The report
Key Events:
- 20' Yellow card to Spalth Kingsley Mathew
- 41' Red card to Spalth Irakli Abtsiauri
- 44' Yellow card to Spalth Paulo Palma
- 53' Yellow card to Spalth Ivan Brkić
- 56' Spalth Ian Murphy scores
- 62' Spalth Paulo Palma scores, assisted by Ivan Brkić
- 78' Yellow card to Spalth Armando Rios
- 81' Spalth Ivan Brkić scores, assisted by Hebert Lopez
- 90' Spalth Barry Allen scores, assisted by Paulo Palma
The game’s narrative was shaped by Spalth’s relentless pressure and tactical discipline, with their expected goals tally of 4.48 vastly exceeding West Wele City’s 0.26. The hosts created numerous chances, reflected in their 19 shots and 17 on target, while the visitors’ solitary shot on target underlined their attacking impotence. The red card to Irakli Abtsiauri at 41’ left Spalth with a numerical advantage, which they exploited with goals from Ian Murphy at 56’, Paulo Palma at 62’ (assisted by Ivan Brkić), Ivan Brkić at 81’ (assisted by Hebert Lopez), and Barry Allen at 90’ (assisted by Palma). Meanwhile, West Wele City’s defensive resilience was undermined by their inability to convert their corners into scoring opportunities, and their 16 saves from Spalth’s shots highlight the disparity in attacking quality.
Tactically, Spalth’s ability to maintain high pass accuracy (87%) and execute 9 dribbles demonstrated their control and fluidity, even as they accumulated four yellow cards and a red. The visitors’ possession (52%) did not translate into danger, with their only shot coming in the 44th minute, which was saved. The red card to Irakli Abtsiauri was a turning point, allowing Spalth to press forward with fewer concerns. The hosts’ clinical finishing, combined with disciplined defending and effective set-piece execution, ultimately sealed the game, leaving West Wele City to reflect on their inability to convert possession into meaningful chances.
No West Wele City players reached the 7.0+ rating, reflecting their struggles in both attack and defense.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Spalth 48% - West Wele City 52% Shots (On Target): Spalth 19 (17) - West Wele City 1 (1) Corners: Spalth 4 - West Wele City 9 Fouls: Spalth 13 - West Wele City 9 Yellow Cards: Spalth 4 - West Wele City 0 Red Cards: Spalth 1 - West Wele City 0 Dribbles: Spalth 9 - West Wele City 18 Pass Accuracy: Spalth 87% - West Wele City 86% Tackles: Spalth 10 - West Wele City 9
The final scoreline of 4-0 in favor of Spalth accurately reflects their dominance in both statistical and tactical terms, with their clinical finishing and disciplined defending proving decisive in this encounter.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Paulo Palma*
scored and assisted, showing attacking intent and discipline.
Ivan Brkić*
scored and assisted, a key creative force.
Ian Murphy*
opened the scoring with a well-timed finish.
Barry Allen*
added the final goal, sealing the victory.
Hebert Lopez*
provided the assist for Brkić’s goal, contributing to the build-up play.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Ian Murphy for Spalth. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

