The report
Key Events:
- 1' Hai Lian opens the scoring for Soughborn
- 20' Alfredo Serrano doubles the lead, assisted by Hai Lian
- 25' Yellow card to Soughborn Hai Lian
- 26' Nilson Leite scores for Soughborn, assisted by Alberto Perrone
- 34' Tome Osawa adds a third for Soughborn, assisted by Hai Lian
- 35' Yellow card to Soughborn Paul Nagel
- 40' Yellow card to Yatheate United Rainer Müller
- 67' Norbert Fischer scores for Yatheate United
- 69' Alfredo Serrano scores his second for Soughborn, assisted by Hai Lian
- 79' Yellow card to Yatheate United Lindomar Da Silva
- 90' Yellow card to Soughborn Alberto Perrone
- 90' Luis Pinto scores for Yatheate United, assisted by Frank Bos
- 90' Yellow card to Soughborn Alberto Marino
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Soughborn outperformed their xG of 3 with an actual tally of 5 goals, indicating highly efficient finishing and perhaps some overperformance relative to their chances. Their 13 shots, with 11 on target, reflect a relentless attacking approach. Conversely, Yatheate United generated an xG of just 1.06 from 4 shots, with all on target, but struggled to convert their opportunities. The tactical dominance of Soughborn was evident, as their high shot accuracy translated into a commanding scoreline.
The hosts' disciplined pressing and clinical finishing contrasted with the visitors' possession advantage, which failed to translate into goals.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Hai Lian
A dynamic force, scoring once and setting up three others, his influence was pivotal.
Alfredo Serrano
Netted twice, his clinical finishing made the difference.
Nilson Leite
A solid presence in midfield, contributing to the attack.
Tome Osawa
Added a crucial goal, showcasing his attacking instincts.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Hai Lian, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison