Perwick Wanderers 0 - 8 Hord Rangers

Key Events:

• 6' Yellow card to Hord Rangers Paulo Gomes
• 18' Yellow card to Perwick Wanderers Pedro Chagas
• 19' Hord Rangers Michael Buckley scores, assisted by Merab Chikhladze
• 27' Hord Rangers Alfredo Castillo scores, assisted by Jeroen van der Meer
• 33' Hord Rangers Alfredo Castillo scores, assisted by Giampaolo Ferrero
• 57' Yellow card to Hord Rangers Francisco Castro
• 64' Hord Rangers Jeroen van der Meer scores, assisted by Paulo Gomes
• 74' Hord Rangers Paulo Gomes scores, assisted by Martin Ivanov
• 78' Hord Rangers Martin Ivanov scores, assisted by Mark Carter
• 80' Hord Rangers Christopher Usaini scores, assisted by Merab Chikhladze
• 88' Hord Rangers Merab Chikhladze scores, assisted by Mamadou Diomande
• 90' Yellow card to Perwick Wanderers Zdravko Ivanišević

The match was characterized by a stark contrast in attacking opportunities. Hord Rangers created a staggering 18 shots, 16 of which were on target, while Perwick Wanderers managed no shots at all. Despite their possession advantage—60%—the home side failed to convert their control into meaningful chances, registering a meager 0.01 xG. The visitors, on the other hand, amassed a 4.25 xG, reflecting their clinical approach. The game saw a flurry of goals from the 19th minute onward, with Alfredo Castillo scoring twice early on, followed by a steady stream of strikes that overwhelmed the home team’s defensive efforts. The tactical narrative was clear: Hord Rangers exploited every mistake and maintained relentless attacking pressure, while Perwick Wanderers struggled to generate any meaningful offense, their best chance being a solitary corner.

While the game was a rout, it also highlighted individual brilliance from the visitors. Merab Chikhladze was particularly influential, contributing a goal and two assists, earning a rating of 7.8. Alfredo Castillo also impressed with a brace, rated 7.6, while Jeroen van der Meer and Martin Ivanov added a goal and an assist apiece, both rated 7.3. On the home side, no player managed to reach the 7.0 threshold, underscoring their struggles in both attack and defense. The match was a reminder that in football, efficiency often trumps possession, and today, Hord Rangers demonstrated that with ruthless precision.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Perwick Wanderers 60% - Hord Rangers 40% Shots (On Target): 0 (0) - 18 (16) Corners: 1 - 0 Fouls: 7 - 7 Yellow Cards: 2 - 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: 11 - 5 Pass Accuracy: 83% - 78%