The report
Key Events:
- 1' Yellow card to Muck Wanderers Manuel Silva
- 14' Yellow card to Rotton City Seungwoo Jeong
- 18' Yellow card to Muck Wanderers Bjarne Mathiasen
- 20' Muck Wanderers Manuel Silva scores, assisted by Rafael Cedeño
- 24' Yellow card to Muck Wanderers Harry van Vliet
- 65' Rotton City Seungwoo Jeong scores
- 68' Muck Wanderers Ricardo Perez scores, assisted by Manuel Silva
- 75' Muck Wanderers Manuel Silva scores, assisted by Harry van Vliet
- 77' Yellow card to Rotton City Phillip Lewis
- 84' Rotton City Kalin Uzunov scores
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
The match saw Muck Wanderers generate an impressive 4.37 xG from 21 shots, with 15 on target, indicating a high level of attacking efficiency and clinical finishing. Their high xG suggests they created numerous quality chances that, under different circumstances, could have resulted in even more goals. Conversely, Rotton City managed only 0.76 xG from 4 shots, with just 2 on target, reflecting their struggles to convert limited opportunities. Despite their possession advantage (52%), their low xG underscores a lack of attacking potency, which ultimately cost them the game. The tactical dominance of the hosts was evident, as they outshot and outperformed their expected goals, translating pressure into tangible results.
No Rotton City players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, highlighting their struggles to impose themselves offensively.
The statistics reflect a game where Muck Wanderers controlled the flow and created more scoring chances, as evidenced by their superior shot count and xG. Their disciplined defending and goalkeeping kept Rotton City at bay, despite the visitors' possession advantage. The match was a compelling showcase of attacking prowess from the hosts and resilience from Rotton City, who fought back twice but ultimately fell short.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Manuel Silva*
Silva was the standout performer, scoring twice and providing an assist, demonstrating his offensive threat and leadership on the pitch.
Ricardo Perez*
His goal and overall work rate contributed significantly to the victory.
Rafael Cedeño*
His assist for Silva’s first goal was crucial in the hosts' attacking build-up.
Harry van Vliet*
His assist for Silva’s third goal showcased his creativity and influence.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Manuel Silva for Muck Wanderers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison