The report
Key Events:
- 9' Newpore United Valdir Pinto scores
- 14' Yellow card to Newpore United John Bailey
- 24' Yellow card to Newpore United Marcel Durand
- 28' Newpore United Shota Tanaka scores, assisted by Valdir Pinto
- 40' Newpore United Shota Tanaka scores, assisted by Valdir Pinto
- 49' Newpore United Valdir Pinto scores, assisted by Shota Tanaka
- 66' Newpore United Valdir Pinto scores, assisted by Eckhard Köhler
- 72' Newpore United Valdir Pinto scores
No players from Penzand reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles to contain the hosts’ relentless attack.
Newpore United’s superior finishing, tactical execution, and individual brilliance, especially from Valdir Pinto and Shota Tanaka, secured a commanding victory that will boost their confidence moving forward. Meanwhile, Penzand will need to regroup and tighten their defense if they are to challenge better teams in future fixtures.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Valdir Pinto*
An outstanding performance, scoring four goals and providing two assists, truly the star of the show.
Shota Tanaka*
A dynamic presence, contributing two goals and orchestrating attacks from midfield.
Eckhard Köhler*
Impressive in midfield, setting up key plays and assisting Pinto’s final goal.
John Bailey*
Despite a yellow card, contributed to the build-up play and maintained discipline.
Marcel Durand*
Showed resilience after his yellow card, helping to stabilize the defense.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Valdir Pinto, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison