The report
Key Events:
- 19' Yellow card to Greepsham United Ahmed Sobhy
- 20' Ivyburn Israel Mohammed scores
- 21' Yellow card to Ivyburn Thomas Jennings
- 40' Ivyburn James Idowu scores, assisted by Nick Thompson
- 42' Yellow card to Greepsham United Bamba Kouame
- 61' Multiple Ivyburn events (unspecified)
- 72' Yellow card to Greepsham United Jose Gimeno
- 73' Ivyburn Mohamed Hamdy scores
- 80' Greepsham United Ahmed Sobhy scores
- 86' Yellow card to Ivyburn Pedro Ferreira
- 90' Yellow card to Greepsham United Dongheon Yi
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: While Greepsham United managed only 0.41 xG from their 2 shots, their goal came from a rare opportunity, highlighting their limited attacking threat. Conversely, Ivyburn generated a commanding 3.78 xG across 18 shots, with 13 on target, reflecting their dominance in creating high-quality chances. Their clinical finishing translated their superior xG into a convincing victory, emphasizing their attacking potency and tactical efficiency.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
James Idowu*
A constant threat upfront, scored a well-taken goal and caused problems for the hosts’ defense.
Mohamed Hamdy*
His goal and overall work rate made him a key figure in Ivyburn’s attacking efforts.
Nick Thompson*
Provided the assist for the second goal and was influential in midfield.
Israel Mohammed*
Opened the scoring and was lively throughout.
Pedro Ferreira*
Solid in midfield, picked up a yellow but contributed to Ivyburn’s control.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Israel Mohammed for Ivyburn. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison