Deadites 3 - 2 Westoxet Town

Key Events:

• 7' Deadites Rainer Müller scores, assisted by Pedro Guzman
• 8' Westoxet Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Branko Bartolić
• 16' Yellow card to Deadites Luis Pinto
• 22' Deadites Rainer Müller scores, assisted by Norbert Fischer
• 41' Yellow card to Deadites Khadim Diakhate
• 60' Westoxet Town Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 78' Deadites Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Samy Abdelkader

The game’s narrative was punctuated early by Rainer Müller’s double, first capitalizing on a Pedro Guzman assist at 7', then doubling the lead at 22' with a Norbert Fischer pass. Westoxet Town responded swiftly, with Philippe Robert finding the net at 8' after a Branko Bartolić assist, setting the tone for a match that remained open and unpredictable. The yellow card for Luis Pinto at 16' and Khadim Diakhate’s booking at 41' hinted at the tense atmosphere, while Michel Lemoine’s equalizer at 60' from Phillip Lewis’s assist kept the visitors in the hunt. The decisive moment arrived late, as Khadim Diakhate scored his second goal at 78', assisted by Samy Abdelkader, sealing the victory for the hosts in a game that saw both sides create ample chances.

Tactically, the match was a study in balance. The xG figures—2.93 for Deadites and 3.27 for Westoxet Town—highlight how both teams underperformed slightly relative to their chances, suggesting solid goalkeeping and defensive work. The possession was evenly split at 50%, with both sides registering high pass accuracy (85% for Deadites and 84% for Westoxet Town). The game was also physically intense, with fouls kept at a modest 8 and 7 respectively, and both teams managing to keep their discipline, avoiding red cards. The shot count, 14 to 16, and the number of shots on target, 10 to 11, reflect a game played with attacking intent from both sides, though neither team could fully convert their chances until the final moments.

In the end, Deadites’ perseverance and clinical finishing earned them a narrow but deserved victory. The match was a reminder that in football, the fine margins often determine the outcome, and both teams demonstrated enough quality to suggest they will continue to be competitive in this division. The tactical balance, combined with moments of individual brilliance, made for a compelling contest, and the hosts’ ability to convert their chances in the closing stages was the difference.