S.V. Riverplate 3 vs 2 Estrella U13-1

Estrella U13-1 travelled to face S.V. Riverplate at their home ground on 22 March 2026, with kick-off at 9:00am in a league away fixture. The contest ended in a 3-2 defeat for Estrella after a pulsating 60-minute encounter plus added time. Despite a bright start and two goals, Estrella were ultimately edged out by the hosts in a closely fought match witnessed by 30 spectators.

Estrella lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, deploying a balanced setup designed to combine defensive solidity with attacking width. Vijsma Isaac took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, tasked with organising the backline and making crucial saves. The defensive quartet consisted of Cici Matos at right back, Peter Gaviria-Mendoza on the left, with central defensive duties shared by Thiel Maxwell and Wilson Just-Shue. In midfield, Lindomar jr Kock operated centrally, flanked by Kock Maeyson on the right and Nathanaël Croes on the left, expected to provide both defensive cover and creative support. Up front, the attacking trio featured Aalrick Koolman on the right wing, Raizell Howell leading the line as striker, and Kock Jayden on the left, all charged with stretching the opposition defence and converting chances. The substitutes named for Estrella were Jayrold Matos, Monzon Daniel, and Daniel de-la-Cruz-Diaz.

The match burst into life early on as Estrella took the lead in the fourth minute. Kock Jayden capitalised on a close-range opportunity to fire the visitors ahead, giving them an early boost and setting the tone for an open encounter. However, the hosts responded swiftly, levelling the score ten minutes later with a goal that brought the game back to parity.

Shortly after conceding, Estrella were forced into an early change when central defender Thiel Maxwell succumbed to injury in the 14th minute. Jayrold Matos was introduced to shore up the defence, a move that tested the team’s resilience so early in the match. Just five minutes later, Estrella’s goalkeeper Vijsma Isaac made a vital catch to deny S.V. Riverplate, demonstrating alertness and composure under pressure.

As the first half progressed, Estrella’s striker Raizell Howell sought to restore the lead with an effort on goal in the 25th minute, but his shot went wide. Moments later, Howell was presented with a golden opportunity from the penalty spot but failed to convert, sending his penalty wide of the target in the 28th minute. This miss proved costly as the half-time whistle blew with the score locked at 1-1.

The second half saw Estrella regain the advantage in the 43rd minute through substitute Jayrold Matos, who made an immediate impact by finding the net. This goal injected fresh hope into the visitors’ campaign and suggested a potential comeback was on the cards.

Tactical substitutions followed in the 50th minute as Monzon Daniel replaced Aalrick Koolman on the right wing, and Daniel de-la-Cruz-Diaz came on for right back Cici Matos. These changes aimed to refresh the side and add impetus in the final stages of the match.

However, the hosts proved relentless, scoring twice in quick succession to overturn the deficit. Goals in the 53rd and 56th minutes swung the momentum firmly in S.V. Riverplate’s favour, leaving Estrella chasing the game once more. Despite their efforts, the visitors could not find a way back, and the match concluded 3-2 in favour of the home side.

Estrella’s spirited performance was marked by early promise and a determined fightback, but the late goals from S.V. Riverplate ultimately decided the outcome. The tactical adjustments and the introduction of substitutes showed intent, but the visitors fell just short in a competitive and entertaining fixture.