The report
Key Events:
- 3' Yellow card to Pury Cowbigne Michel Lemoine
- 4' Pury Cowbigne Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 10' Pury Cowbigne Nilson Pires scores
- 30' Yellow card to Pury Cowbigne Pedro Chagas
- 50' Westoxet Town Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 57' Westoxet Town Branko Bartolić scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 58' Yellow card to Westoxet Town Allan Carroll
- 61' Westoxet Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 73' Yellow card to Pury Cowbigne Seungwoo Jeong
- 83' Westoxet Town Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Branko Bartolić
The match was a tale of two halves: Pury Cowbigne started brightly, with Nilson Pires opening the scoring early on, assisted by Jorge Alvez, and doubling the lead shortly after. However, the hosts’ efforts were hampered by disciplinary issues, with three yellow cards, including one for their goalkeeper Michel Lemoine in the third minute. Westoxet Town, meanwhile, gradually found their rhythm, with Jorge Alvez and Branko Bartolić both scoring in quick succession around the 50th and 57th minutes. The visitors’ resilience was rewarded further with Philippe Robert’s goal in the 61st minute, sealing the game before Allan Carroll’s late strike for Westoxet Town put the final nail in the coffin. Pury Cowbigne’s defensive organization was notable, but ultimately insufficient against the visitors’ clinical finishing.
Looking at the xG, Pury Cowbigne’s 0.91 starkly contrasts with Westoxet Town’s 2.8, emphasizing how the visitors capitalized on their limited chances. The hosts’ possession and passing accuracy were respectable, yet their inability to convert their opportunities or tighten defensively cost them dearly. Westoxet Town’s high shot count and on-target accuracy suggest a game plan focused on relentless shooting and quick transitions, which paid off handsomely. The game’s outcome reinforces the idea that in football, efficiency in front of goal often outweighs territorial dominance.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Pury Cowbigne 53% - Westoxet Town 47% Shots (On Target): Pury Cowbigne 4 (3) - Westoxet Town 11 (11) Corners: Pury Cowbigne 5 - Westoxet Town 2 Fouls: Pury Cowbigne 8 - Westoxet Town 7 Yellow Cards: Pury Cowbigne 3 - Westoxet Town 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Pury Cowbigne 13 - Westoxet Town 9 Pass Accuracy: Pury Cowbigne 85% - Westoxet Town 84% Tackles: Pury Cowbigne 13 - Westoxet Town 12
The game’s final score of 2-4 reflects a match where Westoxet Town’s efficiency and clinical finishing outshone Pury Cowbigne’s possession and effort. Despite the hosts’ spirited start and decent stats, the visitors’ ability to convert their chances proved decisive, leaving the home side to ponder what might have been had their discipline and finishing been sharper.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
Two goals and a constant threat up front, Pires was the standout for Pury Cowbigne.
Jorge Alvez*
Provided a goal and an assist, orchestrating much of Westoxet Town’s attacking play.
Branko Bartolić*
Scored one and assisted another, demonstrating his importance in the visitors’ attack.
Michel Lemoine*
Booked early, his influence was limited and marred by the yellow card.
Pedro Chagas*
His yellow card and efforts in midfield were notable but not enough to turn the tide.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Nilson Pires for Pury Cowbigne. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison