The report
Key Events:
- 4' Luca Colombo receives a yellow card for Rotton Palace
- 6' Vijay Morgan is booked for Egracup United
- 14' Vijay Morgan scores the opening goal for Egracup United
- 19' Tom Kristoffersen picks up a yellow card for Egracup United
- 39' Tom Kristoffersen doubles the lead, assisted by Jan de Wit
- 68' Marc Simpson scores, assisted by William Phillips
- 77' Jhonatan Alves nets his first goal of the match
- 79' Xinping Boon is booked for Rotton Palace
- 80' Jhonatan Alves completes his hat-trick, assisted by Marc Simpson
Expected Goals (xG) analysis reveals that Egracup United was well above their expected output of 3.98 xG, converting their chances efficiently, especially in the second half. Rotton Palace's 1.01 xG indicates limited attacking opportunities, which they failed to capitalize on despite creating four shots on target. The tactical discipline and clinical finishing from the visitors underpinned their dominant performance, with their attacking trio of Alves, Simpson, and Phillips causing constant problems.
Yellow Cards: Luca Colombo, Vijay Morgan, Tom Kristoffersen, Xinping Boon Jhonatan Alves scored three goals, with his finishing efficiency highlighting his standout performance. Egracup United's tactical discipline and clinical finishing proved decisive, leaving Rotton Palace with little room to respond.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Jhonatan Alves*
A hat-trick hero, Alves was clinical in front of goal and a constant threat throughout.
Marc Simpson*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Egracup United's attacking play.
William Phillips*
His assist for the third goal underlined his creative influence in midfield.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Vijay Morgan for Egracup United. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison