In a stunning display of attacking football, Hilac FC dismantled H.Dabaqa with an emphatic 11-0 victory in their league home match at Bardera on 29 January 2025. The match kicked off at 10:00 am and saw Hilac FC showcase their offensive prowess, leaving their opponents reeling from the onslaught.
Hilac FC lined up in a dynamic 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking potential while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Abdirahman Aden took his place between the posts as the goalkeeper, with Abdullahi positioned as the right defender, shuceyb Ali and Abdicasiis Farhan Harry forming a robust central defensive partnership, and Mohamed Haji occupying the left defender role. In midfield, Ayaanle Abdullahi operated on the right, Hussein (Husni) in the centre, and Sahal Qaasim Oday on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Mohamed (Asharafow) played on the right wing, Muscab Abdi led the line as the striker, and Salman Abdi occupied the left forward position, all tasked with pressing high and converting chances.
The substitutes for Hilac FC included Haaruun Abdullahi, Yusuf Ahmed, and Abdirahman (Abdiyow), who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened early in the seventh minute when Mohamed (Asharafow) unleashed a stunning long-range strike from outside the box, expertly assisted by Salman Abdi's short pass. This set the tone for a first half dominated by Hilac FC, as Asharafow struck again in the 18th minute, this time with a right-footed effort from outside the area, following a long pass from Salman Abdi.
Salman Abdi himself got on the scoresheet in the 21st minute, executing a spectacular scissors kick, again assisted by Hussein (Husni) with a long pass. The relentless assault continued, and Asharafow completed his hat-trick in the 29th minute, volleying home a cross from Husni, further extending Hilac FC's lead.
As the first half concluded, Hilac FC held a commanding 4-0 advantage, leaving H.Dabaqa struggling to find any rhythm.
The second half began with Hilac FC maintaining their intensity, and just six minutes in, Salman Abdi scored his second of the match in the 51st minute, tapping in from close range after a short pass from Ayaanle Abdullahi. Tactical changes were made shortly thereafter, with Haaruun Abdullahi replacing Muscab Abdi in the 57th minute.
Haaruun Abdullahi made an immediate impact, scoring in the 61st minute with a right-footed finish from close range, assisted by a clever back heel from Husni. In the 64th minute, Yusuf Ahmed came on for Asharafow, who had already made a significant contribution to the scoreline.
In the 69th minute, Abdirahman (Abdiyow) replaced Salman Abdi, who had to leave the pitch due to injury. Abdiyow quickly made his mark, scoring in the 70th minute with a header from a cross delivered by Abdullahi, showcasing Hilac FC's aerial threat.
The goals kept coming, with Sahal Qaasim Oday scoring in the 72nd minute, finishing from close range after receiving a short pass from Salman Abdi. Abdiyow added to the tally in the 77th minute with a stunning volley from outside the box, assisted by shuceyb Ali.
As the match approached its conclusion, Abdirahman Aden, the goalkeeper, converted a penalty in the 83rd minute, further humiliating H.Dabaqa. The final goal of the match came in the 90th minute when Yusuf Ahmed headed home from a cross by Abdicasiis Farhan Harry, sealing an extraordinary 11-0 victory for Hilac FC.
This match will be remembered as a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, with Hilac FC firmly establishing their dominance in the league.
