Woter City 1 - 2 Selwes United

Key Events:

• 7' Yellow card to Woter City Ivo Boban
• 17' Selwes United Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Thomas Williams
• 36' Woter City Ivo Boban scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
• 49' Yellow card to Selwes United Martin Holm
• 55' Yellow card to Selwes United Silvio Gallo
• 64' Selwes United Romulo Soares scores, assisted by Khadim Diakhate

Kicking off with a cautious tone, both sides traded fouls and cards early on, with Woter City's Ivo Boban earning a yellow at 7'. The visitors responded swiftly, with Khadim Diakhate breaking the deadlock at 17' after a neat assist from Thomas Williams. The hosts responded well, with Ivo Boban leveling the score at 36' via a well-placed finish from Luis Pinto. The first half was a study in contrasts: Woter City had fewer shots but more on target, while Selwes United peppered the goal with a higher volume of attempts, reflected in their 14 shots and 11 on target. The second half saw increased discipline issues, with Martin Holm and Silvio Gallo receiving yellow cards, but it was Selwes United who struck again at 64' through Romulo Soares, assisted by Khadim Diakhate. The visitors' efficiency in front of goal outstripped the hosts' efforts, as their xG of 3.07 dwarfed Woter City's 1.38, underscoring their clinical edge.

Despite Woter City's efforts to push for an equalizer, the visitors' disciplined defending and sharp counterattacks kept them at bay. The match was a reminder that possession and shots alone do not guarantee victory; finishing and tactical discipline are equally vital. Selwes United deserved their win, with their attacking players making the most of their chances, while Woter City's goalkeeper made 12 saves to keep the score respectable. The game’s outcome was a fair reflection of the balance of play, with Selwes United's efficiency ultimately tipping the scales.