Stand Athletic 2 - 4 Roth Stanley

Key Events:

• 7' Roth Stanley Pedro Chagas scores
• 15' Roth Stanley Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 30' Roth Stanley Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 31' Stand Athletic Eric Moreau scores, assisted by Ivan Cvetković
• 48' Roth Stanley Jorge Alvez scores
• 82' Stand Athletic Eric Moreau scores, assisted by Marcel Durand

Roth Stanley’s attack was relentless, firing 24 shots with an expected goals tally of 5.13, nearly three times the home side’s 1.98 xG. The visitors’ high shot volume, combined with clinical finishing, allowed them to convert their chances effectively. Pedro Chagas scored twice early on, with assists from Michel Lemoine and a solo effort, while Jorge Alvez added a fourth after the break. Stand Athletic responded with goals from Eric Moreau in the 31st and 82nd minutes, but their efforts fell short against Roth Stanley’s disciplined defending and goalkeeping heroics, notably 16 saves from their custodian.

Tactically, Roth Stanley’s high shot count and possession—just over 53%—highlight their offensive intent. Despite a slightly lower pass accuracy (86% vs. 84%), their ability to create high-quality chances was evident. Stand Athletic’s defensive resilience was tested repeatedly, and while they managed to keep the shot count relatively low, their goalkeeping kept the scoreline within reach until late. The game’s key takeaway is that efficiency in front of goal remains paramount, even when the stats suggest a dominant display by the opposition.

No other players reached 7.0+, but the overall team effort was disciplined and purposeful.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Stand Athletic 47% - Roth Stanley 53% Shots (On Target): Stand Athletic 9 (7) - Roth Stanley 24 (18) Corners: Stand Athletic 2 - Roth Stanley 3 Fouls: Stand Athletic 8 - Roth Stanley 6 Yellow Cards: 0 - 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: 8 each side Pass Accuracy: 84% - 86% Tackles: 9 - 13

The match was a vivid reminder that in football, volume does not always equal victory, but precision and opportunism often do. Roth Stanley’s clinical approach earned them a well-deserved win, while Stand Athletic will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and shooting efficiency if they hope to turn their fortunes around.