The report
Key Events:
- 10' Yellow card to Crough Villa Sunday Ojo
- 22' Yellow card to Highwoolton Philippe Robert
- 36' Crough Villa Rogelio Vargas scores
- 41' Yellow card to Highwoolton Michel Lemoine
- 61' Crough Villa Jorge Pizarro scores, assisted by Theo Timmer
- 62' Highwoolton Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 70' Crough Villa Francisco Rodriguez scores, assisted by Rogelio Vargas
- 74' Yellow card to Crough Villa Reginald Roberts
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Crough Villa's xG of 3.97 vastly outstripped Highwoolton's 1.28, which aligns with the final scoreline. Their ability to generate high-quality chances translated into goals, especially with Vargas's influence. Highwoolton's lower xG suggests they were more conservative in attack, relying on counter-attacks or set pieces for their goal.
No players from Highwoolton reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but Nilson Pires' goal and Michel Lemoine's effort were notable.
This match showcased the importance of clinical finishing and tactical discipline, with Crough Villa ultimately prevailing thanks to their sharper attack and strategic execution.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Rogelio Vargas*
The standout performer, Vargas scored and assisted, orchestrating much of Crough Villa's attacking play.
Jorge Pizarro*
Pizarro's goal and overall work rate made him a constant threat.
Francisco Rodriguez*
His goal in the second half sealed the victory with a composed finish.
Pedro Chagas*
Provided the assist for Pires and was active throughout.
Sunday Ojo*
His early yellow card didn't deter him from contributing defensively and offensively.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Rogelio Vargas, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison