In a match that showcased the stark contrast between two struggling teams, Napoles delivered a resounding 6-1 victory over Benque at Isidoro Beaton Stadium on November 1, 2025. This Premier League clash marked a pivotal moment for both sides as they navigated through their respective challenges in the league.
From the outset, it was clear that Napoles, sitting in sixth place with ten points, were eager to capitalize on their opponent's woes. Meanwhile, Benque, languishing in seventh with just one point from ten matches and still reeling from an embarrassing 10-0 defeat against Port Layola just a week prior, desperately needed a turnaround. Unfortunately for them, this match only deepened their struggles.
The scoring began early when Hector Ceja, the standout forward for Napoles, found the back of the net in the 12th minute. His goal set the tone for what would become a dominant performance by his team. Just minutes later, Ceja struck again, doubling his tally and leaving Benque reeling. The home side's defense appeared disorganized and overwhelmed by the relentless pressure exerted by their opponents.
As if things could not get worse for Benque, they conceded another goal before halftime. This time it was Luis Martinez who added to the scoreline in the 35th minute, making it 3-0 as he capitalized on a defensive error that has become all too familiar for Benque this season. With each passing minute, it became increasingly evident that Benque was struggling to find any rhythm or cohesion on the pitch.
After halftime, there was a glimmer of hope for Benque when forward Darwin Kremmer, who had been under immense pressure to perform after weeks of silence from his attacking line, finally broke through with a goal in the 55th minute. The crowd erupted as he celebrated what many hoped would be a turning point for his team. However, this moment of joy was short-lived.
Just moments later, Napoles responded emphatically with three more goals within quick succession-first from substitute Javier Salazar, then another from Ceja, completing his hat trick and solidifying his status as one of the league's most dangerous forwards. Finally, an own goal from Benque's defender capped off an embarrassing afternoon for them.
With this result, Napoles climbed further up the standings while leaving Benque firmly entrenched at the bottom with no wins to show for their efforts so far this season. The disparity between these two teams was stark; while one celebrated newfound momentum and confidence heading into their next match against Bandits on November 9, the other faced an uphill battle against Wagiya just days away.
Reflecting on my pre-match predictions where I boldly suggested that Kremmer might awaken from his slumber and lead his team to victory-I must humbly admit I missed the mark entirely. Instead of finding form, he struggled alongside his teammates throughout much of the game.
Looking ahead, both teams have critical matches approaching that will shape their seasons moving forward. For Benque, finding a way to regroup and build upon Kremmer's lone bright spot is essential if they hope to avoid further humiliation and salvage something from this campaign. As for Napoles, they must maintain their momentum and continue building confidence if they wish to climb out of mid-table mediocrity into contention as the season progresses.