeback kings once again to defeat their bitter rivals with an astounding 16 - 8 scoreline.
The main highlight of the match is definitely during the first period, when Subang Rascals took a 3-goal advantage over Gang Bintang. However, after the first intermission talk, Gang Bintang began to perform like the way they used to be, as they were firing in all cylinders and managed to equalize within 3 minutes into the 2nd period. Players like Khalid, Jethro and Jovyn, each scored a goal to bring the score level. And subsequently, Filip, Johnson, Banana and Lada also joined in the goalscoring spree.
Subang Rascals hailed Zahir Fikri, their forward, as he claimed his first hat trick for the club. Not only that, the club captain, Sjaiful, also displayed an influential performance to keep the team alive in the game. This match is definitely one of the floorball classics in Selangor floorball history.
Goalscorers (Gang Bintang):
Khalid (4), Filip (3), Johnson (3), Jovyn (3), Jethro (1), Kelvin "Banana" Koh (1), Lada (1)
Goalscorers (Subang Rascals):
Zahir (3), Sjaiful (2), Dennis (1), Henrik (1)
Best Player (Gang Bintang): Khalid (4 goals, 1 assist)
Best Player (Subang Rascals): Zahir Fikri (3 goals)
Game 3: GMI White Knights 2 - 3 KLIUC Hornets (2 - 1 , 0 - 2 , 0 - 0 )
KLIUC Hornets stayed in the title race as they clinched 2 points after their victory over GMI White Knights with a 3-2 scoreline.
GMI White Knights have been dubbed as one of the underdogs this season as they managed to cause several surprises in their match. Without a doubt, they also pulled off a surprise against KLIUC Hornets as they took a one-goal advantage into the end of first period.
Throughout the match, both teams displayed a strong physical performance as they went neck and neck in trying to claim 2 points. But with Hornets' captain, Muiz on his scoring form, it is without doubt his goals have contributed to Hornets' victory; a goal came after a free hit. So far, KLIUC Hornets' free hit plays have been rather effective against their opponents.
In the 3rd period, KLIUC Hornets went into a tight defensive play as they managed to defend well in an organized manner. Plus, Hornets' keeper, Azmill Hadzim was on his top form in the game as he made several key saves to keep Hornets' lead alive.
In the end, KLIUC Hornets were given the valuable 2 points to stay in the title race.
Goalscorers (GMI White Knights):
Ridha Hafidz (1), Jow (1)
Goalscorers (KLIUC Hornets):
Muiz (2), Azman (1)
Best Player (GMI White Knights): Ridha Hafidz (1 goal)
Best Player (KLIUC Hornets): Muizzudin (2 goals)
Game 4: Bangi Rusty Blade 14 - 2 KLIUC Griffin (7 - 1 , 4 - 1 , 3 - 0)
Bangi Rusty Blade were given a chance to keep up to the leaders following Salibandy!Co.'s slip-up and they do it in a fashionable way.
KLIUC Griffin has not been having a good run so far in the league as they suffered their 3rd consecutive defeats. Bangi Rusty Blade has gone all-out attack in this game as their objective is to draw their goal-deficit margin closer; and sure they achieved it.
One of the most notable players in this game was Termin as he scored 8 goals and setting up one of his teammates in Bangi Rusty Blade's 14-2 win. Hafidz has shown a good sportsmanship as he refused to celebrate after scoring against his former club despite his teammates cheering for him.
The win has pushed Bangi Rusty Blade into 2nd place and 2 points behind league leaders and defending champions, Gang Bintang.
Goalscorers (Bangi Rusty Blade):
Termin (8), Hafidz (3), Hadi (1), Faz (1), Wan (1)
Goalscorers (KLIUC Griffin):
Ahmed (1), Humaidi (1)
Best Player (Bangi Rusty Blade): Termin (8 goals, 1 assist)
Best Player (KLIUC Griffin): Ahmed (1 goal)
Quick Fact of Matchday 3:
Gang Bintang has broken their own record and winning in the highest-scoring league game in the Selangor Floorball League (16 - 8 against Subang Rascals)
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