The report
Key Events:
- 12' Yellow card to Couth Smail Maras
- 23' Couth Souleymane Ndiaye scores
- 26' Yellow card to Irt Hawell Michel Lemoine
- 44' Couth Mustafa Said scores
- 52' Couth Souleymane Ndiaye scores, assisted by Alvaro Rodriguez
- 54' Yellow card to Couth an unnamed player
- 57' Yellow card to Couth Mustafa Said
- 81' Couth Mustafa Said scores
- 83' Yellow card to Couth Jorge Teixeira
- 90' Couth Mustafa Said scores, assisted by Jorge Teixeira
From the outset, Couth pressed high and moved the ball with purpose, as evidenced by their 54% possession and 80% pass accuracy. Their relentless pursuit of goal was rewarded early on when Souleymane Ndiaye opened the scoring at 23' with a tidy finish, followed by Mustafa Said doubling the lead just before halftime at 44'. The second half saw Ndiaye strike again at 52', assisted by Alvaro Rodriguez, sealing the game well before the hour mark. The hosts then added two more goals through Mustafa Said at 81' and 90', the latter assisted by Jorge Teixeira, while maintaining control and discipline despite a flurry of yellow cards. Meanwhile, Irt Hawell’s efforts were largely limited to a few dribbles and a solitary shot, with their goalkeeper making 22 saves in a game that was over long before the final whistle.
Tactically, Couth exploited the visitors’ defensive lapses and maintained high intensity, with their attacking players capitalizing on the few chances they created. The xG figures—4.64 for Couth versus 0.01 for Irt Hawell—underline the dominance, with the hosts underperforming slightly relative to their chances, perhaps a sign of their efficiency in front of goal. The visitors’ inability to register a shot on target encapsulates their struggles, and their defensive record was further exposed by the clinical finishing of Couth’s front line. The game was a reminder that in football, possession and chances mean little without the ability to convert them into goals.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Couth 54% - Irt Hawell 46% Shots (On Target): Couth 18 (18) - Irt Hawell 0 (0) Corners: Couth 3 - Irt Hawell 3 Fouls: Couth 6 - Irt Hawell 14 Yellow Cards: Couth 4 - Irt Hawell 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Couth 7 - Irt Hawell 12 Pass Accuracy: Couth 80% - Irt Hawell 82% Tackles: Couth 6 - Irt Hawell 6
In the end, Couth’s comprehensive victory was a testament to their attacking efficiency and defensive organization, leaving Irt Hawell to reflect on a game where they were outclassed at every turn.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Mustafa Said*
His hat-trick and leadership on the pitch made him the standout performer, demonstrating clinical finishing and composure.
Souleymane Ndiaye*
Scored twice and was a constant threat in attack, linking play effectively.
Jorge Teixeira*
Provided stability at the back and contributed with an assist in the dying moments.
Alvaro Rodriguez*
His assist for Ndiaye’s second goal showcased his vision and passing.
Unnamed Couth player*
Managed the game well, earning a yellow card but maintaining discipline.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Souleymane Ndiaye, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

