The report
Key Events:
- 10' Yellow card to Sough Athletic David Hernandez
- 17' Yellow card to Diston Stanley Luis Muñoz
- 24' Diston Stanley Silvio Faria scores
- 48' Diston Stanley Rumen Aleksandrov scores
- 67' Yellow card to Sough Athletic Phillip Lewis
- 74' Yellow card to Diston Stanley Silvio Faria
- 79' Diston Stanley Rumen Aleksandrov scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
- 81' Yellow card to Sough Athletic Marco Moretti
- 89' Yellow card to Diston Stanley John Saidu
No Sough Athletic players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but David Hernandez and Marco Moretti showed resilience despite the defeat.
Match Statistics:
Possession: 56%-44% Shots: Sough Athletic 5 (3 on target) - Diston Stanley 21 (15 on target) Corners: Sough Athletic 9 - Diston Stanley 6 Fouls: Sough Athletic 8 - Diston Stanley 14 Yellow Cards: Sough Athletic 3 - Diston Stanley 3 Dribbles: Sough Athletic 10 - Diston Stanley 11
The statistics reveal a match where Diston Stanley outshot and outscored their opponents, with their high shot volume and accuracy translating into a commanding victory. Despite Sough Athletic’s possession advantage and numerous corners, they couldn’t find a way past the visitors’ disciplined defense and goalkeeping. The yellow cards added a tense edge to the contest, but ultimately, the visitors’ attacking efficiency was the defining factor.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Rumen Aleksandrov*
A commanding presence up front, scoring twice and constantly testing the Sough Athletic defense.
Luis Muñoz*
Provided the assist for the opening goal and was influential in Stanley’s attacking buildup.
Silvio Faria*
His goal and overall work rate made him a constant threat on the flank.
Phillip Lewis*
Contributed with an assist and was active in midfield battles.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Silvio Faria for Diston Stanley. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison