Women's ● Mar 06, 2007
Women’s Challenge Cup 2007 Week 4 – United World College extends unbeaten run
United World College (UWC) extended their unbeaten run in the Women’s Football Challenge Cup 2007 to four games with a hard fought win against a determined Paya Lebar Punggol FC, courtesy of two goals from their top scorer, Rebecca Jane Gaughan.
The pitch was slightly sodden due to the incessant rain over the past few days, threatening to disrupt the passing game of both teams. But once the match started, UWC marshalled the terrain superbly, at times displaying quick and precise passes, drawing applause from the appreciative crowd.
With the tireless efforts of custodian Nur Lin Bte Hosairi and the back four, Paya Lebar Punggol FC managed to keep the persistent attacks of UWC at bay for the whole of the first half. The mazy penetrative runs of Umar Dhevi created several openings for Paya Lebar Punggol FC. With better finishing, they could have been rewarded a goal for their splendid build-up.
The second half started with UWC piling on the pressure, determined to get the ball pass Nur Lin Bte Hosairi. Finally, in the 51st minute after a series of neat passes, a pinpoint diagonal cross from the left flank found Rebecca Jane Gaughan free at the edge of the 18-yard box.
The No. 20 brought the ball down expertly and drilled the ball into the back of the net, breaking the stalemate. 14 minutes later, a lapse in Paya Lebar Punggol FC’s defence gifted another goal in favour of UWC, with Rebecca, again, applying the finishing touch.
The scoreline would have been bigger if not for many wasteful attempts at goals from UWC. Nevertheless, it was a spirited performance by Paya Lebar Punggol FC, who now need a good win against Police FC in the last round to stand a chance in the knock-out stages.
Building on the momentum of their good run, UWC endeavours to maintain the winning streak.
Full results of the Women’s Football Challenge Cup 2007, Preliminary Round Week 4
Matches Played on 3rd March 2007
| Match 16 – Nanyang Technological University 0 vs Bishan Arsenal FC ‘A’ 9 | ||||||||
| Match 17 – FAS Young Women 16 vs NYPGA 0 | ||||||||
| Match 18 – FAS Team Under-17 1 vs Police FC 6 | ||||||||
Matches Played on 4th March 2007
| Match 19 – Paya Lebar Punggol FC 0 vs United World College 2 | ||||||||
| Match 20 – Tiong Bahru FC 5 vs Sporting Westlake FC 0 | ||||||||
| Match 21 – Arion Women’s FC 4 vs Bishan Arsenal FC ‘B’ 0 |
| Group A | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| FAS Young Women | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 6 |
| Bishan Arsenal FC ‘A’ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 6 |
| Nanyang Techological University | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | -16 | 3 |
| NYPGA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | -32 | 0 |
| Group B | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| United World College | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 10 |
| Police FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 7 |
| Paya Lebar Punggol FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| FAS Team Under-17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 1 |
| Jollilads Arsenal FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | -20 | 0 |
| Group C | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| Arion Women’s FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Tiong Bahru FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Sporting Westlake FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 |
| Redhill Rangers FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 |
| Bishan Arsenal FC ‘B’ | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 1 |
Match Scheduled on 10th March 2007
| Match 22 – Bishan Arsenal FC ‘A’ vs Young Women | ||||||||
| Jurong Stadium, 5pm | ||||||||
| Match 23 – FAS Team Under-17 vs Jollilads Arsenal FC | ||||||||
| Jurong Stadium, 7pm | ||||||||
Matches Scheduled on 11th March 2007
| Match 24 – Police FC vs Paya Lebar Punggol FC | ||||||||
| Clementi Stadium, 5pm | ||||||||
| Match 25 – Tiong Bahru FC vs Redhill Rangers FC | ||||||||
| Jurong Stadium, 5pm | ||||||||
| Match 26 – Sporting Westlake FC vs Arion Women’s FC | ||||||||
| Jurong Stadium, 7pm | ||||||||
