The report
Key Events:
- 3' Yellow card to Gorton Orient Md Chua
- 11' Yellow card to Ston-St Card Allan Carroll
- 12' Gorton Orient scores
- 25' Yellow card to Ston-St Card Phillip Lewis
- 30' Gorton Orient scores, assisted by Salvatore Messina
- 40' Gorton Orient Jim Elliott scores
- 51' Yellow card to Gorton Orient Mohamed Kamal
- 53' Yellow card to Ston-St Card Pedro Chagas
- 56' Ston-St Card Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 58' Gorton Orient Md Chua scores, assisted by Mohamed Kamal
- 59' Yellow card to Gorton Orient an unnamed player
- 78' Gorton Orient scores, assisted by Mohamed Kamal
- 80' Yellow card to Gorton Orient Salvatore Messina
- 86' Yellow card to Gorton Orient an unnamed player
- 90' Gorton Orient scores, assisted by Md Chua
No Ston-St Card players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles against the hosts’ relentless attack.
Gorton Orient’s superior shot conversion and aggressive attacking approach ultimately overwhelmed Ston-St Card, who struggled to create meaningful chances despite a slightly higher possession percentage. The hosts’ clinical finishing, combined with disciplined defending and tactical fouls, secured a convincing victory that underlined their offensive potency in this division.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Md Chua*
A hat-trick hero whose movement and finishing were instrumental in the victory.
Jim Elliott*
Scored twice and was a constant threat down the flank.
Salvatore Messina*
Provided key assists and maintained attacking width.
Mohamed Kamal*
Controlled midfield and contributed defensively and offensively.
Salvatore Messina*
Consistent performance with impactful contributions.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Jose Marciaga for Gorton Orient. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison