Eldos Gunners FC Run Riot Against DABOYSFC 17 BOYS

In a one-sided encounter at Eldorado Park Extension 6 on 2nd August 2025, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS faced a heavy defeat against Eldos Gunners FC, with the match concluding at 1-4. The home side struggled to find their rhythm, while Eldos Gunners capitalised on their opportunities, showcasing their attacking prowess.

DABOYSFC lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, with Justin Bowers in goal, flanked by a back four comprising Jaylin Nell on the right, Clinton Hornby and Cristiano Petersen in central defence, and Aden Holland on the left. Kaylin Louw operated as a lone central midfielder, tasked with linking play and providing support to the attacking trio of Zaidin Fisher and Keyon Fredericks on the right and left flanks respectively, while Casavin Booysens led the line as the striker, supported by Liam Scholtz and Leonardo Malaza as right and left forwards. The substitutes for the match included Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk, Jayden Moorkey, and Linden Zacheus.

The match began in a lively manner, with Eldos Gunners taking an early lead just two minutes in, as they capitalised on a defensive lapse from DABOYSFC. The home side struggled to recover from this setback, and their woes were compounded when Eldos Gunners doubled their advantage in the 29th minute, courtesy of an unfortunate own goal from DABOYSFC, leaving the scoreline at 0-2.

As the first half progressed, DABOYSFC's Keyon Fredericks was substituted off for Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk in the 23rd minute, followed shortly by Liam Scholtz's injury-induced exit in the 26th minute, with Jayden Moorkey taking his place. The half concluded with a yellow card shown to an Eldos Gunners player just before the break, but DABOYSFC went into the interval trailing by two goals.

The second half saw an immediate change for DABOYSFC, with Linden Zacheus replacing Aden Holland just after the restart. The home side finally found a glimmer of hope in the 49th minute when Leonardo Malaza scored a stunning lob, assisted by Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk, bringing the score to 1-2. However, Eldos Gunners responded swiftly, restoring their two-goal cushion in the 59th minute.

As the match wore on, Eldos Gunners continued to dominate, and another yellow card was issued to one of their players in the 63rd minute. The visitors then sealed their victory with a fourth goal in the 68th minute, leaving DABOYSFC with little time to mount a comeback.

Despite a spirited effort from DABOYSFC, the final whistle confirmed a disappointing 1-4 defeat, highlighting the need for improvement as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.