The report
Key Events:
- 13' Craple United Nikolay Chakarov scores
- 41' Craple United John Levesque scores, assisted by Gordon Miller
- 52' Craple United Ruben Diaz scores, assisted by Marko Zec
- 57' Yellow card to Uxby-insfiel Seungwoo Jeong
- 65' Craple United Ruben Diaz scores
- 85' Yellow card to Craple United Jan Jacobs
- 89' Craple United Marko Zec scores, assisted by Roberto Villanueva
The match was a showcase for Craple United’s attacking efficiency, with their expected goals (xG) of 5.03 vastly outstripping Uxby-insfiel’s 0.26. The visitors dominated the game’s flow, creating high-quality chances that translated into goals at regular intervals. Ruben Diaz was particularly prolific, scoring twice and assisting once, while John Levesque and Marko Zec also found the net. The home side’s defensive efforts were overwhelmed, with 19 saves needed to keep the score from ballooning further, and their lone shot on target was a token effort amid relentless pressure. Tactical discipline and clinical finishing proved decisive, with Craple United’s passing accuracy of 84% and possession of 55% underpinning their dominance.
Despite the heavy defeat, Uxby-insfiel showed resilience, though their limited attacking threat was evident. The yellow card to Seungwoo Jeong at 57' was a minor blot in an otherwise unremarkable performance. Craple United, on the other hand, maintained composure, with Jan Jacobs receiving a late yellow but no further disciplinary issues. The visitors’ ability to convert chances into goals highlighted their sharpness in front of goal, and their defensive organization was sufficient to contain any counterattacks. This match was a reminder that in football, efficiency and execution often outweigh possession and territorial control.
No players from Uxby-insfiel reached the 7.0 rating threshold.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Uxby-insfiel 45% - Craple United 55% Shots (On Target): Uxby-insfiel 1 (1) - Craple United 23 (18) Corners: Uxby-insfiel 6 - Craple United 5 Fouls: Uxby-insfiel 5 - Craple United 6 Yellow Cards: Uxby-insfiel 1 - Craple United 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Uxby-insfiel 10 - Craple United 7 Pass Accuracy: Uxby-insfiel 79% - Craple United 84% Tackles: Uxby-insfiel 12 - Craple United 13
The scoreline reflects a game where Craple United’s ruthless efficiency was on full display, turning a game of limited chances into a showcase of clinical finishing. Meanwhile, Uxby-insfiel will need to reflect on their defensive frailties and lack of attacking potency if they are to avoid similar routs in future encounters.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Ruben Diaz*
A goal-scoring machine, Diaz’s movement and finishing were key to the victory.
Marko Zec*
Contributed a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Craple United’s attacking play.
Gordon Miller*
Provided the assist for Levesque’s goal, and his work rate was evident throughout.
John Levesque*
Scored one goal and was a constant threat down the flank.
Roberto Villanueva*
His assist for Zec’s goal demonstrated his creative influence.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Nikolay Chakarov, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison