The report
Key Events:
- 6' Yellow card to Epston Palace Weijie Hong
- 14' Buxton Albion Jose Cobo scores, assisted by Carmelo Palermo
- 18' Buxton Albion Abou Koue scores
- 26' Buxton Albion George Vashakidze scores
- 28' Yellow card to Epston Palace Lindomar Da Silva
- 37' Buxton Albion George Vashakidze scores
- 40' Buxton Albion Mattia Sartori scores
- 42' Buxton Albion George Vashakidze scores, assisted by Michael Brown
- 45' Yellow card to Buxton Albion Zaza Grigalashvili
- 75' Buxton Albion Hugo Neves scores, assisted by Mattia Sartori
- 78' Buxton Albion Hugo Neves scores, assisted by George Vashakidze
- 84' Buxton Albion Jose Cobo scores, assisted by Michael Brown
- 89' Yellow card to Epston Palace Xinping Boon
- 90' Yellow card to Buxton Albion Hugo Neves
- 90' Yellow card to Buxton Albion George Vashakidze
Expected Goals (xG) analysis shows Buxton Albion created high-quality chances, with an xG of 4.3, significantly outpacing the actual 9 goals scored. The clinical finishing and tactical control led to an overperformance relative to their xG, underscoring their dominance. Conversely, Epston Palace struggled to convert their limited opportunities, with an xG of just 0.86, reflecting their defensive resilience but offensive impotence.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
George Vashakidze*
A hat-trick hero, his movement and finishing were outstanding.
Jose Cobo*
Scored twice and was a constant threat in attack.
Mattia Sartori*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating play well.
Hugo Neves*
His two goals helped seal the victory.
Michael Brown*
Contributed with two assists and controlled the midfield.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Jose Cobo for Buxton Albion. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison