Carom Competition

Carom Competition is back, like the previous semester we had many players who were interested to join. Some of which was their first time playing the game. While others came to join to bring back gold home. The men singles brought out serious competition. Even the ladies had their share in showing who was the best female player amongst themselves. Mixed doubles brought players to think together and work as a team. At the end of the day, everyone had their fare share of fun and experience.

We hope to see as much participants like the previous semester! 

This semester we have 4 categories for the carom Competition, which are as follows:

Mens Singles

Womens Singles

Mixed Doubles

Mens Doubles

Please Register at the City Club Booth at  the cafeteria

Deadline is on the 6th of May

Dance Battle Competition

Dance Battle Will be coming back to you, on the 28th of May. So guys, if you like to dance and need a platform to shine, do join this event to bring out your talent!

A team should consist of at least 3 members or a maximum of 6 members. Registration fees is 70RM per team.
Registration forms are available at the city club booth at cafeteria. Feel free to drop by or send us a message on the chat box if you have any inquires or need further details.

City Futsal Moments

Top 3 Winners for the Mens Category

XLR8 A

Machanz

Ninja Turtles 5558 B

Winners for the Womens Category

Red Hawks

Kupu Kupu

City Girls

Teams that were knocked out from 3rd placing

Emergency

Pappadam B

Pictures Throughout The Finals

Mens highlights for Finals & 3rd placing

A Hollywood Thriller!!!

Final Review (Men)

(Machanz Vs XLR8 (A))

Last season’s repeat final saw Machanz going against XLR8 hoping to defend the title they won. Machanz were first to attack but Jorden’s shot were off target as XLR8 looked to settle in to their passing rhythm. Mazly then opened the scoring as his thunderous shot found the back of Vicky’s goal. Machanz were then left stunned as a slick passing move found Mazly again, whose shot hit the top of the net. Machanz then started too pressure XLR8 defends by unleashing shots after shots, but none of it found the net. It was again Mazly who scored as Machanz defends were beaten by a slick counter as Taha’s ball found Mazly who grabbed his hat trick. Mazly then added another in the second half as Machanz defends were left wide open due to miss communication with the referee letting Mazly score from the centre of the court. There were dramas on court as Taha’s emotion got over him, which resulted in him getting sent off. Machanz then looked to capitalize on the one man advantage as they pulled two goals in a space of two minutes as shots from Jorden and Danesh found the back of the net. More sparked flew as Steve who was already booked was then sent off for a sliding tackle on Danesh resulting in XLR8 playing with 3 men for the last 30 seconds. Machanz stormed forward but they missed three glorious chances as their shots were either parried away or saved by Hasnat. When the final whistle were blown there were relieve in Taha’s and Steve’s face as they became the champion for the first time.

Turtle Take Third

3^rd Place Play-off

 (Pappadam (B) Vs 5558 Ninja Turtle (B))

The third place play-off saw two underdogs battle it out for glory. The match started cagey as both team took some time to settle in.  Pappadam got their heads in front as Raj’s well taken corner was tap in by Puneeth For an own goal under pressure. Puneeth then managed to redeem himself after a well taken shot from his own half found the top corner of the helpless Kevin. The match’s intensity increased as Ragu scored from a corner to push Ninja Turtle ahead. As Pappadam pushed forward to seek for an equalizer, Ninja Turtles top scorer barath punished them with a beautiful tap in from another corner, thus reducing the chances of Pappadam to level the game back. Ananda was the issued a yellow card for some dirty defending as Pappadam continued to pressure. Ragu the settled the game as his second dashed Pappadam’s hope for a fight back, resulting in Ninja Turtle taking third.

Womens Highlights of the finals and 3rd placing

Electrifying Esther

Final Review (Women)

(Kupu-Kupu Vs Red Hawks)

This season’s final pitted two new teams, Kupu-Kupu and Red Hawks. Boosting last season’s MVP Esther, Red Hawks started brightly with open chances, while Kupu-Kupu defended well. But Red Hawks managed to open the defense which allowed a slick through pass from Esther released Abby whose shot found the net. Kupu-Kupu meanwhile, had a glorious chance to level the match, but Najwa’s shot was blocked to safety by Bobby. Esther then got her hat trick after two back to back goals that ended Kupu-Kupu’s remaining hope. The icing on the cake came when she dribbled past three players before grabbing her fourth and assuring Red Hawks as the second champions of the tournament. Eventhough Kupu-Kupu got second, they were still proud with being runner up.

CiTY Girls Settle For Third

3^rd Place Play-Off

(Emergency Vs CiTY Girls)

The 3^rd place play-off saw Emergency entertaining last season’s runners up City Girls. The match started with each team playing cautiously and took time to settle in. The first breakthrough came from Maneesha. Her constant pressure on Emergency's defense caused havoc in their penalty box, causing her shot finding the  left bottom corner of Emergency’s goal. Emergency then increased their intensity, but it backfired because a quick counter attack from City Girls gave them their second goal as Maneesha’s shot found the bottom corner of Emergency’s goal.  Emergency though did not give up and pulled one back at the beginning of the second half when their intelligent midfield play caught City Girls off guard. Thus, Shal’s shot from the middle of the court found the botton corner of Tulika’s goal. City Girls then had to defend well as Emergency pushed them all the way but their comeback never happend as City Girls held on for the bronze Medal.

Mens & Womens Finals and 3rd Placing

7.30	City Girls	Emergency
7.50	Ninja Turtles 5558 B	Pappadam B
8.10	Red Hawks	Kupu Kupu
8.30	Machanz	XLR8

First Two games played will be for the 3rd place, While the last two games will be for First and Second Place. May the best teams win!

Summary For the Mens & Womens Semifinals

'El Clasico' Awaits

Semifinal Review (Men)

Match 1 (Machanz Vs Pappadam (B))

The semifinal’s stated with last season’s champion playing against the tournament’s surprise package Pappadam B. The match started evenly as both team took time to settle in, and it was Machanz who took the initial advantage as Jorden punished Pappadam B’s lack of concentration with a fine finish. Jorden then added another one before Danesh made it 3-0 to Machanz as some good end to end passing from Machanz was finished off by Danesh into the far post. It was one-way traffic as Lingesh’s shot was deflected in by Kevin for another goal. Pappadam B started the second half by pulling a goal back as Shanta scored from a one on one situation with Vicky, but it was a mere consolation as Lingesh capitalized Pappadam B’s eagerness to score more goals by adding another two, thus assuring Machanz place in yet another final.

Match 2 (XLR8 (A) Vs 5558 Ninja Turtle (B))

The second semifinal saw last season’s finalist playing alongside newcomers 5558 Ninja Turtle B. the game had a cagey start as Ninja Turtle tried to prevent the crisp passing XLR8 from settling into the game, but Taha from XLR8 got his team ahead as his free kick was deflected into the net by Bharath of 5558 Ninja Turtle B. Taha then added another one before Bharath pulled one for 5558 Ninja Turtle B as his shot found the bottom corner of Hasnat’s goal. A goal from Mazly then prevented the inspired 5558 Ninja Turtle B from equalizing, before Taha completed his hat trick. Jj Singh the scored his first goal in the tournament as he volleyed in Steve’s looping pass therefore ensuring another repeat of last semester’s final.

Underdog’s Triumph

Semifinal Review (Women)

Match 1 (CiTY Girls Vs Red Hawks)

City Girls vying for another final appearance entertained Red Hawks. The game started with City Girls defending well and playing some good counter attacking game, but they can’t sustain the pressure applied by Red Hawks as Eshter unleashed a thunderbolt which found the back of the net. City Girls too had a fair share of chances with Nisha missing a glorious one after her header from an unmarked position went off target. Last season’s MVP then made it two for Red Hawks as a quick counter attack from them resulted in Eshter hitting a low shot past Tulika. City Girls then found some inspiration as Maneesha managed to work the ball into Red Hawks goal assisted by a Nishara with a well taken corner kick. Eventhough City Girls created more chances after the goal, Red Hawks defended brilliantly to seal a place in the final. 

Match 2 (Emergency Vs Kupu-Kupu)

The second semifinal pitted two newcomers Emergency and Kupu-Kupu. Both team initially traded some half chances with Emergency being the better team as they kept possession well. Kupu-Kupu then scored via Najwa who managed to hold on to her teammate’s pass before taking a shot at the near post that found the net. Kupu-Kupu then played brilliantly as they withstood waves after waves of attack from the Emergency team with their top scorer Shal shooting from all angles while Kupu-Kupu threaten through counter attacks. The goal from Najwa was enough for Kupu-Kupu to make their first final appearance against the Red Hawks. 

