Warriors FC 2 - Panorama F.C. 5-2 (20 November 2024)

Date 20 November 2024
Competition Summer League Division 3
Venue Discovery Soccer Park
Match Warriors FC 2 - Panorama F.C.
Final Result 5 - 2
Goals 1 Theo Egbers
1 Iain Lindsay
Assist 1 Culverwell Bwowa
1 Iain Lindsay
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Report

Panorama’s tumultuous season continues to spiral downward. A string of defeats, compounded by a coaching change that has failed to turn the tide, paints a grim picture for the struggling side. However, the most devastating blow to the team has been the relentless wave of serious injuries plaguing their squad, leaving them chronically shorthanded and unable to build any consistency.

The match against Warriors initially offered a glimmer of hope. Lindsay, making a long-awaited return, put Panorama ahead with a well-taken goal to make it 1-0. However, Warriors quickly turned the tables, equalizing and pulling ahead. Captain Egbers managed to bring Panorama level again at 2-2, providing a spark of resilience amidst adversity.

Disaster struck just before halftime when Lee, Panorama’s goalkeeper, suffered a serious injury. With no suitable replacement on the bench, the team was forced to reshuffle their formation and improvise defensively. The lack of depth on the bench once again exposed the fragility of the squad, undermining their ability to compete at full strength.

The second half was a story of collapse. Panorama, rattled by Lee's absence and further drained by their injury-depleted lineup, conceded three unanswered goals. Despite creating a handful of chances, they failed to capitalize, leaving them to endure yet another bitter defeat in a season already rife with disappointment.

As the losses mount and injuries continue to decimate the roster, Panorama’s season appears to be unraveling faster than they can patch it back together.


Some stats from the game:


GK Lee Moodley 30
D Nick Ho Lam 80
D Theo Egbers (c) 90
D Daniel Benites 90
D Kevin Jansen 90
M Olaf Olgiati 90
M Sello Mofokeng 90
M Shepherd Siduli 70
M Leko Nzama 90
M Culverwell Bwowa 70
F Iain Lindsay 90
sub Jacob Miles 50
sub Zandisile Zibi 60