The report
8' - Werner Werner received a yellow card for Leigh Athletic early on, setting a combative tone. 37' - Milan Vukelić was cautioned for Leigh Athletic, reflecting the competitive nature of the game. 56' - Tomas Hernandez opened the scoring for Leigh Athletic with a straightforward finish, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. 57' - Andrew Stephens assisted Hernandez for Leigh Athletic's second goal, doubling their lead in quick succession. 74' - Minseok Jin added Leigh Athletic's third goal, finishing a well-placed shot after a pass from Werner Werner. 76' - Milan Vukelić scored his second, with an assist from Hernandez, sealing the visitors' dominance. 79' - Karlo Alieva from Ston Rot received a yellow card for a foul. 85' - Kevin Thompson was booked for Ston Rot, as frustration grew on the home side.
Leigh Athletic’s xG of 3.83 starkly contrasts their actual four goals, indicating a highly efficient attack. They created numerous clear-cut chances, reflected in their 14 shots on target compared to Ston Rot’s 3, and their shot conversion rate of 24%. The hosts had a possession advantage at 54%, but Leigh Athletic’s superior shot quality and clinical finishing made the difference, especially with their goalkeeper making 15 saves to keep the clean sheet. Defensive resilience from Leigh Athletic was evident, with only 4 tackles compared to Ston Rot’s 11, and their disciplined approach limited the hosts’ opportunities despite the possession advantage.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Tomas Hernandez*
scored twice and orchestrated much of Leigh Athletic’s attacking play with sharp passes and movement.
Minseok Jin*
netted a crucial goal and was lively throughout, creating multiple chances.
Milan Vukelić*
scored two goals and showed excellent positioning and finishing.
Andrew Stephens*
provided the assist for the second goal and kept the midfield ticking.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Tomas Hernandez, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison


