Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Roberto Fortes to Idris Young. 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
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Roberto Fortes*
A pivotal figure, contributing a goal and an assist, and showing leadership despite a yellow card.
Paulo Cardoso*
Impressed with two assists, orchestrating much of Patelad Rovers' attacking play.
Francisco Pino*
Scored a crucial third goal, demonstrating composure and sharp finishing.
Vladimir Mustapić*
Added a late goal to cap off the scoring, showing resilience and clinical touch.
Idris Young*
Scored early but was sent off in the 70th minute, yet his overall contribution was notable.
The report
In a match that defied the expected, Patelad Rovers secured a 4-0 victory over Watelphampde, despite the visitors' dominance in possession and corners. The game was a showcase of clinical finishing from the hosts, who capitalized on fewer chances but made them count, illustrating that in football, quality often trumps quantity—especially when the goal is to win comfortably. The result underscores the unpredictability of Division 6 League 3, where even the underdog can turn the tables with precision and discipline.
Key Events:
- 2' Yellow card to Watelphampde Phillip Lewis
- 6' Yellow card to Watelphampde Philippe Robert
- 15' Yellow card to Watelphampde Michel Lemoine
- 35' Patelad Rovers Idris Young scores, assisted by Roberto Fortes
- 41' Patelad Rovers Roberto Fortes scores, assisted by Paulo Cardoso
- 45' Yellow card to Patelad Rovers Krum Ivanov
- 56' Yellow card to Patelad Rovers Idris Young
- 61' Patelad Rovers Francisco Pino scores, assisted by Paulo Cardoso
- 70' Yellow card to Patelad Rovers Idris Young
- 70' Red card to Patelad Rovers Idris Young
- 80' Yellow card to Patelad Rovers Roberto Fortes
- 88' Yellow card to Watelphampde Jorge Alvez
- 89' Patelad Rovers Vladimir Mustapić scores, assisted by Chris Petrie
Watelphampde enjoyed a significant territorial advantage, holding 58% possession and taking 13 corners, yet their efforts failed to translate into goals. The visitors' high corner count and dribbles (11) suggest an attacking intent, but their inability to convert shots—only two on target—and their underwhelming xG of 0.51 highlight their struggles in the final third. Meanwhile, Patelad Rovers, with just 42% possession, managed to be more efficient, converting their opportunities into four goals with an xG of 1.91. The match was a reminder that possession and volume do not guarantee success; execution and opportunism are equally vital.
The game was punctuated by a series of disciplinary actions, with each side receiving four yellow cards, and Idris Young of Patelad Rovers earning a red card in the 70th minute, which did little to dampen their momentum. The hosts' goals came from Idris Young, Roberto Fortes, Francisco Pino, and Vladimir Mustapić, each demonstrating moments of individual brilliance or well-placed team play. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Patelad Rovers maintained their composure and added a late goal to seal the victory. The match's overall tone was one of pragmatic efficiency from the home side, who proved that in football, sometimes the best offense is a good defense—of the lead.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Patelad Rovers 42% - Watelphampde 58% Shots (On Target): Patelad Rovers 8 (7) - Watelphampde 2 (2) Corners: Patelad Rovers 2 - Watelphampde 13 Fouls: Patelad Rovers 10 - Watelphampde 11 Yellow Cards: Patelad Rovers 4 - Watelphampde 4 Red Cards: Patelad Rovers 1 - Watelphampde 0 Dribbles: Patelad Rovers 4 - Watelphampde 11 Pass Accuracy: Patelad Rovers 81% - Watelphampde 86%