The report
Key Events:
- 28' Darnhiell Jose Santana scores, assisted by Grant Johnson
- 29' Yellow card to Darnhiell Jose Santana
- 33' Darnhiell Amadou Dia scores
- 34' Yellow card to Uptott Albion Jorge Alvez
- 38' Darnhiell Javier Ramirez scores, assisted by Hamada Saad
- 44' Darnhiell Salah Hassan scores, assisted by Javier Ramirez
- 50' Darnhiell Amadou Dia scores, assisted by Grant Johnson
- 56' Yellow card to Darnhiell Javier Ramirez
- 58' Darnhiell Javier Ramirez scores, assisted by Yeongjun Gang
- 69' Yellow card to Darnhiell Susumu Tomita
- 90' Yellow card to Uptott Albion Allan Carroll
The game was largely decided early, with Jose Santana opening the scoring in the 28th minute, assisted by Grant Johnson, who then received a yellow card a minute later. Amadou Dia doubled the lead in the 33rd, untroubled by the sparse resistance. Javier Ramirez added a third just before halftime, assisted by Hamada Saad, and Salah Hassan made it four early in the second half, with Javier Ramirez providing the assist. The floodgates truly opened when Amadou Dia scored again in the 50th minute, this time assisted by Grant Johnson, who also contributed two assists overall. Javier Ramirez’s second goal in the 58th minute, assisted by Yeongjun Gang, sealed the game’s fate. The visitors’ frustration culminated in a yellow card for Susumu Tomita in the 69th, while Uptott Albion’s only notable disciplinary moment was a late yellow for Allan Carroll in the 90th. The game’s events were punctuated by a series of fouls and cards, emphasizing the physical and mental toll of the mismatch.
From a tactical perspective, Darnhiell’s expected goals (xG) of 4.64 vastly outstripped Uptott Albion’s 0.11, illustrating the hosts’ dominance in both chance creation and finishing. The hosts’ high possession (59%) and shot volume (19 shots, 18 on target) reflect their control of proceedings, while the visitors’ inability to muster a shot on target underscores their helplessness. The xG differential confirms that Darnhiell could have scored even more, had their finishing been slightly less clinical. The visitors’ defensive struggles, combined with their limited attacking threat, paint a picture of a team overwhelmed by the hosts’ tactical discipline and attacking prowess.
No Uptott Albion player reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, reflecting their struggle to impose themselves on the game.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Darnhiell 59% - Uptott Albion 41% Shots (On Target): Darnhiell 19 (18) - Uptott Albion 1 (0) Corners: Darnhiell 3 - Uptott Albion 3 Fouls: Darnhiell 8 - Uptott Albion 6 Yellow Cards: Darnhiell 3 - Uptott Albion 2 Red Cards: Darnhiell 0 - Uptott Albion 0 Dribbles: Darnhiell 17 - Uptott Albion 11 Pass Accuracy: Darnhiell 85% - Uptott Albion 79% Tackles: Darnhiell 7 - Uptott Albion 15
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Darnhiell’s control and efficiency were absolute, while Uptott Albion’s efforts were largely futile. The game was a showcase of what happens when tactical discipline meets clinical execution, leaving the visitors with little more than a lesson in resilience.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Javier Ramirez*
A standout performer, his two goals and one assist highlight his influence.
Amadou Dia*
Scored twice and offered a constant threat up front.
Grant Johnson*
Provided two assists and orchestrated much of the attack.
Hamada Saad*
Assisted Ramirez’s goal and contributed to the fluidity of play.
Jose Santana*
Opened the scoring and was active in attack before his yellow card.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Grant Johnson to Jose Santana. 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


