In the midst of the storm, lightning and thunder, Dasch scored 3 to end the losing streak.

One significant omission from the line up was our manager Tan Eng Kiat, who was late due to other commitments. However, the new defence consisting of Stanley, Chekky and Lester did not let the team down. It was also boosted by the presence of Sui Jin.

The match started in the usual note with the opponents dominating the midfield. They had the control of the ball and make us look like a bunch of primary school kids fighting for the ball while they waltzed pass the midfielders.

I must say that the weather was pretty good. No sun and rather cold and windy. A perfect weather to remain in bed on a sleepy sunday morning??? That could be the reason from the lacklustre performance from the dasch players. Most of us shagged out so easily and couldn't match the opponent's in their running and power. The defence had a busy time clearing all the dangerous balls coming in. Special mention must be given to the fast improving defence. Forget about the numerous dumb "ball come and the legs miss it" type of situation, the defenders tackle hard and the industrious Stanley never let anyone pass him. Not to mention the hard man Tianrui with his timely (wild) tackles.

The attack was pretty much the same with the final touch letting us down. Whenever we get into their penalty box, we don't know what to do, but play 3-on-3 basketball with them..passing around the area with no one ready to take the shot.

The much anticipated half time whistle came to end the scrapy half. The feeling of "oh yeah..we are going for our 4th defeat soon" sums up the atmosphere in the "dressing room".

Half time rest was short due to the bad weather. 5 mins into the 2nd half, the sky blew open and the rain came. Darn..it was bloody heavy. However, since everyone was already wet, might as well play on.

I guess the rain not only brought us the water, lightning and thunder, it brought us luck too. Stamina in such a fine cool weather was no longer a factor now. The dasch incredible machine started to crank up a gear.

The midfielders started to win back the ball, and good coordinated passings were shown between them and the forwards. The pushing up of chekky to boost the attack helped nevertheless(?). Mingheng was their marked man, he at one time managed to dribble pass 4 defenders before the 5th one managed to steal the ball from him.

It was a day for the midfielders as all of them chalked up a goal each. In fact all the goals came from corners. The first by Desmond....the ball pin-balled around everyone and finally dropped onto his feet. He finished it off coolly within 5 metres out from the net, giving the GK no chance. Goal number 1.

2nd goal came from a similar situation. The opponent never clear the ball in time and it fell onto Kenneth's path. He awkwardly slam the ball into the net. Actually, the power wasn't there, the ball just managed to roll and squeeze pass their defenders and GK. Goal number 2.

The last goal was also a result of the fumble from the opponent's defenders. The ball dropped into Raymond's path and he squeezed the ball between the post and the standing GK from 10 metres out. Goal number 3.

Back in defence, with the able Stanley marshalling them in Eng Kiat's absence, not much chances were given to the opponent. Rui Bin's did a couple of fine saves at the near posts. Cheng Chai, as usual was full of his tricks (which didn't work 80% of the time). He also ended the match without scoring.... hahah. Lester and Sui Jin gave fine hardworking performances, running up and down tiredlessly like Desmond.

That sums up the good match, ending dasch's 3 match straight defeats. Everyone was soaking wet, but the mood was not the same as the previous 3 matches. Well done Dasch Rovers.