In a commanding display of football, RIT Dubai triumphed over Westford University with a staggering scoreline of 10-2 in a friendly match held at Repton School NAS on 13 February 2025. The match kicked off at 8:00 PM, and the home side showcased their attacking prowess throughout the encounter.
RIT Dubai lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing ample support for their forwards. Omar Taalab took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Anas Bukdida on the right, Aws Dashash and Mohsin Ayaz in central defence, and Abdullah Mattar on the left. The midfield was anchored by Nariman Samani and Omar Ali in central roles, with Mohamed Saif and Artur Farhutdinov operating on the right and left flanks, respectively. Up front, Masoud Barahoey and Abdelhamid Darweesh formed a dynamic partnership, tasked with converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for RIT Dubai included Ahmed Qadourah, Yesa Aamir, Mohammad AlSayyed, Omar Remawi, Francois Motte, and Husnain Khan, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened early in the match when Masoud Barahoey netted a stunning solo goal in the 10th minute, showcasing his skill and determination. However, Westford University responded with an own goal in the 28th minute, inadvertently doubling RIT Dubai's lead, with Omar Ali credited for the assist.
Shortly after the own goal, RIT Dubai made their first substitution, bringing on Ahmed Qadourah for Aws Dashash. The home side continued to dominate, and in the 31st minute, Artur Farhutdinov found the net with a well-placed shot inside the box, assisted by a clever flick from Barahoey.
As the first half progressed, RIT Dubai's momentum showed no signs of waning. In the 37th minute, Nariman Samani scored a close-range solo goal, with Qadourah providing a short pass assist. Just before half-time, Barahoey added to his tally with another goal in the 40th minute, converting a cross from Farhutdinov, leaving the score at 5-1 as the teams headed into the break.
The second half saw immediate changes, with Mohammad AlSayyed replacing Barahoey and Omar Remawi coming on for Omar Ali. RIT Dubai continued their relentless assault, and in the 57th minute, Farhutdinov scored his second goal of the match, finishing from close range after a short pass from Abdelhamid Darweesh.
Samani added his second goal in the 60th minute, again with Darweesh providing the assist, further extending RIT Dubai's lead. Mohamed Saif then got in on the act in the 64th minute, scoring a well-executed goal following a flick assist from Remawi, making it 8-1.
Darweesh, who had been instrumental throughout the match, converted a penalty in the 66th minute, showcasing his composure under pressure. The substitutions continued, with Francois Motte replacing Yesa Aamir and Aws Dashash returning to the pitch for Anas Bukdida in the 71st minute, followed by Husnain Khan coming on for Abdullah Mattar.
In the 76th minute, Mohsin Ayaz scored with a powerful header from a corner taken by Mohammad AlSayyed, further adding to the scoreline. RIT Dubai's dominance was evident, but Westford University managed to find a consolation goal in the 84th minute, scoring from outside the area with a left-footed strike.
The final act of the match came in the 83rd minute when Omar Remawi converted a penalty, sealing the emphatic victory for RIT Dubai at 10-2. The referee's performance was commendable, contributing to a well-managed match that showcased the attacking flair of the home side.