Mens and Womens Semifnals

7.30	Red Hawks	City Girls
7.50	Machanz	Pappadam B
8.10	Kupu Kupu	Emergency
8.30	5558 Ninja Turtles B	XLR8 A

Summary of the Mens Quarterfinals

The Unending Suspense

Quarterfinals Review 

Match 1 (Machanz Vs Milo Taboq)

The first quarter finals saw defending champions Machanz entertain newcomers Milo Taboq. The match started evenly as both teams had chances to score on either side of the court. Machanz then found a breakthrough when Lingesh superb header found the net, after an assist from Machanz goalkepper, Vicky. Milo Taboq then pressured Machanz’s defense into making mistakes which then resulted in two goals for Faroq in the first half. Machanz started the second half with a full frontal attack as Lingesh and Jorden created many chances to level the game. As the game progressed, Lingesh dribbled past the Milo Taboq defense and put in a ferocious shot into the back of the net. With the game at 2-2, the match then went into extra time. When two successive shots from Lingesh and Jorden were blocked by the defense, Danesh found the ball and put a screamer past the Milo Taboq goalkeeper. Lingesh and Jorden then scored, before Amirul pulled back one, to make the final score 5-3.

Match 2 (XLR8 (B) Vs 5558 Ninja Turtle (B))

The quarter final which saw two newcomers battle it out for a sport in the semis. The match was initially a cagey affair till an awkward own goal by Puneeth when Muhammad clearance hit his head and rolled in. Ninja Turtle’s found their fighting spirit as the pilled on the pressure on XLR8 B. they finally pulled one back as Raghu’s neat shot found the bottom corner, pushing the game into extra-time.  The on form Bharath found himself one on one with the keeper, resulting in him scoring which ended up as the winning goal. In the dying seconds of the game saw Suvein of Ninja Turtle B getting booked for handling another player as Ninja Turtle B defended vigorously. The game ended 2-1 to Ninja Turtle (B)).

Match 3 (Eagles FC Vs Pappadam (B))

Last year’s semifinalist was pitted against this season’s underdog’s Pappadam B. the match started with a brilliant shot from Mmediong was saved Kevin, Pappadam B’s goalkeeper with his outstretched leg.  Eagles kept piling on the pressure as Pappadam B boosting last season’s MVP, Raj and the ever present Nara defended exceptionally. Their defending were rewarded with a breakthrough as Shanta’s shot was cleared sloppily by Eagles, resulting in Vijay taping in from close range under pressure from Sodiq. More chances were created by eagles as they chased the game, shots from Nadun and Mmediong was either blocked by Pappadam’s defenders or landed safely on their keeper’s hand. Pappadam B however slummed to a brilliant inter-play from Eagles players as Fejiro’s shot sneaked in at the outstretched Kevin’s far post . The 3^rd match also went to extra time where the routine resumed with Eagles attacking and Pappadam B defending. Besides Raj’s long range shot’s hitting the top left corner of Eagles goalpost the extra time was a show piece of solid defending from Pappadam B.  The dead locked had to be broken by penalty shoot-outs. Raj took a brave decision to become the goal keeper for Pappadam besides taking the first penalty which he finished neatly to the bottom corner. It was then Nadun’s turn to bring back Eagles to even terms, when his penalty scrapped through. Shanta then scored as Ope dived early. Samuel’s penalty was saved by Raj who guessed correctly the direction of the shot. Finally Vijay’s penalty secured Pappadam B’s passage into the semis facing the defending champions Machanz

Match 4 (Pappadam (A) Vs XLR 8 (A))

The last quarterfinal saw last sem’s finalist XLR8 A opposed by Pappadam A. the match started with Steve shooting wide of Jeya’s goal post. Both team traded half chances as Pappadam A managed to prevent XLR8 A from playing their signature passing game. The game was interrupted by an injury to XLR8 A‘s goalkeeper Hasnat caused by his own teammate Steve under pressure to clear the ball. Pappadam A striker Seelan created the first real chance of the game as his shot went inches wide of Hasnat’s near post. Seelan then missed another brilliant chance after some good inter-play between his teammates resulted in his back heel shot in front of the goal saved by Hasnat. Taha then fired XLR8 A in front after some silky skills and a neat shot found the bottom right corner of Jeya’s goalpost. Pappadam then tried to level the game however, some good defending and ball keeping from Mazly & Co managed to keep the game away from Pappadam A. By progressing to the semis XLR8 A will now meet   5558 Ninja Turtle B

Bus To temple

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