The report
Key Events:
- 3' Bawton City Vincent Berthelot scores
- 11' Bawton City Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Frank Nielsen
- 20' Bawton City Frank Nielsen scores
- 24' Bawton City Avtandil Makharadze scores, assisted by Oscar Diaz
- 36' Yellow card to Bawton City Stuart Mitchell
- 40' Bawton City Frank Nielsen scores, assisted by Oscar Diaz
- 58' Red card to Shampton Wanderers Friedrich Unger
- 63' Yellow card to Bawton City Chris Dufour
- 83' Yellow card to Shampton Wanderers Saliou Sow
Bawton City’s attack was relentless, with 19 shots and a high conversion rate that outstripped the expected goals tally of 4.19. The hosts, meanwhile, managed only five shots, four on target, and a mere 1.11 xG, reflecting their limited threat in front of goal. The visitors’ superior pass accuracy (87%) and possession percentage (53%) facilitated their control, although they only earned three corners to the hosts’ eleven. The game’s turning point arrived with Friedrich Unger’s red card at 58’, which further tilted the balance in Bawton’s favor. Their ability to capitalize on chances was exemplified by Nielsen’s brace and Diaz’s two assists, culminating in a comprehensive victory that was well-earned on the pitch and in the stats.
The match’s narrative was shaped by Bawton City’s clinical finishing and disciplined defending, even as the Wanderers fought to stay in the game. Despite their numerical disadvantage, the hosts showed resilience, but the gulf in quality and composure was clear. The visitors’ tactical patience paid dividends, and their players’ ratings reflect a team that executed their game plan with precision. The Wanderers will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and red card discipline if they are to bounce back in future fixtures, but for now, Bawton City’s dominance is a reminder that efficiency often outstrips possession in the game of football.
Nobody from Shampton Wanderers reached a 7.0 rating, but Saliou Sow (6.8) and Friedrich Unger (6.5) showed moments of effort before their respective disciplinary issues.
The game will be remembered for Bawton City’s ruthless efficiency and the red card that shifted the momentum irreversibly. The Wanderers will need to regroup quickly, but the visitors’ clinical display leaves little doubt about their current form and ambitions in Division 8 League 31.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Vincent Berthelot*
Opened the scoring and kept the hosts on their toes with his movement.
Lindomar Da Silva*
His goal and overall work rate made him a constant threat.
Frank Nielsen*
Man of the match with two goals and an assist, orchestrating much of Bawton’s attacking play.
Oscar Diaz*
Provided two assists and kept the tempo high.
Avtandil Makharadze*
His goal capped a solid performance in attack.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Vincent Berthelot, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison