The report
Key Events:
- 14' Quedbury City Luca Colombo scores
- 20' Quedbury City Roy Burger scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 22' Yellow card to Duncard Weijie Hong
- 56' Yellow card to Quedbury City Saliou Sow
- 73' Quedbury City Roy Burger scores, assisted by Vladimir štimac
- 80' Quedbury City Sergio Guzman scores
The game’s narrative was largely written in the opening half, where Quedbury’s incisiveness was evident. Luca Colombo opened the scoring at 14', capitalizing on a defensive lapse, and Roy Burger doubled the lead at 20', with Colombo providing the assist. Duncard’s frustration grew when Weijie Hong received a yellow card at 22', a sign of their mounting difficulties. Despite a spirited effort, Duncard’s limited attacking threat was reflected in their low xG of 0.81, a number that underlined their inability to threaten the Quedbury goal. The hosts maintained their relentless pressure, adding two more goals in the second half—Burger’s second at 73' assisted by Vladimir štimac, and Sergio Guzman’s late strike at 80'. The result was a comprehensive demonstration of Quedbury’s attacking potency and defensive resilience.
While Duncard’s effort was hampered by their inability to convert chances, Quedbury’s performance was characterized by precision and poise. Their 20 shots, with 16 on target, far outstripped Duncard’s five attempts, only two of which tested the goalkeeper. The home side’s pass accuracy of 83% kept their rhythm intact, and their ability to dribble 14 times kept the visitors on their heels. The game’s statistics, combined with the expected goals, suggest that Quedbury’s victory was well-earned and reflective of their dominance on the pitch. Duncard’s defensive organization was breached repeatedly, and their inability to convert even the few chances they created underscored their struggles.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Quedbury City 53% - Duncard 47% Shots (On Target): Quedbury City 20 (16) - Duncard 5 (2) Corners: Quedbury City 4 - Duncard 6 Fouls: Quedbury City 10 - Duncard 9 Yellow Cards: Quedbury City 1 - Duncard 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Quedbury City 14 - Duncard 7 Pass Accuracy: Quedbury City 83% - Duncard 82% Tackles: Quedbury City 6 - Duncard 10
The match’s outcome was a reflection of Quedbury’s superior attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. Their ability to convert chances into goals, combined with disciplined defending, left Duncard chasing shadows and ultimately unable to mount a meaningful response. The result cements Quedbury’s position as a team to watch in this division, while Duncard will need to reassess their approach if they are to avoid similar routs in the future.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Roy Burger*
Led the line with two goals and was a constant threat.
Luca Colombo*
Opened the scoring and provided an assist, orchestrating much of Quedbury’s attack.
Sergio Guzman*
Sealed the victory with a late goal, showing composure in front of goal.
Vladimir štimac*
His assist for Burger’s second goal highlighted his creative contribution.
Weijie Hong*
Despite a yellow card, struggled to influence the game offensively.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Luca Colombo, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

