The report
Key Events:
- 3' Yellow card to Crough Town an unnamed player
- 5' Yellow card to Crough Town Mario Simić
- 22' Yellow card to Widebiteigaton Vladimir štimac
- 24' Crough Town scores
- 25' Crough Town Luiz Vieira scores, assisted by Yoosuk Koo
- 38' Yellow card to Widebiteigaton Xinping Boon
- 39' Crough Town scores, assisted by Yoosuk Koo
- 42' Crough Town scores, assisted by Paulo Gomes
- 43' Yellow card to Widebiteigaton Lindomar Da Silva
- 45' Crough Town scores, assisted by Yoosuk Koo
The match’s key moments unfolded early and often. At just 3 minutes, a yellow card was shown to an unnamed Crough Town player, perhaps a sign of their intent to unsettle. Two minutes later, Mario Simić received a yellow for the visitors, but it did little to slow their momentum. The first goal arrived at 24 minutes, with Crough Town capitalizing on a rare mistake from Widebiteigaton. Luiz Vieira then doubled the lead at 25 minutes, assisted by Yoosuk Koo, whose influence was felt throughout the game. The visitors’ attacking trident was completed with a goal at 39 minutes, again assisted by Yoosuk Koo, who was the architect of much of their success. Just before halftime, Paulo Gomes set up another for Crough Town at 42 minutes, and the visitors’ relentless pressing culminated in a fifth goal at 45 minutes, once again orchestrated by Yoosuk Koo. Meanwhile, Widebiteigaton struggled to muster any meaningful response, managing only a single shot on target and a meager 0.26 xG, highlighting their inability to threaten the visitors’ goal.
Tactically, Crough Town’s high pressing and precise passing—evidenced by their 80% pass accuracy—allowed them to dominate possession and create high-quality chances. Their expected goals (xG) of 3.29 starkly contrasted with the actual five-goal tally, indicating a slight over-performance but consistent with their attacking intent. Conversely, Widebiteigaton's minimal xG of 0.26 reflected their limited attacking ambition and poor execution, with their solitary shot on target being more a token gesture than a threat. The visitors’ ability to convert chances, combined with disciplined defending and a solid midfield presence, ultimately sealed their victory.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Widebiteigaton 55% - Crough Town 45% Shots: Widebiteigaton 1 (On Target: 1) - Crough Town 16 (On Target: 11) Corners: Widebiteigaton 3 - Crough Town 1 Fouls: Widebiteigaton 7 - Crough Town 11 Yellow Cards: Widebiteigaton 3 - Crough Town 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Widebiteigaton 7 - Crough Town 5 Pass Accuracy: Widebiteigaton 82% - Crough Town 80% Tackles: Widebiteigaton 8 - Crough Town 9
The match was a demonstration of how efficiency and tactical discipline can outshine possession and territorial control. Crough Town’s clinical finishing and strategic pressing left Widebiteigaton chasing shadows, with the scoreline reflecting their dominance. For the home side, it was a night to forget, while the visitors can take pride in their polished display of attacking football.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Yoosuk Koo*
The creative heartbeat of Crough Town, his three assists were the hallmark of his influence.
Luiz Vieira*
His goal and overall work rate made him a constant threat up front.
Paulo Gomes*
Provided the assist for the third goal and helped orchestrate the attack.
Vladimir štimac*
Booked early, his influence waned as the game progressed.
Xinping Boon*
Booked and largely ineffective in attack, his night was a disappointment.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Shaun Bird for Crough Town. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

