Golden Boot Dream Team FC Fall Short Against Rising Star FC

In an exhilarating encounter at the Abakaliki stadium on 5th October 2024, Golden Boot Dream Team FC faced off against Rising Star FC in a league away match. The match concluded with a narrow defeat for Golden Boot Dream Team, who lost 3-2 after a fiercely contested battle.

Golden Boot Dream Team FC lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flexibility. Ahamad was stationed in goal, with Akpa Promise and Collins Elechi occupying the right and left defensive flanks respectively. The central defence was anchored by Onyedik Solomon and Igwe Monday. In front of the defence, Abraham Chukwuka played as a central midfielder, tasked with linking play and providing support to the attacking quartet. Nwankwu Chukwuma and Akachukwu Aka operated as right and left attacking midfielders, while Nwankwegu Benjamin and Bihari Mandulah played centrally, supporting striker Dauda Mallu.

The substitutes for Golden Boot Dream Team FC were not listed, indicating a reliance on the starting eleven throughout the match.

The game began with Golden Boot Dream Team FC looking to assert their dominance, and it was Dauda Mallu who opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. His strike gave the visitors a promising lead, igniting hopes of a successful outing. However, Rising Star FC responded swiftly, equalising in the 32nd minute, before taking the lead themselves just eight minutes later with another goal, leaving Golden Boot Dream Team trailing 2-1 at half-time.

As the second half commenced, Golden Boot Dream Team FC sought to regain control, and Dauda Mallu struck again in the 54th minute, bringing the score to 2-2 and reigniting their chances of victory. The momentum, however, was short-lived as Rising Star FC found the net once more in the 77th minute, sealing the match at 3-2 in their favour.

Despite a valiant effort and a standout performance from Dauda Mallu, who was named Player of the Match, Golden Boot Dream Team FC could not overcome the deficit. The match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Rising Star FC ultimately emerging victorious in this thrilling league encounter.