Graditch 5 - 0 Lyming City

3' - Yellow card to Graditch Aaron Marquez 9' - Yellow card to Graditch Jorge Lopez 12' - Graditch Adrian Peralta scores, assisted by Jorge Lopez 17' - Graditch Solomon Salisu scores, assisted by Nuno Pereira 36' - Yellow card to Lyming City Richard Stone 38' - Graditch Aaron Marquez scores 43' - Yellow card to Graditch Ricardo Costa 57' - Graditch Kazuo Okamura scores, assisted by Solomon Salisu 64' - Graditch Kazuo Okamura scores, assisted by Solomon Salisu

Despite a slightly higher possession share for Lyming City at 53%, the hosts' efficiency in front of goal was evident, with an xG of 3.69 compared to the visitors' 1.26. Graditch created 17 shots, 13 on target, reflecting their relentless attacking approach, while Lyming City managed just five shots, all on target. The tactical setup allowed Graditch to dominate the play, with their pressing and quick transitions forcing errors from the visitors. The high number of corners (2 to 9) and the number of dribbles (9 each) indicate an active, attacking mindset from both sides, though Graditch's clinical finishing made the difference. The match was also marked by disciplined defending, with Graditch committing 11 fouls but maintaining composure to keep Lyming City at bay.

The xG analysis highlights how Graditch overperformed relative to their expected goals, scoring five times against an xG of 3.69. This suggests clinical finishing and perhaps some luck, but also tactical superiority. Conversely, Lyming City's xG of 1.26 indicates they were somewhat wasteful in attack, with only five shots on target but failing to convert their chances. The hosts' attacking trio, especially Solomon Salisu and Kazuo Okamura, demonstrated their offensive threat, with Salisu earning a stellar 7.8 rating for his 1 goal and 2 assists, while Okamura added two goals, both expertly finished. The visitors lacked a standout performer, with no player reaching a 7.0 rating, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively or defensively.

No Lyming City players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, highlighting their struggles in both attack and defense.

Graditch's clinical finishing, tactical discipline, and effective pressing overwhelmed Lyming City, who struggled to create clear-cut chances. The hosts' ability to convert their opportunities, combined with disciplined defending and a high work rate, secured a comprehensive victory. This result cements Graditch's position at the top of Division 7 League 8, while Lyming City will need to regroup and address their attacking inefficiencies ahead of their next fixture.