The report
Key moments saw Nilson Pires shine for Tortford, scoring and assisting to earn a solid rating, while Ambleywore United fought back twice through Luis Pinto and Xinping Boon. The game was tightly fought, with tactical discipline evident in the defensive stats, and goalkeepers making a combined total of 22 saves. The match was characterized by a high number of fouls and disciplined defending, with both teams showing grit and determination.
Key Events:
- 11' Yellow card to Ambleywore United Bruno Rossi
- 34' Ambleywore United Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Weijie Hong
- 38' Tortford Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 54' Ambleywore United Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
- 63' Tortford Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 88' Yellow card to Tortford Seungwoo Jeong
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
The match saw Tortford generate an xG of 2.23, slightly outperforming their actual two goals, indicating a strong attacking performance with efficient finishing. Ambleywore United created an xG of 1.78, also scoring twice, which suggests their goals were well-earned but slightly below their expected threat level. The close xG figures reflect a balanced contest where both sides created quality chances, but the game could have gone either way based on finishing and goalkeeper performances. The tactical discipline and shot accuracy—8 on target for Tortford and 5 for Ambleywore United—highlight the effectiveness of the attacking efforts and defensive resilience.
Luis Pinto (no rating above 7.0) - Scored a well-taken goal for Ambleywore United, adding to his team’s attacking options. Philippe Robert (no rating above 7.0) - Scored a crucial goal for Tortford, showing composure in front of goal. Seungwoo Jeong (no rating above 7.0) - Despite a yellow card, he was disciplined and effective in midfield. Weijie Hong (no rating above 7.0) - Provided the assist for the first goal, demonstrating creativity and vision.
No other players from either side reached the 7.0 threshold, but the match featured several solid performances across the pitch.
The statistics reflect a tightly fought game with both sides creating chances and defending diligently. Tortford’s goalkeeper made 12 saves, often denying clear-cut opportunities, while Ambleywore United’s shot-stopping was also crucial in keeping the score level. The fouls tally indicates a competitive and physical encounter, with disciplined defending from both teams.
In conclusion, the match delivered a compelling display of effort and skill, with both Tortford and Ambleywore United earning their points through resilience and attacking prowess. The draw leaves both sides unbeaten in their respective campaigns, promising more exciting football ahead.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
The standout performer, contributing a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Tortford’s attacking play with sharp movement and vision.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Weijie Hong to Luis Pinto. 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