The report
Key Events:
- 11' Yellow card to Denhaxmin Allan Carroll
- 14' Yellow card to Denhaxmin Michel Lemoine
- 16' Croury Rangers Andrew Thompson scores, assisted by Papa Ndiaye
- 35' Yellow card to Croury Rangers Nicolas Royer
- 40' Croury Rangers Nicolas Royer scores, assisted by Andrew Thompson
- 45' Croury Rangers Andrew Thompson scores, assisted by Nicolas Royer
- 59' Croury Rangers Andrew Thompson scores, assisted by Papa Ndiaye
- 68' Croury Rangers Papa Ndiaye scores
- 71' Croury Rangers David Spina scores, assisted by Doumbia Kei
- 73' Croury Rangers Ovidio Batista scores, assisted by Papa Ndiaye
- 90' Denhaxmin Michel Lemoine scores
The match was characterized by a stark contrast in shot quality and conversion. Croury Rangers registered 16 shots with 14 on target, translating into an expected goals tally of 3.75, which was comfortably exceeded by their actual seven goals. Meanwhile, Denhaxmin’s solitary shot on target was a late consolation, with an xG of just 0.21. The visitors’ defensive frailty was evident, as they committed 11 fouls and failed to contain the hosts’ movement. Croury Rangers’ ability to create high-quality chances was exemplified by Andrew Thompson’s hat-trick and Papa Ndiaye’s three assists, while the visitors struggled to muster any attacking threat, reflected in their minimal shot count and the 11 saves made by the home side’s goalkeeper.
Croury Rangers’s attacking prowess was on full display, with their front line repeatedly breaking through the opposition’s defensive line. The hosts’ tactical discipline and sharp passing—86% pass accuracy—allowed them to dominate possession and dictate the tempo. Despite the comfortable scoreline, the game also saw some disciplinary issues, with Royer and Carroll receiving yellow cards, though no players were sent off. The visitors’ inability to adapt to the hosts’ relentless press and fluid attacking movement ultimately sealed their fate, leaving them with a heavy defeat and little hope of salvaging pride in the remaining fixtures.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Croury Rangers 49% - Denhaxmin 51% Shots (On Target): 16 (14) - 1 (0) Corners: 7 - 4 Fouls: 7 - 11 Yellow Cards: 1 - 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: 10 - 8 Pass Accuracy: 86% - 87% Tackles: 15 - 6
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Andrew Thompson*
A masterclass in finishing, netting three goals and providing an assist.
Papa Ndiaye*
Dominant in midfield, contributing a goal and three assists, orchestrating much of the home side’s attack.
Nicolas Royer*
A goal and assist, despite a yellow card, showing his influence in attack.
David Spina*
Scored a well-taken goal, adding to the hosts’ tally with a composed finish.
Ovidio Batista*
His goal capped a solid performance, providing a crucial outlet in attack.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Andrew Thompson for Croury Rangers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

