Roystey Athletic 0 - 4 Brand Stanley

Key Events:

• 11' Brand Stanley Murad Gasanova scores, assisted by Miguel Lopez
• 32' Brand Stanley Miguel Lopez scores, assisted by Murad Gasanova
• 36' Yellow card to Brand Stanley Murad Gasanova
• 48' Yellow card to Brand Stanley Davide Franco
• 49' Yellow card to Brand Stanley Gustavo Gonzalez
• 58' Brand Stanley Gustavo Gonzalez scores, assisted by Thomas Rasmussen
• 69' Brand Stanley Gideon Lawal scores, assisted by Gustavo Gonzalez
• 71' Yellow card to Roystey Athletic Jonatas Amaral

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis

The 0-4 scoreline was close to Brand Stanley’s 3.49 xG, with the visitors finishing four times from chances worth somewhat less than that total. Roystey Athletic recorded 1.21 xG but scored none, so the gap between the sides was not simply a matter of the hosts failing to create anything. Brand Stanley’s 15 shots, 13 on target and four goals point to a side that repeatedly brought its attacks to a conclusion; Roystey Athletic had six shots, four on target, but could not convert its opportunities.

Possession leaned 56-44 toward Roystey Athletic, while shots and xG leaned heavily the other way. That makes the result a useful reminder that keeping the ball and making the goalkeeper work are separate administrative departments. Brand Stanley produced the greater volume and quality of chances, while the hosts’ nine corners and 15 dribbles did not turn their share of the ball into a goal. The scoreline was emphatic, and the chance figures support the substance of it.

Roystey Athletic: No standout performers rated 7.0 or higher.

Brand Stanley:

• Miguel Lopez (7.3) - Scored once and assisted once, contributing directly to two of the four goals.
• Murad Gasanova (7.0) - Scored, assisted and was shown a yellow card in a busy first half.
• Gustavo Gonzalez (7.0) - Added a goal and an assist, helping Brand Stanley extend its lead after the break.