Sep 24
Aquatic Masters Water Polo fight back to claim a draw against Singapore Water Polo Youth in the opening game of the TYR Singapore National Water Polo League 2018.
The star studded squad, filled with ex-nationals, raced into an early lead against the younger side but found themselves trailing 7-6 at half time after an inspired second quarter performance by the youths.
The 3rd quarter saw the lead exchange back and forth between both sides, but Aquatic Masters found themselves trailing 11-9 with less than 2 minutes left to play in the final quarter.
Current national player Glen Lin reduced the deficit to 1 before former national captain Yip Ren Kai scored the tying goal with the aid of an unfortunate deflection by Singapore Youth goalkeeper Trevor Pang.
Aquatic Masters Goals - Glen Lin (2), Luo Nan (2), Marcus Ng, He Ruiqiang, Toh Zhi Hong, Alex Loh, Abel Tan, Foo Chuan Yu, Yip Ren Kai
SWP Youth Goals- Marc (3), Goh Wen Zhe (2), Yong Zhe Tong (2), Benedict, Darren Ng, Sean Ang, Loh Zhi Zhi.
Man of the Match: Trevor Pang (SWP Youth) - Despite his late blemish, his inspired performance in goal throughout the match prevented Aquatic Masters from scoring more. Moreover, he saved not one but two penalty shots during the game.
Youthful Great White Sports Pte Ltd were no match for Aegir Water Polo Club as they succumbed to a 20-5 defeat in their opening game of the TYR Singapore National Water Polo League 2018.
The young side, whose average is only 16, put up a valiant effort against their more seasoned opponents, who boasted ex nationals Paul Tan, Marcus Goh, Wayne Chong, Bryan Ong, and current nationals Lee Kai Yang and Yu Jun Jie in their line up.
Aegir dominated from start to finish, and built an early lead which they never relinquished and were led by Ong’s 5 goals. 7 players shared the goals between them for Aegir, while Great White’s national player Lee Cheng Kang bagged a brace.
Aegir Goals: Bryan Ong (5), Paul Tan (4), Wayne Chong (3), James Myburgh, Ng Chen Kai, Marcus Goh, Yu Junjie (all 2)
Great White Goals: Lee Cheng Kang (2), Edward Tan (2), Troy Khoo
Man of the Match: At least 7 to 8 Aegir players were deemed worthy of the man of the match but captain Paul Tan edges it with his all round performance, coming up big in defence and chipping in with 4 goals. And when things were getting a bit heated among his teammates, he was there to provide a cool head.
Yip Yang inspires Pacer Water Polo Academy comeback against Queenstown Water Polo Club in the final game of the first day of competition of the TYR Singapore National Water Polo League 2018
The former national player and Pacer star man scored 6 goals to help his side earn a 14-14 draw. He should have had 8, if not for one missed penalty, and another effort when he went for a lob instead of power that was comfortably saved by the goalkeeper.
It was a tight battle between both sides, and although Queenstown led for most of the game, the lead never went beyond 3 goals. At times it was heated, and Queenstown finished the game with 11 players after two players fouled out.
Credit to Pacer, who never gave up even when they trailed and goalkeeper Daniel Au must share the plaudits for keeping the scores tied with a big save in the dying moments of the match.
National vice - captain Koh Jian Ying top scored for Queenstown with 4 goals.
Pacer Goals: Yip Yang (6), Lim Yao Xiang (3), Jereph Wong (2), Ang An Jun, Ang Wan Leong, Vicknessh
Queenstown Goals: Koh Jian Ying (4), Peter Zien, Jadranko Dovic (both 3), Shigenori (2), Theodore Nasser, Ooi Yee Jia
Man of the Match: Yip Yang (Pacer). 6 goals helped his side earn a crucial draw. League table after Week 1