The report
Key Events:
- 2' Yellow card to Stailtow Daniel Tavares
- 15' Stailtow scores, assisted by Daniel Tavares
- 27' Stailtow Haruna Azeez scores, assisted by Jim Bird
- 45' Yellow card to Stailtow Anthony Aitken
- 52' Yellow card to Bothes Jose Barrera
- 54' Yellow card to Bothes Nuno Delgado
- 57' Yellow card to Bothes Salvador Pereira
- 72' Yellow card to Stailtow Giorgi Barbaqadze
- 78' Stailtow Rodrigo Aguirre scores
- 81' Stailtow Jim Bird scores, assisted by Haruna Azeez
From the outset, Stailtow pressed high and created a flurry of chances, with their 21 shots—20 on target—highlighting their offensive intent. The visitors, despite holding a slight edge in possession at 51%, struggled to translate their control into shots on goal, managing only a single shot on target. The game’s pivotal moments came early and late, with Daniel Tavares earning a yellow card in the second minute but then setting up the opening goal in the 15th. The hosts’ attacking duo, Haruna Azeez and Jim Bird, shone brightly, each scoring once and assisting once, sealing the game with a flourish. The visitors’ discipline was compromised by a series of yellow cards, but their inability to threaten the goal was the true story of the day.
Tactically, Stailtow’s high shot volume and xG of 5.13 suggest they were well worth their four-goal haul, outperforming their expected goals by a significant margin. Their relentless pressure and clinical finishing made the game a one-sided affair, with Bothes’ only notable contribution being their corners—nine in total—yet they failed to capitalize on set-piece opportunities. The visitors’ goalkeeping was under constant siege, with 6 saves needed to keep the score from escalating further. The match’s overperformance in goals versus xG underscores the efficiency of the home side’s finishing, while Bothes’ inability to convert their possession into chances highlights their tactical struggles.
No Bothes players reached the 7.0+ rating, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively and the overall dominance of the hosts.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Haruna Azeez*
A key figure in attack, scored and assisted, demonstrating his creative spark.
Jim Bird*
Consistently involved, scored a goal and provided an assist, a driving force behind the victory.
Giorgi Barbaqadze*
Maintained composure and discipline, despite a late yellow card.
Daniel Tavares*
Booked early but contributed to the opening goal, showing resilience.
Rodrigo Aguirre*
Added a goal in the second half, finishing well under pressure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Daniel Tavares to Hugo Visser. 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

