The report
Key Events:
- 2' Yellow card to Wateading City William Williams
- 9' Selwes United Silvio Gallo scores, assisted by Graciano Monteiro
- 16' Selwes United Andre Bernard scores, assisted by Graciano Monteiro
- 35' Yellow card to Wateading City Xinping Boon
- 38' Yellow card to Selwes United Martin Holm
- 39' Yellow card to Selwes United Bernard Rose
- 43' Selwes United Andre Bernard scores
- 70' Yellow card to Selwes United Silvio Gallo
- 90' Selwes United Andre Bernard scores, assisted by Graciano Monteiro
From the outset, the game was lively, with Wateading City’s William Williams earning an early yellow card at 2', setting the tone for their evening. Selwes United struck first at 9' when Silvio Gallo finished a well-placed assist from Graciano Monteiro. The hosts doubled their lead shortly after, at 16', with Andre Bernard capitalizing on a pass from the same provider. Despite a flurry of fouls and cards—three for Selwes United and two for Wateading City—the home side’s attacking intent was clear, and their finishing was sharp. Bernard’s second goal at 43' effectively sealed the game before the break, with the visitors unable to muster a meaningful response. The second half saw Bernard complete his hat-trick at 90', again assisted by Monteiro, as Wateading’s defensive resilience crumbled under pressure. Gallo’s booking at 70' was a minor footnote amid the home side’s dominance.
The xG figures reflect the game’s narrative: Selwes United’s 3.98 xG suggests they created numerous high-quality chances, which they converted with clinical precision. Wateading’s 1.96 xG indicates they had some opportunities but failed to turn them into goals, partly due to their defensive lapses and the excellent shot-stopping of the home goalkeeper. The tactical picture reveals a home team that was efficient in front of goal, while the visitors struggled to impose their game, hampered by discipline issues and a lack of finishing quality. The match’s outcome was a fair reflection of the balance of play, with Selwes United’s attacking prowess ultimately prevailing.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Selwes United 49% - Wateading City 51% Shots (On Target): Selwes United 17 (15) - Wateading City 9 (7) Corners: Selwes United 0 - Wateading City 2 Fouls: Selwes United 10 - Wateading City 11 Yellow Cards: Selwes United 3 - Wateading City 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Selwes United 8 - Wateading City 11 Pass Accuracy: 81% each side Tackles: Selwes United 10 - Wateading City 4
The game’s statistics reinforce the narrative: despite Wateading City’s marginally higher possession and dribbles, their inability to convert chances and discipline issues ultimately cost them dearly. Selwes United’s disciplined approach and clinical finishing secured a well-deserved victory, and their attacking players, especially Bernard and Monteiro, proved decisive. The visitors will need to address their defensive lapses and composure if they hope to challenge more effectively in future fixtures.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Andre Bernard*
A hat-trick hero whose clinical finishing made the difference.
Graciano Monteiro*
Creator of all three assists, orchestrating much of the home side’s attacking play.
Silvio Gallo*
Opened the scoring and was lively throughout, earning his yellow card.
William Williams*
Early booking set a difficult tone for the visitors’ defensive efforts.
Martin Holm*
Booked in the first half, struggled to contain the opposition’s attack.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Silvio Gallo for Selwes United. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison