COLOMBO, Sep 12 (ePRESS) – Defenders FC struck four goals in a powerful 16-minute second-half burst to crush New Youngs FC 4-0 in their Super League 2025/26 football match at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.
The match remained goalless during a tight first half, with New Youngs keeping the Defenders attack under control.
But Defenders returned with greater purpose after the break and completely changed the match.
Half-time substitute Shifan Kaleel broke the deadlock in the 66th minute before Abdeen Fayas doubled the advantage only three minutes later.
Sountharaj Aravinraj then put the result beyond doubt with Defenders’ third goal in the 79th minute.
Substitute Chamod Kumara completed the rout in the 82nd minute, giving Defenders their biggest win of the campaign.
Aravinraj was named the Most Valuable Player for his impressive performance.
The victory gave Defenders their second win in nine matches and lifted them to seven points, although they remained eighth in the 10-team standings.
New Youngs suffered their sixth defeat of the season and stayed ninth with five points from nine matches.
Unbeaten Up Country Lions lead the standings with a perfect 24 points from eight matches. Sea Hawks, Renown and Colombo FC follow with 15 points each.
