Friendly Match: Frontliners Spartans vs Innebandy! Co Team Elite

After a long break from competitive floorball since the end of 2009, Innebandy started off the 2010 pre-season with their first friendly match against the Frontliners Spartan. Playing again in the Balik Pulau Indoor Stadium after many months was something the team really looked forward to and this was seen through many of the players (including referees Uncle James and Uncle Sam) arriving early and eagerly waiting for entrance into the stadium. After a solid and good warmup conducted by Deswyn, it was game time.

With the 3 ICs firmly embedded in our hearts, we entered the stadium with a new found mentality of commitment, passion and strife for victory which has week by week been shaped into the players based on the seven laws of victory implemented alongside the 3 IC philosophies.

The game plan was clearly laid out for us. Adapt to the play that coach Sam has strategized for the team to outmuscle the opponents. We knew that if we played our cards right, this strategy would work wonders for the team. The team was divided into two lines- Line 1 and Line 2 with each line given the same strategy and tactics to execute on court.

Facing the mighty Spartans known for their speed and spirit, this match would be a test of our passion as well as creativity on court.

Face Off

With solid and creative playups from Line 1, team Innebandy drew first blood through Jason Chew driving home a well taken shot just below the top of the goal mouth. Line 1 continued to maintain the ball possession well and had numerous goal scoring opportunities. However, it has been a long time since Innebandy played in the Balik Pulau Stadium terrain which saw the defenders of Line 2 having a hard time adapting to their usual play. The Frontliners kept the pressure well and hence managed to pull back a goal shortly after that.

During the break, words of advice and an uplift from the coaches saw the Innebandy defence becoming stronger and more determined from the second period onwards. No goals were conceded as the Innebandy defence kept their guard well. On the attacking side, goals were coming in for the Innebandy side especially from Line 1. Beautiful plays and good communication between team mates left not only spectators in awe but even the referee(s) as well ;) All in all, Innebandy managed a total goal haul of 8 goals.

Jason Chew (3 goals)

Deswyn Wan (2 goals)

David Kok (2 goals)

Bryan Looi (1 goal)

After 3 periods of gameplay, the score ended 8-1 to Innebandy. However, it was obvious that Line 2 had alot to work on to catch up and be on par with Line 1.

All in all the coaches were happy with the play not neglecting the fact that much more work has to be done for a much solid play especially from Line 2. Nevertheless, the rise of Line 2 will not be impossible because of the fact that with unquestionable commitment and unquenchable passion shown by the Innebandy team, victory will certainly be inevitable.