The report
Key Events:
- 6' Verford Park Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Willi Schneider
- 14' Fartham Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 24' Yellow card to Verford Park Phillip Lewis
- 27' Yellow card to Verford Park Allan Carroll
- 28' Fartham Lindomar Da Silva scores
- 42' Yellow card to Verford Park Michel Lemoine
- 49' Yellow card to Verford Park Jorge Alvez
- 74' Verford Park Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 79' Verford Park Nilson Pires scores
- 87' Yellow card to Verford Park Zdravko Ivanišević
- 88' Fartham Luca Colombo scores
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
Fartham’s xG of 2.93 highlights their offensive dominance, yet they only managed to convert three of those chances, slightly underperforming relative to their xG. Verford Park’s xG of 1.9 suggests they were more clinical, converting roughly half of their expected goals into actual goals. This efficiency was crucial in earning a share of the points, especially considering their lower possession and shot volume. The tactical battle was evident, with Fartham controlling possession and creating more high-quality chances, but Verford Park’s opportunistic finishing kept the game tight and unpredictable.
No Verford Park players reached the 7.0+ threshold this time, but several contributed solid performances.
Match Statistics:
Possession: 46%-54% Shots: Verford Park 8 (7 on target) - Fartham 14 (10 on target) Corners: Verford Park 3 - Fartham 2 Fouls: Verford Park 14 - Fartham 3 Yellow cards: Verford Park 5 - Fartham 0 Red cards: 0
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Lindomar Da Silva*
His two goals and relentless work rate made him Fartham’s key threat.
Luca Colombo*
Provided a vital assist and scored, orchestrating much of Fartham’s attacking play.
Pedro Chagas*
Opened the scoring early and was a constant menace upfront.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Willi Schneider to Pedro Chagas. 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


