The report
Key Events:
- 15' Sandon Albion John Nichols scores, assisted by Raul Ribeiro
- 20' Yellow card to Mortingwood Nilson Pires
- 33' Sandon Albion John Salami scores, assisted by John Nichols
- 43' Sandon Albion John Nichols scores, assisted by John Salami
- 48' Sandon Albion Goran Popović scores, assisted by Gaoussou Traore
- 64' Yellow card to Mortingwood Michael Brown
- 69' Yellow card to Sandon Albion Gaoussou Traore
- 72' Yellow card to Sandon Albion Goran Popović
- 74' Yellow card to Sandon Albion John Nichols
- 78' Sandon Albion John Nichols scores, assisted by Raul Ribeiro
No Mortingwood players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, highlighting their struggles against the visitors’ relentless pressure.
Sandon Albion demonstrated their attacking efficiency and tactical discipline, with John Nichols leading the charge and earning a standout rating of 8.6. Their high xG of 5.23 was well reflected in their clinical finishing, converting multiple chances into goals. Meanwhile, Mortingwood struggled to create meaningful scoring opportunities, and despite some brave defending, they couldn’t contain the visitors’ relentless offensive wave. This match underlines Sandon Albion’s potential to challenge higher up the league table, while Mortingwood will need to address their attacking deficiencies moving forward.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
John Nichols*
A sensational display, scoring three goals and providing an assist, orchestrating much of the Albion’s attacking play.
John Salami*
Played a key role in the attack with a goal and assist, constantly threatening the Mortingwood defense.
Raul Ribeiro*
Contributed two assists and was pivotal in linking play and creating chances.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Raul Ribeiro to John Nichols. 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