2025-02-11, 11:20 AM - Word count: 404
Going into the match, Victoria Falls Eagles were seen by many as the stronger side. FC Istanbul had quality, sure, but the Eagles had the reputation. From the start, both teams played cautiously, feeling each other out. No one wanted to be the first to make a mistake.
Then, in the 17th minute, FC Istanbul struck first. A perfectly delivered corner from Nadj found none other than Vinnie f*****g Jones, who blasted the ball into the net with a thunderous header. The game stayed tight, though, and just before halftime, the Eagles responded. Santori found the equalizer in the 43rd minute, sending both teams into the break at 1-1.
Whatever Vinnie f*****g Jones said during halftime - we can’t repeat it due to censorship - worked. The second half was a different story. The team recognized Stefan Davidović’s impact on the left wing, they started shifting play towards him, and it paid off.
Turning point? 63rd minute, the ball moved from the right to Nadj on the left, who passed it forward to Davidović. He spotted Dobrić alone in the box - perfect pass, easy goal. From that moment, Istanbul took control. Possession went up to 63%, and they scored two more: Dohbra (63’, Nadj assist) and Dobrić again (67’, Dohbra assist).
Davidović didn’t score, but he was everywhere. 3 key passes, 1 big chance created, 50% cross accuracy, even won 40% of his headers despite not being tall. His dribbling was insane—9 successful dribbles, more than the entire Eagles team combined. Even his defense was out of this world, 100% successful tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 clearances.
An 8.0 match rating on debut—second only to Dobrić. FC Istanbul may have won 4-1, but tonight was all about Stefan Davidović’s arrival.
After the game, Davidović spoke to the press with the same confidence he showed on the field. When asked about the victory, he smirked and said, “Let’s be honest, we won because of me.” A bold statement, but after a performance like that, no one could really argue. He also made it clear he has big ambitions, saying he plans to live up to his idol, Jamie Tartt.
But the real moment came when a reporter asked what changed in the second half. Davidović didn’t give a long answer. He just whispered to himself, “Vinnie f*g Jones,” shook his head, and walked off.
Then, in the 17th minute, FC Istanbul struck first. A perfectly delivered corner from Nadj found none other than Vinnie f*****g Jones, who blasted the ball into the net with a thunderous header. The game stayed tight, though, and just before halftime, the Eagles responded. Santori found the equalizer in the 43rd minute, sending both teams into the break at 1-1.
Whatever Vinnie f*****g Jones said during halftime - we can’t repeat it due to censorship - worked. The second half was a different story. The team recognized Stefan Davidović’s impact on the left wing, they started shifting play towards him, and it paid off.
Turning point? 63rd minute, the ball moved from the right to Nadj on the left, who passed it forward to Davidović. He spotted Dobrić alone in the box - perfect pass, easy goal. From that moment, Istanbul took control. Possession went up to 63%, and they scored two more: Dohbra (63’, Nadj assist) and Dobrić again (67’, Dohbra assist).
Davidović didn’t score, but he was everywhere. 3 key passes, 1 big chance created, 50% cross accuracy, even won 40% of his headers despite not being tall. His dribbling was insane—9 successful dribbles, more than the entire Eagles team combined. Even his defense was out of this world, 100% successful tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 clearances.
An 8.0 match rating on debut—second only to Dobrić. FC Istanbul may have won 4-1, but tonight was all about Stefan Davidović’s arrival.
After the game, Davidović spoke to the press with the same confidence he showed on the field. When asked about the victory, he smirked and said, “Let’s be honest, we won because of me.” A bold statement, but after a performance like that, no one could really argue. He also made it clear he has big ambitions, saying he plans to live up to his idol, Jamie Tartt.
But the real moment came when a reporter asked what changed in the second half. Davidović didn’t give a long answer. He just whispered to himself, “Vinnie f*g Jones,” shook his head, and walked off.
