In a commanding display at Eldorado Park Extension 6 on 7th June 2025, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS triumphed over Petersport Club Football with a resounding 4-1 victory in their league home match. The match kicked off at 3:45pm, with a modest attendance of 50 spectators witnessing an impressive performance from the home side.
DABOYSFC 17 BOYS lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking prowess while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Tristan Steyn occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back four consisting of Jaylin Nell on the right, Clinton Hornby and Jayden Moorkey as central defenders, and Linden Zacheus on the left. Kaylin Louw played a pivotal role as the defensive midfielder, providing cover for the defence and linking play to the midfield trio. The attacking midfield was bolstered by Justin Bowers on the right and Colby Jacobs on the left, while Liam Scholtz, the right forward, and Quenlin Zovetski, the left forward, supported the central striker, Cristiano Petersen who lead the team on the day.
The substitutes for DABOYSFC 17 BOYS included Hugo Witbooi, Shayan Baatjies, Christian Assy, with Monte Bruiners, Aden Holland, and Casavin Booysens, who would later play crucial roles in the match.
The scoring opened in the 16th minute when the captain Cristiano Petersen found the net with a well-placed shot from outside the area, assisted by Liam Scholtz's precise short pass. This early goal set the tone for DABOYSFC 17 BOYS, who looked to dominate possession and control the game.
However, just three minutes later, Petersport Club Football responded with an equaliser, catching the home side off guard and momentarily shifting the momentum of the match. DABOYSFC 17 BOYS quickly regrouped, and in the 21st minute, they regained the lead through Liam Scholtz, who finished expertly inside the box after receiving a clever assist from Colby Jacobs.
As the first half progressed, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS continued to assert their dominance, and in the 35th minute, the referee signalled for half-time with the score at 2-1 in favour of the home side.
The second half began with renewed energy, as Monte Bruiners came off the bench for Colb. Jacobs and just minutes after the interval, Quenlin Zovetski extended DABOYSFC 17 BOYS' lead in the 44th minute, scoring from close range with a right-footed shot, assisted by Monte Bruiners. This goal further solidified the home team's control of the match.
In the 50th minute, Monte Bruiners himself got on the scoresheet, capitalising on a well-placed short pass from Liam Scholtz to score inside the box, Monte Bruiners lobbed the ball past the first defender, then the second defender and finished the move with a composed finish making it 4-1. The home side's attacking fluidity was evident, and they looked to add to their tally. Goalkeeper Tristan Steyn made several crucial saves including a double save that kept Petersport Club Football at bay.
As the match approached the hour mark, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS made tactical substitutions, bringing on Aden Holland for Justin Bowers in the 60th minute, followed by Casavin Booysens replacing Liam Scholtz in the 63rd minute. These changes aimed to maintain the team's momentum and freshen up the attacking options.
In the 65th minute, Clinton Hornby received a yellow card for a bad tackle, a moment that highlighted the physicality of the match as both teams battled for supremacy.
Despite the late challenge from Petersport Club Football, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS held firm, showcasing their defensive resilience and tactical discipline. The match concluded with a final score of 4-1, a testament to DABOYSFC 17 BOYS' superior performance and teamwork throughout the contest, with Liam Scholtz winning the Man of the Match award for his crucial contribution to DaBoys FC's Victory. Making it back to back accolades for an exciting talent.
