Ston Albion 0 - 6 Grazes Town

Key Events:

• 10' Grazes Town scores
• 39' Grazes Town scores
• 54' Yellow card to Ston Albion Michael Brown
• 55' Grazes Town scores
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• 64' Grazes Town scores
• 79' Yellow card to Grazes Town an unnamed player
• 86' Grazes Town scores
• 90' Yellow card to Ston Albion Phillip Lewis

Grazes Town’s dominance was evident from the outset, with their 18 shots and 14 on target contrasting sharply against Ston Albion’s mere two attempts, neither of which troubled the goalkeeper. The expected goals tally of 3.94 for Grazes Town aligns with their clinical finishing, as they converted nearly every meaningful chance. Ston Albion’s 0.21 xG suggests they were fortunate not to concede more, as their limited attempts reflected a lack of attacking intent or perhaps a recognition of their defensive shortcomings. Grazes Town’s tactical approach, characterized by high pressing and swift transitions, overwhelmed the hosts, who struggled to establish any rhythm or defensive cohesion. The match was effectively decided by the break, with Grazes Town already leading 3-0, and their relentless pursuit of goal continuing unabated into the final whistle.

Despite the lopsided score, the game was not devoid of disciplinary moments, with Michael Brown receiving a yellow card early in the second half and Phillip Lewis picking one up in stoppage time. Grazes Town’s players, meanwhile, maintained composure, with only one yellow card issued to an unnamed player. The sheer volume of shots and the high percentage of pass accuracy (84%) highlight Grazes Town’s technical proficiency and tactical discipline. The home side’s 15 saves tell a story of a goalkeeper under siege, yet unable to stem the tide of Grazes Town’s attacking wave. Ultimately, the match was a showcase of Grazes Town’s attacking prowess, with their goal tally a reflection of their efficiency rather than luck.

No Grazes Town player reached a 7.0+ rating, but their collective effort was evident. The team’s cohesion and clinical finishing were the standout features. For Ston Albion, no player managed to impress enough to warrant a rating above 7.0, highlighting their struggles across the pitch.

The game’s statistics and the scoreline paint a picture of Grazes Town’s dominance, their attacking efficiency matching their defensive resilience. For Ston Albion, it was a lesson in the importance of both attacking sharpness and defensive organization, lessons likely to be revisited in the quieter moments of the season.