The report
Key Events:
- 14' Rocket Haw Matar Diouf scores, assisted by Pedro Leiva
- 26' Rocket Haw Paul Thornton scores, assisted by Emilio Gonzalez
- 37' Yellow card to Rocket Haw Mark Carr
- 44' Rocket Haw Paul Thornton scores, assisted by Russell Watson
- 64' Rocket Haw Russell Watson scores, assisted by Paul Thornton
- 82' Yellow card to Rocket Haw Emilio Gonzalez
- 88' Rocket Haw Paul Thornton scores, assisted by Eberhard Schulte
No players from Backfier City reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles in both attack and defense.
Rocket Haw's clinical finishing and disciplined defending secured a comprehensive victory, with their attacking efficiency exceeding expectations and their defensive resilience holding firm. The hosts' ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive, while Backfier City will need to reassess their approach ahead of future fixtures.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Paul Thornton*
A prolific performance with four goals and one assist, Thornton was unstoppable in attack.
Russell Watson*
Played a key role in orchestrating attacks and scored a crucial goal.
Pedro Leiva*
Provided the assist for the opening goal and was active throughout.
Eberhard Schulte*
Assisted the final goal and contributed to the build-up play.
Mark Carr*
Maintained defensive discipline despite the scoreline, even earning a yellow card.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Pedro Leiva to Matar Diouf. 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