The report
Key Events:
- 2' Yellow card to Fraplesh United Branko Bartolić
- 3' Rotton City Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
- 5' Yellow card to Rotton City Carlos Saavedra
- 35' Rotton City Phillip Lewis scores, assisted by Rodrigo Aguilar
- 42' Yellow card to Rotton City Carlos Galindo
- 44' Yellow card to Fraplesh United Michel Lemoine
- 56' Yellow card to Fraplesh United Michael Brown
- 59' Yellow card to Fraplesh United Nilson Pires
- 72' Rotton City Allan Carroll scores
- 82' Rotton City Carlos Galindo scores, assisted by Carlos Saavedra
- 90' Yellow card to Fraplesh United Philippe Robert
Rotton City’s control was reflected in their possession and shot count, with 46% possession and 13 shots, 12 of which were on target. Their xG of 3.14 indicates they created high-quality chances, which they converted with precision. Fraplesh United, despite having slightly more possession at 54%, managed only two shots, one on target, and an xG of just 0.36. The visitors’ high corner count (9) contrasted sharply with their inability to turn set-piece opportunities into goals, and their discipline was notably poor, with five yellow cards. The game’s narrative was largely written in the first half, with Ivanišević opening the scoring early, setting the tone for a one-sided affair.
Tactically, Rotton City’s approach was pragmatic, capitalizing on their chances while maintaining defensive discipline. Their ability to convert their xG into goals was consistent with their performance, and their passing accuracy of 81% kept possession under control. Fraplesh United’s dribbling (17) and passing (85%) suggest some effort to press forward, but their lack of finishing and defensive lapses proved costly. The game was effectively decided by the 72nd minute when Allan Carroll added a third, and Carlos Galindo’s late goal sealed the deal. The disciplinary issues for Fraplesh, culminating in a late yellow for Philippe Robert, underscored their frustration and lack of composure.
Fraplesh United’s best efforts did not translate into ratings above 7.0, reflecting their struggles in both attack and defense.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Rotton City 46% - Fraplesh United 54% Shots (On Target): Rotton City 13 (12) - Fraplesh United 2 (1) Corners: Rotton City 4 - Fraplesh United 9 Fouls: Rotton City 14 - Fraplesh United 14 Yellow Cards: Rotton City 2 - Fraplesh United 5 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Rotton City 12 - Fraplesh United 17 Pass Accuracy: Rotton City 81% - Fraplesh United 85% Tackles: Rotton City 6 - Fraplesh United 5
The game’s result was a testament to Rotton City’s efficiency and discipline, with Fraplesh United’s inability to convert their possession into meaningful chances ultimately costing them dearly.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Phillip Lewis*
The architect of the opening goal and a constant threat throughout.
Rodrigo Aguilar*
Controlled the midfield with composure and provided the assist for Lewis’s second.
Carlos Galindo*
Scored the third and was solid in defense, also contributing to the attack.
Zdravko Ivanišević*
Opened the scoring with a well-placed finish, showing his attacking instincts.
Michael Brown*
Worked tirelessly in midfield, despite the disciplinary issues.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Zdravko Ivanišević for Rotton City. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

