Harleigh 1 - 2 Oldeborth

Key Events:

• 2' Yellow card to Harleigh Seungwoo Jeong
• 15' Yellow card to Oldeborth Lindomar Da Silva
• 18' Oldeborth Bruno Rossi scores, assisted by Weijie Hong
• 25' Oldeborth Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
• 29' Yellow card to Oldeborth Israel Morales
• 30' Harleigh Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 65' Yellow card to Harleigh Zdravko Ivanišević

The game was characterized by a high level of activity and discipline, with Oldeborth slightly edging possession at 53%, and a notable disparity in shot accuracy—13 of their 16 attempts on target compared to Harleigh’s five from eleven shots. The xG figures reflected this dominance: 3.57 for Oldeborth against 1.87 for Harleigh, illustrating their superior threat in front of goal. Bruno Rossi and Weijie Hong, both rated 7.3, played pivotal roles in the visitors’ attacking success, each contributing a goal and an assist. Harleigh’s goal came from Zdravko Ivanišević, who struck just before halftime, but their efforts ultimately fell short of the clinical finishing displayed by Oldeborth’s forwards. The tactical battle was punctuated by disciplined defending and a fair share of fouls, with each side receiving two yellow cards, but no dismissals.

While the match’s narrative was driven by Oldeborth’s attacking efficiency, Harleigh’s resilience kept the game competitive. The hosts’ goalkeeper made 17 saves, a testament to the pressure applied by the visitors’ front line, and their pass accuracy of 83% kept possession reasonably well. The game’s key moments—Rossi’s opener, Hong’s quick reply, and Ivanišević’s goal—highlighted the tactical chess match. Despite the loss, Harleigh demonstrated enough grit and organization to suggest they will be competitive in future fixtures, but Oldeborth’s ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive in this tightly contested encounter.

Nobody on the home side reached the 7.0 threshold, but the collective effort kept the game within reach.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Harleigh 47% - Oldeborth 53% Shots (On Target): Harleigh 11 (5) - Oldeborth 16 (13) Corners: Harleigh 3 - Oldeborth 5 Fouls: Harleigh 11 - Oldeborth 10 Yellow Cards: Harleigh 2 - Oldeborth 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Harleigh 11 - Oldeborth 9 Pass Accuracy: Harleigh 83% - Oldeborth 85% Tackles: Harleigh 5 - Oldeborth 10

The statistics underscore a game where Oldeborth’s attacking intent was matched by Harleigh’s defensive resolve, though ultimately the visitors’ efficiency in front of goal proved decisive.