The report
Key Events:
- 12' Yellow card to Midge Villa an unnamed player
- 14' Yellow card to Midge Villa Alan White
- 19' Midge Villa Song Tan scores
- 24' Midge Villa Song Tan scores
- 30' Midge Villa Song Tan scores
- 33' Midge Villa scores
- 34' Yellow card to Midge Villa an unnamed player
- 45' Yellow card to Midge Villa an unnamed player
- 49' Yellow card to Midge Villa an unnamed player
- 53' Yellow card to Stand and Michel Lemoine
- 60' Midge Villa Alan White scores
- 60' Yellow card to Stand and Allan Carroll
- 67' Midge Villa Song Tan scores
- 79' Midge Villa Song Tan scores
- 85' Midge Villa scores
- 90' Midge Villa Giuseppe Colombo scores
The expected goals (xG) tell a story of opportunity and wastefulness: Villa’s 4.85 xG suggests they created nearly five clear chances, converting them into nine goals, while Stand and’s 0.01 xG underscores their inability to threaten at all. Villa’s high shot count—21 attempts with 18 on target—indicates a relentless offensive approach, though their actual goal tally far exceeds the xG, hinting at clinical finishing or perhaps a touch of luck. Defensively, Villa’s disciplined pressing and tackling (13) kept Stand and at bay, while their high pass accuracy (83%) facilitated sustained pressure. The visitors, despite a decent pass accuracy (86%) and marginally more possession (52%), failed to translate possession into any meaningful threat, as reflected in their zero shots and the stark xG differential.
The game was punctuated by a flurry of cards, with Villa receiving five yellows, including one to Alan White who scored twice, and three to unnamed Villa players. Stand and’s Michel Lemoine and Allan Carroll also picked up yellows, but the day belonged to Villa’s prolific Song Tan, who scored five goals and earned a perfect 10.0/10 rating, a performance that will be etched into the club’s history. The Villa players demonstrated ruthless efficiency, with Song Tan’s goals coming at 19', 24', 30', 67', and 79', each showcasing his clinical finishing. Meanwhile, Giuseppe Colombo capped the scoring in injury time, sealing a victory that will be remembered as one of the most one-sided in Division 2 League 2 history.
Unnamed Villa players (7.0+) – Contributed to the clean sheet and maintained pressure throughout. Stand and players – No one reached a rating of 7.0, reflecting their inability to cope with Villa’s attacking onslaught.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Midge Villa 48% - Stand and 52% Shots (On Target): Midge Villa 21 (18) - Stand and 0 (0) Corners: Midge Villa 2 - Stand and 5 Fouls: Midge Villa 11 - Stand and 10 Yellow Cards: Midge Villa 5 - Stand and 2 Red Cards: None Dribbles: Midge Villa 13 - Stand and 11 Pass Accuracy: Midge Villa 83% - Stand and 86% Tackles: Midge Villa 13 - Stand and 8
In the end, the scoreline of 9-0 encapsulates a match where Midge Villa demonstrated both clinical finishing and tactical discipline, while Stand and were left to reflect on a day when they could neither defend nor threaten. The game’s statistical and narrative elements paint a picture of a rout that will be dissected for its sheer disparity, yet also admired for Villa’s ruthless execution.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Song Tan*
An unstoppable force, scored five goals and was the catalyst for Villa’s relentless attack.
Giuseppe Colombo*
Added a late goal to cap off a dominant display.
Alan White*
Netted twice and contributed to Villa’s offensive rhythm.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Song Tan for Midge Villa. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

