In a captivating league encounter at the Kasisi stadium on 25 January 2025, Real Madrinks emerged victorious against Chongwe Madalas with a resounding 5-2 scoreline. The match kicked off at 12:00pm, showcasing an exhilarating display of attacking football from the visitors.
Real Madrinks lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing width and creativity in attack. Vincent Kidiaba took his place between the posts, shielded by a back four consisting of Smart Kasongo on the right, Jala Pensulo and William Big in central defence, and Chris Sichinga on the left. The midfield was anchored by Nelson Phiri and Desmond Mungawa centrally, with Isaac Chipwatanga and Brandon Imaata providing width on the right and left flanks, respectively. Up front, Micheal Mukuka and Mwenya Hudson were tasked with leading the line as the two forwards.
The substitutes for Real Madrinks included Bwalya John Kachamba, Nason Bwalya, and Leonard Banda, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened in the 12th minute when Brandon Imaata found the back of the net, courtesy of a well-timed assist from Desmond Mungawa. This early goal set the tone for Real Madrinks, who looked to dominate possession and create further chances.
As the match progressed, Nelson Phiri doubled the lead for Real Madrinks in the 29th minute, showcasing the team's attacking prowess and leaving Chongwe Madalas struggling to respond. The first half concluded with Real Madrinks firmly in control, leading 2-0.
The second half commenced with a bang as Smart Kasongo capitalised on a defensive error from the opposition, scoring just two minutes after the restart in the 47th minute. This goal further solidified Real Madrinks' dominance and left Chongwe Madalas with a mountain to climb.
In the 50th minute, tactical changes were made as Bwalya John Kachamba replaced Brandon Imaata, aiming to maintain the momentum. The substitutions continued in the 57th minute when Mwenya Hudson came on for Desmond Mungawa, followed by Nason Bwalya replacing Jala Pensulo in the 66th minute, and Leonard Banda taking over from Chris Sichinga in the 71st minute.
Real Madrinks continued to press forward, and in the 75th minute, Bwalya John Kachamba marked his impact by scoring a goal, assisted by Nelson Phiri, bringing the score to 4-0. However, Chongwe Madalas finally found a response in the 81st minute, scoring their first goal of the match, igniting a flicker of hope.
Leonard Banda quickly extinguished that hope by scoring Real Madrinks' fifth goal in the 83rd minute, with Smart Kasongo providing the assist. This goal demonstrated the visitors' relentless attacking spirit, making it 5-1.
Chongwe Madalas managed to score a second goal in the 87th minute, but it was too little, too late as the match concluded with Real Madrinks securing a comprehensive 5-2 victory. The referee, Free, ensured the match flowed smoothly, allowing the players to showcase their talents on the pitch.
This emphatic win not only boosts Real Madrinks' confidence but also reinforces their position in the league, while Chongwe Madalas will need to regroup and reassess their strategies moving forward.
