The report
Key Events:
- 5' Yellow card to Rock Albion Elguja Chaduneli
- 8' Yellow card to Ley City Takahiro Inoue
- 31' Yellow card to Rock Albion Ibrahima Mbaye
- 35' Yellow card to Rock Albion Amador Cabrera
- 49' Yellow card to Ley City Elio Rossi
- 52' Ley City scores, assisted by Pascal Lamy
- 58' Ley City Kassoum Kouakou scores, assisted by Ricardo Monteiro
- 63' Yellow card to Rock Albion Isamu Sone
- 64' Ley City scores
- 80' Yellow card to Rock Albion Stuart Whyte
- 90' Ley City Elio Rossi scores, assisted by Takahiro Inoue
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
Ley City's commanding 4-0 win was underpinned by their high-quality chances, with an xG of 3.68 indicating they created multiple clear-cut opportunities. Their 13 shots on target reflect their attacking dominance, translating their tactical superiority into a decisive scoreline. Conversely, Rock Albion's limited xG of 0.86 highlights their struggles in attack, managing only 4 shots with minimal threat. The disparity between actual goals and xG suggests Ley City could have scored even more, emphasizing their clinical finishing and tactical control.
- No other players from either side reached the 7.0 threshold, but several from Ley City contributed solid performances, especially in midfield and defense.
Ley City's superior possession and shot conversion, combined with disciplined defending, allowed them to dominate proceedings. The visitors' high foul count and multiple bookings hampered their efforts to mount a comeback, and Ley City capitalized on their chances with clinical finishing. The match showcased the hosts' tactical discipline and attacking efficiency, culminating in a well-deserved victory.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Daniel Ivanov
The standout performer, netting twice and orchestrating much of Ley City's attacking play.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Daniel Ivanov for Ley City. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison