The report
Key Events:
- 1' Yellow card to Sougham Rovers Didier Robin
- 5' Sougham Rovers Martin Cruz scores, assisted by Luis De Andrade
- 11' Sougham Rovers scores, assisted by Eric Reynolds
- 19' Yellow card to Sougham Rovers Luis Morales
- 28' Sougham Rovers Martin Cruz scores
- 44' Sougham Rovers scores
- 44' Yellow card to Lawlybrigh Town Allan Carroll
- 45' Yellow card to Lawlybrigh Town Michel Lemoine
- 45' Sougham Rovers Eric Reynolds scores, assisted by Luis Morales
- 55' Sougham Rovers Luis De Andrade scores, assisted by Luis Morales
- 86' Yellow card to Sougham Rovers an unnamed player
Throughout the match, Sougham Rovers dominated possession and chances, as reflected in their expected goals (xG) of 3.49 compared to Lawlybrigh Town’s paltry 0.01. The visitors created numerous high-quality opportunities, converting five of their eleven shots on target into goals. Their clinical finishing was complemented by disciplined defending, with only two saves needed by their goalkeeper. The tactical picture was clear: Sougham Rovers pressed high, exploited the flanks, and capitalized on the home side’s defensive lapses. The early goal from Martin Cruz set the tone, and by half-time, the visitors had already established a commanding lead, with Reynolds and De Andrade adding to the tally. The second half saw further goals and a continued display of dominance, with the visitors effectively controlling the game and frustrating Lawlybrigh Town’s attempts to mount any meaningful attack.
In the end, the match was a showcase of Sougham Rovers’ attacking potency and defensive resilience. The home side’s inability to generate any significant threat highlights their struggles, while the visitors’ clinical approach underscores their ambitions in Division 3 League 1. The result leaves little doubt about the disparity in quality on the day, and the visitors will take confidence from this comprehensive victory as they look ahead to their upcoming fixtures.
No other players from either side reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but the collective effort from Sougham Rovers was evident.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Lawlybrigh Town 50% - Sougham Rovers 50% Shots (On Target): Lawlybrigh Town 0 (0) - Sougham Rovers 18 (11) Corners: Lawlybrigh Town 10 - Sougham Rovers 7 Fouls: Lawlybrigh Town 7 - Sougham Rovers 10 Yellow Cards: Lawlybrigh Town 2 - Sougham Rovers 3 Red Cards: Lawlybrigh Town 0 - Sougham Rovers 0 Yellow Cards: Lawlybrigh Town 2 - Sougham Rovers 3 Dribbles: Lawlybrigh Town 11 - Sougham Rovers 6 Pass Accuracy: Lawlybrigh Town 84% - Sougham Rovers 81%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Martin Cruz*
Two goals and a constant threat in attack, Cruz was the standout performer.
Luis De Andrade*
His goal and assist helped orchestrate the visitors’ dominance.
Eric Reynolds*
A goal and assist, Reynolds was lively and influential throughout.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Martin Cruz for Sougham Rovers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

