In the first half, a superb cross from the right found Yusoff at the far post but his first touch let him down when it looked like he was going to get his first goal of the season.
In the 2nd half, coach Arasu made some tactical changes - 4-4-2 instead of a more conservative 4-2-3-1, and switching the positions of certain personnel. With the game still goal-less, Cheng Kang and Weihao were brought on for some much needed firepower in attack. Weihao put his size (body as well as his head) to good use and was a physical threat to the Sunrise defence.
Cheng Kang got in on the action when his long punt high into the sky (somehow Yusoff was also invovled but your dear reporter couldnt remember) dropped just beneath the crossbar, where the keeper succeeded only in punching the ball into his own net. However, due the confusion surrounding the goal and with Cheng Kang uncontactable when the reporter interviewed the team, Yusoff was awarded with the goal. (Dear Cheng Kang, if we have done you any injustice, pls let this reporter know).
The goal came as a huge relief as the jollilads' efforts were duly rewarded. The team should be applauded for the hard work and commitment shown during the game, the relentless pressure despite the tired legs, never giving up despite Sunrise parking in front of the goal till sunset... final score 1-0 to jollilads.
Jollilads are now 3rd on the table behind leaders SCC and Tiong Bahru, with Prisons 2 points behind having played 1 game less.
With more than half the season gone, Aaron still tops the goal scorers' chart with 2 goals.
Starting lineup: weiyang, feroz, jerry, king yau, jerome (cheng kang), shahril, zhiwei, yusoff, fong, chris, fuhang (weihao)
unused sub: Aaron
