All Stars FC Triumph Over ADL Socials In Thrilling Encounter

All Stars FC faced off against ADL Socials in a friendly match held at the Lilongwe venue on 6th October 2024, kicking off at 2:30 PM. The match concluded with All Stars FC emerging victorious with a scoreline of 5-3, showcasing a thrilling display of attacking football.

All Stars FC lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking prowess while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Guy took his position as the goalkeeper, shielded by a back four consisting of Gift Ontoz on the right, Pephius Kante and Bawa Bawa in central defence, and Matthews Bello on the left. The midfield trio featured Blessings Azibambo on the right, Wellington Chitsulo in the centre, and Peace Hazard on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Temeke Temeke and Ned Ned operated as right and left forwards respectively, with Albert Saidi leading the line as the central striker.

The substitutes for All Stars FC included Talick Tkay, who would later be introduced into the match as tactical adjustments were made.

The scoring opened early in the match when Albert Saidi found the back of the net in the 10th minute, tapping in a cross from Temeke Temeke with his left foot from close range. This early goal set the tone for an exciting encounter. Just eleven minutes later, in the 21st minute, Ned Ned doubled the lead for All Stars FC, scoring with his right foot after a well-executed team move, assisted by Matthews Bello's long pass.

However, ADL Socials responded in the 34th minute, pulling one back with a left-footed strike from inside the box, igniting their hopes of a comeback. The first half concluded with All Stars FC leading 2-1, but the match was far from over.

The second half commenced with a shock for All Stars FC as ADL Socials equalised just four minutes in, capitalising on a defensive mistake to score with a right-footed effort. This setback prompted All Stars FC to make a tactical substitution in the 53rd minute, bringing on Talick Tkay for Ned Ned to regain control of the match.

The turning point came in the 67th minute when Blessings Azibambo restored All Stars FC's lead with a stunning right-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Peace Hazard. The momentum shifted back in favour of All Stars FC, and they extended their advantage in the 72nd minute when Albert Saidi scored his second of the match, converting a short pass from Temeke Temeke with his right foot from inside the box.

Despite ADL Socials' attempts to fight back, they managed to score again in the 77th minute with a right-footed effort, narrowing the deficit to 4-3. However, All Stars FC sealed the victory in the 81st minute when Blessings Azibambo scored his second goal of the match, finishing off a team move with a right-footed shot, assisted once again by Temeke Temeke's cross.

The match concluded with All Stars FC triumphing 5-3 over ADL Socials, a result that highlighted their attacking flair and resilience in the face of adversity.