Ellinsfiel City 2 - 8 Woodham Town

Key Events:

• 4' Woodham Town scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 14' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City an unnamed player
• 28' Ellinsfiel City scores
• 30' Woodham Town Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Minko Tota
• 32' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores
• 35' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City an unnamed player
• 38' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City Bruno Rossi
• 40' Woodham Town scores
• 45' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City Saliou Sow
• 45' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 48' Ellinsfiel City Kenny Au scores
• 50' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City Xinping Boon
• 51' Yellow card to Woodham Town Lindomar Da Silva
• 53' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores
• 73' Woodham Town scores
• 83' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores, assisted by Thomas Millar

Key Events:

• 4' Woodham Town scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 14' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City
• 28' Ellinsfiel City scores
• 30' Woodham Town Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Minko Tota
• 32' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores
• 35' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City
• 38' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City Bruno Rossi
• 40' Woodham Town scores
• 45' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City Saliou Sow
• 45' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 48' Ellinsfiel City Kenny Au scores
• 50' Yellow card to Ellinsfiel City Xinping Boon
• 51' Yellow card to Woodham Town Lindomar Da Silva
• 53' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores
• 73' Woodham Town scores
• 83' Woodham Town Minko Tota scores, assisted by Thomas Millar

The expected goals (xG) tell a story of efficiency versus opportunity. Woodham Town's 4.5 xG starkly contrasts with their actual 8 goals, indicating clinical finishing and perhaps a bit of luck or defensive lapses from Ellinsfiel City. Conversely, Ellinsfiel City's 0.83 xG underscores their inability to convert limited chances into goals, despite holding more possession and taking three shots on target. The tactical picture reveals a home side that dominated possession (59%) and created some set-piece opportunities (six corners), yet failed to translate control into meaningful scoring chances. Meanwhile, the visitors' 19 shots, 17 on target, highlight their relentless pursuit of goal, which they ultimately achieved with ruthless precision.

The game was marred by disciplinary issues, with Ellinsfiel City accumulating five yellow cards, including one to Bruno Rossi and another to Saliou Sow, who also received a goal. Woodham Town's disciplined approach was exemplified by their single yellow card to Lindomar Da Silva, who nonetheless contributed significantly with a goal and two assists, earning a remarkable 7.5 rating. Minko Tota was the standout performer, scoring four goals and earning a near-perfect 9.7 rating, demonstrating his lethal finishing and playmaking ability. The home side's Kenny Au managed a consolation goal, but the overall performance was overshadowed by defensive lapses and a lack of cohesion.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Ellinsfiel City 59% - Woodham Town 41% Shots (On Target): Ellinsfiel City 3 (3) - Woodham Town 19 (17) Corners: Ellinsfiel City 6 - Woodham Town 1 Fouls: Ellinsfiel City 14 - Woodham Town 12 Yellow Cards: Ellinsfiel City 5 - Woodham Town 1 Red Cards: Ellinsfiel City 0 - Woodham Town 0 Dribbles: Ellinsfiel City 16 - Woodham Town 9 Pass Accuracy: Ellinsfiel City 83% - Woodham Town 78%

The final score, Ellinsfiel City 2 - 8 Woodham Town, encapsulates a game where efficiency, discipline, and relentless attacking pressure proved decisive. While the home side's possession dominance and corners suggest a degree of control, it was ultimately the visitors’ clinical finishing and tactical discipline that dictated the outcome.