Suthgates 3 - 1 Stand Town

The Gazzetta chance-quality estimate put Suthgates at 2.34 xG and Stand Town at 1.57. Three goals from 2.34 xG is a modest over-performance for the hosts, while one from 1.57 leaves the visitors below their expected return. The shot count and accuracy support the result without making it inevitable: Suthgates managed 11 shots, eight on target, against eight and five for Stand Town. Possession was close, too, at 49-51, suggesting the hosts’ advantage came less from monopolising the ball than from being more decisive when openings arrived.

The early exchange set the tone. Santiago Hernandez put Suthgates ahead in the fourth minute, Ken Adams levelled for Stand Town before the break, and Jorge Leyton restored the hosts’ lead on 45 minutes. There were six yellow cards before the 33rd minute, a brisk disciplinary contribution for a match that still had most of its football to play. Stand Town remained within one goal until Gonzalez scored in the 88th minute, giving the hosts breathing room at last. The 3-1 scoreline reflects Suthgates’ stronger finishing and higher shot volume, while the late goal made sure the closing minutes belonged to the result rather than to suspense.

Key Events:

• 3' Yellow card to Stand Town John Evans

• 4' Suthgates Santiago Hernandez scores, assisted by Mamuka Dumbadze

• 5' Yellow card to Suthgates Julio Gonzalez

• 21' Yellow card to Stand Town Armando Teixeira

• 32' Yellow card to Suthgates Peter Juhl

• 41' Stand Town Ken Adams scores, assisted by Armando Teixeira

• 45' Suthgates Jorge Leyton scores, assisted by Santiago Hernandez

• 71' Yellow card to Stand Town Lewis Torres

• 72' Yellow card to Suthgates Mamuka Dumbadze

• 78' Yellow card to Suthgates Ibrahima Boka

• 88' Suthgates Julio Gonzalez scores, assisted by Mamuka Dumbadze

• Stand Town had no standout performers rated 7.0 or higher.