Flic En Flac FC 5 vs 4 West Ham United QB

On 11 July 2026, Flic En Flac FC hosted West Ham United QB at the Flic En Flac ground in a pulsating friendly kick-off at 3:00pm. The match delivered nine goals across 90 minutes plus three minutes of added time, with Flic En Flac FC emerging victorious by a narrow 5-4 margin in a game packed with drama and attacking flair.

Flic En Flac FC lined up in a 3-2-3-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Neil S on the right, Vickshay G centrally, and Manav R on the left. The midfield featured two central midfielders, Karran D and Karan R, tasked with controlling the engine room and linking defence to attack. Ahead of them, a trio of attacking midfielders operated with Ittoo Samuel on the right, Kaido K centrally, and Ashil M on the left, expected to create chances and support the two forwards, Rowan R on the right and Vance S on the left, who were the primary goal threats. The substitutes available for tactical changes were Piyush S, Yohan C, Nikhil S, and Khovish P.

The match burst into life early on with a crucial defensive intervention from Neil S in the seventh minute, who executed a timely tackle to deny West Ham United QB a clear chance. Shortly after, Flic En Flac’s goalkeeper Salvesh B showcased his shot-stopping prowess with a full stretch save in the 11th minute, keeping the visitors at bay.

Flic En Flac FC’s attacking intent was evident when Kaido K tested the opposition keeper with a shot in the 13th minute, though it was comfortably saved. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute from a well-worked set piece as Kaido K delivered a corner that found Vance S, who rose highest to head home from close range, giving the hosts the lead.

The game’s physicality was highlighted in the 34th minute when Manav R was penalised for a push, though no penalty was awarded. West Ham United QB responded swiftly, equalising in the 35th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box, expertly struck with the left foot.

Flic En Flac FC regained the advantage just before half-time when Ittoo Samuel curled a direct free-kick with his left foot into the net in the 43rd minute, restoring their lead. The first half concluded with Flic En Flac FC ahead 2-1.

The second half saw Flic En Flac FC continue their attacking momentum. In the 50th minute, Kaido K’s clever flick created space for Vance S, who finished neatly inside the box with his right foot to double his tally and extend the lead to 3-1. Kaido K’s vision was instrumental, providing the key pass that led to this goal.

West Ham United QB pulled a goal back in the 67th minute with a close-range tap-in, reducing the deficit to 3-2. Kaido K remained influential, delivering another key pass a minute later that set up a team move culminating in Rowan R scoring in the 69th minute with a left-footed finish following a back-heel assist from Kaido K.

Tactical substitutions followed in the 72nd minute as Yohan C replaced Ashil M and Piyush S came on for Rowan R, signalling a shift in approach for Flic En Flac FC.

However, defensive lapses crept in as Vickshay G’s misjudgement in the 79th minute allowed West Ham United QB to capitalise and score with a right-footed finish, narrowing the scoreline to 4-3.

Flic En Flac FC responded with attacking urgency. Ittoo Samuel created a chance in the 84th minute with a key pass, which led to a penalty awarded to the hosts. Kaido K stepped up to convert the spot-kick with his left foot in the 85th minute, taking the lead to 5-3. Shortly after, tactical substitutions saw Nikhil S replace Kaido K and Khovish P come on for Ittoo Samuel.

The closing stages were tense as Manav R’s poor concentration in the 88th minute led to another goal for West Ham United QB, but it was ruled out due to a yellow card offence for persistent infringements shown to Manav R. The visitors were awarded a penalty in the 89th minute, which they converted with a left-footed strike, to bring back the score to 5-4 but it was not enough to prevent Flic En Flac FC from holding on.

The referee maintained control throughout, earning a solid performance rating of 75. The crowd of 200 witnessed an exhilarating encounter filled with attacking football, defensive errors, and tactical adjustments.

Kaido K was deservedly named player of the match for his creativity, assists, and crucial penalty goal, proving pivotal in Flic En Flac FC’s narrow 5-4 triumph over West Ham United QB.