The report
Key Events:
- 13' Yellow card to Cogge City Jorge Alvez
- 27' Witcheles Israel Juarez scores
- 38' Witcheles Adilson Varela scores, assisted by Hasan Bošnjak
- 45' Witcheles Israel Juarez scores
- 59' Witcheles Norbert Fischer scores, assisted by Osama Fawzy
- 65' Yellow card to Witcheles Osama Fawzy
- 68' Witcheles Hasan Bošnjak scores
- 80' Witcheles Luka Stojanović scores, assisted by Adilson Varela
The match was characterized by a stark contrast in expected goals and actual goals, with Witcheles registering an xG of 4.59 against Cogge City's mere 0.01. Witcheles' 20 shots, of which 17 were on target, far exceeded the home side’s attempts—none at all—highlighting the visitors’ offensive dominance. The game was effectively decided by the 45th minute, when Israel Juarez scored his second goal, giving Witcheles a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime. The second half saw the visitors continue their assault, adding three more goals, including a well-placed finish from Luka Stojanović in the 80th minute. Despite a fairly even possession split, Witcheles' precision and clinical finishing turned their chances into goals, while Cogge City’s defensive efforts were repeatedly breached. The tactical disparity was evident, with Witcheles controlling the tempo and creating high-quality opportunities, while Cogge City’s attempts to respond were thwarted by their inability to threaten the goal.
In the end, Witcheles’ performance was a testament to their attacking efficiency and defensive resilience. Their players, especially Israel Juarez and Adilson Varela, demonstrated why they are rated highly within this division, with Juarez earning a 7.6 rating for his two-goal contribution. The home side, meanwhile, will need to reassess their approach after a match where they barely registered a shot and conceded six goals. The game served as a reminder that in football, as in life, the best-laid plans often come unstuck when faced with relentless pressure and clinical execution. Witcheles now look forward to building on this commanding victory, while Cogge City must find a way to tighten their defence and generate some attacking threat of their own.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Cogge City 53% - Witcheles 47% Shots: 0 (0 on Target: Cogge City) - 20 (17 on Target: Witcheles) Corners: Cogge City 6 - Witcheles 2 Fouls: Cogge City 7 - Witcheles 10 Yellow Cards: Cogge City 1 - Witcheles 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Cogge City 14 - Witcheles 10 Pass Accuracy: Cogge City 86% - Witcheles 83% Tackles: 6 each
The statistics paint a picture of a match where Witcheles’ offensive onslaught was backed by disciplined defending and a high work rate. Despite Cogge City’s possession advantage, they failed to translate control into chances, and their goalkeeper was kept busy, facing a barrage of shots. Witcheles’ ability to convert their opportunities into goals was the defining feature of this encounter, leaving the home side with plenty to ponder as they look ahead.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Israel Juarez*
Scored twice and was a constant threat throughout the match.
Adilson Varela*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Witcheles’ attacking play.
Hasan Bošnjak*
Contributed a goal and an assist, showing versatility in attack.
Luka Stojanović*
Sealed the victory with a late goal, adding to his assist.
Norbert Fischer*
His goal in the second half helped put the game beyond doubt.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Israel Juarez, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

