The report
Key Events:
- 15' Sawelem Villa Yaya Kouassi scores, assisted by Gustavo Gomez
- 27' Sawelem Villa Martin Raymond scores, assisted by Jorge Gonçalves
- 33' Sawelem Villa Yaya Kouassi scores, assisted by Gustavo Gomez
- 45' Sawelem Villa Martin Raymond scores
- 47' Yellow card to Sawelem Villa Martin Raymond
- 50' Yellow card to Sawelem Villa Yaya Kouassi
- 62' Sawelem Villa Yaya Kouassi scores, assisted by Michael Schneider
- 67' Yellow card to Asham Rovers Phillip Lewis
- 68' Sawelem Villa Yaya Kassi scores, assisted by Michael Schneider
- 71' Yellow card to Asham Rovers Philippe Robert
- 86' Sawelem Villa Michael Schneider scores, assisted by Celestin Kouassi
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: While Sawelem Villa registered an impressive 16 shots on target from 18 attempts, their xG of 4.25 indicates they were somewhat fortunate to score seven goals, suggesting some finishes were clinical beyond the expected quality. Conversely, Asham Rovers generated only 4 shots on target with an xG of 1.31, reflecting their limited attacking threat and the difficulty they faced breaking down the Villa's defense. The disparity between actual goals and xG underscores Sawelem Villa's efficiency and opportunism, while the Rovers' efforts fell short of their expected output, highlighting their struggles in creating high-quality chances.
No Asham Rovers players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.
This commanding victory for Sawelem Villa underscores their attacking potency and tactical discipline, with Yaya Kouassi leading the charge. Despite the modest possession share, their clinical finishing and relentless pressure overwhelmed Asham Rovers, who could not find a way to threaten the Villa goal consistently. The match was a testament to Villa’s offensive efficiency, as reflected in their high shot count and impressive goal tally against a resilient but ultimately outmatched opposition.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Yaya Kouassi*
An outstanding performance with a hat-trick, constant threat down the flank, and a goal contribution that exemplified his influence.
Michael Schneider*
Provided two assists and scored a crucial late goal, orchestrating attacks and maintaining high energy levels.
Martin Raymond*
Added two goals and showed composure in finishing, despite receiving a yellow card.
Gustavo Gomez*
Contributed two assists and helped set the tone for Villa’s attacking play.
Celestin Kouassi*
Played a key role in midfield, linking defense and attack effectively.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Gustavo Gomez to Yaya Kouassi. 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