The report
Key Events:
- 6' Chury United Badri Beridze scores
- 6' Yellow card to Farneham Mathew Lewis
- 27' Chury United scores
- 33' Chury United Souleymane Seck scores, assisted by Jemal Rukhadze
- 43' Chury United Souleymane Seck scores, assisted by Mladen Vuković
- 53' Yellow card to Chury United Pastor Alvarez
- 56' Chury United Jemal Rukhadze scores
- 70' Chury United Souleymane Seck scores, assisted by Mladen Vuković
- 77' Yellow card to Chury United Marko Knežević
- 82' Chury United Badri Beridze scores, assisted by Souleymane Seck
- 84' Yellow card to Chury United Kyungtae Cha
Chury United’s attacking prowess was evident throughout, with their xG of 4.2 vastly outstripping Farneham’s modest 0.61. The visitors created numerous high-quality chances, converting five of their fifteen shots on target into goals. Meanwhile, Farneham’s limited opportunities—just three shots, two on target—underscored their inability to cope with the visitors’ pressing game. The tactical story was one of possession and control for Chury United, who kept the ball at 41%, but it was their ruthless finishing and clinical decision-making that made the difference. The home side’s defensive frailty was compounded by a high foul count and a yellow card, which perhaps summed up their frustration and helplessness.
As the game progressed, Chury United’s attacking stars delivered a masterclass. Souleymane Seck scored three goals and assisted once, earning a remarkable 8.9 rating, while Badri Beridze added two goals to his tally and was rated 7.6. Jemal Rukhadze also impressed with a goal and an assist, rated 7.3, and Mladen Vuković contributed two assists. The visitors’ attacking unit was fluid, disciplined, and ruthless, leaving the home side chasing shadows. Despite the scoreline, the game was a reminder that in football, efficiency often trumps possession, and Chury United’s performance was a textbook example of that principle.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Farneham 59% - Chury United 41% Shots (On Target): Farneham 3 (2) - Chury United 19 (15) Corners: Farneham 3 - Chury United 0 Fouls: Farneham 4 - Chury United 14 Yellow Cards: Farneham 1 - Chury United 3 Red Cards: Farneham 0 - Chury United 0 Dribbles: Farneham 17 - Chury United 7 Pass Accuracy: Farneham 82% - Chury United 80% Tackles: Farneham 5 - Chury United 13
The result, while perhaps exaggerated in its final tally, underscores the importance of finishing and tactical discipline. Chury United’s efficiency was the story of the day, turning a game that could have been competitive into a showcase of their attacking potency. Farneham, on the other hand, will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and inability to convert their limited chances if they are to bounce back in future fixtures.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Souleymane Seck*
A hat-trick and an assist, Seck was unstoppable in attack.
Badri Beridze*
Two goals and relentless movement, Beridze’s finishing was clinical.
Jemal Rukhadze*
A goal and an assist, Rukhadze orchestrated much of the visitors’ play.
Mladen Vuković*
Contributed two assists, his vision created numerous chances.
Mathew Lewis*
Booked early, his efforts to stem the tide were largely unsuccessful.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Badri Beridze, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

