The report
Key Events:
- 5' Yellow card to Bury Stastwith John Bailey
- 20' Tratforow City Marcos Navarro scores
- 23' Yellow card to Bury Stastwith Jose Cruz
- 34' Yellow card to Tratforow City Brian Young
- 39' Yellow card to Tratforow City Philippe Vincent
- 40' Yellow card to Tratforow City Valmir Nonato
- 41' Bury Stastwith Cosimo Lombardo scores
- 49' Red card to Bury Stastwith John Bailey
- 50' Tratforow City Marcos Navarro scores, assisted by Daviti Kakhadze
- 66' Yellow card to Tratforow City Bruce Hart
- 66' Yellow card to Tratforow City Ibrahima Diallo
- 80' Tratforow City Marcos Navarro scores, assisted by Bruce Hart
- 90' Tratforow City Philippe Vincent scores, assisted by Ibrahima Diallo
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
Tratforow City generated an impressive 3.39 xG from 14 shots, with 13 on target, reflecting their relentless attacking approach and clinical finishing. Navarro’s hat-trick was well-earned, with his first goal in the 20th minute coming from a high-quality chance. Despite Bury Stastwith's possession advantage at 50%, their 7 shots produced an xG of 1.97, indicating they created decent opportunities but failed to convert most of them, especially after their red card in the 49th minute. The hosts' overperformance relative to their xG underscores their efficiency and tactical dominance, especially after the numerical advantage.
No other players from Bury Stastwith reached the 7.0 rating threshold, highlighting the visitors’ struggles in both defense and attack.
The match was characterized by high-intensity pressing from Tratforow City, who capitalized on their chances with clinical precision. Despite Bury Stastwith’s possession advantage and more corners, they couldn’t break down the resilient hosts after the red card, which shifted the momentum decisively in favor of Tratforow City. Navarro’s exceptional performance, combined with tactical discipline, secured a well-deserved victory in a game marked by strategic fouls and disciplined defending.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Marcos Navarro*
His hat-trick and relentless pressing made him the standout performer, constantly threatening the Bury defense.
Cosimo Lombardo*
Scored for Bury Stastwith and kept fighting until the end.
Daviti Kakhadze*
Provided the assist for Navarro’s second goal, orchestrating attacks effectively.
Bruce Hart*
His yellow card was a minor blemish, but he contributed to the attacking build-up, including an assist.
Ibrahima Diallo*
Showed composure and discipline, despite the late booking.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Marcos Navarro, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison