Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Mato Simić for Ston Broswol. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Mohamed Fouad*
A key architect in attack, scoring once and setting up another.
Giacomo De Santis*
Provided two assists and orchestrated much of the play from midfield.
Yanko Ivanov*
His goal capped a lively display on the flank.
Daniel Quiroz*
Booked early but contributed to the build-up.
Walter Hansen*
His yellow card reflected the hosts' aggressive pressing.
The report
In a display of dominance at Elshbor Park, Ston Broswol overwhelmed Rotgrough with a 5-1 victory that was as clinical as it was comprehensive. The hosts' control of the game was evident from the outset, with a possession share of 60% and a shot tally that dwarfed their visitors. The result, while perhaps not surprising given the expected goals (xG) of 4.69 versus 0.56, still underscored the ruthlessness of Broswol's attacking intent and the defensive lapses that Rotgrough struggled to remedy.
Key Events:
- 10' Yellow card to Rotgrough Jose Fernandes
- 20' Yellow card to Ston Broswol Daniel Quiroz
- 28' Ston Broswol Mato Simić scores
- 41' Ston Broswol scores
- 42' Yellow card to Rotgrough Walter Hansen
- 56' Ston Broswol scores, assisted by Mohamed Fouad
- 67' Rotgrough scores
- 80' Ston Broswol Yanko Ivanov scores, assisted by Giacomo De Santis
- 89' Yellow card to Rotgrough David Robinson
- 90' Ston Broswol Mohamed Fouad scores, assisted by Giacomo De Santis
The game’s narrative was punctuated by a series of tactical and disciplinary moments. Early on, Rotgrough's Jose Fernandes received a yellow card at 10', setting a combative tone. Despite this, Broswol's opening goal came at 28' through Mato Simić, who capitalized on the hosts’ territorial dominance. The first half saw Broswol extend their lead with a strike at 41', before Rotgrough's Walter Hansen was cautioned at 42'. The second half saw Broswol continue their assault, with Mohamed Fouad assisting in a goal at 56', and Yanko Ivanov adding a fourth at 80' after a fine pass from Giacomo De Santis. Rotgrough's lone reply came at 67', but it was little more than a consolation. Fouad then sealed the game at 90' with his second goal, assisted again by Giacomo De Santis. The match was marred slightly by a third yellow card for David Robinson at 89', but it did little to alter the course of the game.
Tactically, Broswol's high possession and shot volume translated directly into their commanding scoreline, with their expected goals aligning closely with their actual output. Their 17 shots on target outstripped Rotgrough's two, highlighting the visitors' inability to mount any meaningful offensive threat. The visitors' 15 fouls and three yellow cards suggest frustration and a lack of discipline, which was exploited ruthlessly by the hosts' incisive passing and movement. The game demonstrated that in football, as in life, control and precision often trump brute force, and Broswol's performance was a textbook example of tactical superiority.
The scoreline of 5-1 reflects a game where Ston Broswol's attacking prowess and disciplined pressing overwhelmed Rotgrough. The visitors’ inability to threaten the goal, combined with their disciplinary issues, made this a match to remember for all the wrong reasons. For Broswol, it was a statement victory, a reminder that control and precision can carve out a commanding win even in the most modest of divisions.