In what was possibly the Reds most thrilling game of the season, Yeo Hap Seng (YHS) United were put to the sword in a 7 - 3 whipping at Cantonment. After clearly establishing their dominance of the game in the opening 20 minutes, it was left-back Rupen who struck first with a curling strike from near the halfway mark. The stunning strike was followed in magnificent fashion by left-winger Shijie and forward Zhenghan each finding the back of the back of the net to put the home side 3 - 0 up before the half time whistle.

Entering the second half with a comfortable lead, the Reds were shell-shocked as early defensive errors resulted in the redundancy of their first half efforts. Conceding 3 goals, one of which was an own goal, within the opening 15 minutes, the Reds were temporarily stunned into silence as the opposition cruised to parity. The game, however, was still very much for the taking and it was the home team that refused to be beaten. A mesmerizing run from midfielder Jon Lau saw penetrate the opponents' defensive line, cutting back to send a low ball across the face of goal with right wing Russell looking to tuck it home. A desperate slide from the opposition defender, however, ended up clearing the ball into the back of his own net to give the Reds the lead.

Once again establishing the lead, all doubt in the win vanished as Shawal produced the best of the match (and possibly of the entire campaign), with an unstoppable soaring right footed strike on the left side of the area, securing a 5 - 3 lead. Left-wing forward Gabriel (formerly of the Holland Knights) scored on his debut before assisting the final goal of the match. A swerving cross from the right side saw Shawal score yet another beauty as his head rose to meet the ball. At 7 - 3, and splendid strikes all round, the Reds put on a confident display of attacking football and showed the grit to not be overcome by the second half barrage from the opposition.

In the post match interview, skipper Alex had the following to say:

"I think today showed what I've always believed, that we have a side of quality and lads willing to play their hearts out for the club."

"Though the senior players secured the win today and certainly put on a fine display, I was particularly impressed with the younger players...like Christian who embodied the fighting spirit of the team. I never saw a challenged being shirked or a loose ball not being chased after today and that's what really constitutes a good game."

"I played Jon Lau today in the center of the park beside Shawal, as opposed to the wing as I believe he has the quality to play in a central role as well as along the flanks. Moving him into the center also allows me to field some of the younger players along the wings," responding to a queries about changes to the team line up.

When asked about concession of 3 goals early in the second half, the skipper deliberated for a moment before giving his thoughts.

"I think the defence will definitely be asking questions of themselves. Pairing the youth and talent possessed by youngster Zhenwen opposite veteran, defence-leader Ivan in the center of defence will certainly require sometime before they are accustomed to playing alongside one another. Still, I think that they performed admirably barring the goal-rush in the second half."

Man of the Match:

Shawal