DABOYSFC 17 BOYS travelled to Eldorado Park Extension 6 to face Petersport Club Football in a pulsating league away fixture on 28 September 2025, kicking off at 2:00pm. The match ended in a high-scoring 5-3 victory for DABOYSFC 17 BOYS after 70 minutes of intense action plus added time.
Deploying a 4-3-3 formation, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS set up with Justin Bowers guarding the goal. The defensive line featured Jaylin Nell at right back, Clinton Hornby and Cristiano Petersen as central defenders, and Aden Holland covering the left-back position. In midfield, Zaidin Fisher operated on the right, Kaylin Louw held the central midfield role, and Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk took up the left midfield berth. Up front, the attacking trio consisted of Leonardo Malaza on the right wing, Casavin Booysens leading as the central striker, and Quenlin Zovetski on the left wing. The substitutes available were Colby Jacobs, Shayan Baaitjies, Cliché Olckers, and Keyon Fredericks.
The game burst into life early on when Petersport Club Football broke the deadlock in the 10th minute, putting the hosts ahead and setting the tone for a frantic encounter. However, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS responded swiftly as Leonardo Malaza struck twice in quick succession, first in the 14th minute and again four minutes later, turning the game on its head and energising the visitors.
Despite this, Petersport Club Football were not to be outdone and restored parity with a goal in the 26th minute, ensuring the match remained finely poised. As the first half progressed, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS made a tactical change with Colby Jacobs replacing Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk at the 35-minute mark, just before the half-time whistle.
The second half began with Petersport Club Football once again finding the net in the 39th minute, regaining the lead and intensifying the pressure on the visitors. Yet, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS showed resilience as Jaylin Nell equalised in the 44th minute, firing in a crucial goal to keep their hopes alive.
Shortly after the break, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS made two substitutions to freshen their attacking options: Shayan Baaitjies came on for the influential Leonardo Malaza in the 47th minute, followed by Cliché Olckers replacing Casavin Booysens two minutes later.
The changes paid dividends as Shayan Baaitjies found the net in the 56th minute, giving DABOYSFC 17 BOYS the lead for the first time since early in the match. This was quickly followed by a goal from Zaidin Fisher in the 59th minute, extending the advantage and putting the visitors firmly in control.
Further tactical adjustments saw Keyon Fredericks replace Zaidin Fisher in the 61st minute, allowing DABOYSFC 17 BOYS to manage the game’s closing stages. Despite Petersport Club Football’s efforts, they could not claw back the deficit, and the match concluded with a thrilling 5-3 scoreline in favour of DABOYSFC 17 BOYS.
Leonardo Malaza’s early brace was pivotal in setting the tone for the visitors, earning him the player of the match accolade for his influential performance on the right wing. The match showcased attacking flair and resilience from DABOYSFC 17 BOYS, who overcame a spirited Petersport Club Football side to secure a vital league victory on the road.
