The report
12' - Abubakar Yusuf receives a yellow card for a foul, signaling early intensity from Top Albion. 18' - Karl Arndt scores after an assist from Abubakar Yusuf, opening the floodgates with a well-placed finish. 23' - Alen Babić doubles the lead with a neat strike, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. 37' - Alen Babić nets his second of the match, assisted by Allen Rodriguez, further asserting the hosts' control. 41' - Lucas Perez adds a third goal, assisted by Antonio Mauri, with a precise finish from inside the box. 51' - Alen Babić completes his hat-trick, with an assist from Karl Arndt, making it 4-0. 56' - Antonio Mauri receives a yellow card for a foul, but the visitors struggle to stem the tide. 68' - Lucas Perez scores again, assisted by Abubakar Yusuf, sealing the rout with a commanding 5-0 lead. 84' - Joonho Yun picks up a yellow card for a late foul, but by then, the game was well decided.
The xG figures tell the story of dominance: Top Albion generated an expected goals total of 5.03, vastly outpacing Markenle's 0.61. The hosts' attacking efficiency was evident, converting nearly 23% of their shots, while the visitors' lone shot was a rare attempt on target. The hosts' control of possession (53%) and superior shot count (26 to 3) underpinned their commanding performance, with goalkeeper Mihael Klarić making 4 saves to keep a clean sheet.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Lucas Perez*
scored twice and was a constant threat in the final third, demonstrating clinical finishing.
Alen Babić*
completed his hat-trick with sharp movement and finishing, pivotal in the attack.
Karl Arndt*
opened the scoring and linked play effectively throughout the match.
Mihael Klarić*
kept a clean sheet with reliable shot-stopping and commanding presence in goal.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Karl Arndt for Top Albion. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison