In a thrilling league encounter on 24 May 2025, Real Madrinks hosted Twin Palm Rangers at their home ground, securing a convincing 5-2 victory. The match, which kicked off at 12:00pm, showcased an impressive display of attacking football from the home side, while the visitors struggled to contain their relentless pressure.
Real Madrinks lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, designed to dominate the midfield while providing support to the lone striker. Vincent Kidiaba took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Smart Kasongo and Jordan B as right and left defenders, respectively, with Jala Pensulo and Isaac Bush occupying the central defensive roles. The midfield was packed with creativity and energy, featuring Danado new on the right, Mwenya Hudson on the left, and a trio of central midfielders: Desmond Mngawa, Nelson Phiri, and Yokonia Ngoma. Brandon Imaata led the line as the solitary striker, tasked with converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for Real Madrinks included Willy Small, Leonard Banda, Micheal Mukuka, Bwalya John Kachamba, Mwenge M, Nimrod Simuchimba, and Nason Bwalya, providing depth and options for tactical changes throughout the match.
The scoring opened early in the match when Smart Kasongo found the net in the 10th minute, finishing off a well-worked team move with a short pass assist from Jordan B. This early goal set the tone for Real Madrinks, who continued to press forward with intent.
Brandon Imaata doubled the lead in the 35th minute, heading home from close range after a precise cross from Kasongo, showcasing the striker's aerial prowess and positioning. With a 2-0 advantage at half-time, Real Madrinks looked in control, but the second half promised more drama.
Just three minutes after the restart, Danado new added a spectacular third goal, unleashing a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box, again assisted by Kasongo. The home crowd erupted as the ball hit the back of the net, signalling a dominant performance.
In the 51st minute, Imaata struck again, this time from long range, scoring another screamer with his right foot, assisted once more by Kasongo. The forward's brace highlighted his clinical finishing and ability to find space.
As the match progressed, Real Madrinks made several substitutions to maintain their momentum. Willy Small replaced Jala Pensulo in the 48th minute, followed by Leonard Banda coming on for Imaata in the 59th minute. Micheal Mukuka also entered the fray, taking over from Danado new, while Bwalya John Kachamba replaced Mwenya Hudson in the 63rd minute. Mwenge M came on for Jordan B in the 68th minute, and Nimrod Simuchimba replaced Smart Kasongo in the 69th minute due to injury.
In the 70th minute, an own goal from a Twin Palm Rangers player further extended Real Madrinks' lead to 5-0, a testament to the relentless pressure they applied throughout the match. However, the visitors managed to find a glimmer of hope, scoring two quick goals in the 75th and 76th minutes, capitalising on defensive mistakes from the home side. Despite these late strikes, the match was firmly in Real Madrinks' control.
As the final whistle blew, Real Madrinks celebrated a well-deserved 5-2 victory, with Brandon Imaata earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. The home side's attacking display and solid teamwork were key to their success, leaving them in high spirits as they look forward to their next challenge.
