The report
Key Events:
- 6' Hols-ne City Daviti Gabunia scores, assisted by Hugo Quiroga
- 13' Yellow card to Hols-ne City Hugo Quiroga
- 21' Hols-ne City David Hudson scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
- 22' Yellow card to Hols-ne City Salem Josipović
- 30' Yellow card to Hols-ne City Jose Silva
- 39' Yellow card to Hols-ne City Jake Buckley
- 45' Hols-ne City David Hudson scores, assisted by Daviti Gabunia
- 64' Yellow card to Leottle Rangers Jorge Alvez
- 75' Yellow card to Leottle Rangers Michel Lemoine
- 75' Hols-ne City David Hudson scores, assisted by Salem Josipović
- 86' Hols-ne City Jose Silva scores, assisted by Daviti Gabunia
- 90' Hols-ne City Hugo Quiroga scores, assisted by Salem Josipović
From the outset, Hols-ne City set the tone with an early goal from Daviti Gabunia in the 6th minute, assisted by Hugo Quiroga, which seemed to rattle Leottle Rangers. The hosts maintained pressure, with Hudson adding a second in the 21st minute after a slick pass from Phillip Lewis. The visitors’ resistance was further weakened by a series of yellow cards, including one to Quiroga in the 13th minute, and others to Salem Josipović, Jose Silva, and Jake Buckley. Despite their discipline issues, Hols-ne City kept their foot on the gas, culminating in Hudson’s third goal just before halftime. The second half saw the hosts extend their lead further, with Jose Silva and Hugo Quiroga adding to the tally, and Hudson completing his hat-trick in the 75th minute. The game’s final moments were punctuated by a goal from Jose Silva in the 86th minute, assisted by Daviti Gabunia, and a late strike from Quiroga, assisted by Salem Josipović, sealing a comprehensive victory.
The expected goals (xG) tell a story of clinical finishing versus a defensive collapse. Hols-ne City generated an xG of 4.79, reflecting their high-quality chances and attacking dominance, while Leottle Rangers’ xG of 0.71 indicates they were largely limited to speculative efforts. The disparity between actual goals and xG suggests that the hosts were slightly fortunate not to have scored even more, but their efficiency was undeniable. Tactically, Hols-ne City exploited gaps in the Rangers’ defense with quick passing and movement, while the visitors struggled to create meaningful opportunities, as reflected in their low shot count and poor conversion rate.
No players from Leottle Rangers reached the 7.0+ rating, highlighting their struggles across the pitch.
The statistics reinforce the narrative of a dominant home performance, with Hols-ne City controlling possession, creating numerous high-quality chances, and maintaining defensive discipline. Meanwhile, Leottle Rangers’ low shot count and high number of saves reflect their inability to mount any meaningful threat. Overall, this match was a testament to the effectiveness of Hols-ne City’s attacking strategy and their capacity to capitalize on the opposition’s defensive lapses.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
David Hudson*
A hat-trick and constant threat, Hudson’s movement and finishing were exemplary.
Daviti Gabunia*
Provided a goal and two assists, orchestrating much of the home side’s attack.
Hugo Quiroga*
Scored and assisted, showing versatility and composure.
Salem Josipović*
Contributed with an assist and kept the Rangers busy.
Jose Silva*
Added a late goal, demonstrating his effectiveness in the box.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Hugo Quiroga to Daviti Gabunia. 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

