Carwick Stanley 5 - 1 St Boss Wey Rovers

Key Events:

• 3' Yellow card to Carwick Stanley Paulo Botelho
• 5' Carwick Stanley Andrew Roberts scores, assisted by Salvatore Rossi
• 17' Carwick Stanley Gabriel Carvalho scores, assisted by Stephen Miller
• 22' Carwick Stanley Gabriel Carvalho scores, assisted by Andrew Roberts
• 24' Yellow card to St Boss Wey Rovers Scott Hendry
• 39' Yellow card to St Boss Wey Rovers Antonio Henao
• 68' Carwick Stanley Gabriel Carvalho scores
• 81' Yellow card to Carwick Stanley Salvatore Rossi
• 87' St Boss Wey Rovers Philip Lewis scores
• 90' Carwick Stanley Reinhold Hahn scores, assisted by Gabriel Carvalho

From the outset, the game was punctuated by early cautions, with Paulo Botelho earning a yellow for Carwick Stanley in the third minute, setting a combative tone. The hosts struck first in the fifth minute through Andrew Roberts, who finished a well-placed assist from Salvatore Rossi. Carwick Stanley's attacking rhythm was further exemplified by Gabriel Carvalho, who scored twice in quick succession—first in the 17th minute assisted by Stephen Miller, then again in the 22nd minute with an assist from Andrew Roberts. The visitors responded with a yellow card to Scott Hendry in the 24th minute, but their response was limited to a lone goal from Philip Lewis in the 87th minute. Carvalho added a third goal in the 68th minute, and Reinhold Hahn capped the scoring with a late strike in the 90th minute, assisted by Carvalho. The game was marked by disciplined fouling, with both sides receiving two yellow cards, and a high number of shots on target from both teams, reflecting an open contest despite the scoreline.

The expected goals (xG) figures—4.48 for Carwick Stanley and 4.66 for St Boss Wey Rovers—highlight how both teams created quality chances, with the visitors slightly edging in chance quality. However, Carwick Stanley’s superior finishing, especially Carvalho’s hat-trick, turned their chances into goals more effectively. The match demonstrated that while possession was evenly split, the hosts' sharper execution in front of goal made the difference. Defensively, Carwick Stanley's 20 saves kept the score respectable for Wey Rovers, who had a slightly higher shot count but struggled to convert their opportunities into goals. Tactical discipline and clinical finishing ultimately decided this game, with Carwick Stanley’s offensive potency shining through.

No Wey Rovers player reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, reflecting the difficulty they faced in breaking down Carwick Stanley’s resilient defense.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Carwick Stanley 52% - 48% St Boss Wey Rovers Shots (On Target): 22 (15) - 24 (15) Corners: 6 - 10 Fouls: 8 - 10 Yellow Cards: 2 - 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: 9 - 8 Pass Accuracy: 83% - 78% Tackles: 6 - 9

The match was a testament to the importance of finishing and tactical awareness. Carwick Stanley’s clinical edge turned their possession and chance creation into a commanding victory, while Wey Rovers' efforts were hampered by missed opportunities and a resilient but ultimately overrun defense.