The report
Key Events:
- 8' Sidge Red Wanderers Clement Taylor scores
- 9' Sidge Red Wanderers scores
- 28' Yellow card to Wasell City Gino Ferrara
- 31' Sidge Red Wanderers scores, assisted by Clement Taylor
- 34' Yellow card to Wasell City an unnamed player
- 36' Sidge Red Wanderers scores
- 43' Yellow card to Sidge Red Wanderers Clement Taylor
- 55' Yellow card to Sidge Red Wanderers an unnamed player
- 61' Wasell City Luca Colombo scores
- 64' Sidge Red Wanderers Clement Taylor scores
- 66' Sidge Red Wanderers scores, assisted by Leonardo Lopez
- 72' Yellow card to Sidge Red Wanderers an unnamed player
The match was a tale of contrasting fortunes in front of goal, with Sidge Red Wanderers creating nearly seven times the quality of chances according to the Gazzetta chance-quality estimate—4.74 xG compared to Wasell City’s 0.64. Despite a fairly even possession split, the hosts dominated shots (20 to 3) and on-target efforts (18 to 2). The visitors’ goalkeeper was kept busy with 15 saves, but the defensive gaps were evident. Sidge Red Wanderers’ high pressing and quick transitions kept Wasell City on the back foot, as reflected by their lower pass accuracy (80%) and fewer dribbles completed. The game’s narrative was punctuated by a flurry of yellow cards, with Clement Taylor earning one for the hosts and Gino Ferrara receiving a caution for Wasell City early on. The visitors’ goal came from Luca Colombo, but it was little consolation in the face of the hosts’ relentless assault.
The tactical story was clear: Sidge Red Wanderers exploited their chances ruthlessly, while Wasell City’s efforts were hampered by discipline and a lack of attacking threat. Taylor’s brace and assist earned him a standout 7.8 rating, while Leonardo Lopez’s contribution with a goal and an assist also stood out. No Wasell City players reached a 7.0 rating, highlighting their struggles across the pitch. The hosts’ disciplined pressing and sharp finishing ultimately turned the game into a showcase of their offensive capabilities, leaving the visitors to reflect on missed opportunities and defensive frailty.
Unnamed Sidge Red Wanderers players - Several contributed solid performances, with ratings above 7.0.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Sidge Red Wanderers 51% - Wasell City 49% Shots (On Target): Sidge Red Wanderers 20 (18) - Wasell City 3 (2) Corners: Sidge Red Wanderers 3 - Wasell City 5 Fouls: Sidge Red Wanderers 16 - Wasell City 10 Yellow Cards: Sidge Red Wanderers 3 - Wasell City 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Sidge Red Wanderers 10 - Wasell City 11 Pass Accuracy: Sidge Red Wanderers 84% - Wasell City 80%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Clement Taylor*
Led the line with two goals and an assist, exemplifying clinical finishing and playmaking.
Leonardo Lopez*
Contributed a goal and an assist, adding width and creativity to the attack.
Luca Colombo*
Scored Wasell City’s lone goal, showing resilience amid a tough day.
Gino Ferrara*
Booked early, struggled to influence proceedings before being cautioned again.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Carlos Rodriguez to Clement Taylor. 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

