Ston-St Card 4 - 0 Holybridd

Key Events:

• 14' Ston-St Card Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 34' Ston-St Card Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 61' Ston-St Card Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Willi Schneider
• 70' Yellow card to Holybridd Michael Brown
• 72' Ston-St Card Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine

The game’s narrative was largely shaped by the hosts’ relentless pursuit of goal, with Nilson Pires opening the scoring in the 14th minute after a precise assist from Pedro Chagas. The visitors attempted to respond, but their efforts were stymied by a resilient home defence and a goalkeeper who made 8 saves. Jorge Alvez doubled the lead in the 34th minute, assisted by Michel Lemoine, and the hosts continued to press, with Pedro Chagas adding a third in the 61st minute, assisted by Willi Schneider. The game was effectively sealed when Pedro Chagas scored again in the 72nd minute, assisted by Michel Lemoine, completing a dominant display. A yellow card for Holybridd’s Michael Brown in the 70th minute punctuated their frustrations, but the result was never truly in doubt.

Tactically, Ston-St Card outperformed their xG by a significant margin, scoring four goals against an expected total of 2.54. Their efficiency in front of goal was evident, and their passing accuracy of 86% allowed them to maintain control and create high-quality chances. Holybridd’s xG of 1.61 indicates they had opportunities, but their inability to convert and the redirection of play into the home side’s favour meant they left empty-handed. The hosts’ superior shot conversion and disciplined defending—fouling less and maintaining possession—highlighted their dominance on the day. The visitors’ defensive effort was hampered by a lack of precision in attack, and their solitary yellow card underscored their frustration.

No Holybridd players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, reflecting their struggles in attack and defence.

The statistics reinforce the narrative of a home side that dominated possession and created more high-quality chances, ultimately translating their control into a convincing victory. Holybridd’s inability to capitalize on their opportunities and their defensive lapses were the story of a game that, while competitive, was ultimately decided by clinical finishing and tactical discipline.