N5 FC 2-3 Deportrio — Gameweek 11 match report. Michael Hill (19 goals) leads N5 FC's attack. Game Changers: 3Play (2) & Fairplay (0). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — N5 FC 2-3 Deportrio
All roads led to Baller Arena for Gameweek 11, where N5 FC and Deportrio produced a nail-biter that could have swung either way, decided by the finest of details.
Deportrio came in occupying a coveted playoff spot at 2nd, while N5 FC were desperate to crash the party. When the dust settled, it was Deportrio who emerged 2-3 victors. The Game Changer window — 3Play and Fairplay — proved pivotal, contributing 2 of the match’s 5 goals.
N5 FC form (before GW11): ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ (L-W-W-L-L)
Deportrio form (before GW11): ✅ ✅ 🤝 🤝 🤝 (W-W-D-D-D)
How the Match Unfolded
First Half
The tactical landscape shifted dramatically at 12 minutes as the 3Play Game Changer took hold — a 2-goal window that gave the half an electric pulse. The sides went in with Deportrio just in front, a narrow advantage that kept everything delicately poised.
Second Half
The tension was palpable at the restart, and the Fairplay Game Changer at 27 minutes only dialled it up — yet both sides held their nerve superbly through the rule change, refusing to blink. The final exchanges were fraught with tension. N5 FC threw everything forward in search of a route back, but Deportrio held their nerve, defending with grit and intelligence to protect what they had.
Goal Timeline
The goals arrived in a dramatic sequence that told the story of the match:
- 1′ — Michael Hill (N5 FC) fired the opener
- 13′ — Sahid Kamara (Deportrio) scored
- 14′ — Amine Sassi (Deportrio) netted
- 19′ — Joe Bennett (N5 FC) struck
- 20′ — Sahid Kamara (Deportrio) scored
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1′ | Michael Hill | N5 FC |
| 13′ | Sahid Kamara | Deportrio |
| 14′ | Amine Sassi | Deportrio |
| 19′ | Joe Bennett | N5 FC |
| 20′ | Sahid Kamara | Deportrio |
Game Changer Impact — 3Play & Fairplay
The Game Changer activations were relatively subdued by Baller League standards, yielding just 2 goals from the two windows. That’s 40% of the match’s scoring — enough to matter, but far from dominant.
This was more a match decided by the regular 6v6 phases than by the GC interventions. Credit to both sets of players for adapting quickly to the shifting rules without losing their shape — a sign of well-drilled, tactically aware squads.
| GC Activation | Type | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half (12′) | 3Play | 2 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | Fairplay | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Match Performers
N5 FC
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bennett | 1 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| Michael Hill | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| Ben Coker | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
Deportrio
Deportrio had Sahid Kamara to thank, the forward delivering a 2-goal performance of the highest calibre.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahid Kamara | 2 | 0 | 8 | 13 |
| Amine Sassi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Jay Emmanuel-Thomas | 0 | 3 | 6 | 32 |
Key Players & Season Stats
N5 FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hill | 19 | 6 | 11 |
| Joe Bennett | 15 | 3 | 11 |
| Jezreel Davies | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Mustapha Carayol | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Nile Ranger | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Deportrio — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Emmanuel-Thomas | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Sahid Kamara | 11 | 3 | 9 |
| Bakary Sako | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Amine Sassi | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| J’Ardell Stirling | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Michael Hill — N5 FC’s talisman with 19 goals from 11 appearances and 6 assists. One of the league’s elite finishers and the focal point of virtually every N5 FC attack.
- Jay Emmanuel-Thomas — Deportrio’s leading marksman with 21 goals from 12 outings, plus 9 assists. A proven match-winner who carries Deportrio’s main goal threat game after game.
Season Context
With 0 gameweek left in the regular season, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. N5 FC entered this match averaging 3.7 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. Deportrio, by contrast, arrived with an average of 3.9 per outing — a figure that highlighted the work still to be done in the final third.
The league-wide average stood at 7.3 goals per game, a benchmark that underlined the high-octane nature of Baller League football. Deportrio, 2nd in the standings, knew that dropping points at this stage could prove catastrophic to their Final Four ambitions.
Head-to-Head History
N5 FC and Deportrio had locked horns 2 times before this encounter, and the history books painted an intriguing picture. Deportrio held bragging rights with 1 win to N5 FC’s 0, and 1 stalemate between them.
| GW | Result |
|---|---|
| 2 | N5 FC 3-7 Deportrio |
| 6 | N5 FC 3-3 Deportrio |
| H2H Stat | N5 FC | Deportrio |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Goals Scored | 6 | 10 |
Total head-to-head goals: 16 across all meetings.
Table Impact
N5 FC stayed at 9th, deportrio stayed at 2nd.
| Team | Before GW11 | After GW11 |
|---|---|---|
| N5 FC | 9th | 9th |
| Deportrio | 2nd | 2nd |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | N5 FC | Deportrio |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| GC Goals | 2 | 2 |
| GC 1st Half (3Play) | 2 | 2 |
| GC 2nd Half (Fairplay) | 0 | 0 |
Match Facts
- 2 of 5 goals (40%) came during Game Changer activations
- A one-goal game decided by the narrowest of margins — the small details made all the difference
- Michael Hill continues to lead N5 FC with 19 goals — firmly among the league’s elite marksmen
- Jay Emmanuel-Thomas heads Deportrio’s scoring charts with 21 goals, a tally any forward would be proud of
What’s Next
N5 FC
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
Deportrio
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
All stats via Baller League UK Hub. Match reports auto-generated from official data.
Looking for more Gameweek 11 coverage? Check out the full GW11 roundup for all 6 matches, stats, and analysis.