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Matchweek 4 Review: Big Wins on the Road
Dono Dominates as Futsal Factory Outlasts Inter Detroit in High-Scoring Thriller
Matchweek 4 delivered a thrilling showdown as Inter Detroit made their NFPL debut against Futsal Factory Academy in a high-scoring encounter that ended 11-6 in FFA’s favor. Despite their spirited effort, Inter couldn’t overcome the firepower and experience of their opponents, who rode a stellar performance from Thomas Dono to secure the win.
The first half was a seesaw battle, with Inter Detroit striking first to take a 1-0 lead before Futsal Factory equalized at 1-1. From there, the goals came thick and fast, with both teams trading the lead multiple times. Thomas Dono set the tone for FFA with two crucial first-half goals, while Drew Ducker also contributed two strikes to keep his side ahead. For Inter Detroit, their offensive trio of Edwin Gomez Ruiz, Nate Boos, and Eduardo Cardenas kept the home side in the game, each scoring in the first half to make it 5-4 at the break in FFA’s favor.
In the second half, Futsal Factory’s class and composure began to shine. Dono added three more goals to complete his five-goal performance and assisted on another, leading his team’s offensive surge. FFA extended their lead to 7-4 early in the half and continued to pull away, reaching 9-5 by the midway point. Despite another goal each from Gomez Ruiz and Cardenas, Inter Detroit couldn’t keep pace, and FFA closed the game with two late goals in the final minute to cap off the 11-6 victory.
Inter Detroit showcased plenty of promise in their debut, with Gomez Ruiz, Boos, and Cardenas all netting twice and demonstrating flashes of brilliance. However, Futsal Factory’s depth, discipline, and Dono’s star performance proved too much to overcome.
With this win, Futsal Factory Academy further solidifies their reputation as one of the league’s top teams, while Inter Detroit leaves their first game with valuable experience and a foundation to build on for the future.
Full stats are available on the NFPL website. Full game replay is available on the Official NFPL YouTube Channel.
BRUSA FC Shines in NFPL Opener, Overcomes Santa Fe Gloom with Clinical Display
Santa Fe Gloom hosted BRUSA FC in an action-packed Matchweek 4 clash that marked BRUSA’s impressive debut in the NFPL. Despite a strong start and moments of brilliance from the home team, BRUSA’s depth and clinical execution, especially from the 10-meter spot, secured an 8-4 victory in their season opener.
The game began with Santa Fe taking the lead through Isai Rivas, whose early goal gave Gloom a 1-0 advantage. However, BRUSA responded swiftly, with Ruben Miranda equalizing and Luis Loera putting them ahead 2-1. In the closing five minutes of the first half, BRUSA’s Jonathan Caceres and captain Kaue Martins capitalized on Gloom’s defensive lapses, extending their lead to 4-1 by halftime.
Gloom struck early in the second half, with Rivas scoring his second to narrow the gap to 4-2. Both teams battled in a tightly contested middle period before Caceres struck again to make it 5-2 for BRUSA. Gloom refused to back down, with Julian Bustamante making it 5-3. However, BRUSA’s composure in key moments proved too much, as Matheus Lima converted a 10-meter penalty to make it 6-3. Brian Rivas gave Gloom hope with a late goal, cutting it to 6-4, but Lima added two more 10-meter kicks in the final minute to seal BRUSA’s emphatic 8-4 victory.
Isai Rivas led Gloom with two goals, supported by contributions from Bustamante and Brian Rivas. Meanwhile, BRUSA’s attack was spearheaded by Jonathan Caceres’ two goals, with captain Kaue Martins and Matheus Lima also delivering standout performances.
With this win, BRUSA FC announces themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NFPL, while Santa Fe Gloom will look to regroup and tighten their defense ahead of the next matchweek.
A LOOK AT THE TABLE AFTER MATCHWEEK 4:
This week’s results saw BRUSA FC climb to second place in the Southwest Division after their debut win over Santa Fe Gloom, while Futsal Factory Academy’s victory over Inter Detroit propelled them to the top of the Midwest Division.
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