Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Milton Barbosa to Masse Ouattara. 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
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Milton Barbosa*
A pivotal figure, scoring once and assisting twice, his influence was undeniable.
Gilson Borges*
Showed composure and creativity, contributing a goal and an assist.
German Jimenez*
Added a crucial goal, demonstrating his attacking threat.
Mark Gray*
Provided stability and an assist, earning his place among the top performers.
Zdravko Ivanišević*
Scored a key goal, showcasing his attacking instincts.
The report
The game at Elshbor Park saw Woodmools Town take a commanding 5-2 victory over Stannorpe, a result that might surprise those who thought possession and shots would tell the full story. The hosts, despite trailing in possession, managed to convert their chances more ruthlessly, turning a modest xG of 3.44 into five goals. Meanwhile, the visitors, with a higher share of the ball and more dribbles, struggled to find the net beyond their solitary goal in the second half. The match was a display of clinical finishing from Woodmools and a series of disciplinary moments that punctuated the game’s flow.
Key Events:
- 9' Yellow card to Stannorpe Allan Carroll
- 20' Woodmools Town scores, assisted by Milton Barbosa
- 27' Woodmools Town Milton Barbosa scores, assisted by Gilson Borges
- 42' Woodmools Town Sangwook Jung scores, assisted by Mark Gray
- 51' Stannorpe Allan Carroll scores, assisted by John Wells
- 61' Yellow card to Woodmools Town Sangwook Jung
- 63' Stannorpe Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Silvio Viera
- 66' Yellow card to Woodmools Town Milton Barbosa
- 69' Yellow card to Woodmools Town an unnamed player
- 73' Yellow card to Woodmools Town Mark Gray
- 74' Yellow card to Stannorpe John Wells
- 77' Woodmools Town German Jimenez scores, assisted by Scott Ward
- 81' Woodmools Town Gilson Borges scores, assisted by Milton Barbosa
The tactical narrative reveals that Woodmools Town capitalized on their limited opportunities, with their xG suggesting they were slightly fortunate to score five. Their goal-scoring was driven by sharp counterattacks and set-piece efficiency, notably from Milton Barbosa, who scored once and assisted twice. Conversely, Stannorpe dominated possession but lacked the cutting edge, evidenced by their 4 shots on target against a relatively low xG of 1.06. The visitors' dribbles and passes showed confidence, but their inability to convert possession into goals highlights a classic case of missed finishing and perhaps over-reliance on possession without penetration. The game also saw a flurry of yellow cards, with Woodmools' discipline tested but not broken, while Stannorpe’s defensive resilience was undermined by conceding five goals.
As the game drew to a close, Woodmools’ attacking players demonstrated their efficiency, with Milton Barbosa earning a 7.5 rating for his all-round contribution. Gilson Borges also impressed with a goal and an assist, earning 7.3. On the other side, no Stannorpe player reached a 7.0 rating, reflecting their struggles in front of goal and perhaps their inability to impose themselves on the game’s rhythm. The match’s statistics underline the story: Woodmools’ clinical finishing and disciplined defending contrasted with Stannorpe’s possession dominance but lack of end product. The result leaves Woodmools Town with a morale-boosting victory, while Stannorpe will need to reflect on their finishing and discipline if they are to turn their possession into points.
No Stannorpe player reached a 7.0 rating, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Woodmools Town 43% - Stannorpe 57% Shots: Woodmools Town 16 (On Target: 12) - Stannorpe 4 (On Target: 4) Corners: Woodmools Town 1 - Stannorpe 4 Fouls: Woodmools Town 13 - Stannorpe 9 Yellow Cards: Woodmools Town 4 - Stannorpe 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Woodmools Town 8 - Stannorpe 15 Pass Accuracy: Woodmools Town 84% - Stannorpe 86% Tackles: Woodmools Town 15 - Stannorpe 11
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Woodmools’ clinical edge and disciplined defense contrasted with Stannorpe’s possession dominance but lack of finishing. The game will be remembered for its goalscoring burst and the discipline issues that punctuated a lively encounter.