The report
Key Events:
- 7' Yellow card to Mastord Vale Friedrich Unger
- 8' Borthes Thistle Gela Khugashvili scores, assisted by Ricardo Franco
- 14' Yellow card to Borthes Thistle Mauricio Alvarez
- 17' Borthes Thistle Ricardo Franco scores, assisted by Gela Khugashvili
- 31' Yellow card to Borthes Thistle Gela Khugashvili
- 44' Borthes Thistle Alan Bonilla scores
- 51' Yellow card to Borthes Thistle Craig Jenkins
- 57' Yellow card to Borthes Thistle James Smith
- 59' Yellow card to Mastord Vale Weijie Hong
- 71' Yellow card to Mastord Vale Lindomar Da Silva
- 72' Borthes Thistle Sergei Razmadze scores, assisted by Alan Bonilla
No Mastord Vale players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively or defensively.
Borthes Thistle’s disciplined, efficient performance was key to their victory, with their attacking trio making the most of their chances and their defense holding firm despite some disciplinary issues. Mastord Vale’s possession advantage was rendered ineffective by their inability to convert opportunities, and their defensive resilience was tested repeatedly. The match’s tactical battles, combined with sharp finishing from the hosts, delivered a compelling fixture that showcased the best of Division 7 League 56.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Ricardo Franco*
A dynamic presence in midfield, he scored one goal and provided an assist, orchestrating much of the home side’s attacking play.
Alan Bonilla*
His goal and assist underscored his influence in the final third, combining creativity with clinical finishing.
Gela Khugashvili*
Contributing a goal, an assist, and a yellow card, he was a constant threat down the flank, blending aggression with skill.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Gela Khugashvili for Borthes Thistle. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison