The report
Key Events:
- 9' Totton Argyle Eric Moreau scores, assisted by John Bailey
- 21' Harlton Villa Michel Lemoine scores
- 22' Yellow card to Totton Argyle Eric Moreau
- 23' Yellow card to Harlton Villa Seungwoo Jeong
- 34' Harlton Villa Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
- 40' Harlton Villa Allan Carroll scores
- 50' Yellow card to Totton Argyle Julio Cortes
- 58' Harlton Villa Michel Lemoine scores
- 70' Harlton Villa Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Michael Brown
The match was characterized by a high tempo, with Harlton Villa controlling possession at 53% and creating a total of 16 shots, 10 of which were on target. Their xG of 3.14 suggests they were slightly fortunate to surpass the expected goal tally, but their finishing was sharp enough to convert the majority of their opportunities. Totton Argyle had fewer chances, with 7 shots and an xG of 1.32, indicating they were somewhat wasteful in front of goal, and their defensive organization was breached repeatedly. The game saw a handful of yellow cards, notably to Eric Moreau and Seungwoo Jeong, adding a touch of disciplinary tension. The hosts' ability to convert chances, combined with their disciplined pressing, ultimately sealed the result, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb.
Michel Lemoine's hat-trick, including goals in the 21st, 34th, and 58th minutes, was the highlight of the match, showcasing his clinical finishing and positioning. Allan Carroll also played a pivotal role, scoring twice and providing an assist, earning him a rating of 8.1. For Totton Argyle, no player reached the 7.0 threshold, reflecting a lack of standout performances and perhaps a need for greater cohesion. The game’s flow was punctuated by tactical fouls and yellow cards, but the clear difference in attacking efficiency was the story of the day. Harlton Villa now look to build on this dominant display, while Totton Argyle must regroup quickly if they are to challenge more effectively in the coming fixtures.
No Totton Argyle players reached the 7.0 rating threshold.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Harlton Villa 53% - Totton Argyle 47% Shots (On Target): Harlton Villa 16 (10) - Totton Argyle 7 (4) Corners: Harlton Villa 1 - Totton Argyle 4 Fouls: Harlton Villa 13 - Totton Argyle 8 Yellow Cards: Harlton Villa 1 - Totton Argyle 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Harlton Villa 19 - Totton Argyle 10 Pass Accuracy: Harlton Villa 82% - Totton Argyle 79%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Michel Lemoine*
A ruthless finisher, completing his hat-trick with precision.
Allan Carroll*
Dominated midfield and scored twice, orchestrating much of Villa’s attack.
Michael Brown*
Provided the assist for Carroll’s second goal, active on the wing.
Seungwoo Jeong*
Showed moments of promise but was hampered by a yellow card.
John Bailey*
Assisted Moreau’s opening goal and kept the play ticking.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
John Bailey to Eric Moreau. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison