The report
Key Events:
- 4' Sould City Francisco Gomes scores, assisted by Michael Macdonald
- 6' Yellow card to Sould City an unnamed player
- 13' Yellow card to Godbury Villa Seungwoo Jeong
- 26' Sould City Francisco Gomes scores, assisted by Norman Charbonneau
- 43' Godbury Villa Michel Lemoine scores
- 45' Sould City Francisco Gomes scores, assisted by Ramiz Kojić
- 45' Yellow card to Sould City Michael Macdonald
- 48' Godbury Villa Michel Lemoine scores
- 51' Yellow card to Sould City Francisco Gomes
- 56' Sould City Francisco Gomes scores, assisted by Norman Charbonneau
- 69' Yellow card to Godbury Villa Thiago Gomes
- 80' Sould City Norman Charbonneau scores, assisted by Francisco Gomes
The game’s xG figures—2.75 for Sould City and 2.13 for Godbury Villa—highlighted the relative efficiency of the home side’s finishing. Sould City’s goals came from Gomes’s hat-trick, supported by Norman Charbonneau’s contributions, while Villa’s Michel Lemoine managed to net twice, both times underlining the visitors’ capacity to threaten. Despite the possession advantage for Villa, the home team’s sharper finishing and disciplined defending, especially in converting their chances, proved decisive. The tactical battle saw Villa attempt to control possession and create opportunities, but Sould City’s counter-attacks, led by Gomes, often caught Villa’s defense unawares.
Overall, the match was a testament to the importance of clinical finishing and mental resilience. Sould City’s ability to convert their limited chances into goals was the defining factor, while Villa’s effort to press and dominate possession was undermined by their inability to finish. The game’s multiple yellow cards and the tactical discipline displayed by both sides added layers of complexity to what was ultimately a high-scoring affair. The result leaves Sould City with a boost in confidence, while Villa will need to reassess their finishing and discipline moving forward.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Sould City 45% - Godbury Villa 55% Shots (On Target): Sould City 12 (10) - Godbury Villa 9 (8) Corners: Sould City 1 - Godbury Villa 3 Fouls: Sould City 14 - Godbury Villa 4 Yellow Cards: Sould City 3 - Godbury Villa 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Sould City 7 - Godbury Villa 12 Pass Accuracy: Sould City 81% - Godbury Villa 84% Tackles: Sould City 7 - Godbury Villa 6
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Villa’s greater possession and dribbling were not enough to overcome Sould City’s clinical edge. Gomes’s hat-trick, combined with Charbonneau’s creative influence, ultimately tipped the scales in a game that was as much about finishing as it was about resilience.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Francisco Gomes*
A masterclass in finishing, Gomes scored four times and contributed to the team’s attacking rhythm.
Norman Charbonneau*
His two assists and goal helped cement the victory, showing composure and vision.
Michel Lemoine*
The standout for Villa, his two goals kept the visitors in the game and demonstrated his attacking prowess.
Michael Macdonald*
His assist and overall work rate contributed to Sould City’s fluid attack.
Seungwoo Jeong*
Despite a yellow card, Jeong’s efforts in midfield kept Villa competitive.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Michael Macdonald to Francisco Gomes. 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