The report
Key Events:
- 20' Hawesbury Wanderers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
- 39' Yellow card to Hawesbury Wanderers Philippe Robert
- 41' Scunston Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
- 43' Yellow card to Hawesbury Wanderers Jorge Alvez
- 63' Hawesbury Wanderers Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 73' Hawesbury Wanderers Philippe Robert scores
- 75' Yellow card to Hawesbury Wanderers Seungwoo Jeong
- 77' Yellow card to Scunston Jorge Alvez
The match was punctuated by a series of tactical skirmishes and disciplinary moments. Hawesbury’s Nilson Pires opened the scoring in the 20th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Seungwoo Jeong. Scunston responded swiftly, with Nilson Pires equalizing just before halftime, again assisted by Seungwoo Jeong. The second half saw Hawesbury’s Philippe Robert score twice—once from Jorge Alvez’s assist in the 63rd minute, and again in the 73rd—cementing their lead. The game also featured a flurry of yellow cards, with Philippe Robert and Jorge Alvez receiving cautions, reflecting the competitive tension that underpinned the fixture.
Tactically, Hawesbury Wanderers demonstrated efficiency in front of goal, converting their expected goals of 1.64 into three actual goals, slightly outperforming their xG. Meanwhile, Scunston’s 2.17 xG suggests they created enough quality chances to have at least drawn level, but their finishing was not quite precise enough. The visitors’ disciplined approach, combined with Robert’s clinical finishing, allowed them to capitalize on their opportunities. Despite a slight possession advantage for the hosts, Hawesbury’s sharper decision-making in the final third proved decisive, turning the game into a testament to the importance of clinical execution over territorial dominance.
No other player reached 7.0+ ratings.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Scunston 54% - Hawesbury Wanderers 46% Shots (On Target): Scunston 11 (7) - Hawesbury Wanderers 10 (4) Corners: Scunston 3 - Hawesbury Wanderers 9 Fouls: Scunston 11 - Hawesbury Wanderers 9 Yellow Cards: Scunston 1 - Hawesbury Wanderers 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Both sides 8 Pass Accuracy: Scunston 82% - Hawesbury Wanderers 84%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
His brace was the difference-maker, showing composure and sharpness in front of goal.
Seungwoo Jeong*
Provided the assist for both Pires goals, orchestrating play from midfield.
Philippe Robert*
Scored twice and earned a yellow card, exemplifying his combative and clinical presence.
Jorge Alvez*
Contributed with an assist and a yellow card, adding energy to the visitors’ midfield.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Seungwoo Jeong to Nilson Pires. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison