Mateco FA Secure 4-2 Victory Over FA Brave Eagles U15

Mateco FA welcomed Fa Brave Eagles U15 to Isinigbo Community High School, Akure, on 2nd November 2025 for a 3:00pm kick-off in a keenly contested league home match. The 11-a-side encounter saw Mateco FA emerge victorious with a 4-2 scoreline after a pulsating 90 minutes of football.

Mateco FA lined up in a classic 4-4-2 formation, deploying Momoh Abass in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Mohammed Ayuba at right-back, Agbaje Olamide and Mubarak Muhammed as central defenders, and Aliu Basit on the left flank. In midfield, A Olumide took up the right midfield role, Joseph Daniel and Ali Abdulrouf operated centrally, while Adeboboye Pelumi covered the left midfield. Upfront, the strike partnership featured Akanni Tobi on the right and Ali Abdulhakeem on the left. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match burst into life with Mateco FA taking the lead in the 19th minute. Akanni Tobi unleashed a stunning effort from outside the box, brilliantly set up by a precise assist from central midfielder Ali Abdulrouf. The strike from distance left the Fa Brave Eagles’ goalkeeper with no chance, setting the tone for an exciting contest.

As the first half progressed, Fa Brave Eagles U15 grew into the game and managed to level matters just before the break, scoring in the 44th minute to make it 1-1. The teams went into the interval deadlocked, with both sides having shown attacking intent.

The second half began with Fa Brave Eagles U15 striking again early on, taking the lead in the 53rd minute and putting Mateco FA on the back foot. However, the home side responded swiftly through their right defender Mohammed Ayuba, who found the net in the 60th minute to restore parity. His goal was a crucial moment, reigniting Mateco FA’s belief and momentum.

Nine minutes later, Mateco FA took the lead for the first time in the second half when Ali Abdulrouf capitalised on an assist from Mohammed Ayuba. The goal came from close range inside the box, demonstrating the midfield duo’s effective link-up play and composure under pressure.

Mateco FA extended their advantage further in the 82nd minute when Ali Abdulrouf struck again, this time with a spectacular volley from outside the box using his left foot. The quality and technique on display highlighted his importance to the team and effectively sealed the win.

Throughout the match, Mateco FA’s 4-4-2 formation allowed for balanced defensive solidity and attacking fluidity. The full-backs, especially Mohammed Ayuba, contributed both defensively and offensively, while the central midfield pairing of Joseph Daniel and Ali Abdulrouf controlled the tempo and created key opportunities. The forwards Akanni Tobi and Ali Abdulhakeem provided the necessary threat up front, with Tobi opening the scoring and Abdulhakeem supporting the attack.

In the end, Mateco FA’s resilience and clinical finishing ensured they overcame a spirited Fa Brave Eagles U15 side to claim all three points in this entertaining league fixture.