Faisal Football Club 4 vs 1 DUFC

Faisal Football Club welcomed DUFC to Saddar on 27 August 2026 for a friendly match that kicked off at 5:00pm. The home side delivered a commanding performance, running out 4-1 winners after a lively 90 minutes plus added time under the watchful eye of referee.

Faisal FC lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, deploying a solid defensive unit with Karam at right back, Nomi and Abdurehman as central defenders, and Mudassir on the left. The midfield was anchored by Sanju and Zohaib centrally, flanked by Muhammad on the right wing and Nabeel on the left. Up front, Hanan operated as the right forward alongside Iqtidar on the left. This setup was designed to balance defensive stability with attacking width and penetration. The substitutes named were Afnan, Hamza, Shehzad, Kaleem and Shafaat.

The match began with an early setback for Faisal FC when Nabeel was forced off injured in the 3rd minute, replaced promptly by Nabeel. Despite this early disruption, Faisal’s attacking intent was evident. Just two minutes later, Muhammad delivered a precise cross into the box, allowing Iqtidar to rise and head home from close range, putting Faisal ahead inside five minutes.

Faisal’s fluidity in attack continued to impress. At the 22nd minute mark, Afnan, sent a long pass forward to Iqtidar, who unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from outside the box, doubling the lead with a spectacular goal. Karam was replaced by Shafaat as RB in 40th minute. This early dominance set the tone for the remainder of the first half, which ended with Faisal comfortably ahead 3-0.

The second half saw a more physical contest. Sanju received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 51st minute, signalling DUFC’s intent to disrupt Faisal’s rhythm. Tactical changes followed for Faisal as Hamza replaced Zohaib in midfield at 65 minutes, Nabeel replaced Sanju and Shehzad came on for Mudassir three minutes later to reinforce the left side of defence.

Despite Faisal’s control, DUFC managed to pull a goal back in the 82nd minute via a penalty, converted with a precise right-footed finish from close range. This gave the visitors a glimmer of hope, but Faisal’s response was emphatic.

In the closing stages, Afnan was shown a second yellow card in the 88th minute, reducing Faisal to ten men. However, this did not hinder their attacking threat, sealing a comprehensive defensive 4-1 victory for Faisal.

Faisal Football Club’s 4-4-2 formation proved highly effective, with the forwards particularly influential throughout the match. Iqtidar’s clinical finishing and link-up play with Afnan and Muhammad were key to the home side’s attacking success. Defensively, the back four held firm for most of the game, while the midfield provided both creativity and cover.

This friendly encounter showcased Faisal FC’s attacking prowess and tactical flexibility, leaving them with a convincing win and plenty of positives to build on for future fixtures.