Knuthough City 2 - 5 Brousham

Key Events:

• 6' Brousham Koji Okamura scores, assisted by Paul Lee
• 25' Knuthough City Eric Moreau scores
• 28' Knuthough City John Bailey scores, assisted by Cosimo Lombardo
• 37' Brousham Ali Raji scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
• 40' Brousham Haibo Lee scores, assisted by Ivica Blažević
• 43' Yellow card to Knuthough City Kyungsoo Chae
• 44' Brousham Ali Raji scores, assisted by Haibo Lee
• 47' Yellow card to Brousham Bruno Rossi
• 79' Brousham Ali Raji scores, assisted by Haibo Lee
• 80' Yellow card to Brousham Paul Lee

Brousham’s dominance in shot volume—26 attempts with 23 on target—translated into a commanding five-goal haul, despite an expected goals tally of just over six, indicating some finishing inefficiency or perhaps a bit of luck. Knuthough City, by comparison, managed only five shots, all on target, with an xG of 1.3, reflecting their limited threat in front of goal. The match was characterized by Brousham’s high pressing and creative link-up play, especially from Ali Raji and Haibo Lee, who combined for four goals and two assists. The hosts struggled to match the visitors’ intensity, and their defensive lapses, notably the yellow card to Kyungsoo Chae, contributed to Brousham’s clinical finishing.

The tactical narrative was clear: Brousham’s attacking line was far more effective, capitalizing on their chances with clinical precision, while Knuthough City’s efforts remained largely speculative. Brousham’s ability to create multiple goal-scoring opportunities was evident in their high shot count and the quality of their finishing. Despite the scoreline, Knuthough City showed resilience in midfield and kept their passing accuracy high, but their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed repeatedly. This result leaves Brousham with a significant victory, reinforcing their offensive reputation, while Knuthough City must reassess their defensive organization to avoid similar routs.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Knuthough City 52% - Brousham 48% Shots (On Target): Knuthough City 5 (5) - Brousham 26 (23) Corners: Knuthough City 3 - Brousham 1 Fouls: Knuthough City 5 - Brousham 9 Yellow Cards: Knuthough City 1 - Brousham 2 Red Cards: Knuthough City 0 - Brousham 0 Dribbles: Knuthough City 5 - Brousham 7 Pass Accuracy: Knuthough City 85% - Brousham 80% Tackles: Knuthough City 4 - Brousham 6

The game’s statistical profile confirms Brousham’s offensive dominance, with their high shot count and superior conversion rate. Despite a reasonably balanced possession, their ability to generate quality chances was the decisive factor. Knuthough City’s defensive struggles, highlighted by the number of saves required, suggest they need to tighten their backline if they are to compete more effectively in future fixtures. The match will be remembered for Brousham’s clinical finishing and the resilience of their attacking trio, who proved too much for the hosts to handle.