The report
Key Events:
- 20' Pickfield Xinping Boon scores
- 29' Yellow card to Pickfield Branko Božić
- 37' Yellow card to Pickfield Xinping Boon
- 59' Pickfield Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Jan Smit
- 66' Pickfield Branko Božić scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
- 78' Fleythope City Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
- 80' Pickfield Patricio Salas scores
Pickfield’s dominance was reflected not only in the score but also in their shot volume and expected goals. They fired 18 shots, with 12 on target, compared to Fleythope’s modest five, all on target. The xG figures—3.63 for Pickfield and 1.28 for Fleythope—highlight that the visitors created high-quality chances, which they converted with clinical precision. The game was punctuated by two yellow cards for Pickfield, but their disciplined finishing and strategic pressing proved decisive. Fleythope, despite holding a slight possession advantage, struggled to convert their opportunities into goals, with their lone strike coming late in the game.
As the match unfolded, it became clear that Pickfield’s tactical discipline and attacking fluidity overwhelmed the home side. Xinping Boon’s goals at 20' and 59' bookended a period of control, with Branko Božić adding a third for the visitors at 66'. Fleythope’s goal by Luis Pinto at 78' was a moment of brief respite, but Patricio Salas’s late strike sealed the result. The game demonstrated that possession alone is no guarantee of success, especially when the opposition’s shot quality and finishing are superior. Pickfield’s victory was a testament to their efficiency and tactical execution, leaving Fleythope to reflect on what might have been.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Fleythope City 52% - Pickfield 48% Shots (On Target): Fleythope City 5 (5) - Pickfield 18 (12) Corners: Fleythope City 4 - Pickfield 5 Fouls: Fleythope City 9 - Pickfield 11 Yellow Cards: Fleythope City 0 - Pickfield 2 Red Cards: Fleythope City 0 - Pickfield 0 Dribbles: Fleythope City 11 - Pickfield 7 Pass Accuracy: Fleythope City 82% - Pickfield 79%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
The standout performer, his brace and disciplined play earned him the top rating.
Bruno Rossi*
Provided the assist for Božić’s goal, showing good vision and control.
Luis Pinto*
His goal was a well-timed strike that kept Fleythope in the game temporarily.
Jan Smit*
Played a key role in setting up Boon’s second goal with a precise assist.
Patricio Salas*
His late goal was a bright spot for the home side, demonstrating persistence.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Xinping Boon, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison