The report
Key Events:
- 2' Hal Ston County Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Antonio Leone
- 14' Yellow card to Hal Ston County Ian Collins
- 29' Hal Ston County Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Ian Collins
- 43' Hal Ston County Luca Colombo scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
- 48' Yellow card to Acton Stanley Peter Murray
- 55' Red card to Acton Stanley Xinping Boon
- 58' Hal Ston County Bruno Rossi scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 61' Yellow card to Hal Ston County Steve Smith
- 76' Hal Ston County Steve Smith scores
- 88' Acton Stanley Vladimir štimac scores, assisted by Genadi Chaduneli
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
Hal Ston County finished with an xG of 3.09, reflecting their clinical finishing and dominance in key attacking moments. They converted five goals from fewer clear-cut chances, indicating efficient finishing and tactical superiority. Conversely, Acton Stanley generated an xG of 2.32, suggesting they created decent opportunities but struggled to convert, especially after going a man down. The disparity between actual goals and xG underscores the home side’s effectiveness in front of goal, while the visitors’ late goal was more of a consolation than a reflection of their attacking threat.
No Acton Stanley players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, highlighting the visitors’ struggles after going down to ten men and conceding multiple goals.
The statistics reflect a tightly contested game in possession, but Hal Ston County capitalized on their chances with clinical finishing, while Acton Stanley attempted to press high and create opportunities, especially through dribbles, but were ultimately undone by discipline and efficiency.
In summary, Hal Ston County’s disciplined approach and sharp attacking play proved decisive, with Xinping Boon leading the charge. The visitors’ red card and defensive lapses hampered their efforts, resulting in a comprehensive victory that boosts the hosts’ confidence moving forward.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
His brace and relentless pressing made him the standout performer.
Luca Colombo*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of the attack.
Bruno Rossi*
His assist and goal contributed significantly to the victory.
Steve Smith*
Added a goal and maintained composure throughout.
Antonio Leone*
His assist for the opener set the tone for the match.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Antonio Leone to Xinping Boon. 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