The report
Key Events:
- 25' Upping Dongchan Go scores
- 52' Yellow card to Upping John Bartlett
- 54' Yellow card to Upping Shane Reid
- 60' Yellow card to Southbrich Victor Valenzuela
- 61' Upping Lassina Dosso scores, assisted by John Bartlett
- 74' Southbrich Sani Kareem scores, assisted by Jan Visser
- 83' Southbrich Martin Taylor scores, assisted by Remigio Heredia
- 86' Upping Dongchan Go scores, assisted by Lassina Dosso
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Upping generated an impressive 4.42 xG from 20 shots, reflecting their attacking dominance and clinical finishing. Their high xG indicates numerous quality chances, which they converted into three goals. Conversely, Southbrich created 2.18 xG from 11 attempts, with their two goals coming from relatively lower-quality opportunities. The disparity in xG underscores Upping's offensive efficiency, while Southbrich relied on moments of precision to stay in the game. Tactical discipline and finishing accuracy proved decisive, with Upping overperforming their expected goals, especially with Dongchan Go's brace.
No Southbrich players reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but Sani Kareem and Martin Taylor were notable for their efforts in attack and midfield respectively.
The statistics reflect a tightly contested game with Upping slightly edging in shot quality and finishing, while Southbrich maintained parity in possession and attempted to stay competitive through disciplined defending and timely goals. The match was a showcase of tactical resilience and attacking flair, culminating in a memorable victory for Upping.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Dongchan Go*
His brace and relentless pressing made him the standout performer, constantly threatening the Southbrich defense.
Lassina Dosso*
Played a pivotal role in attack, scoring and assisting, demonstrating his creative spark.
John Bartlett*
His assist for the second goal and disciplined midfield presence earned him recognition.
Jan Visser*
Contributed defensively and set up the late goal, showing versatility.
Martin Taylor*
His goal kept Southbrich in the contest, showcasing his striking ability.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Dongchan Go, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison