The weather was kind on the day of interport hockey game with RBSC on 20th August 2022,
Saturday although certain parts of the field was waterlogged due to the rainy season in Bangkok.
As we were approaching the playing field, a senior RBSC player and ex RBSC captain, Surasek called
out Poon's name! It has been many years since our last interport game with RBSC, but truly, the
friendship between our clubs never waned during these years.
Pre-match team photo with RBSC
The game was played at a fast pace by the young RBSC team with some young expatriates,
compared our RSC team comprising of players in our 40s and older. The first quarter was very even,
though RSC rued some missed chances. RSC increased the tempo during the 2nd quarter and scored
our 1st goal compliments from Vic Suppiah.
Our midfield marshalled by S. Kuhan, Vicky, Jonathan and Gagan were outstanding and we scored
our 2nd goal through penalty corner taken by S. Kuhan. During the 3rd quarter, Vic Suppiah scored
another field goal before RBSC got the solitary goal. The match ended with Dio finishing it off with a
reverse stick goal to trick the keeper.
Sukdev, Kapaay, Anand and Simon played brilliantly at defence, despite Sukdev performing his
“slipping and falling” dance due to the wet pitch. Avinder had a huge opportunity to score as well,
but missed with his massive overhead slap hit which went into the side netting. The other forwards,
Ray and Suraj had their chances but also couldn’t score. Poon later played in the last few minutes of
the game. Overall RSC played very well as a team, and S.Kuhan was voted the man of the match.
Some coaching by Poon, which I assume resulted in a goal from Suraj
We were then treated to a traditional Thai style dinner after the game. During the dinner, Surasek
informed that the last interport game was held some 25 years ago and he promised that RBSC will
come for interport game at Kiara next year. He requested RSC to have a challenge trophy for this to
keep this tradition and friendship going.
Inevitably, the night events somewhat traversed into the realm of another challenge in the form of
a boat race. This time, RBSC’s talented team ensured that we did not have any chance of another
victory, and this “match” was won by RBSC!
It was obvious that RBSC had several talented youngsters in their team, as was demonstrated during
the game. Vicky, our KLHA president, even invited a Thai young player (14 years old) to come to
Malaysia to develop his hockey skills further.
It was a great outing and everyone, including our lady supporters, truly enjoyed this fellowship and
camaraderie. See you in KL RBSC!
