The report
Key Events:
- 3' Skersham Pedro Chagas scores
- 4' Yellow card to Budbacey Forest Xinping Boon
- 6' Yellow card to Budbacey Forest Friedrich Unger
- 10' Skersham Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 51' Budbacey Forest Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Saliou Sow
- 88' Skersham Pedro Chagas scores
The match’s early moments set the tone, with Skersham striking swiftly through Pedro Chagas at 3' and doubling their lead at 10' via Philippe Robert, assisted by Nilson Pires. The hosts responded well, with Weijie Hong pulling a goal back at 51' after a neat pass from Saliou Sow, injecting hope into the Forest ranks. However, the visitors’ resilience was evident as Pedro Chagas struck again at 88', sealing the victory. Skersham’s ability to convert their chances—evidenced by their higher xG of 3.33 against Forest’s 2.57—proved decisive, with their forwards capitalizing on the opportunities created. The game was a tactical tussle, with Skersham maintaining a slight edge in possession and shots, but Forest’s defensive efforts, including 12 saves, kept the scoreline within reach until late.
While the game was relatively open, the key difference lay in the visitors’ clinical finishing and disciplined defending. Skersham’s players showed composure in front of goal, and their ability to maintain possession and create high-quality chances was reflected in the xG figures. Forest’s efforts, though valiant, fell just short of their expected output, highlighting a slight underperformance in front of goal. The yellow cards for Forest’s Xinping Boon and Friedrich Unger disrupted their rhythm, and despite their efforts, they could not find the equalizer. Skersham’s victory underscores their growing confidence and tactical maturity in this division, setting a benchmark for the rest of the season.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Budbacey Forest 49% - Skersham 51% Shots (On Target): Forest 12 (9) - Skersham 15 (12) Corners: Forest 2 - Skersham 4 Fouls: Forest 8 - Skersham 3 Yellow Cards: Forest 2 - Skersham 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Forest 17 - Skersham 8 Pass Accuracy: Forest 83% - Skersham 85%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Pedro Chagas*
The standout performer, scoring twice and constantly threatening the Forest backline.
Philippe Robert*
His assist and overall control in midfield helped steer Skersham’s attack.
Saliou Sow*
Provided the assist for Hong’s goal and was a steady presence in midfield.
Weijie Hong*
The goal scorer, his movement and finishing were crucial for Forest’s brief resurgence.
Xinping Boon*
Booked early, his influence was limited after the yellow card.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Pedro Chagas, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison