The report
Key Events:
- 16' Thamerwices Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 35' Thamerwices Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 45' Thamerwices Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Israel Morales
- 49' Yellow card to Thamerwices Nelson Dos Santos
- 50' Yellow card to Thamerwices Euclides Rodrigues
- 51' Yellow card to Mexter Stanley Bruno Rossi
- 56' Yellow card to Mexter Stanley Israel Morales
- 64' Yellow card to Mexter Stanley Luis Pinto
- 67' Thamerwices Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
- 80' Yellow card to Mexter Stanley Lindomar Da Silva
- 90' Thamerwices Luca Colombo scores, assisted by Miguel Quintero
Thamerwices dominated the first half with a flurry of chances, leading to two goals from Xinping Boon and one from Luis Pinto before the break. Boon’s brace, both assisted by Luca Colombo, set the tone, while Pinto’s strike, assisted by Israel Morales, extended the lead just before halftime. The second half saw the hosts continue their assault, with Pinto adding a second goal in the 67th minute, again set up by Colombo. The game’s final act was a goal from Colombo himself in stoppage time, assisted by Miguel Quintero, sealing the victory. Despite the comfortable scoreline, the match was marred by a series of yellow cards, reflecting the intense and sometimes overly aggressive nature of the contest.
Looking at the expected goals, Thamerwices registered 4.49 xG against Mexter Stanley’s 1.11, a clear indication that the hosts’ finishing was slightly more efficient than their chances warranted, while the visitors’ limited opportunities were well contained. The game’s tactical picture shows a balanced possession split, but Thamerwices’ higher shot count and on-target accuracy suggest they were more purposeful in attack. The visitors’ eight corners hint at some attacking intent, but their inability to convert those set pieces into meaningful chances was telling. Defensively, the hosts were disciplined enough to avoid red cards but committed enough to pick up a fair share of fouls, reflecting a game played with a certain edge.
On the visitors’ side, no player reached the 7.0 rating, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves on the game and create clear-cut chances. The yellow cards, especially the multiple cautions for Mexter Stanley, suggest frustration and a defensive approach that perhaps lacked discipline.
This game was a reminder that in football, as in life, efficiency often beats possession, and the home side’s ability to convert chances into goals was the defining feature of the day. Despite the scoreline, the match offered a glimpse into the tactical discipline and attacking flair that could serve Thamerwices well in their league pursuits.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Luca Colombo*
The architect of the attack, contributing a goal and three assists, his vision and delivery were pivotal.
Xinping Boon*
Scored twice and caused problems down the flank, a lively presence throughout.
Luis Pinto*
His brace underlined his poacher’s instinct and finishing prowess.
Miguel Quintero*
Provided the assist for Colombo’s late goal and kept the attack fluid.
Israel Morales*
Assisted Pinto’s goal and was active in midfield, linking play well.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Luca Colombo to Xinping Boon. 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

