Stallion FC Triumphs In Thrilling Friendly Against Dodo FC

Stallion FC faced off against DoDo FC in a thrilling friendly match at the Rayfield-Lamingo Road Jos on 29 September 2024, kicking off at 4:30pm. The match ended with Stallion FC emerging victorious with a scoreline of 4-3, showcasing an exhilarating display of attacking football.

Stallion FC set up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed for a dynamic interplay between their forwards and midfielders. The goalkeeper, Clinton Chase, anchored the defence, while Goodluck Dakol and Daniel K. Luka operated as right and left defenders respectively. Central defenders Onu Five and JB 3 provided stability at the back. In midfield, Nenchin Walbe played on the right, with Jonathan Emmanuel in the centre and Jerry Peter on the left, tasked with supporting both the defence and the attack. Up front, Vandi Top10 and Chibuzor Uba flanked striker Zee Zee, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.

The substitutes for Stallion FC included Longji Bulus, James 5, Daniel Ezekiel, Ritgak Walbe, Ussah Hamma, and Istifanus Tumba.

The match began with Stallion FC asserting their dominance early on. In the 18th minute, Zee Zee opened the scoring with a well-placed shot using his right foot, assisted by Jerry Peter's precise short pass. However, DoDo FC responded swiftly, equalising in the 29th minute, which set the stage for a fiercely contested encounter.

As the first half drew to a close, the score remained level at 1-1. The teams returned for the second half with renewed intensity. Just four minutes after the restart, Stallion FC regained the lead when Zee Zee struck again, this time assisted by Chibuzor Uba, making it 2-1.

DoDo FC was not to be outdone, and they found the net once more in the 66th minute, bringing the score to 2-2. Stallion FC made tactical substitutions shortly thereafter, introducing James 5 for JB 3 and Daniel Ezekiel and Ritgak Walbe for Jonathan Emmanuel and Jerry Peter respectively in the 68th and 69th minutes.

The match continued to ebb and flow, and in the 71st minute, Chibuzor Uba put Stallion FC ahead again, scoring to make it 3-2. However, the drama was far from over, as DoDo FC equalised once more in the 79th minute, bringing the score to 3-3.

As the match approached its conclusion, Stallion FC pushed for a winner. In the dying moments of the game, Daniel Ezekiel delivered a stunning lob in the 92nd minute, securing a dramatic victory for Stallion FC at 4-3.

The referee, Paul Pam, managed the match effectively, contributing to an exciting atmosphere for the 110 fans in attendance. Zee Zee was undoubtedly the standout performer, earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his pivotal role in securing the win for Stallion FC.