The report
Key Events:
- 23' Yellow card to Horton Rovers Pedro Chagas
- 33' Budbury Niall Pearson scores
- 39' Budbury Ahmed Marzouk scores, assisted by Niall Pearson
- 41' Budbury Aurelio Perez scores, assisted by John Bouchard
- 58' Budbury John Bouchard scores
- 62' Budbury Aurelio Perez scores, assisted by Kunwoo Chai
- 68' Budbury Niall Pearson scores, assisted by John Bouchard
xG Analysis:
While Budbury’s actual goals far exceeded their expected goals of 2.95, their clinical finishing was evident. The overperformance suggests they capitalized on their chances efficiently, whereas Horton Rovers’s low xG of 0.71 highlights their struggles in attack. The tactical dominance by the hosts was reflected in their 49% possession and 10 shots on target, compared to the visitors’ 4 shots with only 2 on target. The match’s flow was largely dictated by Budbury’s attacking movement and precision.
No other players from Horton Rovers reached the 7.0 rating threshold this match.
Summary: Budbury’s comprehensive victory was built on clinical finishing, tactical discipline, and relentless attacking intent. The hosts’ ability to convert their chances efficiently, combined with disciplined defending, kept Horton Rovers at bay throughout the match. The standout performances from Pearson, Bouchard, and Perez underline the attacking strength that propelled Budbury to a convincing win, while the visitors’ efforts were hampered by limited attacking opportunities and a resilient home defense.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Niall Pearson*
A standout performer, scoring twice and setting up another goal with his movement and finishing.
John Bouchard*
Played a key role in orchestrating attacks, contributing a goal and two assists.
Aurelio Perez*
Netted twice, demonstrating clinical finishing and work rate.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Niall Pearson, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison


