The report
Key Events:
- 2' Yellow card to Rastast Town Bilal Menendez
- 34' Hord Rangers Mamadou Ouattara scores, assisted by Giampaolo Ferrero
- 54' Hord Rangers Christopher Usaini scores, assisted by Soumaila Konan
- 59' Yellow card to Hord Rangers Phillip Singh
- 61' Yellow card to Rastast Town Hans Groß
- 63' Hord Rangers Toure Kouassi scores, assisted by Soumaila Konan
- 72' Yellow card to Rastast Town Jeroen Hofman
- 75' Yellow card to Hord Rangers Jeroen van der Meer
- 84' Hord Rangers Toure Kouassi scores
The match saw Hord Rangers outshoot Rastast Town 22 to 5, with a remarkable 14 shots on target compared to just 4 from the visitors. The Rangers’ xG of 4.33 starkly contrasts with the actual four goals, indicating a highly efficient attacking performance. Rastast Town, despite having a similar number of corners and slightly more dribbles, struggled to convert their limited chances into goals, with an xG of just 1.11. The tactical approach by the Rangers focused on quick transitions and exploiting spaces, which was evident in their high shot volume and precise finishing. Rastast Town’s defensive organization was tested repeatedly, and their goalkeeper made 11 saves, yet the defensive line couldn’t prevent the relentless pressure.
The xG analysis highlights how Hord Rangers were slightly overperforming their expected goals, reflecting their clinical finishing and attacking dominance. Conversely, Rastast Town underperformed relative to their xG, suggesting they lacked the cutting edge in front of goal and struggled to create clear-cut chances. The tactical discipline of the Rangers, combined with their ability to capitalize on opportunities, was the decisive factor in this match. The visitors’ defensive resilience was insufficient to contain the hosts’ attacking wave, leading to a comprehensive victory that could have been even more one-sided.
No players from either side reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, but several performed commendably under pressure, especially in the attacking phases.
The match was a showcase of Hord Rangers’ attacking potency and tactical discipline, with their high shot volume and clinical finishing ultimately securing a well-deserved victory. Despite Rastast Town’s efforts, they couldn’t find a way past the Rangers’ resilient defense, and the result reflects the disparity in attacking efficiency and execution on the day.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Giampaolo Ferrero*
Provided key assists and was instrumental in orchestrating attacks from midfield.
Soumaila Konan*
Controlled the tempo and set up the third goal with a precise pass.
Toure Kouassi*
Scored two goals, showcasing clinical finishing and movement.
Jeroen Hofman*
Solid defensively and contributed to the build-up play.
Jeroen van der Meer*
Maintained composure and discipline at the back despite pressure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Giampaolo Ferrero to Mamadou Ouattara. 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