The report
Key Events:
- 8' Yellow card to Gospattle Rangers Jorge Alvez
- 9' Ampton Albion Lasha Shengelia scores
- 16' Ampton Albion scores, assisted by Youssoupha Sow
- 22' Ampton Albion Orazio Venturi scores, assisted by Mauro Da Silva
- 32' Ampton Albion Youssoupha Sow scores, assisted by Orazio Venturi
- 45' Ampton Albion Mauro Da Silva scores
- 53' Yellow card to Gospattle Rangers Phillip Lewis
- 64' Ampton Albion Lasha Shengelia scores
- 79' Yellow card to Gospattle Rangers Nilson Pires
- 86' Ampton Albion scores
The first goal arrived early, with Lasha Shengelia converting a chance in the 9th minute after a pass from an unnamed teammate. The visitors then took control, with Youssoupha Sow and Orazio Venturi adding to the tally before halftime, assisted by each other in a display of cohesive attacking play. The second half saw Albion continue their relentless assault, with Lasha Shengelia scoring again in the 64th minute, and a late goal in the 86th minute sealing the rout. Despite the heavy defeat, the Rangers showed some resilience, earning three yellow cards, but their defensive lapses were ultimately too costly to prevent a historic scoreline.
Expected Goals (xG) analysis reveals that Albion’s finishing was well above their chance quality, with an xG of 3.85 compared to the Rangers’ 1.01. The actual scoreline of 7-0 significantly exceeds the xG, indicating a degree of clinical finishing and perhaps some defensive chaos on the Rangers’ part. Albion’s ability to convert a high proportion of their shots—14 on target from 17 attempts—highlighted their attacking potency. Meanwhile, the Rangers’ possession and corner advantage did little to translate into meaningful scoring opportunities, as their shots were sparse and less accurate. Tactically, Albion’s disciplined pressing and sharp counterattacks proved decisive, exposing the Rangers’ defensive vulnerabilities repeatedly.
No players from Gospattle Rangers reached the 7.0 threshold, reflecting their struggles across the pitch.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Gospattle Rangers 58% - Ampton Albion 42% Shots (On Target): Gospattle Rangers 4 (4) - Ampton Albion 17 (14) Corners: Gospattle Rangers 10 - Ampton Albion 1 Fouls: Gospattle Rangers 9 - Ampton Albion 6 Yellow Cards: Gospattle Rangers 3 - Ampton Albion 0 Red Cards: Gospattle Rangers 0 - Ampton Albion 0 Dribbles: Gospattle Rangers 8 - Ampton Albion 8 Pass Accuracy: Gospattle Rangers 84% - Ampton Albion 77% Tackles: Gospattle Rangers 6 - Ampton Albion 15
The game was a reminder that football often rewards precision and ruthlessness more than possession and corners. Albion’s comprehensive victory was a showcase of clinical finishing and disciplined pressing, leaving the Rangers to reflect on defensive lapses and missed opportunities.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Lasha Shengelia*
Two goals and a constant threat in attack, his movement and finishing were top class.
Youssoupha Sow*
A goal and assist, Sow’s link-up play and vision made him Albion’s creative spark.
Orazio Venturi*
Scored and assisted, his work rate and precision on the ball stood out.
Mauro Da Silva*
A goal and assist, Da Silva’s influence was felt throughout the attacking phases.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Lasha Shengelia for Ampton Albion. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison