The report
Key Events:
- 1' Yellow card to St Justow Nilson Pires
- 11' Yellow card to St Justow Jorge Alvez
- 12' Kingbot City Benoit Kouassi scores, assisted by Marcus Russell
- 27' Kingbot City William Grant scores, assisted by Marcus Russell
- 43' Yellow card to St Justow Branko Bartolić
- 47' Yellow card to St Justow Michel Lemoine
- 63' Kingbot City Marcus Russell scores
- 71' Yellow card to Kingbot City Omar Sanchez
- 72' St Justow Nilson Pires scores
- 74' Kingbot City Marcus Russell scores
No other players from either side reached the 7.0 rating threshold.
Yellow cards were distributed to Nilson Pires, Jorge Alvez, Branko Bartolić, Michel Lemoine, and Omar Sanchez.
This match showcased Kingbot City's attacking efficiency and tactical discipline, with Marcus Russell leading the charge. Despite St Justow's efforts, their defensive resilience was ultimately breached multiple times, and their inability to capitalize on their possession and chances cost them dearly. The hosts' clinical finishing and disciplined defending secured a well-deserved victory.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Marcus Russell*
An outstanding performance, scoring twice and providing two assists, orchestrating much of Kingbot City's attacking threat.
William Grant*
Played a key role in the buildup and scored a well-taken goal.
Benoit Kouassi*
Solid in attack and contributed to the opening goal.
Omar Sanchez*
Maintained composure and discipline, despite a yellow card.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Benoit Kouassi for Kingbot City. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison