Taken from Borneo Bulletin - 29/06/2009

By Syafiq Affendy

YAM Pengiran Anak Mansurah Izzul Bolkiah of Chikara receiving her medal.

Second-placed Rebels from Indonesia with their medals and trophy.

Men's champions ... jubilant Zombies celebrating their victory. - PHOTOS: SYAFIQ AFFENDY

After 10 days of intense test of endurance, patience, skills and strategies, Zombies and Legends emerged as the champions in the men's and ladies' categories respectively of the first-ever MB Invitational Cup Softball Tournament held at Royal Brunei Polo Club in Jerudong yesterday.

The champions brought home medals, a trophy as well as cash prizes.
In the men's final, Zombies outclassed Black Arrows 9-2 in an unyielding match between two of the fastest-growing softball teams in Brunei. Black Arrows' defeat landed them in second place with Kensei finishing third.

In the ladies' final, Legends from Philippines had a tough match against Rebels but they managed to scrape four runs, ending the match with a final score of 4-0.

Rebels from Indonesia went home with all smiles as they finished in second place, followed by Chikara led by YAM Pengiran Anak Mansurah Izzul Bolkiah in third place.

Seven men and six ladies teams took part in the 10-day competition.
The seven men teams were Kensei, Wanderers, Zombies, Black Arrows, Bansai, Pirates and Sky Hawks from Malaysia while the ladies teams were Pasadena, Red Arrows, Chikara, Legends from Philippines, Comets and Rebels from Indonesia.

MB Invitational Cup 2009 - Gala Night

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MB Invitational Cup 2009 - Final

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Some pics during MB Invitational Cup

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"Winning isn't everything. The champions are the ones who received the championship trophies, but the true champs are the one who is trying hard to make the best out of bad situations..." I've said that before when Zombies X lost the President's cup 2008 to the Gunners. Well the Zombies did it again, trying hard to make the best out of the bad situations, the Gunners did too actually..

President's cup 2009, again pitting the 2 times holder Gunners vs PLK Zombies, it was a very exciting game with the Zombies batted well in the top 1st scoring 7 runs. The Zombies really came out firing in the top 1st, showing no sign of exhaustion after previous semi against the Black Arrows in the previous day. But 7 runs was the only run they managed to scored during the entire 7 inning, when the Gunners' pitcher and fielders defended well and gradually they scored runs until they tied the game at full 7 innings.

Come the tie break the Zombies scored 2 runs at top 8th, and eventually became the 2009 President's cup champion when the Gunners only managed to score 1 run.

The game wasn't that simple actually, it was exciting for both teams, playing well, defended and batted well, but tthe Zombies went out all gun blazing in the bottom 8th managed to outgunned the Gunners. Final score 9-8.

Congratulations to PLK Zombies, crowned as the 2009 President's Cup champions after 3 attempts and the only big cup that eluded them so far. Well done to both teams, for playing a very tensed but interesting game.

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To the Zombies.... Dont stop enjoying the game.....

President's cup 2009 2nd week

Sorry for the delay y'all, it's been a tiring week for me, so many work load made me almost drained out. I really need to have a nice vacation, yea I wish......

Oooops... that's not softball is it? hehehe just wanna take our mind out of softball for a few seconds :)

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Against the Black Arrows

It was the start of the Brunei Softball President's Cup 2009, last sunday held at the softball field in Berakas. The first game was between PLK Zombies and the Black Arrows. It was a good game to watch actually. The Zombies lead the game but eventually lost to the Arrows 7-8. The Arrows made their winning run at the bottom 7th. Well the Zombies actually played well that day but they let themselves down during the final inning.

Not much to say actually, not that because the Zombies lost that game, but it was a good game to watch, but really not much to say. Both team fielded well but bat poorly. Only one Arrows managed to hit a homerun, none from the Zombies. Both team pitchers pitched well and struck out a few. Other than that, I cant think of anything, I'm still tired, from the game and from yesterday work loads, and from my unstable stomach.

Anyhow more pics here.