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Alif Is RI's Serial Final Decider
The Straits Times
|April 18, 2025
He scores winner in B Div boys' hockey final against Saints, just like in 2023
The Raffles Institution boys' hockey team were left shell-shocked during the fourth period of their B Division final when they squandered a three-goal lead to St Andrew's Secondary School on April 17.
But just like he did in the C Division final in 2023 – when they beat Seng Kang Secondary 2-1 – left-winger Alif Ayden Aidil Sharil popped up to score the winner as RI edged out the Saints 4-3 at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium.
"I'm grateful for this opportunity to score two goals in the final," said the 14-year-old.
"Two years ago, I scored the winning goal, but to do it again is even more special.
"It's a feeling I can't describe with words. It's very, very special to me. When I looked at the scoreboard and when the time hit zero, I was jumping for joy. I feel really grateful to have a good team to back me up."
RI coach Ahmad Bakri attributed the win to the strong mentality of his players.
This story is from the April 18, 2025 edition of The Straits Times.
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