The report
Key Events:
- 13' Yellow card to Harkerst United Jorge Alvez
- 14' Yellow card to Skend Vale Michael Lucas
- 22' Skend Vale Michel de Wilde scores, assisted by Pablo Martinez
- 42' Skend Vale Usman Isa scores, assisted by Albino Peralta
- 57' Skend Vale Michel de Wilde scores
- 67' Skend Vale Michel de Wilde scores, assisted by Albino Peralta
- 74' Yellow card to Harkerst United Michael Brown
- 77' Skend Vale scores, assisted by Gonzalo Morales
- 78' Yellow card to Skend Vale Kwanghyok Yun
- 80' Skend Vale Jose Diaz scores, assisted by Daniel Matos
- 90' Yellow card to Skend Vale Pablo Martinez
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Skend Vale’s xG of 4.14 indicates a highly efficient attacking display, converting their chances at a rate far exceeding their expected goals. In contrast, Harkerst United’s 1.21 xG suggests they were largely outplayed in front of goal, with limited quality opportunities. This disparity highlights the visitors’ tactical superiority and clinical finishing, especially from Michel de Wilde, whose hat-trick was well deserved.
No players from Harkerst United reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles against the visitors’ relentless pressure.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Michel de Wilde*
His hat-trick and overall attacking threat made him the standout performer.
Albino Peralta*
Provided two assists and was instrumental in creating scoring opportunities.
Gonzalo Morales*
Contributed with a well-placed assist and active movement.
Jose Diaz*
Scored a goal and maintained attacking pressure throughout.
Daniel Matos*
His assist set up the final goal, showing good vision.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Michel de Wilde for Skend Vale. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison