Skibidi United Karachi vs Rebels FC
5 - 2
01 January 2026
Home league match played on 01 January 2026.
Kicked off at 8:00 AM
5-2
vs Rebels FC
Home league match
Skibidi United Karachi welcomed Rebels FC to Karachi United Stadium on 1 January 2026 for a 6-a-side league encounter kicking off at 8:00am. The home side emerged victorious with a commanding 5-2 win after a pulsating 90 minutes plus added time.
Skibidi United Karachi lined up in a 2-2-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, two central midfielders, and a lone striker upfront. Muhammad Asjad took his place in goal, tasked with organising the defence and keeping a clean sheet. Abdurrafay Iqbal and Hamza Mehmood formed the central defensive partnership, expected to provide solidity at the back and initiate attacks from deep. In midfield, Rayan Bashir and Ali Rizwan operated centrally, charged with controlling the tempo and linking defence to attack. Leading the line was striker Ghulam Mustafa, whose role was to spearhead the offensive efforts and convert chances created by his teammates.
The substitutes bench remained unused for this fixture.
Right from the first minute, Skibidi United Karachi set the tone with Ghulam Mustafa opening the scoring. Ali Rizwan delivered a precise cross into the box, allowing Mustafa to slot home from close range with his right foot, giving the hosts an early advantage. Just five minutes later, the visitors found themselves two goals behind as Rayan Bashir capitalised on a well-timed assist from Abdurrafay Iqbal to double the lead. Bashir’s finish demonstrated his attacking instincts from midfield, putting Skibidi United firmly in control.
The home side continued to dominate possession and chances, and Bashir struck again in the 34th minute. Once more, Abdurrafay Iqbal provided the assist, threading a pass that allowed Bashir to extend the lead to 3-0. However, Rebels FC responded swiftly, pulling a goal back in the 35th minute to reduce the deficit before the break. The first half concluded with Skibidi United Karachi holding a 3-1 advantage.
The second half saw Rebels FC attempt to mount a comeback, and their efforts paid off with a goal in the 78th minute, narrowing the gap to 3-2 and injecting renewed urgency into the contest. Yet, Skibidi United’s defensive resilience and attacking prowess proved too strong. In the 87th minute, Ali Rizwan found the net following another assist from Abdurrafay Iqbal, restoring a two-goal cushion for the hosts. The final flourish came deep into added time at 92 minutes when Hamza Mehmood scored off a further assist from Iqbal, sealing a comprehensive 5-2 victory for Skibidi United Karachi.
Throughout the match, Abdurrafay Iqbal was instrumental, providing three assists that underpinned the team’s attacking threat. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Muhammad Asjad was outstanding between the sticks, making crucial saves to keep the opposition at bay and earning the player of the match accolade for his commanding performance.
Skibidi United Karachi’s tactical discipline in the 2-2-1 setup, combined with clinical finishing and solid defensive work, ensured they secured all three points in this lively league fixture against Rebels FC.