UOC Football 0 vs 0 Old Bens FC

UOC Football hosted Old Bens FC at their home ground on 4 July 2026, with kick-off at 4:30pm in a 60-minute friendly encounter. The match ended in a goalless draw, with neither side able to break the deadlock in what was a tightly contested affair.

UOC Football lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, deploying Muthusha Chamod in goal. The defensive line featured Rashmitha Nilum at right back, with Izzath Raji and Abdul Raheem partnering centrally, and Arshad Burhanudeen operating as the left back. In midfield, Pasindu Prabhath took up the right midfield role, Saddhiq Ahamadh and Anuruth Kaushalya occupied the central midfield positions, while Pawan Fernando was positioned on the left. Up front, the strike partnership consisted of Radeesh Migara on the right and Sasith Manakal on the left. Yaseer Fazarath was named among the substitutes.

The 4-4-2 setup was expected to provide balance across the pitch, with the full-backs tasked with defensive solidity and occasional support in wide areas. The central midfield duo were to control the tempo and link defence with attack, while the wingers aimed to supply the forwards with service and create chances. The two strikers were expected to combine and test the opposition’s backline.

The first half saw both teams probe cautiously, with UOC Football maintaining a structured shape and Old Bens FC attempting to find openings. Despite some promising build-up play, neither side managed to carve out clear-cut opportunities. The half concluded at the 30-minute mark with the scoreline still goalless.

Shortly after the restart, at the 40th minute, UOC Football made a tactical substitution, bringing on Yaseer Fazarath to replace Radeesh Migara. This change aimed to refresh the attacking options and perhaps inject more creativity or energy into the forward line.

The remainder of the match saw UOC Football continue to press for a breakthrough, but Old Bens FC’s defence held firm. Both sides showed defensive discipline, and the match lacked the decisive moments needed to separate the teams.

Ultimately, the 60-minute friendly ended in a 0-0 draw, with UOC Football unable to convert their chances into goals but also managing to keep a clean sheet against their visitors. The match provided valuable match fitness and tactical insights for both sides ahead of their upcoming fixtures.