The report
Key Events:
- 4' Yellow card to Dever Wanderers Pedro Chagas
- 12' Yellow card to Dever Wanderers Jorge Alvez
- 12' Yellow card to Dever Wanderers Branko Bartolić
- 22' Yellow card to Dever Wanderers Michel Lemoine
- 23' Upton-Sea Rovers Desmond Gao scores, assisted by Francisco Ferrer
- 41' Yellow card to Upton-Sea Rovers Francisco Ferrer
- 54' Yellow card to Upton-Sea Rovers Desmond Gao
- 59' Upton-Sea Rovers Robert Kovačević scores, assisted by Celestin Kouadio
- 71' Upton-Sea Rovers Celestin Kouadio scores, assisted by Desmond Gao
- 79' Upton-Sea Rovers Celestin Kouadio scores, assisted by Desmond Gao
- 85' Upton-Sea Rovers Jan van der Berg scores, assisted by Celestin Kouadio
- 88' Yellow card to Upton-Sea Rovers Celestin Kouadio
xG Analysis:
Upton-Sea Rovers’ xG of 6.33 significantly outstripped their actual goals, indicating their dominance and efficiency in front of goal. Conversely, Dever Wanderers’ xG of 1.11 underscores their limited attacking threat and struggles to create clear-cut chances. The tactical disparity was clear, with the hosts controlling possession at 53%, but their high shot volume and quality were the decisive factors in the scoreline.
No players from Dever Wanderers reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.
The statistics confirm a dominant performance by Upton-Sea Rovers, whose relentless pressure and clinical finishing overwhelmed Dever Wanderers. The hosts’ high shot count and accuracy, combined with disciplined defending, sealed a comprehensive victory in this Division 7 clash.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Celestin Kouadio*
A dynamic attacking force, scoring three times and assisting once, his movement and finishing were exceptional.
Desmond Gao*
A creative spark, contributing a goal and two assists, orchestrating much of the hosts’ attacking play.
Robert Kovačević*
Scored a well-placed finish, adding to the hosts’ offensive dominance.
Jan van der Berg*
Sealed the victory with a late goal, showing composure in front of goal.
Francisco Ferrer*
Provided the assist for Gao’s opener and maintained a solid presence.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Desmond Gao for Upton-Sea Rovers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison