UOC Football 0 vs 0 Kelaniya FC

UOC Football hosted Kelaniya FC at their home ground on 27 June 2026, with kick-off at 4:30pm in a friendly 11-a-side fixture that ended in a goalless stalemate. Despite the lack of goals, UOC Football controlled much of the match and kept a clean sheet against their visitors.

UOC Football lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Muthusha Chamod in goal to marshal the defence. The back four consisted of Rashmitha Nilum at right back, Izzath Raji and Abdul Raheem as the central defensive pairing, and Anuruth Kaushalya on the left flank. In front of them, Saddhiq Ahamadh and Akith Jayalath operated as the two central midfielders tasked with both breaking up play and initiating attacks. The three attacking midfielders were Pasindu Prabhath on the right, Sasith Manakal in the central attacking midfield role, and Pawan Fernando on the left, all supporting lone striker Radeesh Migara. The substitutes available were Wendt Edmund and Shehan Nonis.

The first half saw UOC Football settle into their shape, probing Kelaniya FC’s defence with patient build-up play. Both teams struggled to carve out clear-cut chances, with the match remaining goalless at the interval. The defensive organisation of UOC Football was evident, as they maintained a solid structure and limited the visitors’ opportunities.

Early in the second half, Kelaniya FC received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 50th minute, reflecting their frustration as UOC Football maintained territorial advantage. The home side continued to press, with the midfield duo of Saddhiq Ahamadh and Akith Jayalath working tirelessly to control the centre of the park and supply the attacking trio.

In the 68th minute, UOC Football made a tactical substitution, bringing on Wendt Edmund to replace Akith Jayalath and later Arun with Radeesh Migara. This changes aimed to play 3 at the back with Izzath Raji coming forward as a CDM to incresease the attacking play. The introduction of Edmund in the Right wing and Arun as CB added energy and helped maintain the team’s dominance in possession and strenghten the defense.

As the match progressed towards its conclusion, UOC Football sought to find a breakthrough. In the 87th minute, Shehan Nonis came on for injured Sasith Manakal, as the team looked to inject fresh legs and creativity in the final stages. Despite their efforts, the home side could not convert their chances into goals.

The match ended 0-0, with UOC Football’s defensive resilience and midfield control ensuring they kept a clean sheet against Kelaniya FC. While the scoreline did not reflect attacking success, the home team’s organisation and tactical discipline were clear throughout the 90 minutes plus added time.