The report
Key Events:
- 13' Yellow card to Malles Ramiro Rocha
- 18' Yellow card to Malles Braulio Rodriguez
- 41' Malles Fernando Vargas scores, assisted by Ernesto Torres
- 42' Yellow card to Malles Rodolfo Lopez
- 52' Malles Lars Pedersen scores, assisted by Henrik Ludwig
- 55' Yellow card to Malles Luis Alcaraz
- 56' Yellow card to Uptock Park Phillip Lewis
- 63' Malles Fernando Vargas scores, assisted by Rodolfo Lopez
- 89' Malles Fernando Vargas scores, assisted by Luis Alcaraz
- 90' Uptock Park Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
No Uptock Park players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively.
Malles’ dominance in shot quality and clinical finishing, combined with their disciplined defensive effort, ultimately secured their victory. Despite Uptock Park’s higher possession, their inability to convert chances and the disciplined pressing from the hosts proved decisive. Vargas’s standout performance was the highlight of the match, earning him well-deserved praise and top marks.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Fernando Vargas*
A relentless attacking force, Vargas’s hat-trick and overall movement caused constant problems for the visitors’ defense.
Luis Alcaraz*
His work rate and assist for Vargas’s third goal showcased his importance in midfield.
Rodolfo Lopez*
Solid at the back and contributed to the build-up play, earning a yellow card for a late challenge.
Ernesto Torres*
Provided the assist for Vargas’s opening goal and kept the attack flowing.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Rodrigo Valencia on for Tiemoko Cisse, then Fernando Vargas. The minutes sit next to each other; the camera does not.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison