The report
Key Events:
- 4' New Mitnaby Maxime Dufour scores, assisted by Oscar Ruiz
- 4' Yellow card to New Mitnaby an unnamed player
- 15' Yellow card to New Mitnaby Oscar Ruiz
- 23' New Mitnaby scores, assisted by Lyuben Ivanov
- 36' Yellow card to New Mitnaby Peter Brown
- 50' Yellow card to Cheact Villa Israel Morales
- 56' New Mitnaby scores, assisted by Maxime Dufour
- 60' New Mitnaby Robert Green scores, assisted by Lyuben Ivanov
- 70' New Mitnaby scores
- 84' Yellow card to Cheact Villa Lindomar Da Silva
- 90' New Mitnaby scores, assisted by Flemming Hedegaard
From the outset, New Mitnaby demonstrated their attacking intent, with Maxime Dufour opening the scoring in the 4th minute, assisted by Oscar Ruiz. The early goal set the tone, and the visitors’ relentless pressure was evident as they racked up 14 shots, 12 on target, compared to Cheact Villa’s mere two attempts. Despite a possession advantage for the home side, their efforts were largely sterile, with only a single shot hitting the target and an expected goals tally of just 0.36. New Mitnaby’s xG of 3.25 reflected their dominance and clinical approach, turning their chances into goals with precision. The game was marred by a handful of yellow cards, notably to Oscar Ruiz and Peter Brown, but no red cards disrupted the flow. The tactical picture was clear: the visitors pressed high, exploited gaps, and converted their opportunities efficiently, while Cheact Villa struggled to create meaningful openings.
As the match progressed, New Mitnaby continued their assault, with Lyuben Ivanov providing two assists and Robert Green adding a goal in the 60th minute. The visitors’ movement and passing accuracy—81%—kept them in control, while Cheact Villa’s 85% pass accuracy was rendered moot by their inability to translate possession into scoring chances. The home side’s defensive resilience was tested repeatedly, and their seven saves only delayed the inevitable. The visitors’ relentless attacking pressure culminated in a goal in the 70th minute and a late strike in the 90th, sealing a comprehensive victory. Cheact Villa’s players, notably Israel Morales, received yellow cards, but the scoreline was a testament to the visitors’ attacking prowess rather than disciplinary issues.
In the end, New Mitnaby’s efficiency and tactical discipline proved decisive, turning their superior xG into a commanding victory. The home side’s struggles in front of goal and defensive lapses were laid bare, leaving them with much to reflect on. The result underscores the importance of clinical finishing and tactical sharpness, lessons that Cheact Villa will need to heed if they hope to turn their fortunes around.
No Cheact Villa player reached the 7.0 mark, underscoring their struggles in attack and control.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Cheact Villa 56% - New Mitnaby 44% Shots (On Target): Cheact Villa 2 (1) - New Mitnaby 14 (12) Corners: Cheact Villa 2 - New Mitnaby 6 Fouls: Cheact Villa 7 - New Mitnaby 11 Yellow Cards: Cheact Villa 2 - New Mitnaby 3 Red Cards: Cheact Villa 0 - New Mitnaby 0 Dribbles: Cheact Villa 17 - New Mitnaby 4 Pass Accuracy: Cheact Villa 85% - New Mitnaby 81%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Maxime Dufour*
A goal and assist highlighted his influence on the game.
Lyuben Ivanov*
Two assists demonstrated his creative spark.
Robert Green*
Scored a well-placed finish to cap a dominant display.
Oscar Ruiz*
His assist and yellow card reflected his active involvement.
Flemming Hedegaard*
Provided the assist for the final goal, showing composure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Oscar Ruiz to Maxime Dufour. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

