In a match that tested both spirit and stamina, the Dads turned up and delivered a statement win. The Lads came into the game full of confidence — cocky, even — with bold talk of player swaps before a ball had even been kicked. But the Dads let their football do the talking. Taufeeq opened the scoring with classic poacher’s instinct and ended the day with a brace. Shaed — known more for breaking up attacks than building them — decided to flex his attacking muscles with a rare hat trick of assists. Wasim proved he still has it, coolly finishing despite limited game time. Marco unleashed a thunderous free-kick that struck the keeper but still found the net. And Ajmal — a vintage performance from a player who always delivers.
🧑🤝🧑 Lineups
Lads: Owais, Hudair, Mujib J, Sully, Anwar, Hamzah (guest), Faheem, Asim, Hamza T
Dads: DP, Zenny, Wasim, Taufeeq (TD2), Saaqib, Marco, Ajmal, Raf, Shaed
⚽ Goalscorers
Dads: Ajmal (2), Taufeeq (2), Wasim (1), Marco (1), Raf (1)
Lads: Hamzah (1), Faheem – (1 or so he claims)
The veteran side cruised to a commanding 7–2 victory. The Lads, meanwhile, struggled to find rhythm, lost their heads, and turned on each other over team selection. Experience, teamwork, and a touch of class prevailed.
Despite their youthful energy, the Lads couldn’t cope with the Dads’ structured play and calm under pressure. Their attacks fizzled, passes went astray, and frustration quickly set in. Meanwhile, the Dads kept their composure, moved the ball with intent, and punished every mistake. From defence to attack, it was a complete performance — a clear reminder that experience still counts.
That said, there were a couple of bright sparks for the Lads. Hamzah — a guest stepping in and usually the target of friendly fire — silenced the critics with a surprise opening goal. A solid warm-up with Mujib J seemed to unlock a rare level of confidence, and for a moment, the Lads looked like they were in the game. After that, the Dads mostly shut up shop, although Faheem sparked a late counter from a corner that led to a second, helped on by a deflection from Zenny, but all the pressure came from Faheem’s effort. If only he had shown up on time. A consolation, perhaps, scored at a time when the Dads were far too busy laughing at their own acrobatics to defend properly.
As the final whistle blew, there was no doubt who owned the day. The Lads, once full of bravado, were left bickering over lineups and looking for answers. But hey — it’s a Father’s Day special. A little humility was the gift they didn’t expect.