The report
Key Events:
- 4' Leylegis United scores, assisted by Bernard Poirier
- 23' Upton-Arumble Manuel Tavares scores
- 30' Leylegis United Jongsoo Pae scores
- 34' Leylegis United Bernard Poirier scores, assisted by Paul Thomas
- 40' Upton-Arumble Manuel Tavares scores, assisted by Michael Brown
- 74' Yellow card to Leylegis United Jongsoo Pae
- 77' Yellow card to Upton-Arumble Luka Begović
- 82' Leylegis United scores, assisted by Paul Thomas
- 85' Leylegis United scores, assisted by Yaya Guei
The match was characterized by a high shot volume from Leylegis United, who fired twenty attempts with sixteen on target, translating into an expected goals tally of 4.43—almost exactly their actual goal count. Upton-Arumble, by contrast, managed only three shots with two on target and an xG of 0.68, reflecting their limited attacking threat. Leylegis United’s ability to convert chances was evident, with goals from Jongsoo Pae, Bernard Poirier, Paul Thomas, and two from an inspired Yaya Guei. Manuel Tavares kept Upton-Arumble in the game for a time with two goals, but the visitors’ defensive discipline was lacking, as shown by their nineteen saves needed to keep the score respectable. The tactical story was one of dominance in shot volume and quality, with Leylegis United’s precision and opportunism ultimately winning out against Upton-Arumble’s more conservative approach.
The game’s narrative was also punctuated by discipline, with Jongsoo Pae receiving a yellow card for Leylegis United and Luka Begović for Upton-Arumble. The latter's booking came at a crucial juncture, but it did little to stem the tide of Leylegis United’s relentless attack. The hosts’ ability to create numerous chances, combined with their efficient finishing, was the key difference. Upton-Arumble’s defensive resilience was tested repeatedly, and despite their respectable pass accuracy of 87%, they lacked the attacking potency to threaten Leylegis United’s goal. As the final whistle blew, the scoreline reflected a game where the hosts’ attacking fluency and tactical discipline proved decisive, leaving Upton-Arumble to ponder their defensive lapses.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Leylegis United 48% - Upton-Arumble 52% Shots (On Target): Leylegis United 20 (16) - Upton-Arumble 3 (2) Corners: Leylegis United 4 - Upton-Arumble 7 Fouls: Leylegis United 7 - Upton-Arumble 5 Yellow Cards: Leylegis United 1 - Upton-Arumble 1
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Bernard Poirier*
A goal and assist highlighted his influence in attack.
Paul Thomas*
Contributed two assists, orchestrating much of Leylegis United’s offensive play.
Yaya Guei*
Scored a goal and was active in creating chances, showing his attacking intent.
Manuel Tavares*
The standout for Upton-Arumble with two goals, kept his team afloat for a while.
Michael Brown*
Provided the assist for Tavares’ second goal, linking play effectively.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Bernard Poirier to Jorge Gibson. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison