The report
12' - Luca Colombo receives a yellow card for Bury Der Town 36' - Friedrich Unger is booked for Bury Der Town 45' - Luis Pinto is shown a yellow card for Bury Der Town 49' - Phillip Lewis picks up a yellow card for Cleth Athletic 55' - Bruno Macedo is cautioned for Cleth Athletic 56' - Lindomar Da Silva receives a yellow card for Bury Der Town 60' - Cleth Athletic takes the lead as Bruno Macedo scores, assisted by Antonio Alves 66' - Valentin Schmitz doubles the advantage with a finish assisted by Michel Lemoine 68' - Valentin Schmitz adds a third for the hosts, assisted by Michael Brown 82' - Masayuki Iwata caps the scoring with a precise finish, with no assist recorded
Despite the multiple bookings, the game was largely under control for Cleth Athletic, who dictated possession (57%) and maintained a high pass accuracy of 89%. Their attacking efficiency was evident, with an xG of 6.08 vastly outstripping Bury Der Town’s 0.81, reflecting their dominance in creating quality chances. The visitors’ defensive struggles were compounded by their inability to convert their limited opportunities, with only 5 shots and 2 on target, and a shot conversion rate of 0%. The hosts’ goalkeeper made 7 saves, while the visitors’ keeper was beaten four times, underlining the disparity in offensive effectiveness.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Michael Brown*
orchestrated the attack with incisive passes and set up two goals, earning man of the match honors.
Valentin Schmitz*
scored two clinical finishes and was a constant threat in the final third.
Masayuki Iwata*
added a late goal with a composed finish, completing a commanding performance in midfield.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Bruno Macedo for Cleth Athletic. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison