DABOYSFC 17 BOYS Edge Boca Juniors FC In Thrilling 3-2 Away Win

On 11 October 2025, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS travelled to Eldorado Park Extension 6 to face Boca Juniors FC in a league away fixture that kicked off at 1:00pm. The match unfolded over 70 minutes plus added time, culminating in a pulsating 3-2 victory for DABOYSFC 17 BOYS. Cristiano Petersen’s brace and a late goal from substitute Jesse Hendricks secured all three points in a tightly contested encounter.

DABOYSFC 17 BOYS lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, deploying Justin Bowers in goal behind a back four of Jaylin Nell at right back, Clinton Hornby and Jayden Moorkey as central defenders, and Aden Holland at left back. The midfield trio consisted of Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk on the right, Kaylin Louw centrally, and Zaidin Fisher on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the attack. Up front, the front three featured Casavin Booysens on the right wing, Cristiano Petersen leading the line as striker, and Leonardo Malaza on the left wing. The substitutes named for the match were Jesse Hendricks and Cliché Olckers.

The match began with high intensity as DABOYSFC 17 BOYS took the lead in the 10th minute. Zaidin Fisher’s precise delivery set up Cristiano Petersen, who finished clinically to give the visitors an early advantage. Boca Juniors FC responded swiftly and levelled matters seven minutes later, capitalising on a defensive lapse to score and bring the game back on terms.

Cristiano Petersen was undeterred by the equaliser and restored DABOYSFC 17 BOYS’ lead in the 26th minute, demonstrating his predatory instincts inside the box. However, Boca Juniors FC once again found a way back into the contest, scoring in the 34th minute to make it 2-2 heading into the break at the 35-minute mark.

At half-time, the teams were locked in a balanced contest, with both sides having shown attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities. DABOYSFC 17 BOYS made an immediate change at the interval, bringing Jesse Hendricks on for Leonardo Malaza to inject fresh energy and pace down the left flank.

The second half saw DABOYSFC 17 BOYS continue to press for a decisive goal. Another substitution followed in the 61st minute when Cliché Olckers replaced Casavin Booysens on the right wing, signalling a tactical tweak to maintain attacking momentum.

The breakthrough came late in the game when substitute Jesse Hendricks found the net in the 69th minute, firing home to put DABOYSFC 17 BOYS ahead for the first time since early in the match. Despite Boca Juniors FC’s efforts to respond, the visitors held firm to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory.

Cristiano Petersen’s two goals and overall influence earned him the player of the match accolade, underlining his importance to DABOYSFC 17 BOYS’ attacking threat. The team’s resilience and tactical adjustments proved decisive in overcoming a spirited Boca Juniors FC side on their home turf.