Yellow FC Triumph 3-2 Over Gray FC In Thrilling Cup Clash

On 2 January 2026, Yellow FC hosted Gray FC at their packed home ground for a high-stakes cup match kicking off at 8:10pm. The nine-a-side encounter stretched through 90 minutes plus 30 minutes of extra time, culminating in a dramatic 3-2 victory for Yellow FC. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both sides showing attacking intent and defensive resilience in front of a staggering crowd of 200,000 spectators.

Yellow FC deployed a 3-3-2 formation, balancing defensive solidity with midfield creativity and forward thrust. Lewis Ly guarded the goal, supported by a back three comprising Jeff Tapt at right defender, Jim Small centrally, and Herb Longshot on the left. The midfield trio featured Mo Sal on the right, Josh Bailey centrally, and Trent Rocket on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supplying the forwards. Up front, Timmy Slap operated as the right forward, with Rowan Draper on the left, expected to spearhead attacks and convert chances. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match began with Gray FC asserting early pressure, and their efforts paid off in the 16th minute when they opened the scoring with a towering header. Yellow FC’s defence struggled to clear a dangerous delivery, allowing Gray FC to head home from close range. The visitors doubled their advantage eight minutes later, capitalising on a costly misplaced pass from Jim Small. This error led directly to a close-range tap-in, leaving Yellow FC trailing 2-0 inside the first half.

Despite the early setbacks, Yellow FC began to find their rhythm. Lewis Ly was instrumental in keeping his side in the game, producing a remarkable point-blank reaction save followed by a confident catch just before the break, denying Gray FC any further damage. Yellow FC’s response came swiftly in the 41st minute when Mo Sal unleashed a stunning screamer from outside the box, expertly set up by a neat short pass from Rowan Draper. This goal injected belief into the home side as the half-time whistle blew with the score at 2-1.

The second half saw Yellow FC grow in confidence, with Josh Bailey making a crucial block in the 51st minute to prevent a clear chance for Gray FC. The visitors’ frustration boiled over as one of their players received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the same minute, signalling a shift in momentum. Yellow FC pressed on, and their persistence was rewarded in the 82nd minute when Jeff Tapt rose highest to head home from a corner expertly delivered by Trent Rocket, levelling the match at 2-2.

As the match approached its climax, Yellow FC’s Timmy Slap was controversially flagged offside in the 88th minute for a mistimed run, a decision that appeared harsh and left the home fans frustrated.

In extra time, Lewis Ly once again proved his worth by saving a penalty, a crucial intervention that kept Yellow FC’s hopes alive.The decisive moment arrived deep into the 120th minute when Lewis Ly ventured forward for a corner and powered a header into the net, completing a remarkable personal and team comeback. Assisted by Trent Rocket’s precise delivery, Ly’s goal sealed a memorable 3-2 victory for Yellow FC.

Lewis Ly’s outstanding performance, highlighted by multiple key saves and a dramatic winning goal, earned him the well-deserved player of the match accolade. This thrilling cup tie will be remembered for its intensity, individual moments of brilliance, and a heroic goalkeeper who led Yellow FC to a hard-fought triumph over Gray FC.