The report
Key Events:
- 11' Yellow card to Roscoe Albion Nilson Pires
- 13' Bawton City Avtandil Makharadze scores, assisted by Frank Nielsen
- 21' Bawton City Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Vincent Berthelot
- 49' Bawton City Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Frank Nielsen
- 52' Yellow card to Roscoe Albion Philippe Robert
- 59' Bawton City Frank Nielsen scores, assisted by Avtandil Makharadze
- 70' Yellow card to Bawton City Frank Nielsen
- 74' Bawton City Vincent Berthelot scores, assisted by Raimundo Assis
- 75' Bawton City Avtandil Makharadze scores, assisted by Abdoulaye Bomisso
- 78' Bawton City Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Luis Andrade
- 90' Yellow card to Bawton City Abdoulaye Bomisso
Bawton City’s dominance was reflected in their shot count and expected goals, with 22 shots and an xG of 4.94, vastly outperforming Roscoe Albion’s 2 attempts and 0.21 xG. The visitors’ inability to threaten on goal was compounded by their failure to have a shot on target, while Bawton City’s relentless attack kept the pressure on throughout. The hosts’ tactical discipline and clinical finishing turned what could have been a close affair into a showcase of offensive efficiency. The game’s narrative was written early, with Makharadze and Diakhate both netting braces, and Nielsen orchestrating much of the attacking flair before his yellow card in the 70th minute. Roscoe Albion’s defensive resilience was non-existent, and their attacking efforts were reduced to dribbles and fouls, with the goalkeeper making 14 saves in a game that was over long before the final whistle.
Looking ahead, Bawton City’s attacking potency will be a point of pride, but their defensive lapses—particularly in the first half—must be addressed if they are to challenge higher up the league. Roscoe Albion, meanwhile, will need to find a way to translate their possession into goal-scoring opportunities, which currently remains a distant hope. The game was a reminder that in football, as in life, efficiency often trumps possession, and today Bawton City proved that with a performance that was both ruthless and precise.
No players from Roscoe Albion reached the 7.0+ rating, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Bawton City 48% - Roscoe Albion 52% Shots (On Target): Bawton City 22 (18) - Roscoe Albion 2 (0) Corners: Bawton City 5 - Roscoe Albion 3 Fouls: Bawton City 6 - Roscoe Albion 7 Yellow Cards: Bawton City 2 - Roscoe Albion 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Bawton City 8 - Roscoe Albion 19 Pass Accuracy: Both sides 84% Tackles: Bawton City 11 - Roscoe Albion 1
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Bawton City’s offensive output was prolific, while Roscoe Albion’s efforts remained largely speculative. The game’s story was written early, but the numbers confirm the hosts’ clinical execution and the visitors’ defensive fragility.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Khadim Diakhate*
His hat-trick was a masterclass in finishing and movement.
Avtandil Makharadze*
Two goals and an assist, he was the creative spark in attack.
Frank Nielsen*
A goal, two assists, and leadership in midfield, despite a yellow card.
Vincent Berthelot*
His goal and assist helped seal the victory.
Raimundo Assis*
Provided width and an assist, contributing to the relentless pressure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Avtandil Makharadze for Bawton City. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

