Yanited 4-3 NDL FC — Gameweek 11 match report. Kadell Daniel (16 goals) leads Yanited's attack. Game Changers: Plus One (2) & Fairplay (1). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — Yanited 4-3 NDL FC
The crowd at Baller Arena were treated to a spectacle as Yanited faced NDL FC in a tense, knife-edge contest where the smallest of margins made all the difference.
NDL FC, sitting pretty in the Final Four places at 1st, knew a win here would tighten their grip. When the dust settled, it was Yanited who emerged 4-3 victors. The Game Changer window — Plus One and Fairplay — proved pivotal, contributing 3 of the match’s 7 goals.
Yanited form (before GW11): ✅ ❌ 🤝 ❌ ❌ (W-L-D-L-L)
NDL FC form (before GW11): ❌ ✅ ✅ 🤝 ✅ (L-W-W-D-W)
How the Match Unfolded
First Half
The game’s complexion changed at the 12th minute when the Plus One Game Changer activated — a 2-goal window that gave the half an electric pulse. The sides went in with Yanited just in front, a narrow advantage that kept everything delicately poised.
Second Half
The 27th minute brought the Fairplay Game Changer thundering into the match — a moment that would prove pivotal — the 1 goal it produced came at a crucial juncture, swinging momentum decisively. It was edge-of-your-seat stuff in the closing minutes. NDL FC pressed and probed, but Yanited’s back-line stood firm — resilient, organised, and ultimately heroic.
Goal Timeline
The goals arrived in a dramatic sequence that told the story of the match:
- 5′ — Isaac Modi (NDL FC) fired the opener
- 9′ — Michael Folivi (Yanited) fired home
- 12′ — Dara Dada (NDL FC) scored
- 14′ — Kadell Daniel (Yanited) netted
- 21′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) slotted
- 23′ — Kadell Daniel (Yanited) converted
- 29′ — Michael Folivi (Yanited) found the target
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 5′ | Isaac Modi | NDL FC |
| 9′ | Michael Folivi | Yanited |
| 12′ | Dara Dada | NDL FC |
| 14′ | Kadell Daniel | Yanited |
| 21′ | Sam Fitzgerald | NDL FC |
| 23′ | Kadell Daniel | Yanited |
| 29′ | Michael Folivi | Yanited |
Game Changer Impact — Plus One & Fairplay
The Game Changer period left a genuine imprint on this fixture, with the Plus One and Fairplay activations generating 3 goals — 43% of the match’s total output.
The Plus One 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′) | Plus One | 2 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | Fairplay | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Match Performers
Yanited
The standout for Yanited was undoubtedly Michael Folivi, whose 2-goal haul was the foundation of everything good about their display.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Folivi | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Kadell Daniel | 2 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| Tyrell Miller-Rodney | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24 |
NDL FC
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fitzgerald | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Dara Dada | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21 |
| Isaac Modi | 1 | 0 | 6 | 15 |
| Amin Belaid | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
Key Players & Season Stats
Yanited — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadell Daniel | 16 | 3 | 8 |
| Tyrell Miller-Rodney | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| John Bostock | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Michael Folivi | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Paul-José M’Poku | 2 | 2 | 7 |
NDL FC — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fitzgerald | 10 | 4 | 13 |
| Dara Dada | 9 | 5 | 13 |
| Isaac Modi | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| Josh Parker | 7 | 3 | 9 |
| Kevin Weggen | 7 | 0 | 8 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Kadell Daniel — Yanited’s talisman with 16 goals from 8 appearances and 3 assists. One of the league’s elite finishers and the focal point of virtually every Yanited attack.
- Sam Fitzgerald — NDL FC’s leading marksman with 10 goals from 13 outings, plus 4 assists. NDL FC look to him whenever they need a moment of magic in the final third.
Season Context
With 0 gameweek left in the regular season, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Yanited entered this match averaging 3.8 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. NDL FC, by contrast, arrived with an average of 4.4 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. NDL FC, 1st in the standings, knew that dropping points at this stage could prove catastrophic to their Final Four ambitions.
Head-to-Head History
Yanited and NDL FC had locked horns 2 times before this encounter, and the history books painted an intriguing picture. NDL FC held bragging rights with 2 wins to Yanited’s 0, and 0 stalemates between them.
| GW | Result |
|---|---|
| 6 | Yanited 2-4 NDL FC |
| 9 | Yanited 2-5 NDL FC |
| H2H Stat | Yanited | NDL FC |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 2 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 4 | 9 |
Total head-to-head goals: 13 across all meetings.
Table Impact
Yanited stayed at 5th, ndl fc stayed at 1st.
| Team | Before GW11 | After GW11 |
|---|---|---|
| Yanited | 5th | 5th |
| NDL FC | 1st | 1st |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Yanited | NDL FC |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| GC Goals | 3 | 3 |
| GC 1st Half (Plus One) | 2 | 2 |
| GC 2nd Half (Fairplay) | 1 | 1 |
Match Facts
- 3 of 7 goals (43%) came during Game Changer activations
- A one-goal game decided by the narrowest of margins — the small details made all the difference
- Kadell Daniel continues to lead Yanited with 16 goals — firmly among the league’s elite marksmen
- Sam Fitzgerald heads NDL FC’s scoring charts with 10 goals, a tally any forward would be proud of
What’s Next
Yanited
Their next fixture is yet to be confirmed — check back for the Gameweek 11 schedule.
NDL 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 11 coverage? Check out the full GW11 roundup for all 6 matches, stats, and analysis.