In a commanding performance, DABOYS 15 BOYS secured a resounding 9-0 victory over Spartans FC in their league home match at Eldorado Park Extension 6 on 26 April 2025. The match kicked off at 2:00 pm, and it was clear from the outset that DABOYS were in formidable form, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the encounter.
DABOYS lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, which allowed them to maintain a strong presence both in midfield and attack. Quelin Bothma took his position in goal, while the back four consisted of Nhlanhla Yawa on the right, Jaun Lemmetjies on the left, and the central defensive pairing of Devon Ryan and Lequmeshan Kawinie. In midfield, Leonel Dalton operated on the right, Alizhan Timm in the centre, and Deyano Olckers on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, the attacking trio featured Leshane Moodley on the right, keon antoney as the central striker, and Geraldo Hermanus on the left, all tasked with converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for DABOYS included Skyler VanZyl, Keandre VanWyk, Leighthan Malander, and Nehemiah Kesten, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened early in the match when keon antoney found the back of the net in the 9th minute, assisted by Leonel Dalton. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the match, as DABOYS quickly established their dominance. Just eight minutes later, antoney struck again, this time with an assist from Deyano Olckers, doubling the lead to 2-0.
As the first half progressed, DABOYS continued to apply pressure, and in the 22nd minute, Geraldo Hermanus scored the third goal, with Dalton providing the assist once more. Four minutes later, Hermanus added his second goal of the match, assisted by antoney, making it 4-0. The relentless DABOYS attack was further exemplified when antoney completed his hat-trick in the 29th minute, courtesy of an assist from Alizhan Timm.
With the scoreline at 5-0, DABOYS made a series of substitutions in the 30th minute, bringing on Skyler VanZyl for Jaun Lemmetjies, Keandre VanWyk for Geraldo Hermanus, Leighthan Malander for Deyano Olckers, and Nehemiah Kesten for Alizhan Timm. The changes did little to disrupt the flow of the game, as DABOYS maintained their momentum heading into half-time.
The second half began with DABOYS continuing their assault on the Spartans goal. In the 35th minute, Keandre VanWyk scored shortly after his introduction, assisted by Leshane Moodley, extending the lead to 6-0. Just a minute into the second half, Leonel Dalton got on the scoresheet himself, again assisted by Moodley, making it 7-0.
The scoring frenzy continued as Leshane Moodley netted the eighth goal in the 50th minute, showcasing his own attacking capabilities. Finally, in the 57th minute, keon antoney added to his tally with his fourth goal of the match, assisted by Lequmeshan Kawinie, bringing the final score to an astonishing 9-0.
DABOYS 15 BOYS delivered a performance that will be remembered, with keon antoney earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his outstanding display, scoring four goals and providing a constant threat to the Spartans defence. The victory not only highlights DABOYS' attacking prowess but also their ability to work cohesively as a unit, leaving Spartans FC with much to ponder as they reflect on this heavy defeat.
