The report
Key Events:
- 3' Ston United Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Georgi Mitkov
- 24' Bury Stastwith Julio Cortes scores, assisted by John Bailey
- 26' Ston United Pedro Monteiro scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 34' Yellow card to Ston United Georgi Mitkov
- 39' Yellow card to Bury Stastwith Cosimo Lombardo
- 45' Ston United Pedro Monteiro scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 58' Yellow card to Ston United Pedro Monteiro
- 85' Ston United Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
- 88' Yellow card to Bury Stastwith Ivan Cvetković
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
The statistical dominance of Ston United was reflected in their impressive xG of 4.63, nearly matching their four goals, indicating highly efficient finishing and tactical superiority. Their 19 shots, with 18 on target, highlight their relentless attacking approach, creating numerous high-quality chances. Conversely, Bury Stastwith managed just 6 shots with an xG of 1.53, underscoring their limited threat in front of goal. Despite their possession advantage (55%), the visitors failed to convert their opportunities, with their goal coming from a well-placed shot by Julio Cortes. The hosts' tactical discipline and clinical execution were key factors in their victory, with their high xG suggesting they could have scored even more on another day.
No Bury Stastwith players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, highlighting their struggles to impose themselves offensively or defensively.
The match was a showcase of Ston United’s attacking prowess and tactical organization, with their high shot volume and precision on target translating into a dominant performance. The visitors, despite some disciplined defending and a goal from Julio Cortes, couldn’t match the hosts’ relentless offensive pressure. The yellow cards, evenly distributed, did little to disrupt the flow of the game, which was largely controlled by Ston United from start to finish. Their impressive xG and clinical finishing underline their potential to challenge higher up the league table, while Bury Stastwith will need to tighten their defensive shape and improve their finishing if they are to climb the standings.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Pedro Monteiro*
A commanding presence in attack, scoring twice and contributing to the overall offensive threat.
Jorge Alvez*
Opened the scoring and provided an assist, demonstrating his creative influence.
Michel Lemoine*
His assist on the third goal underlined his playmaking ability.
Pedro Chagas*
Sealed the win with a well-taken goal late in the match.
Georgi Mitkov*
Active in midfield, though his yellow card reflected some disciplinary lapses.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Georgi Mitkov to Jorge Alvez. 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