Yanited 4-3 NDL FC — Gameweek 11 match report. Kadell Daniel (14 goals) leads Yanited's attack. Game Changers: The Line (2) & 1-on-1 (1). Read the full match report, player stats, table impact and head-to-head analysis.
Match Summary — Yanited 4-3 NDL FC
All roads led to Baller Arena for Gameweek 11, where Yanited and NDL FC produced 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, ending NDL FC’s impressive winning run in the process. The Game Changer window — The Line and 1-on-1 — proved pivotal, contributing 3 of the match’s 7 goals.
Yanited form (before GW11): ❌ 🤝 ❌ ❌ ❌ (L-D-L-L-L)
NDL FC form (before GW11): ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 🤝 (W-W-W-W-D)
How the Match Unfolded
First Half
Twelve minutes in and the The Line Game Changer came alive, reshaping the contest entirely — a 2-goal window that gave the half an electric pulse. Yanited took a slender lead into half-time — nothing decisive, but enough to shift the psychological battle in their favour.
Second Half
The tension was palpable at the restart, and the 1-on-1 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. 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) broke the deadlock
- 9′ — Michael Folivi (Yanited) fired home
- 12′ — Dara Dada (NDL FC) struck
- 14′ — Kadell Daniel (Yanited) netted
- 21′ — Sam Fitzgerald (NDL FC) converted
- 23′ — Kadell Daniel (Yanited) fired home
- 29′ — Michael Folivi (Yanited) netted
| 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 — The Line & 1-on-1
The Game Changer period left a genuine imprint on this fixture, with the The Line and 1-on-1 activations generating 3 goals — 43% of the match’s total output.
The The Line 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′) | The Line | 2 |
| 2nd Half (27′) | 1-on-1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
Match Performers
Yanited
The standout for Yanited was undoubtedly Kadell Daniel, whose 2-goal haul was the foundation of everything good about their display.
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadell Daniel | 2 | 0 | 4 | 28 |
| Michael Folivi | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Tyrell Miller-Rodney | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24 |
NDL FC
| Player | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Fitzgerald | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Isaac Modi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Dara Dada | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| Amin Belaid | 0 | 2 | 8 | 18 |
Key Players & Season Stats
Yanited — Top Scorers (Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadell Daniel | 14 | 3 | 7 |
| Tyrell Miller-Rodney | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| John Bostock | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Michael Folivi | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Paul-José M’Poku | 2 | 2 | 7 |
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 |
Key Attacking Threats
- Kadell Daniel — Yanited’s talisman with 14 goals from 7 appearances and 3 assists. One of the league’s elite finishers and the focal point of virtually every Yanited attack.
- Dara Dada — NDL FC’s leading marksman with 8 goals from 10 outings, plus 5 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 3.4 goals per game — a number that reflected their struggles in front of goal this campaign. NDL FC, by contrast, arrived with an average of 4.6 per outing — a figure that highlighted the work still to be done in the final third.
The league-wide average stood at 7.2 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 1 time before this encounter, and the history books painted an intriguing picture. NDL FC held bragging rights with 1 win to Yanited’s 0, and 0 stalemates between them.
| GW | Result |
|---|---|
| 9 | Yanited 2-5 NDL FC |
| H2H Stat | Yanited | NDL FC |
|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 5 |
Total head-to-head goals: 7 across all meetings.
Table Impact
Yanited stayed at 7th, ndl fc stayed at 1st.
| Team | Before GW11 | After GW11 |
|---|---|---|
| Yanited | 7th | 7th |
| NDL FC | 1st | 1st |
Match Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Yanited | NDL FC |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| GC Goals | 3 | 3 |
| GC 1st Half (The Line) | 2 | 2 |
| GC 2nd Half (1-on-1) | 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 14 goals — firmly among the league’s elite marksmen
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.