The report
Key Events:
- 7' Cravere Town Per Christiansen scores, assisted by Yuito Saito
- 10' Cravere Town Mostafa Hassan scores, assisted by Per Christiansen
- 11' Yellow card to Cravere Town Luis Sanjur
- 15' Yellow card to Cravere Town Ernest Jones
- 17' Yellow card to Cravere Town Yuito Saito
- 27' Cravere Town Yuito Saito scores
- 33' Yellow card to Burt Albion Michel Lemoine
- 64' Cravere Town Mostafa Hassan scores, assisted by David Blanchet
- 71' Cravere Town Per Christiansen scores
- 72' Yellow card to Cravere Town Gavin Elliott
- 79' Cravere Town Yuito Saito scores, assisted by Per Christiansen
- 82' Yellow card to Burt Albion Brian Davis
From the outset, Cravere Town took control, with their opening goal arriving in the seventh minute through Christiansen, who was involved in two goals and earned an impressive 8.6 rating. The visitors' defensive line was breached repeatedly, and their inability to threaten the home goal was starkly reflected in the xG figures—4.63 for Cravere Town versus a negligible 0.01 for Burt Albion. The game was punctuated by a series of yellow cards, mostly for Cravere Town, indicating a degree of frustration or perhaps just a desire to maintain control. Despite their numerical advantage, the visitors could not stem the tide, and the home side’s relentless pressure culminated in a hat-trick for Saito and a brace for Hassan.
In the end, this match was a showcase of how efficiency and tactical discipline can outshine possession and defensive resilience. Cravere Town’s ability to convert their chances, combined with their disciplined approach at the back, resulted in a comprehensive victory that leaves Burt Albion with much to ponder. The game also underscored the importance of clinical finishing—something the visitors lacked entirely—and the value of maintaining composure in the face of relentless attacking pressure.
No Burt Albion players reached a rating of 7.0 or higher, reflecting their inability to impose any threat on the home side.
The statistics paint a picture of a game where Cravere Town dictated play and created numerous scoring opportunities, while Burt Albion’s efforts were limited to defensive resilience and the occasional foul. The hosts’ high pass accuracy and possession percentage reflect their control, and their ability to convert chances was evident in the goal tally. Meanwhile, Burt Albion’s lack of shots and the high number of saves required by their goalkeeper underscore their offensive impotence.
In sum, Cravere Town’s victory was a masterclass in finishing and tactical discipline, with their attacking players making the most of their opportunities and their defensive unit holding firm. For Burt Albion, it was a lesson in the importance of both offensive threat and defensive organization—lessons they will need to learn quickly if they are to avoid similar results in future encounters.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Per Christiansen*
Led the line with two goals and two assists, orchestrating much of Cravere’s attacking play.
Yuito Saito*
Scored twice and provided an assist, his movement and vision causing constant problems.
Mostafa Hassan*
Added two goals, demonstrating sharp finishing and positional awareness.
Gavin Elliott*
Maintained composure defensively and contributed to the buildup play despite the scoreline.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Yuito Saito to Per Christiansen. 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

