The report
Key Events:
- 5' Yellow card to Bury Der Town Dragan Martić
- 13' Bury Der Town Dragan Martić scores
- 15' Yellow card to Bury Der Town an unnamed player
- 30' Bury Der Town Givi Mtchedlidze scores, assisted by Jan Groot
- 32' Bury Der Town Horacio Flores scores, assisted by Jan Groot
- 37' Bury Der Town Šerif Subašić scores, assisted by Dragan Martić
- 45' Bury Der Town Jan Groot scores
- 77' Bury Der Town scores, assisted by Horacio Flores
- 88' Yellow card to Majorpel Friedrich Unger
The match was a showcase of Bury Der Town’s attacking efficiency and tactical discipline. The hosts opened the scoring early through Dragan Martić at 13', who also received a yellow card at 5'—a sign of their aggressive pressing. Their second goal arrived at 30', with Givi Mtchedlidze finishing a well-placed pass from Jan Groot. The latter continued his fine form by assisting Horacio Flores at 32', and then setting up Šerif Subašić at 37'. By halftime, the home side was comfortably ahead, with Jan Groot adding a fourth just before the break. The second half saw the hosts maintain their dominance, with Flores assisting again at 77' and a late goal, assisted by Flores, sealing the rout. The visitors' only notable disciplinary moment was a yellow card for Friedrich Unger at 88', but their overall inability to create meaningful chances was evident.
Statistically, the game was a tale of two contrasting approaches. Bury Der Town dominated in shots (20 to 3), with a high on-target percentage (14), and outperformed in expected goals (4.14 vs. 0.76). Their possession was lower (43%), but their efficiency was unmatched. The visitors, despite holding more possession (57%) and having more corners (7 to 4), failed to translate their control into scoring opportunities. Defensive and offensive stats reflected the disparity: the hosts' tactical pressing and clinical finishing made the difference, while Majorpel’s attempts were largely speculative and contained. The game’s outcome was a testament to the old adage that possession counts little if you cannot convert it into goals.
No players from Majorpel managed to reach the 7.0+ rating, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Bury Der Town 43% - Majorpel 57% Shots (On Target): Bury Der Town 20 (14) - Majorpel 3 (3) Corners: Bury Der Town 4 - Majorpel 7 Fouls: Bury Der Town 11 - Majorpel 7 Yellow Cards: Bury Der Town 2 - Majorpel 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Bury Der Town 10 - Majorpel 12 Pass Accuracy: Bury Der Town 81% - Majorpel 84%
The final scoreline, a 6-0 triumph for Bury Der Town, encapsulates a game where tactical discipline and clinical finishing proved decisive. Despite Majorpel’s possession advantage and more corners, their inability to convert control into clear-cut chances was their undoing. The hosts’ relentless pursuit of goals, coupled with their efficient use of limited opportunities, makes this a match to remember for Bury Der Town supporters and a lesson in finishing for the visitors.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Jan Groot*
orchestrated the attack with two assists and scored a goal, showing composure and vision.
Horacio Flores*
scored and assisted, a constant threat down the flank.
Dragan Martić*
scored and assisted, though his yellow card hinted at a fiery streak.
Šerif Subašić*
added a goal with a well-timed finish.
Givi Mtchedlidze*
scored the second goal, cementing his role as a key attacker.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Dragan Martić for Bury Der Town. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

