Thursday, August 28, 2008

BNST 2008 Men Champ

Zombies crowned champion for the BNST 2008 for the 2nd time, won 11-0 against the Black Arrow I.
The scoreline doesnt reflect the actual game scenario. The Arrows played good that night, just that the zombies played better, offensive and defensively, with zero error, simple play the zombies defense was very impressive, just that the zombies #44 batting was poor, *hey thats me*. Well its the truth my batting was very poor, let me find excuse/s first. I was tired and not 100% fit, more excuses HERE.
Back to the game, every zombies did their job well, very well infact. With all the discipline they showed, no wonder they went out of the game as the winner, as the champion. They proved to be the real champion, not just by showing others they won the trophy, but by showing others that, the way they played that night was how the real champion plays. From their pitcher to the outfielders, all were in a very good form, right from the start to the very end of the game.
As for the Arrows, they bat well actually, but every ball they hit, the zombies are ready to stop anything, but few errors by their defense let them down. The defense was the the big difference for the two finalists, that was what really make the scoreline like so. The offense was on par, for both, just the zombies defense was really on top form. Something to be proud of.
It was the night that was meant for the Zombies, to have played an outstanding game. Congratulations PLK Zombies, keep up the good work, as a zombiezian myself, I think I am the zombies biggest fan, a zombiezian and proud.
Thank you to the organizer, Banzai Softball Team, for again organizing this prestigous tournament for the third consecutive year. A job well done, a tournament that can be proud of, hope to play in the same tournament again next year.
Zombies images:-

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

BNST 2008 Ladies Champ

Sorry y'all, I can't say anything at all about the game between the Chikaras and the Divas, since I was somewhere else, and miss the game. Chikaras crowned as the BNST 2008 Ladies Champ, on their debut tournament. Congrats to them.
So sorry my camera wasnt with me that night.


PLK Zombies Champions Again

By
James Kon
Borneo Bulletin
26/08/08

Bandar Seri Begawan - PLK Zombies proved they are currently the best softball team in Brunei Darussalam when they emerged champions again at the Brunei National Softball Tournament on Sunday night after a clean sweep win of 11-0 against Black Arrows I in the final at Taman SOAS.
Newcomer Chikara won the ladies' category after beating Divas 7-0. The ladies' final in the afternoon was graced by HRH Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Zariah.
In an interview, player-coach Mardani bin Ya'akub of PLK Zombies which comprised players from Perpindahan Lambak Kanan said: "We are ecstatic being able to defend our title."
"The team has done a great job. They have maintained their focus and determination throughout the tournament."
"Next year we will be back and will be more determined to take the title for the third consecutive year." he added.
Third place of the men's category went to Wanderers who defeated Black Arrows II 21-5.
Mardi bin Hj Suhaili, the coach of the Chikara team said: "I am very happy and proud of the team. Their hard work in training has finally paid off by winning the championship."
"The secret of success is team work. We have been training together for some three months. We will definitely be back to defend the title next year."
Third place went to Comets.
The guest-of-honour who presented the prizes was Pehin Dato Seri Setia Aw-ang Haji Adanan, the Minister of Home Affairs.
Ten men's teams and five ladies teams took part in the tournament which was organised by Banzai softball team in conjunction with His Majesty's 62"d birthday celebrations. --

PLK Zombies keep crown

PLK ZOMBIES remain Brunei National Softball tournament champions after winning Sunday night's final against Black Arrows 11-0 in a one-sided match.
Last year's winners retained their crown during the championship match at the Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien field here in convincing style, taking an early lead and maintaining it as the game progressed.
Growing in confidence after the first three innings which finished 6-0 to the good, PLK Zombies' good defensive work meant that Blacks Arrows could not make any runs.
The scoreline came as a surprise to most, not least the winning team's coach Mahdani Yaakub.
"I did not think it (the scoreline) would be like this and I was expecting a tight game," said Mahdani, who is also the team's pitcher.
"We won today (Sunday) because of our discipline, the willingness of everyone on the pitch to follow instructions and our good teamwork.
"I am happy we were able to shut them out and we managed to do that by maintaining our confidence and focus when we had the lead," he added.
Apart from winning last year's title and the one this year, PLK Zombies' recent achievements include finishing as runners-up during last year's President Cup tournament.
The battle for third saw Wanderers beat Black Arrows II 21-5 in their match for bronze held before the championship game.
Meanwhile, in the women's competition, Chikaras were crowned champions after going past Divas 7-0.
The Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Dato Paduka Hj Adnan Hj Hanafiah was the guest of honour at the event and presented the prizes to the winners.
Arguably the biggest and most anticipated tournament in the country, the Brunei National Softball tournament has been held for the past two years in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's birthday celebrations.
Ten men's teams and six women's teams took part in this year's edition of the competition.
By:
Jason Thomas
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The Brunei Times

Chikara win softball tourney

YAM Pengiran Anak Mansurah Izzul Bolkiah seen batting for the Chikara.
Chikara beat Divas, 7-0.

Chikara defeated Divas, 7-0, in the females final of the Brunei National Softball Tournament 2008 held yesterday in conjunction with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's 62nd birthday celebrations.
YAM Pengiran Anak Mansurah Izzul Bolkiah , daughter of HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, was seen on the pitch playing for the Chikara at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien.
The tournament, organised by Banzai softball team, was held for the third time.


By
Amin Hosni
Borneo Bulliten 25/08/08