NDL FC 5-3 Prime FC — Gameweek 9 match report. Dara Dada (8 goals) leads NDL FC's attack. Game Changers: 3Play (3) & 1-on-1 (3). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — NDL FC 5-3 Prime FC
All roads led to Baller Arena for Gameweek 9, where NDL FC and Prime FC produced a rollercoaster of emotions that had everything you could want from a Baller League match.
NDL FC came in occupying a coveted playoff spot at 2nd, while Prime FC were desperate to crash the party. When the dust settled, it was NDL FC who emerged 5-3 victors. The Game Changer window — 3Play and 1-on-1 — proved pivotal, contributing 6 of the match’s 8 goals.
NDL FC form (before GW9): 🤝 ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ (D-W-W-L-L)
Prime FC form (before GW9): ❌ ✅ ✅ 🤝 ❌ (L-W-W-D-L)
How the Match Unfolded
First Half
The first half sprang into life at the 12-minute mark with the 3Play Game Changer flicking the switch — and the goals flowed. 3 times the net bulged during the activation period, a frantic, breathless spell of attacking football. NDL FC controlled the tempo and carried a deserved lead into the interval, their composure and cutting edge proving the difference.
Second Half
The tension was palpable at the restart, and the 1-on-1 Game Changer at 27 minutes only dialled it up — the defensive discipline of the first half evaporated as 3 goals thundered in during the activation. The final exchanges were fraught with tension. Prime FC threw everything forward in search of a route back, but NDL FC 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:
- 10′ — Isaac Modi (NDL FC) drew first blood
- 13′ — Joseph Adewunmi struck
- 14′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) scored
- 14′ — Montel McKenzie (Prime FC) fired home
- 21′ — Bráulio Valera Pinto Maieco (Prime FC) slotted
- 27′ — Kevin Weggen (NDL FC) fired home
- 29′ — Francis Gerard Mampolo (Prime FC) slotted
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 10′ | Isaac Modi | NDL FC |
| 13′ | Joseph Adewunmi | — |
| 14′ | Sam Fitzgerald | NDL FC |
| 14′ | Montel McKenzie | Prime FC |
| 21′ | Bráulio Valera Pinto Maieco | Prime FC |
| 27′ | Kevin Weggen | NDL FC |
| 29′ | Francis Gerard Mampolo | Prime FC |
Game Changer Impact — 3Play & 1-on-1
The Game Changer period took over this match. With 6 of the 8 total goals coming during GC activations (75%), the modified rules were not a sideshow — they were the show.
The 3Play activation was particularly devastating, producing 3 goals that fundamentally altered the trajectory of the contest. When the GC window is this productive, traditional game plans go out the window — it becomes a test of who can adapt fastest to controlled chaos. On this evidence, the answer was both sides, and the paying fans were the real winners.
| GC Activation | Type | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half (12′) | 3Play | 3 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | 1-on-1 | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Match Performers
NDL FC
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Modi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Sam Fitzgerald | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Kevin Weggen | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Dara Dada | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
Prime FC
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Gerard Mampolo | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Montel McKenzie | 1 | 0 | 6 | 38 |
| Bráulio Valera Pinto Maieco | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
Key Players & Season Stats
NDL FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dara Dada | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| Sam Fitzgerald | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Isaac Modi | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| Joshua Parker | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Kevin Weggen | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Prime FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Gerard Mampolo | 17 | 4 | 10 |
| Bráulio Valera Pinto Maieco | 9 | 0 | 10 |
| Timmy Abraham | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| Ergys Pepaj | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| Sak Hassan | 5 | 5 | 9 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Dara Dada — NDL FC’s talisman with 8 goals from 10 appearances and 5 assists. A reliable and consistent outlet who defences have learned to fear.
- Francis Gerard Mampolo — Prime FC’s leading marksman with 17 goals from 10 outings, plus 4 assists. A proven match-winner who carries Prime FC’s main goal threat game after game.
Season Context
With 2 gameweeks left in the regular season, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. NDL FC entered this match averaging 4.4 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. Prime FC, by contrast, arrived with an average of 4.9 per outing — a figure that highlighted the work still to be done in the final third.
The league-wide average stood at 7.1 goals per game, a benchmark that underlined the high-octane nature of Baller League football. For NDL FC, sitting 2nd before kick-off, every remaining match carried the weight of a cup final. They had one foot in the Final Four.
Head-to-Head History
This was the maiden competitive meeting between NDL FC and Prime FC — a historic first that will be recorded in the Baller League annals. Fresh rivalries are forged on nights like these.
Table Impact
NDL FC climbed to 1st, prime fc dropped to 9th.
| Team | Before GW9 | After GW9 |
|---|---|---|
| NDL FC | 2nd | 1st |
| Prime FC | 7th | 9th |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | NDL FC | Prime FC |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| GC Goals | 6 | 6 |
| GC 1st Half (3Play) | 3 | 3 |
| GC 2nd Half (1-on-1) | 3 | 3 |
Match Facts
- A 8-goal thriller that lived up to every pre-match expectation
- 6 of 8 goals (75%) came during Game Changer activations
- Francis Gerard Mampolo heads Prime FC’s scoring charts with 17 goals, a tally any forward would be proud of
What’s Next
NDL FC
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
Prime FC
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 9 coverage? Check out the full GW9 roundup for all 6 matches, stats, and analysis.