DABOYSFC Rally To Overcome Eldos Gunners FC At Eldorado Park Extension 6

On 30 November 2025, DABOYSFC hosted Eldos Gunners FC at Eldorado Park Extension 6 in a league encounter kicking off at 11:00am. The home side emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline after a pulsating 90 minutes of football. Despite falling behind to an early penalty, DABOYSFC rallied impressively to secure all three points.

DABOYSFC lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying a solid defensive quartet with Ridwaan Rubidge at right back, Dejuanne Abdullah and Alanzo McKenzie as central defenders, and Reese Mathee on the left. Kashwin Obermeyer guarded the goal. Neillan Abrahams anchored the midfield in a holding role, while Denzel Russell and Warren Meyers operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively. Up front, the trio consisted of Raeez Rubidge on the right, Suhail De Koker leading the line as striker, and Leevin Zacheus on the left. The substitutes bench featured Nathaniel Ferguson, Nazeem Ely, Tyson Bowers, Jaden Gentle, Le-jaun Van Schoor, Devon Benson and Riaz Rubidge.

The match began with Eldos Gunners FC taking an early advantage when they were awarded a penalty in the 31st minute, which they duly converted to put DABOYSFC behind. Just two minutes later, Eldos Gunners FC received a yellow card for a bad tackle, signalling the physical intensity of the contest. DABOYSFC responded well and found their equaliser in the 39th minute when Reese Mathee delivered a precise corner that Raeez Rubidge met with a close-range header, restoring parity before the break.

DABOYSFC made a double tactical substitution at the 45th minute mark, bringing on Nathaniel Ferguson for Warren Meyers and Nazeem Ely for Denzel Russell, signalling a shift in approach for the second half. The interval arrived with the scores level at 1-1.

Early in the second half, Tyson Bowers replaced Dejuanne Abdullah in defence at the 48th minute, adding fresh legs to the backline. The match remained competitive, with Eldos Gunners FC receiving another yellow card in the 53rd minute for unsporting behaviour, reflecting their frustration. The game’s momentum swung increasingly in favour of DABOYSFC as the substitutes began to influence proceedings.

In the 75th minute, DABOYSFC made a double substitution, with Jaden Gentle and Le-jaun Van Schoor replacing Leevin Zacheus and Raeez Rubidge respectively. Just one minute later, Nathaniel Ferguson scored to put DABOYSFC ahead, finishing with his right foot following a short pass from Nazeem Ely. The home side’s dominance was further emphasised in the 83rd minute when Ridwaan Rubidge headed home a close-range goal from a corner delivered by Nazeem Ely, extending the lead to 3-1.

The match saw further disciplinary action as Eldos Gunners FC received another yellow card for unsporting behaviour in the 83rd minute. Shortly after, Kashwin Obermeyer was booked for dissent, and Reese Mathee was cautioned for a bad tackle in the 88th minute, underscoring the heated nature of the closing stages.

Nazeem Ely’s impactful performance off the bench earned him the player of the match accolade, having provided two assists and helped turn the game decisively in DABOYSFC’s favour. The victory at Eldorado Park Extension 6 was a testament to DABOYSFC’s resilience and tactical adaptability, overcoming an early setback to claim a well-deserved three points.