The report
Key Events:
- 8' Sury Staple Norbert Fischer scores, assisted by Khadim Diakhate
- 22' Sury Staple Rodrigo De Mello scores
- 46' Sury Staple Jose Contreras scores, assisted by Luis Sobral
- 72' Yellow card to Sury Staple Manuel Abrego
- 77' Sury Staple Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Rodrigo De Mello
- 86' Yellow card to Sury Staple Guido Poblete
From the outset, Sury Staple pressed high and moved the ball with purpose, creating a series of promising openings. The visitors, meanwhile, appeared content to absorb pressure but lacked the cutting edge to threaten the home goal. The first goal arrived early, with Norbert Fischer capitalizing on a pass from Khadim Diakhate in the eighth minute. As the game progressed, the hosts continued to carve out chances, with Rodrigo De Mello doubling the lead before halftime. The second half saw Sury Staple extend their advantage through Jose Contreras, who finished a neat move assisted by Luis Sobral. Despite a yellow card for Manuel Abrego and another for Guido Poblete, the home side maintained control, adding a fourth through Khadim Diakhate after a fine assist from Rodrigo De Mello. Witby’s efforts to respond were hampered by their inability to break down the resilient home defense.
Tactically, Sury Staple demonstrated a balanced approach, combining possession with directness, as reflected in their 54% control and 15 shots, of which ten were on target. The xG figures—3.04 for the hosts and just 0.76 for Witby—highlight how the home side’s finishing was well above the expected value, suggesting they could have scored even more. Witby’s limited attacking threat was evident in their three shots, all on target but ultimately insufficient. The game’s narrative was one of dominance, with Sury Staple converting their chances while maintaining defensive solidity, as shown by their five tackles and five saves. The result was a deserved victory that reinforced their position at the top of Division 8 League 117.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Sury Staple 54% - Witby United 46% Shots (On Target): Sury Staple 15 (10) - Witby United 3 (3) Corners: 3 - 3 Fouls: 7 - 9 Yellow Cards: 2 - 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Sury Staple 9 - Witby United 11 Pass Accuracy: 85% - 82%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Khadim Diakhate*
A constant threat down the flank, scoring and assisting.
Rodrigo De Mello*
Impressive in midfield, contributing a goal and an assist.
Jose Contreras*
Finished clinically and helped control the attack.
Luis Sobral*
Provided the assist for Contreras and kept the play ticking.
Manuel Abrego*
Booked but active in midfield battles.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Khadim Diakhate to Norbert Fischer. 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