The report
Key Events:
- 3' Yellow card to Harkeling Park Philippe Robert
- 4' Ambeamsgrow United Paul Gardner scores, assisted by John Mcmillan
- 10' Harkeling Park Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 14' Ambeamsgrow United John Mcmillan scores
- 49' Yellow card to Ambeamsgrow United Saliou Sow
- 57' Ambeamsgrow United Paul Gardner scores, assisted by Jacob Wright
- 60' Yellow card to Harkeling Park Pedro Chagas
- 69' Yellow card to Harkeling Park Michel Lemoine
- 87' Yellow card to Harkeling Park Phillip Lewis
xG Analysis:
The expected goals tell a story of Ambeamsgrow United's dominance, overperforming their xG by scoring three goals against an expected 4.62, indicating clinical finishing. Conversely, Harkeling Park underperformed relative to their xG, scoring their only goal from a well-placed shot, but failing to capitalize on their chances.
No players from Harkeling Park reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but several put in commendable efforts despite the defeat.
Ambeamsgrow United’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline ultimately secured their victory, while Harkeling Park will look to improve their conversion rate and discipline in future fixtures.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Paul Gardner*
A dynamic presence upfront, scoring twice and constantly threatening the Harkeling Park defense.
John Mcmillan*
Played a pivotal role with a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of the attack.
Jacob Wright*
Provided energy and creativity, assisting Gardner’s second goal.
Nilson Pires*
Scored the visitors’ lone goal, showing resilience in attack.
Philippe Robert*
Booked early but contributed to Harkeling Park’s attacking moves.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Paul Gardner for Ambeamsgrow United. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison