The report
Key Events:
- 15' Ilfreham Park Eduardo Almeida scores, assisted by Ahmed Fares
- 21' Yellow card to Ilfreham Park Umar Babalola
- 32' Ilfreham Park Umar Babalola scores
- 42' Yellow card to Kingle County Xinping Boon
- 44' Yellow card to Ilfreham Park Georg Göbel
- 53' Yellow card to Ilfreham Park Zoran Ružić
- 57' Ilfreham Park Eduardo Almeida scores, assisted by Edgardo Reyes
- 59' Ilfreham Park Umar Babalola scores, assisted by Ahmed Fares
- 60' Yellow card to Ilfreham Park Ahmed Fares
- 74' Ilfreham Park Eduardo Almeida scores, assisted by Ahmed Fares
- 82' Yellow card to Kingle County Carlos Mendes
- 86' Ilfreham Park Umar Babalola scores
- 89' Yellow card to Kingle County Alessandro Rossi
- 90' Yellow card to Ilfreham Park Eduardo Almeida
The key to Ilfreham Park’s victory was their impressive conversion rate relative to their expected goals (xG). With an xG of 3.45, they overperformed slightly, netting six goals from fewer clear-cut chances, indicating clinical finishing and perhaps a touch of opportunism. Conversely, Kingle County’s xG of 0.61 underscores their struggles in attack, managing only a handful of half-chances. The tactical picture reveals a team that was outshot, outpaced, and outclassed in the final third, with Ilfreham Park capitalizing on their superior attacking quality and maintaining high intensity throughout.
While the game was largely decided in the first half, with Eduardo Almeida and Umar Babalola both scoring early and often, the visitors’ relentless pressure kept the scoreboard ticking. The yellow cards, especially the five handed out to Ilfreham Park, hint at a fiercely contested match, though discipline was maintained. The hosts’ defensive efforts were undermined by their inability to contain the visitors’ swift counters, and the final whistle confirmed a comprehensive victory for Ilfreham Park, who now look to build on this dominant display.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Kingle County 57% - Ilfreham Park 43% Shots (On Target): Kingle County 3 (2) - Ilfreham Park 16 (12) Corners: Kingle County 7 - Ilfreham Park 5 Fouls: Kingle County 12 - Ilfreham Park 10 Yellow Cards: Kingle County 3 - Ilfreham Park 5 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Kingle County 11 - Ilfreham Park 6 Pass Accuracy: Kingle County 85% - Ilfreham Park 78%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Eduardo Almeida*
His hat-trick was the highlight, demonstrating sharp finishing and leadership in attack.
Umar Babalola*
Also with a treble, his movement and composure made him a constant threat.
Ahmed Fares*
Provided three assists, orchestrating much of the visitors’ attacking play.
Carlos Mendes*
Despite a yellow card, he was solid in defense and contributed to the team’s structure.
Edgardo Reyes*
His assist for Almeida’s third goal showcased his playmaking ability.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Ahmed Fares to Eduardo Almeida. 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