In a thrilling encounter at Eldorado Park Extension 6 on 24 May 2025, DABOYSFC 17 BOYS faced off against Ranger City Spurs FC in a league home match that ended with a scoreline of 2-3 in favour of the visitors. The match kicked off at 2:00pm and drew a modest crowd of 50 spectators, all eager to witness the action unfold.
DABOYSFC 17 BOYS lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to provide a balanced approach between defence and attack. Tristan Steyn took his position as the goalkeeper, while the back four consisted of Jaleel Samson on the right, Hugo Witbooi and Jayden Moorkey as central defenders, and Linden Zacheus on the left. In midfield, Justin Bowers operated on the right, Kaylin Louw in the centre, and Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk on the left. Up front, Cliché Olckers and Liam Scholtz flanked striker Christian Assy, who was tasked with leading the line. The substitutes for the match included Zaidin Fisher, Colby Jacobs, Jaylin Nell, Aden Holland, and Delon Makhamba.
The match began with a flurry of activity as Ranger City Spurs FC struck early, scoring their first goal just three minutes in. The DABOYSFC defence was caught off guard, allowing the visitors to take an early lead. Just four minutes later, the Spurs doubled their advantage, finding the back of the net again in the seventh minute, leaving DABOYSFC in a precarious position.
In a tactical response to the early setbacks, DABOYSFC made three substitutions in the tenth minute. Zaidin Fisher replaced Christian Assy, Colby Jacobs came on for Hugo Witbooi, and Jaylin Nell took the place of Cliché Olckers. These changes aimed to inject fresh energy into the squad and shift the momentum of the match.
The substitutions proved effective as Zaidin Fisher scored a crucial goal for DABOYSFC in the 17th minute, bringing the score to 1-2 and reigniting hope among the home supporters. However, the joy was short-lived as Ranger City Spurs responded swiftly, scoring their third goal in the 20th minute to restore their two-goal cushion.
DABOYSFC continued to press forward, and their persistence paid off in the 27th minute when Liam Scholtz volleyed home a well-placed short pass from Jaylin Nell, narrowing the deficit to 2-3. The home side's attacking intent was evident as they sought to level the match before half-time.
As the first half drew to a close, DABOYSFC made another substitution in the 34th minute, with Aden Holland coming on for Jaleel Samson. The half-time whistle blew shortly after, with the score standing at 2-3, leaving DABOYSFC with a mountain to climb in the second half.
The second half commenced with DABOYSFC looking to build on their momentum. However, the visitors remained resolute in defence, thwarting several attempts from the home side. In the 50th minute, Delon Makhamba was introduced, replacing Luqmaan Van Schalkwyk, as DABOYSFC sought to bolster their attacking options.
Despite their best efforts, DABOYSFC could not find the equaliser, and the match concluded with Ranger City Spurs FC claiming a hard-fought victory. Kaylin Louw was recognised for his outstanding performance, earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his contributions throughout the game. The defeat was a bitter pill for DABOYSFC to swallow, but they will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next fixture.
