The report
Key Events:
- 5' Croury Rangers Giorgi Giorgadze scores, assisted by Klaus Frey
- 14' Yellow card to Croury Rangers Yaya Beugre
- 25' Yellow card to Rughbor Albion Michel Lemoine
- 30' Croury Rangers Doumbia Kei scores
- 32' Yellow card to Croury Rangers Paul Levesque
- 35' Croury Rangers James Robert scores, assisted by Giorgi Giorgadze
- 37' Yellow card to Croury Rangers Doumbia Kei
- 50' Croury Rangers James Robert scores, assisted by Gregory Moreau
- 54' Yellow card to Rughbor Albion Jorge Alvez
- 57' Yellow card to Rughbor Albion Michael Brown
- 63' Croury Rangers Giorgi Giorgadze scores, assisted by Doumbia Kei
- 65' Croury Rangers Giorgi Giorgadze scores, assisted by Doumbia Kei
- 69' Yellow card to Rughbor Albion Zdravko Ivanišević
- 70' Croury Rangers Gregory Moreau scores, assisted by James Robert
- 74' Yellow card to Rughbor Albion Philippe Robert
- 88' Croury Rangers Gregory Moreau scores, assisted by James Robert
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
Croury Rangers created high-quality chances throughout the match, reflected in their impressive xG of 6.09, nearly matching their actual tally of 8 goals. Their prolific finishing and attacking efficiency—23 shots on target—highlighted their clinical approach, converting opportunities at a rate well above average. Conversely, Rughbor Albion struggled offensively, with an xG of just 0.96 from 5 shots, indicating limited threat despite their possession share. The stark contrast between expected and actual goals underscores the Rangers’ dominance and clinical finishing, while the visitors’ defensive lapses were ruthlessly exploited.
No players from Rughbor Albion reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.
The statistics reveal a match where Croury Rangers dominated in shot creation and finishing, while Rughbor Albion attempted to stay competitive in possession and dribbling but lacked the cutting edge. The disciplined defensive effort and clinical attack secured a comprehensive victory for the hosts, setting a strong tone for their campaign ahead.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Giorgi Giorgadze*
His hat-trick and assist showcased his attacking prowess and vision.
James Robert*
A double goal and two assists, his influence was pivotal in the final third.
Gregory Moreau*
Scored twice and provided key support, demonstrating versatility.
Doumbia Kei*
Contributed with a goal and two assists, alongside disciplined play.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Klaus Frey to Giorgi Giorgadze. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison