Homeboys u13 vs Hope Stars Youth Academy u
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05 October 2025 · junior super league<br>
Away friendly match played on 05 October 2025.
Kicked off at 9:30 AM
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vs Homeboys u13
Away friendly match
Hope Stars Youth Academy u13 hosted Homeboys u13 at Siaya Prison on 5 October 2025, with kick-off at 9:30am, in a tightly contested 11-a-side encounter that ended 1-0 in favour of the home side after 60 minutes of play plus added time.
Deploying a classic 4-3-3 formation, Hope Stars Youth Academy u13 set up with four defenders forming a solid backline, three midfielders tasked with both defensive cover and creative distribution, and a front three expected to press high and exploit wide areas. The defensive quartet would have been responsible for maintaining shape and repelling Homeboys’ attacks, while the midfield trio aimed to control possession and link play effectively. Up front, the three attackers were likely instructed to stretch the opposition’s defence and create scoring opportunities through pace and movement on the flanks and centrally.
No substitutes were named for either side, indicating that both teams relied on their starting elevens throughout the match.
The first half saw a balanced contest with neither side able to break the deadlock before the interval at 30 minutes. Both teams appeared evenly matched, with Hope Stars Youth Academy u13 perhaps edging possession but unable to convert chances into goals. The half-time whistle brought a pause to a game that promised more intensity in the second period.
In the second half, Hope Stars Youth Academy u13 managed to find the breakthrough that eluded them earlier. Their solitary goal proved decisive, as they maintained defensive discipline to keep a clean sheet against Homeboys u13. The match remained tight until the final whistle, with Hope Stars’ defensive unit successfully thwarting any attempts from the visitors to equalise.
Overall, the match was a testament to Hope Stars Youth Academy u13’s organisation and resilience, securing a vital 1-0 victory on home soil at Siaya Prison. The narrow margin reflected the competitive nature of the fixture, with both teams showing promise but only one able to claim the spoils.