The report
Key Events:
- 12' Yellow card to Wirsk Wanderers Mamadou Diomande
- 16' Yellow card to Wirsk Wanderers Humberto Neves
- 26' Yellow card to Wirsk Wanderers Tiago Rodrigues
- 28' Yellow card to Penles Wanderers Ezequiel Cuello
- 29' Wirsk Wanderers Fabian Rosales scores
- 32' Yellow card to Penles Wanderers Michael Fernandes
- 36' Penles Wanderers Michael Fernandes scores, assisted by Namory Kouadio
- 45' Wirsk Wanderers Humberto Neves scores, assisted by Ahmed Ali
- 57' Wirsk Wanderers Milan Horvat scores, assisted by Mamadou Diomande
- 65' Wirsk Wanderers Humberto Neves scores
- 73' Wirsk Wanderers Ahmed Ali scores, assisted by Fabian Rosales
- 74' Yellow card to Penles Wanderers Namory Kouadio
- 80' Wirsk Wanderers Milan Horvat scores
- 85' Yellow card to Penles Wanderers Zhe Foo
- 88' Penles Wanderers Namory Kouadio scores
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Penles Wanderers generated an xG of 1.73 from their 8 shots, with 6 on target, indicating decent finishing but overall underperformance relative to their shot quality. In contrast, Wirsk Wanderers amassed an xG of 4.94 from 22 shots, 18 on target, reflecting their dominance in creating high-quality chances. The disparity in xG underscores Wirsk's clinical finishing and attacking dominance, translating into their six goals. The hosts' defensive struggles and Wirsk's relentless attack meant the visitors deserved their victory based on expected goals, despite some wastefulness in front of goal.
No players from either side reached the 8.0+ threshold, but the top performers from Wirsk displayed clinical finishing and creative flair, while Namory Kouadio was a bright spot for Penles despite the heavy defeat.
The statistics reflect a match where Wirsk Wanderers' attacking volume and efficiency overwhelmed Penles, despite a relatively balanced possession share. The visitors' disciplined pressing and clinical finishing were decisive, while Penles fought hard but lacked the cutting edge to match Wirsk's relentless offensive pressure.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Milan Horvat*
A standout performer with two goals, his movement and finishing were key to Wirsk's victory.
Humberto Neves*
Scored twice and was a constant threat, showing composure and attacking intelligence.
Fabian Rosales*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Wirsk's attacking play.
Ahmed Ali*
Also scored and assisted, demonstrating versatility and attacking threat.
Namory Kouadio*
Netted a goal and an assist, contributing both offensively and defensively for Penles.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Fabian Rosales for Wirsk Wanderers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison