In a closely contested friendly match held at Munuki on 15 May 2025, Kuac Community Soccer Team faced off against Adiang Mayom, ultimately succumbing to a 3-1 defeat. The match kicked off at 4:00 PM and drew an audience of around 100 spectators, eager to witness the action unfold.
Kuac Community Soccer Team set up in a 3-5-2 formation, designed to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Aleu Atem took his position in goal, while Akech Akuei, Akol Wol, and Madut Arol formed a three-man defensive line. In midfield, Ayok Ayok and Deng Dixie operated as wide players, providing width and support to the central trio of Dut Garang, Johnny Agak, and Piol Piol. Up front, Mawien Madugug and Wol Diing were tasked with leading the line, aiming to convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for Kuac Community Soccer Team included Deng Reng, Atak Diing, Machok Wol, Madeng Akuith, Ayii Bol, Kuot Gon, and Agany Deng, who would later play a role in the tactical adjustments made during the match.
The match began with an early attempt from Mawien Madugug in the seventh minute, but his effort was saved, signalling Kuac's intent to attack. However, just a minute later, Adiang Mayom struck first with a stunning back-heel goal from close range, putting them ahead 1-0.
In the ninth minute, Piol Piol committed a late tackle, earning a foul but fortunately not conceding a penalty. Kuac continued to press, with Johnny Agak's attempt in the tenth minute also saved, as they sought to level the score.
Madut Arol showcased his vision with a long pass in the eleventh minute, although it did not create a chance. Wol Diing followed suit with another saved attempt in the twelfth minute, as Kuac struggled to find the back of the net.
Johnny Agak was again involved in the action, committing a late tackle in the thirteenth minute, while Mawien Madugug was cautioned for a high tackle shortly after. Defensively, Madut Arol made a crucial header in the seventeenth minute to prevent a chance for Adiang Mayom, demonstrating the team's resilience.
Deng Dixie made a key pass in the same minute, but it did not lead to a chance. Johnny Agak's attempt in the seventeenth minute went wide, as Kuac continued to search for an equaliser. Piol Piol made a vital interception in the nineteenth minute, thwarting another Adiang Mayom attack, while Akech Akuei's block in the twentieth minute further solidified Kuac's defensive efforts.
Aleu Atem, the goalkeeper, showcased his skills with a catch in the twenty-first minute, but it was Johnny Agak who finally brought Kuac level in the twenty-second minute, scoring a header from a corner delivered by Deng Dixie.
However, the joy was short-lived as Madut Arol misjudged a situation in the twenty-third minute, although it did not lead to a goal. Johnny Agak's flick in the same minute created a chance, but Mawien Madugug's subsequent attempt was saved.
The defensive line continued to hold strong, with Akech Akuei making an interception in the twenty-fourth minute, while Piol Piol and Dut Garang made crucial tackles to prevent further threats.
As the first half drew to a close, Aleu Atem caught a cross in the forty-second minute, but Adiang Mayom struck again in the forty-third minute with a goal from outside the area, regaining the lead at 2-1.
The second half commenced with Madut Arol making a block in the forty-sixth minute, but a mistake from Deng Dixie in the forty-sixth minute allowed Adiang Mayom to maintain their pressure.
Johnny Agak's late tackle in the forty-ninth minute resulted in a foul, while Wol Diing was penalised for a push in the fiftieth minute. Kuac made their first substitution shortly after, bringing on Deng Reng for Deng Dixie.
As the game progressed, Ayok Ayok committed a foul in the fifty-seventh minute, and Madut Arol's attempt was saved in the fifty-seventh minute. The match saw further substitutions, with Atak Diing, Machok Wol, and Madeng Akuith all entering the fray in the sixtieth minute.
Despite some promising moments, including an attempt from Atak Diing that went wide in the sixty-third minute, Kuac struggled to find their rhythm. A series of mistakes from Akol Wol and Dut Garang in the following minutes did not help their cause.
In the sixty-eighth minute, Kuac made another substitution, bringing on Ayii Bol for Akol Wol. The match continued with Ayok Ayok committing another foul, this time resulting in a penalty in the seventieth minute, although no penalty was awarded.
Ayii Bol had an attempt saved in the seventy-first minute, but the pressure mounted as Adiang Mayom scored their third goal in the eighty-second minute with a lob from close range, extending their lead to 3-1.
As the match neared its conclusion, Kuac attempted to respond with efforts from Deng Reng and Madut Arol, both of which were saved or went wide. The final whistle blew after a tense match, with Kuac Community Soccer Team falling to Adiang Mayom, 3-1, in a game that showcased both teams' determination and skill.
