The report
Key Events:
- 3' Dovershop Villa John Cruickshank scores
- 16' Yellow card to Dovershop Villa Jose Cartes
- 19' Dovershop Villa Paulo Pereira scores, assisted by Nikoloz Akhvlediani
- 22' Dovershop Villa Nikoloz Akhvlediani scores, assisted by Paulo Pereira
- 26' Dovershop Villa Paulo Pereira scores, assisted by John Cruickshank
- 30' Dovershop Villa Artur Diasamidze scores, assisted by Simon Robertson
- 44' Yellow card to Thampton Albion Michel Lemoine
- 52' Yellow card to Dovershop Villa Fred Carr
- 55' Yellow card to Thampton Albion Jorge Alvez
- 68' Yellow card to Dovershop Villa John Cruickshank
- 85' Dovershop Villa William Howells scores, assisted by Artur Diasamidze
No players from Thampton Albion reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively or defensively.
Dovershop Villa demonstrated their attacking efficiency and defensive resilience, outshooting their opponents by a wide margin and converting their chances with clinical precision. The hosts’ disciplined approach and sharp finishing, combined with Thampton Albion’s inability to capitalize on limited opportunities, resulted in a convincing victory that will boost Villa’s confidence moving forward.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Paulo Pereira*
A standout performer, Pereira scored twice and provided an assist, orchestrating Villa’s attack with precision.
Nikoloz Akhvlediani*
His goal and assist helped unlock the Albion defense, showcasing his creativity and finishing.
Artur Diasamidze*
Contributed with a goal and an assist, adding width and threat from midfield.
John Cruickshank*
His goal and assist, along with a yellow card, demonstrated his all-action presence.
William Howells*
His late goal capped a commanding performance, adding to Villa’s tally.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
John Cruickshank, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison