The report
Key Events:
- 8' Wing Sale Damir Mijatović scores
- 23' Wing Sale Cesar Cabrera scores
- 25' Yellow card to Utton Rovers Pedro Chagas
- 31' Yellow card to Wing Sale Cesar Cabrera
- 45' Yellow card to Wing Sale Damir Mijatović
- 47' Yellow card to Wing Sale Kristian Nielsen
- 50' Yellow card to Wing Sale Fofana Kouassi
- 54' Yellow card to Utton Rovers Philippe Robert
- 56' Wing Sale Fofana Kouassi scores
- 61' Wing Sale Minjun Ho scores, assisted by Mehmed Sinanović
- 86' Wing Sale Jonghyuk Yang scores, assisted by Fofana Kouassi
The match was characterized by a high number of fouls and cards, reflecting a fiercely contested encounter that saw Wing Sale take advantage of their chances in front of goal. The visitors' xG of 3.29 starkly contrasts with the home side’s meager 0.26, illustrating how Wing Sale’s attacking players were both prolific and precise. The early goal by Damir Mijatović set the tone, and subsequent strikes from Cesar Cabrera, Fofana Kouassi, Minjun Ho, and Jonghyuk Yang sealed a comprehensive victory. The home team’s defensive organization was undone repeatedly, and their inability to convert their limited opportunities was a story of missed chances and defensive lapses.
While Utton Rovers managed to keep possession comfortably, their single shot on target highlights the gulf in quality and execution. The visitors, meanwhile, created numerous opportunities, with 11 shots on target, and their attacking players demonstrated a ruthless streak that was missing from the hosts’ efforts. The accumulation of yellow cards, especially for Wing Sale, hints at a game that was both intense and somewhat fractious, but ultimately, their superior finishing made the difference. The result will be a tough pill for Utton Rovers to swallow, but it also serves as a reminder of the importance of converting chances in this division.
No players from Utton Rovers reached the 7.0+ threshold.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Utton Rovers 55% - Wing Sale 45% Shots (On Target): Utton Rovers 1 (1) - Wing Sale 16 (11) Corners: Utton Rovers 4 - Wing Sale 2 Fouls: Utton Rovers 10 - Wing Sale 13 Yellow Cards: Utton Rovers 2 - Wing Sale 4 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Utton Rovers 19 - Wing Sale 13 Pass Accuracy: Utton Rovers 85% - Wing Sale 79% Tackles: Utton Rovers 14 - Wing Sale 20
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Wing Sale dominated in shot volume and accuracy, converting their chances with ruthless efficiency, while Utton Rovers’ possession and passing were ultimately rendered meaningless by their inability to threaten the goal. The yellow cards tell a story of a game that was both competitive and fractious, but the visitors’ clinical finishing was the decisive factor in this commanding victory.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Pedro Chagas*
Showed some defensive effort but was caught out on occasion.
Philippe Robert*
Struggled to influence the game offensively and was booked.
Fofana Kouassi*
Scored a goal, assisted another, and was a constant threat; deserved his rating.
Damir Mijatović*
Scored early and caused problems, though his disciplinary record was poor.
Jonghyuk Yang*
Scored the final goal and was lively throughout, earning top marks for his impact.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Damir Mijatović, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

