The report
Key Events:
- 5' Stage Rangers Alen Bartolić scores
- 9' Yellow card to Stage Rangers Amadou Grah
- 16' Stage Rangers Scott Hill scores
- 20' Stage Rangers Alen Bartolić scores, assisted by Scott Hill
- 26' Stage Rangers Scott Hill scores, assisted by Alen Bartolić
- 29' Stage Rangers Alen Bartolić scores
- 30' Yellow card to Harbord Town Xinping Boon
- 31' Yellow card to Stage Rangers Mory Ettien
- 33' Stage Rangers Celso Novais scores, assisted by Amadou Grah
- 54' Yellow card to Harbord Town Weijie Hong
- 66' Harbord Town Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
- 67' Yellow card to Harbord Town Lindomar Da Silva
- 68' Yellow card to Harbord Town Saliou Sow
- 69' Stage Rangers Eduardo Alvarez scores
- 72' Stage Rangers Mory Ettien scores, assisted by Eduardo Alvarez
- 74' Harbord Town Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
- 90' Yellow card to Harbord Town Friedrich Unger
xG Analysis:
Stage Rangers' attacking efficiency was evident, with an expected goals tally of 4.94, nearly three times the actual goals scored. Their 22 shots, 18 on target, reflect their relentless pursuit of goal, although their finishing was slightly overperforming relative to their xG, indicating clinical finishing. Conversely, Harbord Town’s 8 shots with an xG of 1.59 suggest they created limited clear-cut chances, and their goal tally slightly exceeded expectations, highlighting moments of opportunism amid the visitors’ dominance.
Stage Rangers: Alen Bartolić (8.9) - A commanding performance, his hat-trick and assist were instrumental in dismantling the hosts. Scott Hill (8.1) - His two goals and creative playmaking kept the pressure on Harbord’s defense. Eduardo Alvarez (7.3) - His goal and assist added to the Rangers’ attacking threat.
Harbord Town: Luis Pinto (7.6) - The standout for the hosts, scoring twice and providing a fighting spirit. No other Harbord players reached the 7.0 threshold, but Xinping Boon and Friedrich Unger contributed defensively despite the heavy defeat.
Match Statistics:
Possession: 57%-43% Shots: Harbord Town 8 (5 on target) - Stage Rangers 22 (18 on target) Corners: 4 each Fouls: Harbord Town 14 - Stage Rangers 9 Yellow cards: Harbord Town 5 - Stage Rangers 2 Dribbles: Harbord Town 11 - Stage Rangers 6
This match showcased Stage Rangers’ clinical finishing and tactical discipline, with their attacking trio causing constant problems for Harbord Town’s defense. Despite the hosts’ efforts and some moments of resilience, the visitors’ superior quality and efficiency ultimately sealed a commanding victory.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Alen Bartolić*
A commanding performance, his hat-trick and assist were instrumental in dismantling the hosts.
Scott Hill*
His two goals and creative playmaking kept the pressure on Harbord’s defense.
Eduardo Alvarez*
His goal and assist added to the Rangers’ attacking threat.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Alen Bartolić, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison