Match Debrief: Sláinte Athletic 8 – 0 NPC Fútbol

A new week. The same fire. The bar just got raised.

Sláinte Athletic sent a message across the league on Sunday morning with a blistering 8–0 win over NPC Fútbol. Ruthless in front of goal, organized in defense, and relentless in the press—this was a performance built on trust, discipline, and hunger.

Two games into the Spring 2025 campaign, and Aaron Burbridge’s side looks every bit a promotion contender. Every substitution made an impact. Every unit clicked. And for the second week running, Sláinte showed there’s no ceiling on what this group can become.

Scoring Summary

4’ – Andres Perez (assist: Leland Brigham)

5’ – Arlie Hitt (assist: Isaac Ngobu)

25’ – Andres Perez (assist: Arlie Hitt)

25’ – Isaac Ngobu (unassisted)

36’ – Isaac Ngobu (assist: Drew Meyers)

62’ – Dylan Burruss (assist: Iddriss Iddriss)

72’ – Garrett Peters (assist: Iddriss Iddriss via Dragunas dummy)

85’ – Danny Hallowell (penalty)

Match Highlights

It didn’t take long for the floodgates to open.

In the 4th minute, Andres Perez got on the end of a slotted pass from Brigham and made no mistake—calm, clinical, 1-0. Just a minute later, Ngobu curled a cross in from the left and found Arlie Hitt at the Near post, who made no mistake with the finish. 2-0 inside five minutes.

At the 25-minute mark, Hitt returned the favor with a well-placed assist that Perez buried to complete his brace. Moments later, Ngobu capitalized on a defensive mistake to smash in his first goal of the match.

Sláinte’s fifth came from a smart set piece in the 36th minute—Meyers delivered a low front-post ball that Ngobu darted in to meet for his second of the day.

Halftime: Sláinte 5, NPC 0.

The second half brought more of the same. In the 62nd, Iddriss cut into the box and slipped a pass to Burruss, who curled home with the help of the keeper. The seventh goal came in the 72nd minute: Iddriss fired a shot off the keeper into the feet of Garrett Peters who finished calmly in his debut.

Captain Danny Hallowell put the finishing touch on the performance in the 85th, converting from the spot after a late foul in the box.

Standout Performers

Andres Perez (Man of the Match)

Two goals, tireless movement, and a constant threat in buildup and pressing. Took his chances well and led from the front.

Isaac Ngobu

Two goals and an assist. Dynamic down the left, dangerous in space, and decisive in key moments.

Drew Meyers

Registered a clever assist from a well-rehearsed set piece and anchored the right side of defense with calm and clarity.

Arlie Hitt

Scored early and assisted Perez’s second. Brought intensity and control to the wing in and out of possession.

Iddriss Iddriss

Impactful off the bench with an assist and loads of energy. Created chaos and made the most of his minutes.

Garrett Peters

Debuted in white and capped it with a goal. Positive movement, confident touches, and a composed finish.

Dylan Burruss

Quick off the bench and onto the scoresheet. Sharp, composed, and effective in front of goal.

Squad Notes

• Zach Epstein entered early for an injured Francio Henry and provided control and composure in a hybrid midfield/backline role.

• Sam Dragunas made his mark with a selfless dummy that opened the lane for the seventh goal.

• Maja, McDonough, and Funk all contributed in the second half to a back line that preserved the clean sheet with ease.

• BP Seivers quietly dictated tempo again in midfield, helping Sláinte dominate possession and transitions.

Tactical Substitution Timeline

30’ – Epstein for Henry (injury)

HT – McDonough, Dragunas, Maja, Peters, Iddriss on

61’ – Burruss for Perez

73’ – Hallowell for Seivers

75’ – Funk for Iddriss, Hitt for Meyers

84’ – Iddriss for Peters

Around the League: Matchday 2 Recap

• Peru United and Ittihad FC battled to a 4–4 draw in a back-and-forth thriller.

• Baltimore City FC had the weekend off.

• MSI Pro vs. Touch Kings Touch Kings scraped a 1-0 over MSI Pro to remain top of the table.

Current Table (pending MSI Pro vs Touch Kings):

1. Touch Kings – 9 pts (3-0-0, +8 GD)

2. Sláinte Athletic – 6 pts (2-0-0, +11 GD)

3. MSI Pro – 3 pts (1-0-1)

4. Peru United – 2 pts (0-2-0)

5. Baltimore City FC – 1 pt (0-1-1)

6. Ittihad FC – 1 pt (0-1-1)

7. NPC Fútbol – 0 pts (0-2-0)

Final Word

Back-to-back wins. Twelve goals. One conceded. A squad that’s locked in and growing stronger each week.

With a clear identity, growing chemistry, and depth making a difference, Sláinte is finding its rhythm early—and making it count.