The report
Key Events:
- 4' Sawton Albion Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
- 19' Yellow card to Sawton Albion Luca Colombo
- 25' Yellow card to Whill United Julio Cortes
- 42' Whill United Marcel Durand scores, assisted by Eckhard Köhler
- 48' Sawton Albion Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
- 65' Whill United Paul Dupont scores, assisted by John Bailey
- 72' Yellow card to Sawton Albion Lindomar Da Silva
- 77' Sawton Albion Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
- 83' Sawton Albion Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
The match was a lively affair with a flurry of goals and cards. Sawton Albion opened the scoring early through Weijie Hong at the 4th minute, assisted by Luis Pinto, setting the tone for a game of swift counterattacks. Whill United responded with a well-worked goal from Marcel Durand at the 42nd minute, assisted by Eckhard Köhler. However, the visitors struck back quickly after halftime, with Hong netting his second at 48 minutes, again assisted by Lindomar Da Silva. The hosts briefly threatened when Paul Dupont scored at 65 minutes, assisted by John Bailey, but Sawton Albion’s relentless attack proved decisive. Hong completed his hat-trick at 77 minutes, and Luis Pinto added a fourth at 83 minutes, sealing the victory. The game was marred slightly by disciplinary issues, with yellow cards for Luca Colombo and Julio Cortes, and later Lindomar Da Silva.
Tactically, Sawton Albion’s approach was pragmatic. They maintained a lower possession percentage but maximized their shot quality, reflected in their 2.25 xG against Whill United’s 3.08. The Albion’s ability to convert chances—especially Hong’s finishing—was the decisive factor. Whill United, despite controlling possession and creating more shots, struggled with finishing and defensive lapses. The game’s flow was punctuated by fouls and yellow cards, indicating a competitive but disciplined contest. The xG figures suggest Sawton Albion’s goals were well-earned, with Hong’s hat-trick slightly exceeding expectations, while Whill United’s two goals were within their statistical reach.
In the end, Sawton Albion’s resilience and clinical finishing earned them a well-deserved victory. Their ability to capitalize on key moments proved crucial, and Hong’s performance was a highlight that will be remembered by fans. Whill United, although dominant in possession and shots, must reflect on their finishing and defensive organization if they hope to turn draws into wins in future fixtures. The game demonstrated that in football, sometimes the scoreboard is the only true measure of success, regardless of possession or xG.
No Whill United players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Whill United 56% - Sawton Albion 44% Shots (On Target): Whill United 14 (11) - Sawton Albion 10 (8) Corners: Whill United 5 - Sawton Albion 2 Fouls: Whill United 6 - Sawton Albion 10 Yellow Cards: Whill United 1 - Sawton Albion 2 Red Cards: Whill United 0 - Sawton Albion 0 Dribbles: Whill United 13 - Sawton Albion 7 Pass Accuracy: Whill United 83% - Sawton Albion 77%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Weijie Hong*
A hat-trick that underlined his attacking prowess and clinical finishing.
Luis Pinto*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating Albion’s attacking moves effectively.
Friedrich Unger*
Contributed with key passes and movement that helped create space for Hong.
Eckhard Köhler*
His assist for Durand’s goal was a highlight of his creative input.
John Bailey*
His assist for Dupont’s goal was crucial in maintaining pressure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Luis Pinto to Weijie Hong. 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