The report
Key Events:
- 14' Yellow card to Thampton Albion Philippe Robert
- 21' Yellow card to St Darne Park Orazio Costa
- 23' St Darne Park Orazio Costa scores
- 24' Yellow card to St Darne Park Heinz Mayer
- 31' Yellow card to Thampton Albion Michel Lemoine
- 44' St Darne Park James Henry scores
- 50' St Darne Park James Henry scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
- 58' St Darne Park Phillip Lewis scores
- 74' Yellow card to Thampton Albion Branko Bartolić
- 83' St Darne Park James Henry scores, assisted by Heinz Mayer
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: St Darne Park generated an impressive 3.89 xG from 19 shots, with 13 on target, reflecting their attacking efficiency and clinical finishing. Despite their high xG, they scored five goals, indicating a slight overperformance relative to their expected tally. Conversely, Thampton Albion managed only 0.76 xG from three shots, all on target, highlighting their limited attacking threat and the difficulty they faced breaking down the hosts' defense. The disparity in xG underscores the dominance of St Darne Park throughout the match, controlling possession and creating numerous high-quality chances.
No other players from either side reached the 7.0 rating threshold.
The match was a showcase of St Darne Park's attacking efficiency and defensive solidity, with James Henry leading the charge. Thampton Albion's efforts were hampered by limited goal-scoring opportunities and disciplined defending from the hosts. The result leaves St Darne Park firmly in control of their division, while the visitors will need to regroup after a tough outing.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
James Henry*
A prolific hat-trick hero, Henry was clinical in front of goal and posed constant danger.
Phillip Lewis*
Contributed a goal and an assist, orchestrating attacks effectively.
Orazio Costa*
Despite a booking, he was solid defensively and scored a crucial early goal.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Orazio Costa for St Darne Park. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison


