The report
Key Events:
- 3' Yellow card to Tholvill City Nilson Pires
- 14' Yellow card to Tholvill City Seungwoo Jeong
- 17' Tholvill City Nilson Pires scores
- 21' Tholvill City Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 40' Tholvill City Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
- 43' Highwoolton Jorge Alvez scores
- 48' Tholvill City Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
- 53' Highwoolton Pedro Chagas scores
- 57' Yellow card to Tholvill City Michel Lemoine
- 76' Highwoolton Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: The xG figures reflected the closely contested nature of the match, with Highwoolton registering an xG of 2.58 against Tholvill City’s 2.5. Both sides created high-quality chances, but Tholvill City’s clinical finishing, especially from Nilson Pires, proved decisive. The match’s overperformance relative to xG indicates a high level of attacking efficiency, particularly from the visitors’ key players.
No players from either side reached the 8.0 threshold, but the top performers demonstrated solid contributions across the pitch.
The statistics highlight a tightly fought game with both sides creating numerous chances, but Tholvill City’s slightly higher corner count and fouls suggest a more aggressive approach. The goalkeepers were busy, with a combined total of 22 saves, reflecting the high shot volume and quality from both teams.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
Delivered a hat-trick and was a constant threat upfront, earning his team’s winning goal.
Philippe Robert*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Tholvill’s attacking play.
Jorge Alvez*
Scored twice for Highwoolton, showing resilience and attacking intent.
Pedro Chagas*
Scored for Highwoolton, contributing to their fightback.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Nilson Pires for Tholvill City. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison