The report
Key Events:
- 6' Skesingfor Alessandro Silvestri scores, assisted by Merab Gelashvili
- 16' Yellow card to Rockney an unnamed player
- 17' Skesingfor Vladimir Ivanov scores
- 27' Yellow card to Rockney Bruno Rossi
- 30' Yellow card to Skesingfor Vladimir Ivanov
- 34' Skesingfor Merab Gelashvili scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 44' Skesingfor Luca Colombo scores, assisted by Junyu Arai
- 65' Yellow card to Rockney Lindomar Da Silva
- 79' Yellow card to Rockney Edson Barros
- 80' Skesingfor Vladimir Ivanov scores
Skesingfor’s dominance was evident from the outset, as they established an early lead through Alessandro Silvestri in the 6th minute, assisted by Merab Gelashvili. The visitors’ control was further cemented by Vladimir Ivanov, who scored twice—once in the 17th minute and again in the 80th—highlighting his influence on the game. The team’s ability to create high-quality chances was reflected in their 3.44 xG, significantly outstripping Rockney’s 0.86, which was largely a reflection of their limited attacking opportunities. Despite the disparity in goal-scoring, Rockney’s defensive organization was not entirely porous, but their inability to convert even the few chances they created left them chasing shadows. Skesingfor’s tactical discipline and superior finishing proved decisive, with their players showing composure and precision in front of goal.
The match was also marked by disciplinary issues, with Rockney receiving four yellow cards, including one to Bruno Rossi in the 27th minute, and Lindomar Da Silva in the 65th. Skesingfor’s Vladimir Ivanov also picked up a yellow card in the 30th minute but maintained his scoring form. The visitors’ disciplined approach and clinical execution ultimately rendered the fouls and cards secondary, as they comfortably saw out the game. The hosts’ defensive resilience was not enough to stem the tide, and Skesingfor’s attacking trio of Gelashvili, Colombo, and Ivanov proved too potent for the Rockney backline. The result leaves Rockney with much to ponder, especially their defensive organization and discipline, while Skesingfor can take confidence from their dominant display and the effectiveness of their attacking unit.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Rockney 44% - Skesingfor 56% Shots (On Target): Rockney 4 (3) - Skesingfor 16 (12) Corners: Rockney 1 - Skesingfor 7 Fouls: Rockney 8 - Skesingfor 12 Yellow Cards: Rockney 4 - Skesingfor 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Rockney 7 - Skesingfor 6 Pass Accuracy: Rockney 79% - Skesingfor 83%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Bruno Rossi*
Showed some effort but was caught out defensively and received a yellow card.
Lindomar Da Silva*
Tried to organize the defense but was booked and unable to stem the flow.
Edson Barros*
Competent in parts but lacked influence and was also booked.
Merab Gelashvili*
Scored and assisted, demonstrating his creative spark.
Vladimir Ivanov*
Scored twice and was a constant threat, deserving his rating.
Luca Colombo*
Provided a goal and an assist, key to Skesingfor’s attacking success.
Junyu Arai*
Assisted Colombo’s goal and showed good work rate.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Merab Gelashvili to Alessandro Silvestri. 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

