In a captivating league home match at the IHL Astro Turf on 3rd May 2025, Oracle F.A. secured a resounding 4-2 victory against Tumantu FC. The match, which kicked off at 8:00 am, showcased a blend of tactical prowess and individual brilliance, culminating in an exhilarating display of football.
Oracle F.A. lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Ebenezer Quaye Ansah took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Mensah Augustine on the right, Dennis Opoku Boamah and Owusu Ansah as central defenders, and Buckman Obeng on the left. In front of them, Elvis Nyarko operated as a central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack. The midfield quartet featured Abusah Samuel on the right, Roland Eshun as the captain and attacking midfielder centrally, and Obeng Prince on the left, with Louis Annim leading the line as the lone striker. The substitutes for the match included Acheampong Frank, Oscar Acquah, Atakora Samuel, and Imoro Yunusah.
The first half saw a dramatic turn of events, beginning with Tumantu FC striking first in the 39th minute. A well-placed shot from inside the box found the back of the net, putting Oracle F.A. on the back foot. However, just moments later, in the 40th minute, Obeng Prince capitalised on a defensive mistake, receiving a long pass from Abusah Samuel and slotting home with his right foot to equalise for Oracle F.A. as the teams headed into the break at 1-1.
The second half commenced with a tactical substitution as Acheampong Frank replaced Mensah Augustine, adding fresh legs to the defence. Almost immediately, in the 46th minute, Roland Eshun, the captain, unleashed a stunning long-range strike, assisted by Seth Adu Boateng, restoring Oracle F.A.'s lead with a powerful right-footed effort.
As the match progressed, Seth Adu Boateng himself got on the scoresheet in the 62nd minute, scoring from outside the box following a goalmouth scramble, with Obeng Prince providing the assist through a short pass. The momentum was firmly with Oracle F.A., and they extended their lead further in the 70th minute when Obeng Prince scored his second of the match, a well-placed shot from outside the area, assisted by Eshun's long pass.
Despite trailing 4-1, Tumantu FC managed to pull one back in the closing stages of the match, scoring their second goal, but it was too little, too late. Oracle F.A. maintained their composure, ensuring that the match ended with a scoreline of 4-2 in their favour.
In the latter stages, Oracle F.A. made further tactical adjustments, bringing on Oscar Acquah for Elvis Nyarko in the 76th minute, followed by Atakora Samuel replacing Abusah Samuel and Imoro Yunusah coming on for Obeng Prince, both in the 80th minute. These substitutions helped to solidify their lead as the match drew to a close.
Obeng Prince's standout performance, highlighted by his two goals and an assist, earned him the title of Player of the Match, reflecting his significant contribution to Oracle F.A.'s impressive victory. The match not only showcased the team's attacking flair but also their resilience in overcoming an early setback, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.
