Purple City And Yellow FC Draw 2-2 In Thrilling 9-A-Sid

Purple City hosted Yellow FC at Good Stadium on 3 January 2026, with kick-off at 7:25pm in front of a roaring crowd of 94,900. The intense 9-a-side league encounter ended in a 2-2 stalemate after 90 minutes of pulsating football under the watchful eye of referee Jim Luster.

Purple City lined up in a 3-1-2-2 formation, deploying a back three of Gorge Somit on the right, Lewis Mill centrally, and Peter Pen on the left. Ryan Scott operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. Ahead of him, Johnnie Damn and Lewis Leaves took up the right and left attacking midfield roles respectively, expected to create chances and support the front two. The striking duo consisted of Luke Berkeley on the right and Jay Seven on the left, both charged with spearheading the attack and finishing opportunities. Dave Pinky was in goal, commanding the defence. Jack Daniels was named among the substitutes.

The match burst into life early as Yellow FC took the lead in the fifth minute through a spectacular diving header from long range, leaving Purple City’s defence scrambling. The opener set the tone for a fiercely competitive encounter. Ten minutes later, Yellow FC’s aggression was checked when one of their players received a yellow card for offensive language and gestures, a reminder of the high stakes and tempers flaring.

Purple City’s goalkeeper Dave Pinky was soon called into action, producing a remarkable series of saves in the 31st minute. He first stretched full length to deny a powerful effort, followed by a sharp reaction save from close range, and then confidently caught a dangerous ball to keep his side in the contest. These crucial interventions kept Purple City within touching distance and lifted the home crowd.

As the first half drew to a close, Purple City pushed forward with intent. Jay Seven had a chance to equalise in the 43rd minute but fired high over the bar, a missed opportunity that would linger into the break. The teams went in at half-time with Yellow FC still holding a slender advantage.

Early in the second half, Purple City made a tactical substitution in the 52nd minute, bringing on Jack Daniels for Johnnie Damn to inject fresh energy into the midfield. The move paid dividends seven minutes later when Luke Berkeley delivered a clever flick pass that unlocked the defence, allowing Daniels to volley home with his right foot and level the scores at 1-1.

Defensively, Gorge Somit was instrumental in the 69th minute, heading away a dangerous chance to prevent Yellow FC from regaining the lead. However, Purple City’s defensive resilience was tested again in the 76th minute when Lewis Leaves misplaced a pass under pressure, a costly error that directly led to Yellow FC restoring their lead with a deft lobbed finish from outside the box.

Purple City responded with urgency, and in the 86th minute, Luke Berkeley struck a superb equaliser from outside the area. Assisted by a neat short pass from Lewis Leaves, Berkeley’s right-footed strike found the net, bringing the score to 2-2 and reigniting hope for the home side.

The match continued to thrill, with Berkeley nearly snatching a late winner in stoppage time. His effort struck the crossbar in the 97th minute, a heart-stopping moment that epitomised the fine margins of the contest. Despite Purple City’s late pressure, neither side could find a decisive goal, and the match concluded in a hard-fought draw.

Dave Pinky’s outstanding goalkeeping display, featuring multiple crucial saves, earned him the player of the match accolade. His efforts were pivotal in securing a valuable point for Purple City against a determined Yellow FC side.

In a match defined by tactical adjustments, moments of individual brilliance, and defensive grit, Purple City and Yellow FC shared the spoils in a memorable 9-a-side league encounter at Good Stadium.