SV Britannia triumphed over SC United.
In a commanding display of football, SV Britannia Div. Honor triumphed over SC United with a resounding 4-1 victory in their league encounter at the C.D. Frans Figaroa on 8th November 2024. The match kicked off at 8:00 pm, and the home side struggled to contain the relentless attacking prowess of their opponents, who showcased their skills throughout the match.
SV Britannia Div. Honor lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking flair. Josthan Maduro took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Zeshwan Supriana on the right, Edhyon Hersilia and Jian Burgos in central defence, and Germaine G. Geerman on the left. The midfield duo of Ethan Tromp and Edgardo Peralta were tasked with controlling the centre of the park, while Luis Estrada and Reangelo Boekhoudt operated as right and left attacking midfielders, respectively. Stiven Melchor Rua played centrally behind the lone striker, Fernando de Sousa, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for the match included Moises Araque O., Miguel Vielma, Ludwig Molenaar, Neider J. Silva, and Webster Mervielle, who would later play pivotal roles as the game unfolded.
The match began with an explosive start, as Reangelo Boekhoudt opened the scoring for SV Britannia Div. Honor just three minutes in. A well-placed cross from Stiven Melchor Rua found Boekhoudt inside the box, who finished with precision using his right foot from close range. The early goal set the tone for the home side, who looked to build on their momentum.
As the first half progressed, SV Britannia Div. Honor continued to assert their dominance. In the 30th minute, Stiven Melchor Rua doubled the lead with a solo effort, receiving a short pass from Fernando de Sousa before slotting the ball home from close range with his right foot. The visitors were left reeling as the home side's attacking trio began to find their rhythm.
Luis Estrada added a third goal for SV Britannia Div. Honor in the 36th minute, tapping in from close range after a clever assist from Boekhoudt. The home crowd erupted in celebration as their team took a commanding 3-0 lead. However, just before half-time, SC United managed to pull one back, scoring inside the box with a right-footed effort that left Maduro with no chance. The goal came as a brief respite for the visitors, who had struggled to contain their opponents.
The second half saw immediate changes for SV Britannia Div. Honor, with three substitutions made at the start of the half. Moises Araque O. replaced Ethan Tromp, Miguel Vielma came on for Reangelo Boekhoudt, and Ludwig Molenaar took the place of Jian Burgos. These tactical adjustments aimed to maintain the team's momentum and control the midfield.
As the match wore on, the intensity remained high, and in the 69th minute, Luis Estrada received a yellow card for dissent, a moment that highlighted the frustrations of the visitors. Despite this setback, SV Britannia Div. Honor continued to press forward, and in the 80th minute, Fernando de Sousa scored the fourth goal of the evening. A brilliant team move culminated in a long pass from Araque O., allowing de Sousa to unleash a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box that found the back of the net.
In the 74th minute, Neider J. Silva was introduced to replace the injured Stiven Melchor Rua, while Webster Mervielle came on for Germaine G. Geerman in the 81st minute, as SV Britannia Div. Honor looked to see out the match comfortably.
The final whistle blew after 95 minutes, confirming a comprehensive 4-1 victory for SV Britannia Div. Honor. The performance was marked by fluid attacking play and a solid defensive display, with Zeshwan Supriana earning accolades for his contributions throughout the match. The home side will take great confidence from this result as they continue their campaign in the league.