The report
Key Events:
- 5' Yellow card to Staignmouth Thomas Spencer
- 21' Yellow card to Mornst Dawkinsdon Branko Bartolić
- 23' Yellow card to Mornst Dawkinsdon Phillip Lewis
- 24' Staignmouth Thomas Spencer scores, assisted by Ian Jones
- 35' Yellow card to Staignmouth Hyunwoo Kweon
- 39' Staignmouth Thomas Spencer scores, assisted by Ian Jones
- 47' Yellow card to Staignmouth Kai Tay
- 51' Yellow card to Staignmouth Daniel Hernandez
- 74' Staignmouth Mansik Pae scores, assisted by Nick Williams
- 90' Staignmouth Mansik Pae scores
The match was characterized by a stark contrast in expected goals versus actual goals. Staignmouth registered an xG of 3.34, reflecting their numerous and high-quality chances, notably through Thomas Spencer and Mansik Pae. Meanwhile, Mornst Dawkinsdon barely registered an xG of 0.01, highlighting their inability to threaten the visitors’ goal. The tactical narrative suggests Staignmouth’s patient buildup and sharp finishing were decisive, while Mornst Dawkinsdon’s defensive resilience was undermined by their inability to convert even the most minimal opportunities.
Despite the high goal tally, the match was marred by disciplinary issues, with Staignmouth receiving four yellow cards and Mornst Dawkinsdon two. The hosts’ defensive organization was tested repeatedly, but their goalkeeper’s 11 saves kept the scoreline from being even more embarrassing. The visitors’ relentless pressure and disciplined attacking approach ultimately proved too much for the home side, who could only watch as Mansik Pae scored twice in the dying moments to seal the victory.
No players from Mornst Dawkinsdon reached a rating of 7.0+.
The game’s narrative was written by Staignmouth’s relentless attacking and disciplined defending, with Thomas Spencer and Mansik Pae leading the charge. The visitors’ clinical finishing turned their dominance into a comprehensive victory, while Mornst Dawkinsdon’s efforts to mount a comeback were thwarted by their inability to convert chances and the disciplined opposition. The result leaves Staignmouth sitting comfortably at the top of Division 4 League 4, while Mornst Dawkinsdon faces a tough challenge ahead.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Branko Bartolić*
Steady in defense but unable to influence the attack.
Phillip Lewis*
Competent at right-back, though caught out occasionally.
Ian Jones*
The creative hub, providing two assists and orchestrating much of the visitors’ play.
Nick Williams*
Tireless in midfield, contributed to the build-up and scored an assist.
Hyunwoo Kweon*
Showed flashes of skill but was hampered by disciplinary issues.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Thomas Spencer for Staignmouth. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison