The report
Key Events:
- 12' Welle Athletic Carlos Carroll scores, assisted by Maher Adel
- 17' Yellow card to Poleesbritch Lindomar Da Silva
- 25' Welle Athletic Maher Adel scores, assisted by Fernando Leal
- 28' Welle Athletic Carlos Carroll scores
- 32' Welle Athletic Shoichi Tanaka scores, assisted by Hiroyuki Arai
- 39' Yellow card to Welle Athletic Hiroyuki Arai
- 65' Welle Athletic Hiroyuki Arai scores, assisted by Shoichi Tanaka
- 74' Yellow card to Poleesbritch Bruno Rossi
- 87' Welle Athletic Carlos Lopes scores, assisted by Maher Adel
- 90' Yellow card to Welle Athletic Carlos Lopes
The match was a tale of two halves, with Welle Athletic dominating the shot count and xG, while Poleesbritch struggled to muster any meaningful threat. The home side's xG of 5.29 was a reflection of their relentless attacking approach, creating numerous high-quality chances. Conversely, Poleesbritch’s mere 0.26 xG highlights their inability to threaten the goal, with only a single shot on target. The game’s flow was punctuated by disciplined defending from Welle Athletic and a handful of yellow cards, but the real story was the efficiency of the hosts’ attack and the inability of the visitors to respond.
Tactically, Welle Athletic pressed high and exploited the flanks, with their midfielders threading through balls that created clear-cut opportunities. The visitors’ dribbling efforts, especially from Poleesbritch’s 20 attempts, were largely fruitless, as their attack was stifled by disciplined positioning and quick turnovers. The home side’s passing accuracy of 88% kept their rhythm intact, allowing them to sustain pressure and capitalize on their chances. The game’s final scoreline, while decisive, could have been even more lopsided had the visitors not been so wasteful in front of goal or if the home side’s finishing had been slightly less clinical.
In the end, Welle Athletic’s comprehensive victory was a testament to their attacking prowess and defensive organization. The players who shone, like Maher Adel and Carlos Carroll, demonstrated the quality that separates the top teams in this division. For Poleesbritch, it was a lesson in the importance of conversion and resilience, as they now face the challenge of regrouping after a heavy defeat.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Maher Adel*
orchestrated the attack with a goal and two assists, constantly probing the opposition’s defense.
Carlos Carroll*
scored twice and was a constant threat with his movement and finishing.
Shoichi Tanaka*
added a goal and an assist, showing composure in front of goal.
Hiroyuki Arai*
scored and assisted, also picked up a yellow card for his efforts.
Carlos Lopes*
scored the final goal and contributed to the pressing.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Maher Adel to Carlos Carroll. 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


