The report
Key Events:
- 4' Yellow card to Buryporth Xinping Boon
- 20' Yellow card to Buryporth an unnamed player
- 23' Buryporth scores
- 43' Yellow card to Buryporth Lindomar Da Silva
- 62' Buryporth Lindomar Da Silva scores
- 65' Buryporth scores
- 83' Wougham Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 89' Buryporth Xinping Boon scores
The game started with a caution for Xinping Boon in the fourth minute, setting a tense tone early on. Despite Wougham holding a slight edge in possession, Buryporth's disciplined approach and sharp counter-attacks paid dividends. The visitors' resilience was tested when Buryporth opened the scoring at 23', and the hosts maintained their lead through a mix of tactical discipline and opportunism. Wougham's efforts to claw back into the game were thwarted by Buryporth's solid defensive structure and goalkeeping, with 11 saves made. The visitors' best moment came at 83' when Lindomar Da Silva scored, assisted by Luca Colombo, but it was too little, too late. The hosts added a late goal through Xinping Boon at 89', sealing the victory.
Statistically, Buryporth edged the game with 17 shots (16 on target) against Wougham's 10 (8 on target), aligning well with their xG of 4.13 compared to 2.22 for the visitors. The possession was fairly balanced at 46% for the hosts and 54% for the visitors, but Buryporth's higher shot accuracy and clinical finishing made the difference. The game was also marked by a higher number of fouls committed by Buryporth (11) and a notable disparity in tackles—15 to 7 in favor of the home side—highlighting their more aggressive approach. Despite the fouls and cards, the game remained competitive, with Wougham's dribbling (14) contrasting their more defensive stance.
In the end, Buryporth’s efficiency in front of goal and disciplined defensive effort earned them a well-deserved victory. Wougham will need to tighten their finishing and perhaps temper their dribbling exuberance to turn possession into more meaningful chances. The game was a reminder that in football, it’s often the final touch that makes the difference, and today, the hosts had it in spades.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
His early yellow card set a cautious tone, but he contributed to the late goal with a well-taken finish.
Lindomar Da Silva*
The standout for Buryporth, scoring twice and providing a physical presence in midfield.
Luca Colombo*
His assist for the Wougham goal was a highlight, though his overall influence was limited.
Unspecified Buryporth Player*
Managed the midfield well, balancing attack and defense.
Unspecified Wougham Player*
Worked tirelessly in midfield but lacked the final touch in attack.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Ivan Angelov for Buryporth. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison