The report
Key Events:
- 7' Wirksop Town Julius Bamidele opens the scoring
- 11' Wirksop Town Xinping Boon doubles the lead, assisted by Julius Bamidele
- 15' Earridde Jorge Alvez pulls one back
- 16' Yellow card to Earridde Allan Carroll
- 17' Wirksop Town Vladimir štimac scores, extending the lead
- 19' Yellow card to Earridde Michael Brown
- 29' Earridde Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 84' Yellow card to Earridde Michel Lemoine
- 90' Yellow card to Earridde Pedro Chagas
- 90' Wirksop Town Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Alastair Wilson
Wirksop Town’s attacking unit was relentless, with Xinping Boon netting a brace and Julius Bamidele contributing a goal and assist, earning him a standout rating of 7.6. The visitors created 14 shots, 10 on target, and had an expected goals tally of 2.94, reflecting their sharpness in front of goal. Earridde managed six shots with five on target, but their xG of 1.39 indicates they were somewhat fortunate to score twice given their chances.
The tactical battle saw Wirksop controlling possession slightly more, with 47%, and executing 82% pass accuracy. Both sides pressed and tackled diligently, with 14 tackles each, but Wirksop’s clinical finishing made the difference.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
A dynamic presence, scoring twice and causing problems for the hosts’ defense.
Julius Bamidele*
Contributed a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Wirksop’s attacking play.
Jorge Alvez*
Scored for Earridde, showing resilience in a tough game.
Michael Brown*
Led the hosts’ midfield efforts despite the defeat.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Julius Bamidele, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison