Skibidi United Karachi 9 vs 9 Young Stars FC

Skibidi United Karachi hosted Young Stars FC at Karachi United Stadium on 1st February 2026, with kick-off at 8:00am in a thrilling six-a-side cup encounter. The match ended in a remarkable 9-9 draw after 90 minutes of pulsating football, before Skibidi United Karachi edged the penalty shootout 4-3 to progress.

Skibidi United Karachi lined up in a 2-2-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, two central midfielders, and a lone striker. Taha Ali took his place in goal, tasked with organising the defence and making crucial saves. Kashan Ali and Abdurrafay Iqbal formed the central defensive partnership, expected to provide solidity at the back and initiate attacks from deep. In midfield, Rayan Bashir and Ali Rizwan operated centrally, charged with both breaking up opposition play and linking defence to attack. Up front, Hamza Mehmood led the line as the sole striker, the focal point of the team’s offensive efforts. The substitutes named were Raahim Kashif, Ghulam Mustafa, and Qasim Ali.

The match burst into life early as Young Stars FC took a commanding lead, scoring twice within the opening six minutes. Their early dominance put Skibidi United on the back foot, forcing them to respond quickly. At the 11th minute mark, Skibidi made their first substitution, with Raahim Kashif replacing central defender Kashan Ali, signalling a tactical tweak to regain control.

Skibidi United’s response was swift and emphatic. Hamza Mehmood converted a penalty in the 13th minute, reducing the deficit and injecting belief into his side. Just a minute later, Mehmood struck again with a close-range solo effort, expertly assisted by Abdurrafay Iqbal’s short pass, showcasing his clinical finishing and composure under pressure.

Despite Skibidi’s fightback, Young Stars FC continued to press, adding two more goals by the 21st minute to extend their lead once again. Skibidi United reacted with a double substitution at the 23rd minute, bringing on Ghulam Mustafa for Ali Rizwan and Qasim Ali for Raahim Kashif, aiming to refresh the midfield and defensive lines.

The opponents maintained their offensive threat, scoring again in the 34th and 43rd minutes, leaving Skibidi United trailing at half-time. The first half was a frenetic affair, with both sides exchanging blows in a high-scoring contest.

At the interval, Skibidi United made another change, reintroducing Raahim Kashif for Ghulam Mustafa just after the restart. The second half saw Young Stars FC strike early once more in the 49th minute, but Skibidi United began to claw their way back into the game.

Abdurrafay Iqbal opened Skibidi’s second-half scoring in the 65th minute, capitalising on an assist from Hamza Mehmood. Two minutes later, Rayan Bashir doubled the tally for Skibidi, again set up by Mehmood, who was proving to be the creative and goal-scoring heartbeat of the team.

Young Stars FC responded with a goal in the 69th minute, but Skibidi United quickly answered through Raahim Kashif’s strike in the 70th minute, assisted by Abdurrafay Iqbal. The momentum swung further in Skibidi’s favour as Hamza Mehmood netted again in the 72nd minute, once more with a precise assist from Iqbal.

The opponents were relentless, scoring again in the 74th minute, but Skibidi United matched them immediately. Mehmood completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute, assisted by Iqbal, who was instrumental throughout the match.

Skibidi’s midfield dynamism was highlighted in the 81st minute when Ali Rizwan scored, assisted by Iqbal, further closing the gap. The match extended into injury time, where Hamza Mehmood added a spectacular goal from outside the box in the 92nd minute, assisted by the returning Kashan Ali, sealing a remarkable 9-9 draw.

The match was a rollercoaster of attacking football, with Skibidi United’s resilience and Mehmood’s outstanding performance earning him the player of the match accolade. The contest was ultimately decided by a tense penalty shootout, where Skibidi United prevailed 4-3, securing their place in the next round of the cup.