The report
Key Events:
- 8' Forthfor Athletic Seydou Konan scores, assisted by Oliver Jansen
- 23' Yellow card to Newood Villa Saliou Sow
- 43' Yellow card to Forthfor Athletic Ken Harris
- 63' Newood Villa Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Michael Gosselin
- 82' Yellow card to Newood Villa Xinping Boon
- 88' Newood Villa Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Paul Morgan
- 90' Forthfor Athletic Manuel Araya scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
The match was a tense affair with both sides creating numerous chances, reflected in their high shot counts—Forthfor Athletic with 17 shots and 14 on target, and Newood Villa with 12 shots and 10 on target. The xG figures suggest a slight edge to the visitors, with 3.82 expected goals compared to the hosts' 2.73, indicating they created better quality chances overall. Despite this, Newood Villa capitalized twice through Luis Pinto, whose clinical finishing earned him a match-high rating of 7.6. The tactical battle was intense, with both teams pressing high and committing numerous tackles, though Forthfor Athletic edged possession slightly at 44%.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Luis Pinto*
His brace was the difference-maker, showcasing composure and sharp finishing under pressure.
Michael Gosselin*
Provided key assists and linked play effectively throughout the match.
Xinping Boon*
His work rate and timely yellow card helped disrupt the opposition’s rhythm.
Oliver Jansen*
Created multiple chances and was a constant threat down the flank.
Ken Harris*
His yellow card was a tactical foul, but he kept the hosts’ midfield organized.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Oliver Jansen to Seydou Konan. 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