Prime FC 7-3 N5 FC — Gameweek 1 match report. Francis Gerard Mampolo (17 goals) leads Prime FC's attack. Game Changers: 3Play (1) & The Line (1). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — Prime FC 7-3 N5 FC
Football took center stage at Baller Arena when Prime FC met N5 FC in a pulsating encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats from the first whistle to the last.
When the dust settled, it was Prime FC who emerged 7-3 victors. The Game Changer window — 3Play and The Line — proved pivotal, contributing 2 of the match’s 10 goals.
How the Match Unfolded
First Half
Barely a dozen minutes had passed when 3Play transformed the match into something altogether different — a 1-goal window that gave the half an electric pulse. Prime FC simply blew N5 FC away in a devastating opening period, sending a powerful message to everyone watching.
Second Half
The tension was palpable at the restart, and the The Line Game Changer at 27 minutes only dialled it up — and it delivered 1 goal at just the right moment to breathe fresh life into the match. The scoreboard didn’t flatter Prime FC — they were simply better in every department, and N5 FC had no complaints. The 10-goal spectacle was the kind of match that Baller League was built for — pure, unfiltered entertainment.
Goal Timeline
The goals arrived in a dramatic sequence that told the story of the match:
- 11′ — Sak Hassan (Prime FC) broke the deadlock
- 13′ — Ryan Tunnicliffe (N5 FC) scored
- 16′ — Finlay Chadwick struck
- 17′ — Bráulio Valera Pinto Maieco (Prime FC) slotted
- 18′ — Francis Gerard Mampolo (Prime FC) scored
- 20′ — Francis Gerard Mampolo (Prime FC) struck
- 21′ — Stefan Ilic (Prime FC) found the target
- 23′ — Timmy Abraham (Prime FC) fired home
- 23′ — Finlay Chadwick found the target
- 28′ — Francis Gerard Mampolo (Prime FC) converted
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 11′ | Sak Hassan | Prime FC |
| 13′ | Ryan Tunnicliffe | N5 FC |
| 16′ | Finlay Chadwick | — |
| 17′ | Bráulio Valera Pinto Maieco | Prime FC |
| 18′ | Francis Gerard Mampolo | Prime FC |
| 20′ | Francis Gerard Mampolo | Prime FC |
| 21′ | Stefan Ilic | Prime FC |
| 23′ | Timmy Abraham | Prime FC |
| 23′ | Finlay Chadwick | — |
| 28′ | Francis Gerard Mampolo | Prime FC |
Game Changer Impact — 3Play & The Line
The Game Changer activations were relatively subdued by Baller League standards, yielding just 2 goals from the two windows. That’s 20% 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 | 1 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | The Line | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Match Performers
Prime FC
The standout for Prime FC was undoubtedly Francis Gerard Mampolo, whose 3-goal haul was the foundation of everything good about their display.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Gerard Mampolo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bráulio Valera Pinto Maieco | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Timmy Abraham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sak Hassan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefan Ilic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
N5 FC
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tunnicliffe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Players & Season Stats
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 |
N5 FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hill | 18 | 6 | 10 |
| Joe Bennett | 14 | 3 | 10 |
| Jezreel Davies | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Mustapha Carayol | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Nile Ranger | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Francis Gerard Mampolo — Prime FC’s talisman with 17 goals from 10 appearances and 4 assists. One of the league’s elite finishers and the focal point of virtually every Prime FC attack.
- Michael Hill — N5 FC’s leading marksman with 18 goals from 10 outings, plus 6 assists. A proven match-winner who carries N5 FC’s main goal threat game after game.
Season Context
With 10 gameweeks left in the regular season, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Prime FC entered this match averaging 4.9 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. N5 FC, by contrast, arrived with an average of 4.0 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.
Head-to-Head History
This was the maiden competitive meeting between Prime FC and N5 FC — a historic first that will be recorded in the Baller League annals. Fresh rivalries are forged on nights like these.
Table Impact
Prime FC held steady, n5 fc held steady.
| Team | Before GW1 | After GW1 |
|---|---|---|
| Prime FC | — | 2nd |
| N5 FC | — | 7th |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Prime FC | N5 FC |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
| GC Goals | 2 | 2 |
| GC 1st Half (3Play) | 1 | 1 |
| GC 2nd Half (The Line) | 1 | 1 |
Match Facts
- A 10-goal thriller that lived up to every pre-match expectation
- 2 of 10 goals (20%) came during Game Changer activations
- Francis Gerard Mampolo continues to lead Prime FC with 17 goals — firmly among the league’s elite marksmen
- Michael Hill heads N5 FC’s scoring charts with 18 goals, a tally any forward would be proud of
What’s Next
Prime FC
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
N5 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.
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