In a gripping league clash at the Frans Figaroa Noord on 28 September 2024, SV Britannia Div. Honor emerged victorious against La Fama with a final score of 2-1. The match, which kicked off at 8:30 pm, saw both teams battling fiercely, but it was the visitors who ultimately claimed the three points.
SV Britannia lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for creative attacking play. Ziyon Croes took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Zeshwan Supriana on the right, Jian Burgos and Ashton Charles in central defence, and Edhyon Hersilia on the left. In front of them, the double pivot of Ethan Tromp and Ludwig Molenaar was tasked with controlling the midfield, while Reangelo Boekhoudt and Sebastian Montoya Cano operated as right and left attacking midfielders, respectively. Stiven Melchor Rua played centrally as the attacking midfielder, with Pieter Susebeek leading the line as the striker.
The substitutes for the match included Edgardo Peralta, Miguel Vielma, Moises Araque O., Ashwin R. Falcon, Noa Kolman, and Jaime Torres, providing depth and options for tactical changes as the game progressed.
The match began with both teams probing for weaknesses, but it was SV Britannia who struck first in the 18th minute. Sebastian Montoya Cano curled a stunning direct free-kick into the net with his right foot, giving his side an early lead. However, just a minute later, Stiven Melchor Rua received a yellow card, a sign of the competitive nature of the encounter.
La Fama responded with determination and found an equaliser in the 30th minute through a penalty, converted with precision by one of their players. The match continued to ebb and flow, with both sides creating opportunities, but neither could find the back of the net before the half-time whistle, which blew at the 48-minute mark.
The second half saw SV Britannia come out with renewed vigour. In the 56th minute, Ethan Tromp restored the lead for his team, finishing expertly inside the box after a well-placed assist from Montoya Cano. This goal injected confidence into the visitors, who began to assert their dominance.
Tactical changes were made shortly after, with Edgardo Peralta and Miguel Vielma coming on for Ashton Charles and Ethan Tromp, respectively, in the 59th minute. The substitutions aimed to bolster the midfield and maintain control of the game.
Further changes followed in the 66th minute as Moises Araque O. replaced Pieter Susebeek, and Ashwin R. Falcon came on for Ludwig Molenaar, both moves intended to refresh the attacking options. As the match drew towards its conclusion, Noa Kolman was introduced in the 85th minute, taking the place of the influential Montoya Cano, who had been pivotal in the match.
As the clock ticked down, tensions rose, and the referee, Omar Lambert, brandished yellow cards to Miguel Vielma in the 88th minute, Edhyon Hersilia in the 90th minute, Zeshwan Supriana in the 94th minute, and Jian Burgos in the 95th minute, reflecting the intensity and physicality of the contest.
Despite La Fama's attempts to find an equaliser, SV Britannia held firm to secure a hard-fought victory, with Sebastian Montoya Cano earning the accolade of Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, including a goal and an assist. This win not only boosts SV Britannia's league standing but also showcases their resilience and tactical prowess in a challenging away fixture.
