The report
Key Events:
- 35' Bereninforpon Nick King scores, assisted by Jose Segura
- 38' Yellow card to Bereninforpon Craig Mcintosh
- 41' Yellow card to Bereninforpon Milciades Paz
- 50' Bereninforpon Jeroen van Eck scores, assisted by Nick King
- 56' Bereninforpon Jose Segura scores
- 67' Bereninforpon Milciades Paz scores
- 86' Bereninforpon scores, assisted by Shaun Smith
- 89' Bereninforpon scores, assisted by Nick King
The game’s narrative was largely written in the first half, with Nick King opening the scoring in the 35th minute, assisted by Jose Segura. The visitors’ hopes were further dashed when Craig Mcintosh received a yellow card in the 38th minute, followed by a second yellow for Milciades Paz in the 41st, reducing them to ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Soughald City managed to hold their shape until the second half, when Jeroen van Eck doubled the lead in the 50th minute, again assisted by King. The floodgates then opened as Jose Segura scored in the 56th, and Milciades Paz added his second in the 67th. The hosts continued to press, with Shaun Smith and Nick King adding two more goals in the 86th and 89th minutes respectively, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Tactically, Bereninforpon demonstrated efficiency in front of goal, with an xG of 4.39 compared to their six goals, indicating some clinical finishing but also a degree of overperformance. Their attacking players, especially King and Segura, capitalized on the limited opportunities, while their defensive discipline was evident in the disciplined handling of Soughald City’s rare forays forward. The visitors’ inability to muster a shot and their minimal xG of 0.01 underscored their offensive impotence, despite holding a slight edge in possession and passing accuracy. The game’s outcome was a stark reminder that possession and shots count for little if they do not translate into goals.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Bereninforpon 48% - Soughald City 52% Shots: 21-0 (On Target: 15-0) Corners: Bereninforpon 3 - Soughald City 4 Fouls: Bereninforpon 12 - Soughald City 8 Yellow Cards: Bereninforpon 2 - Soughald City 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Bereninforpon 9 - Soughald City 16 Pass Accuracy: Bereninforpon 83% - Soughald City 81% Tackles: Bereninforpon 17 - Soughald City 9
The scoreline might suggest a straightforward victory, but the match was a testament to the importance of finishing and discipline. Bereninforpon’s ability to turn their chances into goals was the defining feature, while Soughald City will need to find a way to translate possession into threat if they are to avoid similar results in future encounters.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nick King*
The standout performer, scoring once and assisting twice, his movement and vision created constant problems for the visitors.
Jose Segura*
A goal and an assist, his link-up play was sharp and decisive throughout.
Jeroen van Eck*
His goal in the second half was a well-timed finish that underscored his importance to the team.
Shaun Smith*
Provided width and energy, capped with a late goal that sealed the game.
Milciades Paz*
Scored twice before being booked, his contribution was vital in breaking down the opposition.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Jose Segura to Nick King. 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