The report
Key Events:
- 7' Farworth City Rob van Beek scores, assisted by Finn Nielsen
- 11' Yellow card to Farworth City Tamaz Japaridze
- 23' Farworth City Heinz Fuchs scores, assisted by Rob van Beek
- 28' Farworth City Maximino Cordoba scores, assisted by Rob van Beek
- 45' Yellow card to Regis Town Thiago Gomes
- 58' Farworth City Heinz Fuchs scores, assisted by Tamaz Japaridze
- 63' Farworth City Finn Nielsen scores, assisted by Tamaz Japaridze
- 79' Yellow card to Regis Town Jorge Alvez
Farworth City’s control of possession (56%) translated into a dominant shot tally—28 attempts, 22 on target—far exceeding Regis Town’s three shots, two on target. The expected goals (xG) tell a similar story: 6.13 for Farworth, compared to just 0.61 for Regis. This over-performance in goal conversion relative to xG suggests a combination of clinical finishing and Regis’ inability to create meaningful scoring opportunities. The hosts' high pass accuracy (87%) and effective dribbling (8 successful attempts) facilitated sustained pressure, while Regis’ 17 dribbles and 10 fouls highlight their frantic attempts to disrupt the rhythm. Regis’s goalkeeper was kept busy with 22 saves, a testament to the relentless barrage of shots, yet the visitors’ defensive lapses and lack of attacking potency ultimately sealed their fate.
The game was punctuated by moments of discipline and frustration. Tamaz Japaridze received a yellow card early on, and Heinz Fuchs’s brace, both assisted by Rob van Beek and Tamaz Japaridze respectively, showcased the hosts’ attacking versatility. Finn Nielsen’s late goal capped a dominant display, with the midfield orchestrating much of the play. Regis Town’s players, notably Thiago Gomes and Jorge Alvez, picked up yellow cards, but their efforts failed to stem the tide of goals. Farworth’s disciplined pressing and clinical finishing left little room for doubt about the outcome, and the result will serve as a morale booster for the hosts while raising questions for Regis Town about their defensive resilience and attacking creativity.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Farworth City 56% - Regis Town 44% Shots (On Target): Farworth City 28 (22) - Regis Town 3 (2) Corners: Farworth City 4 - Regis Town 2 Fouls: Farworth City 7 - Regis Town 10 Yellow Cards: Farworth City 1 - Regis Town 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Farworth City 8 - Regis Town 17 Pass Accuracy: Farworth City 87% - Regis Town 82%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Rob van Beek*
A masterclass in midfield creativity, scoring once and assisting twice.
Heinz Fuchs*
Clinical in front of goal, netting twice with sharp finishing.
Finn Nielsen*
Provided a crucial goal and maintained high work rate throughout.
Tamaz Japaridze*
Effective in midfield, earning a yellow card but contributing to the flow.
Jorge Alvez*
Tried to create for Regis but lacked support and discipline.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Finn Nielsen to Rob van Beek. 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

