Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Darnhiell's 11th season in the league was a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of individual brilliance. Competing in Division 6 of League 29, the team finished in 9th place with a total of 23 points. Despite a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the season was filled with stories of perseverance. Fun fact: this season of football with its own unique story saw Darnhiell fighting hard to stay competitive amid tough opposition and internal hurdles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-4
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
9th
Points
23
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Taewoong Go
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Taewoong Go
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Darko Lončar
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 44
- P29
- Defence
- 48
- P46
- Goal difference
- -4
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
Goal Contributions
Taewoong Go
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Lucas De Sena
Player · 5G
5
Sebastian Gutierrez
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Flavio Hernandez
Player · 4G
4
David Walker
Player · 3G
3
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Darnhiell's 11th season in the league was a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of individual brilliance. Competing in Division 6 of League 29, the team finished in 9th place with a total of 23 points. Despite a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, the season was filled with stories of perseverance. Fun fact: this season of football with its own unique story saw Darnhiell fighting hard to stay competitive amid tough opposition and internal hurdles.
The team’s attacking output was respectable, netting 44 goals, though defensive lapses saw them concede 48, resulting in a goal difference of -4. The squad’s collective effort was evident, with several players stepping up to contribute across the pitch, even if the results didn’t always favor them. It was a season that tested their resolve but also highlighted areas for growth and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Taewoong Go scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists, showcasing versatility
- Sebastian Gutierrez contributed with 5 goals and 3 assists, a key creative force
- The team demonstrated resilience with a total of 7 wins despite setbacks
- Maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards for top players
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Darnhiell's season highlighted defensive vulnerabilities, conceding more goals than they scored. Improving defensive organization and consistency could turn narrow losses into valuable points. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing reliance on a few key players might help elevate overall team performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Darnhiell's season was a testament to battling against the odds, with standout individual performances and a resilient spirit. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and versatility, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their progress. With targeted improvements, particularly in defense and goal conversion, the club can aim for a stronger showing in the next campaign.