The starting point
A final score answers who scored more goals within the recorded outcome. It does not by itself describe the balance of possession, quality of chances or rhythm of the game. A dated match report can add a sequence, but its selection of incidents still reflects the scope of that report.
A useful way to read the evidence
Write the score separately from your event list. Include only times and scorers supported by the source, with attribution for descriptive judgements. Avoid translating a large margin automatically into a claim that every part of the match was one-sided. A careful summary can be brief while showing the difference between the result and the narrative used to explain it.
Keep in your notes
- Keep result and narrative separate.
- Use supported event details.
- Attribute evaluative language.