The report
Key Events:
- 10' Yellow card to Gostimbe George Grenier
- 13' Horlazey Town Eidan Nishiyama scores, assisted by Nick Houle
- 16' Yellow card to Gostimbe Sander Bos
- 21' Gostimbe George Grenier scores, assisted by Jaejin Youn
- 28' Horlazey Town Michael Thomas scores, assisted by Nick Houle
- 29' Gostimbe Jaejin Youn scores, assisted by Ivan Moreno
- 40' Yellow card to Gostimbe Jose Garcia
- 45' Yellow card to Horlazey Town Dalibor Nedić
- 55' Horlazey Town Eidan Nishiyama scores, assisted by Michael Thomas
- 67' Gostimbe Jaejin Youn scores
- 70' Yellow card to Horlazey Town Lassina Kouadio
- 72' Yellow card to Horlazey Town Nick Houle
- 75' Horlazey Town Salomon Cortes scores, assisted by Michael Thomas
- 80' Gostimbe Steven White scores, assisted by Jaejin Youn
- 84' Yellow card to Horlazey Town Michael Thomas
- 85' Gostimbe Sander Bos scores, assisted by Steven White
xG Analysis:
Gostimbe's expected goals of 3.19 significantly outstripped their actual tally of 5 goals, indicating clinical finishing that surpassed their underlying chances. Conversely, Horlazey Town's xG of 1.95 suggests they were somewhat fortunate to score four times, as their chances were more limited than the scoreline implies. Tactical analysis shows Gostimbe's reliance on quick counter-attacks and set-pieces, with their high shot accuracy (11 on target from 15 attempts) translating into goals. Horlazey's possession-based approach created several opportunities, but their conversion rate was below expected, highlighting perhaps a need for more clinical finishing or better shot selection.
No players from either side reached the 7.0+ threshold beyond those listed, but the top performers clearly made a significant impact on a game filled with attacking flair and tactical battles.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Jaejin Youn*
A standout performer, his two goals and two assists drove Gostimbe's attacking play.
Eidan Nishiyama*
Scored twice and was a constant threat in attack, earning his team valuable points.
Michael Thomas*
Contributed a goal and two assists, orchestrating much of Horlazey's offensive efforts.
Steven White*
His goal and overall work rate helped keep Gostimbe competitive throughout.
George Grenier*
Scored and assisted, showing his importance in Gostimbe's attack.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Eidan Nishiyama for Horlazey Town. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison