The report
Key Events:
- 4' Soughouth United Xinping Boon scores
- 10' Exmood Mohamed Hussein scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 16' Exmood Gustavo Rivera scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 21' Soughouth United Luca Colombo scores
- 22' Yellow card to Soughouth United Friedrich Unger
- 27' Exmood Gustavo Rivera scores, assisted by Veselin Pavlov
- 37' Exmood scores, assisted by Gustavo Rivera
- 44' Yellow card to Soughouth United Israel Morales
- 45' Soughouth United Bruno Rossi scores, assisted by Weijie Hong
- 52' Exmood Israel Morales scores, assisted by Gustavo Rivera
- 73' Yellow card to Soughouth United Luca Colombo
- 80' Yellow card to Soughouth United Xinping Boon
- 83' Soughouth United Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 85' Yellow card to Exmood Xinping Boon
The game kicked off with a quick strike from Xinping Boon in the 4th minute, setting the tone for what would be a rollercoaster. Mohamed Hussein responded swiftly for Exmood in the 10th, assisted by Xinping Boon, before Gustavo Rivera put the visitors ahead in the 16th, again with help from Xinping Boon. The hosts equalized in the 21st through Luca Colombo, but the visitors’ attacking prowess was evident as Gustavo Rivera scored again in the 27th, assisted by Veselin Pavlov, and then added another in the 37th, with a goal credited to Rivera himself. The first half closed with Soughouth United pulling one back via Bruno Rossi in the 45th, assisted by Weijie Hong. The second half saw Exmood extend their lead with Israel Morales in the 52nd, assisted by Gustavo Rivera, before the hosts mounted a late rally. Lindomar Da Silva scored in the 83rd, assisted by Xinping Boon, but the visitors held firm, sealing their victory with a resilient defensive effort and a series of tactical fouls, as reflected in the yellow cards handed out.
Tactically, the match was a study in contrasts. Soughouth United maintained a slightly higher possession share at 52%, with a pass accuracy of 84%, indicating a comfortable control of the ball, yet they struggled to contain the swift counterattacks of Exmood. The visitors, with 48% possession, relied on quick transitions and set pieces, evidenced by their 17 shots—10 on target—and a modest xG of 3.24, just under the 3.49 of the hosts. The game’s high goal tally was not entirely reflected in the xG, suggesting some goals came from opportunism or defensive lapses rather than clear-cut chances. Exmood’s clinical finishing was a key factor, especially Rivera’s exceptional performance, earning him a rating of 8.6. Meanwhile, Soughouth United showed resilience but lacked the finishing touch to convert their chances into a win.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Soughouth United 52% - Exmood 48% Shots (On Target): Soughouth United 15 (13) - Exmood 17 (10) Corners: Soughouth United 4 - Exmood 1 Fouls: Soughouth United 16 - Exmood 12 Yellow Cards: Soughouth United 4 - Exmood 1 Red Cards: None Dribbles: Soughouth United 11 - Exmood 4 Pass Accuracy: Soughouth United 84% - Exmood 83% Tackles: Soughouth United 10 - Exmood 4
The match was a vivid reminder that in football, as in life, the line between control and chaos is often razor-thin. Exmood’s ability to convert their chances into goals, combined with their disciplined defending in the latter stages, ultimately secured their victory in a game that was as entertaining as it was unpredictable.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
Played a pivotal role with a goal, assist, and a yellow card, demonstrating both creativity and recklessness.
Gustavo Rivera*
The standout performer, scoring twice and providing two assists, orchestrating much of Exmood’s attacking success.
Lindomar Da Silva*
His goal in the 83rd was crucial in keeping the hosts competitive until the final whistle.
Bruno Rossi*
Scored a vital goal and showed good link-up play, earning his place among the top performers.
Israel Morales*
Netted a goal in the 52nd and contributed defensively, though his yellow card was a blemish.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Xinping Boon, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

