Singapore 9s Masters - Soccer

Not many know this but when you are a participant of this event or even drop by to watch, you are passionate enough about soccer, Singapore soccer.

This is a special event called Singapore 9s Masters. Where older men form and register their teams and participate in a friendly soccer tournament. Pot-bellied uncles and all are the order of the day but there are really very fit players around.

There must have been at least 40 teams that participated some coming from overseas like Royal Selangor and teams from Hong Kong. Local teams comprising Singapore Malays, Lion City team of 1980, an ex Poly team called the Polynites and the Singapore Ex-Inetrnationals are regulars.

The teams awaiting their turns at the terrace.

I spotted ex national goalie David Lee and industry evergreen and veteran Tan Buck Seng and spoke to them briefly.

The Singapore Indians fielded a team too and Royal Selangor Club.

I did not stay for the afternoon session where the ex internationals were playing but I bumped into Quah Kim Lye who was there to watch and probably catch up with old friends. I saw Lim Tang Boon too who was turning out for the Poly team. So did another industry veteran Raymond Cher.

Why are these folks doing such things? One word - "Passion" but they still have the legs to carry. I think this is a very good event for soccer.


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