The report
Key Events:
- 9' Yellow card to Stailtow Giga Dolidze
- 12' Yellow card to Bridell City John Hall
- 14' Stailtow Manuel Zuñiga scores, assisted by Leo Michel
- 22' Yellow card to Stailtow Sani Paul
- 37' Stailtow Cheikh Seck scores, assisted by Leo Michel
- 44' Stailtow Sani Paul scores
- 51' Stailtow Giga Dolidze scores, assisted by Sani Paul
- 55' Yellow card to Stailtow Cheikh Seck
- 59' Bridell City scores
No players from Bridell City reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but John Hall and others showed resilience despite the defeat.
Stailtow demonstrated efficiency in front of goal, converting their chances at a higher rate than their xG suggested, while their defensive organization limited Bridell City’s attacking threat. The hosts’ balanced approach and key contributions from Michel and Paul were instrumental in sealing the win, setting a positive tone for their campaign moving forward.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Giga Dolidze*
His disciplined defending and crucial goal contributed to the victory.
Sani Paul*
Scored twice and earned a yellow card, showing his combative presence.
Leo Michel*
Provided two assists and was a constant threat in attack.
Manuel Zuñiga*
Opened the scoring with a well-placed finish.
Cheikh Seck*
Added a goal and was active throughout, despite a yellow card.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Manuel Zuñiga for Stailtow. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison