The report
Key Events:
- 12' Thot United Arturo Castro scores, assisted by Alejandro Perez
- 16' Thot United Arturo Castro scores
- 42' Yellow card to Thot United Guo Chen
- 43' Swart Rangers Ricardo Visser scores, assisted by Kurt Bach
- 47' Yellow card to Thot United Borislav Milanović
- 51' Yellow card to Swart Rangers Kurt Bach
- 60' Swart Rangers Kenichi Tanaka scores
- 71' Thot United Daouda Ouattara scores, assisted by Guo Chen
- 76' Swart Rangers Kenichi Tanaka scores, assisted by Xiong Tan
- 86' Yellow card to Thot United Koji Sakashita
- 90' Thot United Borislav Milanović scores
xG Analysis:
Despite Thot United's slightly higher xG, the match was tightly contested, with both teams converting their chances effectively. The hosts' over-performance in xG (4.43 vs. 4 goals) demonstrated their clinical edge, especially in the first half when Arturo Castro scored twice. Swart Rangers, with an xG of 3.73, showed they were dangerous throughout, especially with Kenichi Tanaka's brace, which kept the game alive until the final whistle.
No players from either side reached the 8.0 threshold, but the top performers demonstrated high-impact contributions that shaped the outcome.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Arturo Castro*
A dynamic presence upfront, Castro scored twice and was pivotal in attack.
Kenichi Tanaka*
The standout for Swart Rangers, netting two crucial goals to keep his side in the game.
Guo Chen*
Solid in midfield, his yellow card was a minor blemish on an otherwise disciplined display.
Ricardo Visser*
Scored for Swart Rangers, showcasing his attacking instincts.
Daouda Ouattara*
His goal in the 71st minute was vital in the hosts’ comeback effort.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Alejandro Perez to Arturo Castro. 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