Emmagency Fc U15 1 vs 1 Mateco Football Academy

Mateco Football Academy travelled to face Emmagency Fc U15 at their home ground on 27 February 2026, with kick-off at 4:20pm, in a closely contested 11-a-side friendly match that ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes of play.

Mateco Football Academy lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, deploying a balanced setup designed to blend defensive solidity with attacking width. Mubarak Muhammed took his place in goal, protected by a back four consisting of Onibudo Babatunde at right defender, Ofeh Joshua and Ojo Goodluck as central defenders, and Adeboboye Pelumi operating at left defender. The midfield trio featured Joseph Favour on the right, Joseph Love centrally, and Ali Abdulrouf on the left, tasked with both supporting the defence and linking play forward. Up front, the attacking trio comprised Aderibigbe Demilade on the right forward position, Feranmi M as the central striker, and Eniolurunda Olumide on the left forward flank. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The match began with both sides probing cautiously, but Mateco gradually asserted themselves through their midfield engine. The first significant moment came just before half-time when Joseph Love orchestrated a neat move from the centre of the park, threading a precise assist to Adeboboye Pelumi. The left defender made an incisive forward run and finished clinically to open the scoring in the 43rd minute, giving Mateco a deserved lead heading into the break.

Half-time arrived with Mateco holding a slender 1-0 advantage, the players retreating to regroup and prepare for the second half. However, the visitors’ lead was short-lived after the restart. Emmagency Fc U15 responded with renewed vigour and managed to find an equaliser in the 52nd minute, levelling the score at 1-1. The goal came from open play, reflecting the hosts’ determination to fight back on home turf.

From that point on, the remainder of the match saw both teams pushing for a winner, but neither side could break the deadlock. Mateco’s defensive line, marshalled by Ofeh Joshua and Ojo Goodluck, remained resilient under pressure, while Mubarak Muhammed was called upon to make several important saves. The midfield trio worked tirelessly to regain possession and launch counter-attacks, but the final third proved stubborn.

Despite the draw, Mateco Football Academy demonstrated tactical discipline and attacking intent throughout the 90 minutes. The 4-3-3 formation allowed them to maintain width and balance, with key contributions from the full-backs and midfield linking play effectively to the front three. The solitary goal from Adeboboye Pelumi, assisted by Joseph Love, was a highlight in an otherwise evenly matched contest.

In the end, the 1-1 scoreline reflected a competitive friendly where both sides had their moments, with Mateco showing promise and resilience away from home against a determined Emmagency Fc U15 side.