The report
Key Events:
- 3' Newsby Birch Branko Bartolić scores
- 5' Yellow card to Thames City Kenny Au
- 6' Newsby Birch Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 7' Thames City Xinping Boon scores
- 44' Thames City Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Jianhui Chan
- 51' Thames City Kenny Au scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 84' Thames City Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Jianhui Chan
For Newsby Birch, no players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but Zdravko Ivanišević (6.9) contributed a well-taken goal and was active in attack, while Branko Bartolić showed resilience with his early goal.
This match demonstrated Thames City’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline, capitalizing on their chances to overturn an early deficit and secure a vital victory. Despite a competitive effort from Newsby Birch, their inability to convert their opportunities into goals ultimately cost them against the more ruthless visitors.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
A sensational display, scoring twice and providing an assist, orchestrating much of Thames City’s attacking threat.
Jianhui Chan*
Played a key role with two assists, constantly creating opportunities from the flanks.
Luis Pinto*
Scored late to seal the victory, adding a goal to his overall solid performance.
Pedro Chagas*
Provided the assist for Ivanišević’s goal, showing good vision and link-up play.
Branko Bartolić*
Opened the scoring early and was a persistent threat upfront.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Branko Bartolić, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison