The report
16' - Ulrich Fischer receives a yellow card for Alder Rangers. 29' - Hideo Kitahara is booked for Alder Rangers. 37' - Phillip Lewis picks up a yellow card for Alder Rangers. 42' - Cherth Rovers open the scoring as Byeongcheol Youn finishes a pass from Dramane Ouattara. 72' - Raul Gutierrez doubles the lead with a precise finish after a pass from Peter Sørensen. 80' - Peter Sørensen scores from close range, assisted by Raul Gutierrez. 89' - Sergio Ortiz caps off the victory with a late goal, sealing the 4-0 result.
Cherth Rovers's xG of 4.33 starkly contrasts with their actual four goals, indicating superb finishing and clinical decision-making in front of goal. Meanwhile, Alder Rangers' xG of just 0.61 underscores their struggles to threaten the visitors' goal, managing only 3 shots with 2 on target. The hosts' defensive lapses and disciplinary issues, evidenced by three yellow cards, contributed to their downfall, as Cherth Rovers capitalized on their chances with ruthless efficiency.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Raul Gutierrez*
Led the attack with a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Cherth Rovers’s offensive play.
Peter Sørensen*
Impressed with a goal and a key assist, controlling the midfield and attack.
Sergio Ortiz*
Sealed the victory with a late goal, showing sharpness in front of goal.
Ben Griffiths*
Solid defensively and contributed to the build-up play, maintaining composure despite pressure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Byeongcheol Youn for Cherth Rovers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison