The report
Key Events:
- 9' Yellow card to Woods Villa Dominik Brkić
- 18' Yellow card to Woods Villa Angel Sanchez
- 25' Woods Villa Daniel Fidalgo scores, assisted by Martin Cowan
- 28' Ram Aylan Luis Pinto scores
- 30' Woods Villa Pedro Garcia scores, assisted by Dominik Brkić
- 38' Ram Aylan Kenny Au scores
- 40' Woods Villa Greg Ferguson scores, assisted by Angel Sanchez
- 48' Yellow card to Ram Aylan Vladimir štimac
- 58' Yellow card to Ram Aylan Saliou Sow
- 71' Woods Villa Martin Cowan scores, assisted by Edward Chew
- 74' Yellow card to Ram Aylan Xinping Boon
- 76' Yellow card to Woods Villa Edward Chew
- 77' Ram Aylan Vladimir štimac scores, assisted by Neil Wells
- 86' Woods Villa Joao Gouveia scores, assisted by Pedro Garcia
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
Woods Villa created a commanding 4.48 xG, reflecting their relentless attacking approach and numerous quality chances. Their clinical finishing resulted in five goals from 22 shots, 15 on target, exceeding their xG by over a goal, indicating efficient finishing and tactical dominance. In contrast, Ram Aylan managed only 1.5 xG from seven shots, with five on target, highlighting their more conservative and counter-attacking style. Despite the lower xG, they scored three goals, suggesting some clinical finishing and opportunistic play. The overperformance by Woods Villa’s attack underscores their offensive potency, while Ram Aylan’s goals were more about efficiency than volume.
Woods Villa: Martin Cowan (7.3) - A key architect and scorer, Cowan’s influence was evident with a goal and assist, orchestrating attacks and maintaining high energy levels. Pedro Garcia (7.3) - His goal and assist showcased his attacking threat and link-up play, making him a constant danger down the flank. Greg Ferguson (7.0) - His goal added to the hosts' tally, providing a crucial outlet in attack. Edward Chew (7.0) - His assist for Cowan’s goal underlined his creative contribution.
Ram Aylan: Vladimir štimac (7.0) - Despite a yellow card, Štimac was active in midfield, contributing defensively and with some key passes. Neil Wells (7.0) - Provided an assist and kept the visitors in the game with his attacking runs. Luis Pinto (6.8) - Scored a goal and was lively upfront, though his overall influence was limited by the team’s defensive struggles.
No Ram Aylan player reached the 7.0+ threshold, but several performed admirably in a losing effort.
The statistics reflect a match where Woods Villa’s attacking dominance was complemented by their disciplined pressing, while Ram Aylan relied on counter-attacks and set-pieces. The hosts’ higher shot volume and xG translated into a deserved victory, though Ram Aylan’s resilience kept the scoreline competitive until late.
In conclusion, Woods Villa’s offensive efficiency and creative play proved decisive, with key contributions from Cowan and Garcia. Despite some defensive lapses, they managed to convert their chances effectively. Ram Aylan showed fighting spirit and clinical finishing but fell short in controlling the game’s flow. This encounter was a showcase of attacking football, tactical discipline, and individual brilliance.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Martin Cowan*
A key architect and scorer, Cowan’s influence was evident with a goal and assist, orchestrating attacks and maintaining high energy levels.
Pedro Garcia*
His goal and assist showcased his attacking threat and link-up play, making him a constant danger down the flank.
Greg Ferguson*
His goal added to the hosts' tally, providing a crucial outlet in attack.
Edward Chew*
His assist for Cowan’s goal underlined his creative contribution.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Daniel Fidalgo for Woods Villa. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison


