The report
Key Events:
- 3' Yellow card to Thop's United Xinping Boon
- 8' Yellow card to Thop's United Olav Lind
- 29' Thop's United Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
- 39' Yellow card to Ellset Albion Philippe Robert
- 42' Thop's United Gary Marshall scores, assisted by Stefan Aleksiev
- 50' Ellset Albion Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 59' Yellow card to Thop's United Ahmed Moussa
- 61' Thop's United Stefan Aleksiev scores, assisted by Greg Hart
- 64' Yellow card to Thop's United Gary Marshall
- 65' Yellow card to Ellset Albion Michael Brown
- 69' Thop's United Stefan Aleksiev scores, assisted by Olav Lind
No players from Ellset Albion reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but Philippe Robert was lively, despite his yellow card, and Michael Brown showed resilience with a late yellow.
The statistics underscore Thop's United’s dominance in shots and attacking intent, while Ellset Albion relied on a solid defensive effort to stay in the game longer than expected. The visitors’ superior shot conversion and tactical execution proved decisive, earning them a well-deserved victory in this entertaining fixture.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Stefan Aleksiev*
A dynamic attacking force, Aleksiev scored twice and set up another, orchestrating much of Thop's United’s attacking play.
Gary Marshall*
His goal and overall work rate contributed significantly to the visitors' offensive efforts.
Bruno Rossi*
Provided the assist for the opening goal, linking well with teammates throughout.
Greg Hart*
His assist for Aleksiev’s third goal was crucial in sealing the win.
Nilson Pires*
Scored a well-taken goal, giving the hosts hope late in the game.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Bruno Rossi to Xinping Boon. 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