The report
Key Events:
- 17' Ston Key United Zhong Neo scores, assisted by Albino Pereira
- 19' Ston Key United Laurindo Dos Santos scores, assisted by Kenneth Rees
- 24' Yellow card to Ston Key United Laurindo Dos Santos
- 28' Yellow card to Bedley Villa Philippe Robert
- 41' Yellow card to Bedley Villa Michel Lemoine
- 42' Ston Key United Pedro Guerreiro scores
- 50' Ston Key United Zhong Neo scores, assisted by Albino Pereira
- 51' Ston Key United Andre Freitas scores
- 57' Yellow card to Bedley Villa Pedro Chagas
- 58' Ston Key United Andre Freitas scores
- 72' Ston Key United Pedro Guerreiro scores
From the outset, the visitors set the tone with an early goal in the 17th minute, when Zhong Neo found the net, assisted by Albino Pereira. Just two minutes later, Laurindo Dos Santos doubled the lead with a strike assisted by Kenneth Rees. The home side's frustrations grew as they received three yellow cards—Philippe Robert in the 28th, Michel Lemoine in the 41st, and Pedro Chagas in the 57th—yet their defensive line crumbled further. Pedro Guerreiro added a third in the 42nd minute, and the floodgates opened after the break, with Zhong Neo netting his second in the 50th minute, assisted again by Albino Pereira. Andre Freitas then scored twice in quick succession, in the 51st and 58th minutes, sealing the rout. The visitors capped their scoring with Pedro Guerreiro’s second in the 72nd minute, completing a comprehensive display of dominance.
The xG figures tell the story of a mismatch: Bedley Villa’s negligible 0.01 xG starkly contrasts with Ston Key United’s commanding 5.34, reflecting the visitors’ overwhelming control and efficiency. Despite the hosts’ possession advantage—57% to 43%—they failed to muster any meaningful goal-scoring chances, with zero shots and on-target efforts. Conversely, Ston Key United peppered the goal with 20 shots on target from 23 attempts, underlining their clinical finishing. The tactical picture suggests that Bedley Villa’s possession was largely sterile, while the visitors’ relentless pressing and quick transitions created high-quality opportunities, which they converted with precision.
No Bedley Villa players reached the 7.0+ mark, highlighting their struggles.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Bedley Villa 57% - Ston Key United 43% Shots (On Target): Bedley Villa 0 (0) - Ston Key United 20 (20) Corners: Bedley Villa 14 - Ston Key United 1 Fouls: Bedley Villa 12 - Ston Key United 11 Yellow Cards: Bedley Villa 3 - Ston Key United 1 Red Cards: Bedley Villa 0 - Ston Key United 0 Dribbles: Bedley Villa 20 - Ston Key United 3 Pass Accuracy: Bedley Villa 84% - Ston Key United 77% Tackles: Bedley Villa 5 - Ston Key United 10
The game was a stark reminder that possession alone does not win matches, especially when the opposition’s finishing is as sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel. Bedley Villa will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and lack of attacking threat, while Ston Key United can take pride in their ruthless efficiency and disciplined execution.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Zhong Neo*
A dynamic presence, scoring twice and constantly threatening.
Pedro Guerreiro*
His brace and relentless work rate made him a constant danger.
Andre Freitas*
Scored twice and kept the pressure on with energetic runs.
Albino Pereira*
Provided two assists and orchestrated much of the visitors’ attacking play.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Albino Pereira to Zhong Neo. 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