DABOYSFC Fall To 2-1 Defeat At Boca Juniors FC

DABOYSFC travelled to Eldorado Park Extension 6 on 14 December 2025 for their league away fixture against Boca Juniors FC, kicking off at 3:00pm. The match ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat for DABOYSFC after a hard-fought 90 minutes plus injury time.

Deploying a 3-4-3 formation, DABOYSFC lined up with Kashwin Obermeyer in goal, protected by a back three of Ridwaan Rubidge on the right, Alanzo McKenzie centrally, and Tyson Bowers on the left. The midfield quartet consisted of Jaden Gentle on the right flank, Neillan Abrahams and Nazeem Ely occupying the central midfield roles, and Nathaniel Ferguson operating down the left. Up front, the attacking trio featured Suhail De Koker on the right, Raeez Rubidge leading the line as striker, and Leevin Zacheus on the left. The substitutes named were Dejuanne Abdullah and Warren Meyers.

The game got off to a difficult start for DABOYSFC as Boca Juniors FC took the lead in the 12th minute. The visitors struggled to contain their opponents’ early pressure and were punished with a well-taken goal. The situation worsened when Boca Juniors FC were awarded a penalty in the 29th minute, which they converted to double their advantage.

Shortly after the penalty, DABOYSFC made an unexpected substitution with goalkeeper Kashwin Obermeyer replaced by Dejuanne Abdullah in the 30th minute, a rare early change between the sticks. Boca Juniors FC’s aggression was evident as they received a yellow card for a bad tackle on the 40-minute mark, signalling a physical encounter. The first half concluded with DABOYSFC trailing 2-0.

After the break, DABOYSFC showed renewed vigour. The breakthrough came in the 60th minute when Jaden Gentle capitalised on a goalmouth scramble to slot home a close-range finish with his right foot, following an assist from Suhail De Koker. This goal sparked hope for a comeback. However, Boca Juniors FC’s discipline continued to falter, with yellow cards for unsporting behaviour in the 62nd minute and further cautions at 74 and 83 minutes, indicating a tense and heated contest.

DABOYSFC made a tactical substitution in the 69th minute, bringing on Warren Meyers for striker Raeez Rubidge, likely seeking fresh attacking impetus. Despite their efforts, DABOYSFC could not find an equaliser. The match took a dramatic turn in stoppage time when goalkeeper Kashwin Overmyer was shown a red card in the 90th minute.

Ultimately, Boca Juniors FC held on to their 2-1 lead to secure the three points. DABOYSFC fought valiantly but were undone by early setbacks and disciplinary issues from their opponents. The match was marked by physicality and tension, with Boca Juniors FC’s early clinical finishing proving decisive.