The report
Key Events:
- 19' Yellow card to Bothes Leonid Kharchilava
- 30' Yellow card to Bothes Zurabi Turmanidze
- 55' Yellow card to Bothes Julio Bustos
- 62' Bothes Julio Bustos scores, assisted by Zurabi Turmanidze
- 63' Yellow card to Bothes Lucas van der Heijden
- 72' Bothes Rodolfo Marin scores
- 77' Bothes Rodolfo Marin scores, assisted by Zurabi Turmanidze
- 82' Bothes Julio Bustos scores, assisted by Rodolfo Marin
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Bothes’ 2.35 xG starkly contrasts with their actual four goals, highlighting their clinical finishing and attacking efficiency. The visitors created numerous high-quality chances, especially in the second half, where their relentless pressure paid dividends. Meanwhile, Acley End’s modest 0.36 xG underscores their struggle to generate meaningful scoring opportunities, managing only a single shot on target from two attempts. The tactical dominance by Bothes was evident, as their attacking players capitalized on limited opportunities, while the hosts’ defense was repeatedly breached.
No players from Acley End reached the 7.0 threshold, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.
In summary, Bothes delivered a dominant performance, with their attacking trio of Marin, Bustos, and Turmanidze orchestrating a clinical dismantling of Acley End. The visitors’ tactical discipline and finishing efficiency were the key factors in their victory, while the hosts will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking potency ahead of their next fixture.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Rodolfo Marin*
His two goals and an assist made him the standout performer, showcasing clinical finishing and intelligent movement.
Julio Bustos*
Scored once and was a constant threat, earning his rating through sharp attacking runs and work rate.
Zurabi Turmanidze*
Provided the assist for Bustos and was involved in much of Bothes’ attacking play.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Julio Bustos for Bothes. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison


