Raunstaver 4 - 1 Blanningse

Key Events:

• 12' Yellow card to Raunstaver Drissa N'goran
• 27' Yellow card to Blanningse Xinping Boon
• 37' Raunstaver Antonio Monteiro scores, assisted by Daniel Correia
• 48' Raunstaver Manuel Lima scores, assisted by Emmanuel Abdullahi
• 52' Raunstaver Belmiro Martins scores, assisted by Daniel Correia
• 70' Blanningse Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Paul Njoku
• 73' Raunstaver Belmiro Martins scores

Raunstaver’s attacking unit was notably more efficient than their visitors, with an expected goals tally of 2.69 against Blanningse’s 1.08. The hosts took 13 shots, nine on target, while Blanningse managed just six shots with three on target. The xG figures suggest Raunstaver’s goals came from high-quality chances, especially in the second half when they extended their lead and then added a fourth. The tactical story was one of patience and precision, with Raunstaver’s players capitalizing on their opportunities, while Blanningse struggled to convert their limited chances into goals. The game’s flow was largely dictated by Raunstaver’s ability to maintain pressure, even if possession was evenly split.

In the end, Raunstaver’s clinical finishing and disciplined defending earned them a well-deserved victory. Belmiro Martins was particularly influential, scoring twice and earning a solid 7.6 rating, while Daniel Correia contributed two assists and was rated 7.0. Blanningse’s lone goal by Luis Pinto was a bright spot, but their overall effort was hampered by a lack of finishing quality and a defensive line that was often caught out. The result leaves Raunstaver with a valuable three points, reinforcing their position in Division 8 League 60, while Blanningse will need to reflect on their inability to turn possession and shots into goals.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Raunstaver 50% - Blanningse 50% Shots (On Target: h-a): Raunstaver 13 (9) - Blanningse 6 (3) Corners: Raunstaver 3 - Blanningse 3 Fouls: Raunstaver 5 - Blanningse 8 Yellow Cards: Raunstaver 1 - Blanningse 1 Red Cards: Raunstaver 0 - Blanningse 0 Dribbles: Raunstaver 8 - Blanningse 11 Pass Accuracy: Raunstaver 86% - Blanningse 85% Tackles: Raunstaver 5 - Blanningse 7

The match was a demonstration of Raunstaver’s ability to convert their chances into goals, a trait that ultimately separated them from a Blanningse side that was competitive but lacked the finishing touch. The home team’s disciplined approach and clinical execution will serve as a morale booster as they look to climb the league table.