The report
Key Events:
- 5' Lymon Town Leon Hill scores
- 11' Lymon Town scores
- 20' Lymon Town Eric van de Ven scores, assisted by Bob Davis
- 49' Lymon Town scores
- 51' Lymon Town Bob Davis scores
- 54' Yellow card to Lymon Town an unnamed player
- 79' Lymon Town Bob Davis scores, assisted by Leon Hill
Lymon Town’s attacking prowess was evident from the outset, with Leon Hill opening the scoring in the 5th minute and Eric van de Ven doubling the lead shortly after, assisted by Bob Davis. The visitors’ forward line was a constant threat, with Bob Davis adding a hat-trick, including a goal in the 51st minute and a late strike in the 79th, both assisted by Leon Hill. The home side’s attempts to respond were thwarted by a resolute Lymon defense and a series of saves by their goalkeeper. The visitors’ 7 corners and high shot accuracy—8 on target from 9 attempts—highlight their attacking intent, while Ossomber’s inability to muster a single shot on target underscores their offensive impotence.
The tactical story was clear: Lymon Town’s ruthless finishing contrasted sharply with Ossomber United’s inability to threaten the goal. Despite their possession advantage, Ossomber’s passing was relatively accurate at 87%, but it was all for naught when the final third was so barren. The visitors’ clinical approach, combined with their disciplined pressing and timely tackles, kept Ossomber on the back foot. The game’s outcome was a reflection of the visitors’ superior game plan and execution, leaving Ossomber to reflect on how a game can be lost in both the mind and the execution.
No Ossomber United player reached the 7.0 mark, highlighting their struggles in both attack and defense.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Ossomber United 62% - Lymon Town 38% Shots (On Target): Ossomber United 0 (0) - Lymon Town 9 (8) Corners: Ossomber United 0 - Lymon Town 7 Fouls: Ossomber United 6 - Lymon Town 11 Yellow Cards: Ossomber United 0 - Lymon Town 1 Red Cards: None Dribbles: Ossomber United 15 - Lymon Town 7 Pass Accuracy: Ossomber United 87% - Lymon Town 77%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Bob Davis*
A masterclass in forward play, scoring twice and assisting once, his movement and finishing were the highlights of the match.
Leon Hill*
Opened the scoring and provided the assist for Davis’s second, his contribution was vital in setting the tone early.
Eric van de Ven*
His goal in the 20th minute was a well-placed finish, and he was a constant threat throughout.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Leon Hill, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison