The report
Key Events:
- 4' - Karl Arndt receives a yellow card for Top Albion.
- 27' - Jorge Alvez is booked for Lof Pen Stanley.
- 30' - Antonio Mauri is shown a yellow card for Top Albion.
- 34' - Goal! Alen Babić scores for Top Albion, assisted by Karl Arndt.
- 35' - Steven Ramalho picks up a yellow card for Top Albion.
- 51' - Alen Babić scores his second goal, assisted by Abubakar Yusuf.
- 52' - Alen Babić completes his hat-trick with a goal assisted again by Abubakar Yusuf.
- 79' - Karl Arndt scores his second goal of the match.
- 82' - Joonho Yun receives a yellow card for Top Albion.
Despite a cautious start, Top Albion quickly took control, with Alen Babić converting a well-placed shot at 34' after a precise pass from Karl Arndt. The hosts' relentless pressure saw them double their lead shortly after the break, with Babić adding two more goals within a minute, both assisted by Abubakar Yusuf. The visitors’ discipline waned as they accumulated four yellow cards, including Jorge Alvez and Joonho Yun. A late goal from Arndt capped a commanding performance. Top Albion’s xG of 3.53 indicates they were slightly over their expected goal tally, reflecting their clinical finishing and dominant attacking play.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Alen Babić*
Delivered a hat-trick, showcasing clinical finishing and constant threat in the penalty area.
Karl Arndt*
Provided two assists and scored a late goal, instrumental in both attack and set-piece situations.
Abubakar Yusuf*
Key in creating scoring opportunities, assisting twice and contributing to the attacking fluidity.
Steven Ramalho*
Solid defensive performance and earned a yellow card, maintaining composure under pressure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Alen Babić for Top Albion. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison