The Singapore Floorball League (SFL) Premier Division concluded its exhilarating 2024 season with dramatic finales in both the men’s and women’s division playoffs
As Singapore’s top floorball competition, the SFL saw 14 men’s and 14 women’s teams battle over the course of five months for the coveted league titles. The top eight teams from each division advanced to an intense playoff series, culminating in the thrilling finals held today.
In the women's 3rd and 4th place playoff, LIITTO FC pulled off an upset victory against the heavily favored NUS Titans FC. After a 4-4 deadlock at the end of regulation time, LIITTO FC clinched the win in a nail-biting penalty shootout, emerging victorious 6-5. In the men’s equivalent, Wondersticks outlasted AINOS-NTN1 with a 5-3 win, securing the third spot in a keenly contested match.
The women’s final provided another dose of high drama as Wondersticks Ladies emerged champions after a fiercely fought contest with league season champions Cripz.
Wondersticks Ladies claimed a 7-5 victory, turning the tables on the Cripz after their earlier 5-2 loss during the regular season. Cripz, were undefeated throughout the entire league season and the playoffs matches leading up to the finals.
Player of the match Tiffany Ong from Wondersticks Ladies was elated with the victory, she said: “We came in with the clear mindset to win and the defeat earlier in the season against Cripz gave us a good wakeup call. Today, we were focused, and getting that early lead boosted our confidence. But credit to Cripz, they fought hard even when they were behind.”
The men’s final saw Orion Star make history by claiming their first-ever playoff championship in a thrilling contest against league winners Nemesis. After three periods of intense action left the teams deadlocked at 4-4, the match went into extra time. In the fifth minute of the 10-minute overtime period, Muhammad Fattah Bin Barin scored the decisive goal, securing a sudden-death 5-4 victory for Orion Star. This triumph was especially sweet, as Orion Star avenged their earlier 4-2 loss to Nemesis during the regular season, making their historic win all the more memorable.
The exciting conclusion of this year’s Singapore Floorball Premier League finals showcased the incredible skills and determination of our players, particularly the promising talents emerging from our youth programs.
SFA President Ben Ow noted the high level of play on display, saying, "The talent and passion we’ve seen, especially from our younger players, are very encouraging and bode well for the future of Singapore floorball. With the strong support from our partners such as SportSG and the Singapore Sports Institute, we are focused on nurturing these athletes through our high-performance and youth development pathways, ensuring they are well-prepared to compete at the highest levels both regionally and internationally."
The SFL Premier Division continues to set the bar for competitive floorball in Singapore. This year’s edition showcased both the depth of talent in the league and the ever-increasing popularity of the sport. With its intense matches and passionate fan support demonstrated by the strong turnout at the finals, the 2024 season will be remembered as one of the most exciting in SFL history.
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