Mateco Football Academy 5 vs 2 Trivas Fc U17

Mateco Football Academy hosted Trivas Fc U17 at their home ground on 21 March 2026, with kick-off at 1:00pm in a highly entertaining league fixture. The 90-minute contest plus added time saw Mateco Football Academy secure a convincing 5-2 victory over their visitors.

The 4-3-3 setup was designed to provide width and attacking impetus from the flanks, with the midfield trio expected to control possession and supply the forwards. Defensively, the full-backs were tasked with both supporting attacks and maintaining solidity at the back, while the central defenders focused on neutralising Trivas Fc U17’s striking threats.

The match burst into life in the 22nd minute when Agbaje Olamide opened the scoring with a towering header, expertly guided into the net from a precise cross delivered by Ajewole Oluwaseun. This early breakthrough set the tone for Mateco Football Academy’s dominance in the first half. Despite efforts from Trivas Fc U17, the half concluded with the home side holding a slender lead.

Shortly after the interval, Mateco Football Academy doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute through Akanni Tobi, who found the net to extend the lead and boost his team’s confidence. The momentum continued as Jamiu Onana added a third goal in the 62nd minute, finishing off a move initiated by Agbaje Olamide’s assist, showcasing the right back’s attacking prowess.

In the 67th minute, a tactical substitution saw Ozil M. replace Joseph Love on the right midfield, injecting fresh energy into the side. This change paid dividends six minutes later when Ajewole Oluwaseun scored, converting a well-timed assist from the substitute Ozil M., further stretching the lead to 4-0.

Trivas Fc U17 fought back with two goals in quick succession, netting in the 80th and 85th minutes to reduce the deficit and reignite hopes of a comeback. However, Mateco Football Academy’s resilience was evident as Agbaje Olamide sealed the victory with his second goal of the match in the 90th minute, ensuring a 5-2 final scoreline.

Agbaje Olamide’s outstanding performance, contributing two crucial goals and an assist, earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match accolade. His defensive solidity combined with attacking contributions proved pivotal in Mateco Football Academy’s emphatic win over Trivas Fc U17.