Toma 4-6 VZN FC — Gameweek 4 match report. Joshua Phillips (2 goals) leads Toma's attack. Game Changers: 3Play (2) & The Line (1). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — Toma 4-6 VZN FC
Gameweek 4 delivered fireworks at Baller Arena with Toma taking on VZN FC in a breathtaking goal-fest.
When the dust settled, it was VZN FC who emerged 4-6 victors. The Game Changer window — 3Play and The Line — proved pivotal, contributing 3 of the match’s 10 goals.
Toma form (before GW4): 🤝 🤝 ❌ (D-D-L)
VZN FC form (before GW4): ❌ ❌ ✅ (L-L-W)
⭐ Player of the Match
Florian Kastrati for VZN FC was the pick of the bunch with 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots.
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 — a 2-goal window that gave the half an electric pulse. VZN FC controlled the tempo and carried a deserved lead into the interval, their composure and cutting edge proving the difference.
Second Half
The 27th minute brought the The Line Game Changer thundering into the match — a moment that would prove pivotal — and it delivered 1 goal at just the right moment to breathe fresh life into the match. The final exchanges were fraught with tension. Toma threw everything forward in search of a route back, but VZN FC held their nerve, defending with grit and intelligence to protect what they had. 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:
- 0′ — Dubem Eze (VZN FC) opened the scoring
- 4′ — Praise Ogbebor (Toma) struck
- 7′ — Dubem Eze (VZN FC) struck
- 9′ — Eddie Allsopp (VZN FC) scored
- 12′ — Yasin Ben El-Mhanni (Toma) struck
- 13′ — Florian Kastrati (VZN FC) netted
- 20′ — Ibrahim Bangura (Toma) netted
- 23′ — Ibrahim Bangura (Toma) struck
- 23′ — Stefan Ilic (VZN FC) scored
- 29′ — Florian Kastrati (VZN FC) struck
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 0′ | Dubem Eze | VZN FC |
| 4′ | Praise Ogbebor | Toma |
| 7′ | Dubem Eze | VZN FC |
| 9′ | Eddie Allsopp | VZN FC |
| 12′ | Yasin Ben El-Mhanni | Toma |
| 13′ | Florian Kastrati | VZN FC |
| 20′ | Ibrahim Bangura | Toma |
| 23′ | Ibrahim Bangura | Toma |
| 23′ | Stefan Ilic | VZN FC |
| 29′ | Florian Kastrati | VZN FC |
Game Changer Impact — 3Play & The Line
The Game Changer period left a genuine imprint on this fixture, with the 3Play and The Line activations generating 3 goals — 30% of the match’s total output.
The 3Play window was the more impactful, its 2 goals shifting the balance of the contest at a critical moment. Matches where the GC contributes this significantly tend to be remembered — the rule modifications force teams out of their comfort zones and into pure reactive mode, which is where the best (and worst) of Baller League football is often found.
| GC Activation | Type | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Half (12′) | 3Play | 2 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | The Line | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
What those rules mean: 3Play rules · The Line rules. Read the full rules or the Game Changer explainer.
Match Performers
Toma
Ibrahim Bangura was Toma’s standout performer, bagging 2 goals in a display of clinical finishing that powered his side’s effort.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Bangura | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Praise Ogbebor | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| Yasin Ben El-Mhanni | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| Junior Dixon | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
VZN FC
Florian Kastrati led the charge for VZN FC, his 2 goals a testament to the kind of ruthless finishing that makes him a nightmare for opposing defences. He also chipped in with 1 assist for good measure.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Kastrati | 2 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| Dubem Eze | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Stefan Ilic | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22 |
| Eddie Allsopp | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Eddie Simon | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Key Players & Season Stats
Toma — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Phillips | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Yasin Ben El-Mhanni | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Junior Dixon | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Arezki Hamouchene | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Ibrahim Bangura | 2 | 1 | 4 |
VZN FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Kastrati | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Terell Thomas | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Dubem Eze | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Eddie Simon | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Stefan Ilic | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Joshua Phillips — Toma’s talisman with 2 goals from 4 appearances. A developing attacking presence with room to grow.
- Florian Kastrati — VZN FC’s leading marksman with 4 goals from 4 outings, plus 1 assists. Still finding his rhythm but showing promising signs.
Season Context
With 7 gameweeks left in the regular season, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Toma entered this match averaging 3.8 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. VZN FC, by contrast, arrived with an average of 3.3 per outing — a figure that highlighted the work still to be done in the final third.
The league-wide average stood at 8.2 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 Toma and VZN FC — a historic first that will be recorded in the Baller League annals. Fresh rivalries are forged on nights like these.
Table Impact
Toma dropped to 12th, vzn fc climbed to 7th.
| Team | Before GW4 | After GW4 |
|---|---|---|
| Toma | 11th | 12th |
| VZN FC | 10th | 7th |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Toma | VZN FC |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| GC Goals | 3 | 3 |
| GC 1st Half (3Play) | 2 | 2 |
| GC 2nd Half (The Line) | 1 | 1 |
By the Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals | 10 |
| Game Changer goals | 3 (30% of all goals) |
| Different goalscorers | 7 |
| Total shots | 43 |
| Assists | 7 |
| Tackles | 19 |
| Passes | 274 |
Match Facts
- A 10-goal thriller that lived up to every pre-match expectation
- 3 of 10 goals (30%) came during Game Changer activations
What’s Next
Toma
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
VZN 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 4 coverage? Check out the full GW4 roundup for all 6 matches, stats, and analysis.