The report
Key Events:
- 3' Penburn Wanderers scores
- 22' Grayes Villa Seungwoo Jeong scores, assisted by Zdravko Ivanišević
- 30' Yellow card to Grayes Villa Allan Carroll
- 65' Yellow card to Penburn Wanderers Udo Hartmann
- 66' Penburn Wanderers Yassin Mohamed scores
- 74' Penburn Wanderers scores
- 84' Grayes Villa Michael Brown scores, assisted by Zdravko Ivanišević
- 87' Yellow card to Grayes Villa Philippe Robert
- 89' Penburn Wanderers scores
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
The match saw Penburn Wanderers creating high-quality chances with an xG of 3.19, reflecting their offensive dominance and clinical finishing. Their 15 shots, 11 on target, translated into more goals than their xG would suggest, indicating sharp finishing and effective attacking play. Conversely, Grayes Villa generated fewer opportunities with an xG of 1.64 from 7 shots, but their efficiency was notable, converting most of their chances on target. The tactical battle was reflected in possession stats, with the hosts holding 44% and the visitors 47%, emphasizing a closely contested midfield duel. Penburn’s ability to convert their chances was a key factor in their victory, despite slightly lower possession.
No players reached the 7.0+ threshold, but several performed commendably.
Yassin Mohamed (6.8) - His goal and overall work rate made him a constant threat down the flank. Seungwoo Jeong (6.7) - Scored for Grayes Villa and created multiple chances, showing his attacking threat. Michael Brown (6.6) - His goal kept the visitors in the game and demonstrated his poacher’s instinct. Udo Hartmann (6.5) - Booked early but contributed defensively and to the build-up play. Zdravko Ivanišević (6.4) - Assisted twice and was a creative spark for Grayes Villa.
The match was a compelling display of attacking intent from both sides, with Penburn Wanderers capitalizing on their chances and Grayes Villa fighting hard to stay in contention. The disciplined approach and moments of individual brilliance made this a memorable fixture in Division 8 League 38.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Yassin Mohamed*
His goal and overall work rate made him a constant threat down the flank.
Seungwoo Jeong*
Scored for Grayes Villa and created multiple chances, showing his attacking threat.
Michael Brown*
His goal kept the visitors in the game and demonstrated his poacher’s instinct.
Udo Hartmann*
Booked early but contributed defensively and to the build-up play.
Zdravko Ivanišević*
Assisted twice and was a creative spark for Grayes Villa.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Harry Brown to Moussa Gueye. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison