East Mar Villa 1 - 2 Wiverrough

Key Events:

• 57' Yellow card to East Mar Villa Pedro Arango
• 58' Wiverrough Harold Ng scores, assisted by Bernhard Roth
• 61' Wiverrough Bernhard Roth scores, assisted by Harold Ng
• 70' Yellow card to East Mar Villa Warren Clarke
• 72' East Mar Villa Alfredo Perez scores

The match was characterized by a high volume of shots from Wiverrough, who fired 15 attempts with 13 on target, translating into an xG of 3.47—more than double East Mar Villa’s 1.23. The hosts kept possession close to their usual standard, but their limited conversion rate and a total of four saves by Wiverrough’s goalkeeper highlighted the visitors’ clinical edge. Wiverrough’s ability to create high-quality chances was evident, with Harold Ng and Bernhard Roth both scoring and assisting, underlining their importance in the visitors’ attacking setup. Meanwhile, East Mar Villa’s goal came from Alfredo Perez, who capitalized on a rare chance, but it was not enough to overturn the deficit. The tactical battle was fought in the final third, where Wiverrough’s precision ultimately outshone East Mar Villa’s more conservative approach.

As the game progressed, Wiverrough’s resilience and sharper finishing proved decisive. Despite East Mar Villa’s slightly higher possession and more corners, their inability to convert their opportunities into goals was telling. The yellow cards for Pedro Arango and Warren Clarke added a layer of friction, but neither side saw red. Wiverrough’s disciplined defending and goalkeeping kept their lead intact, while East Mar Villa’s efforts to push forward were hampered by their limited attacking output. In the end, the visitors’ efficiency in front of goal was the defining factor, securing a victory that reflected their dominance in shot quality and chance creation.

Match Statistics:

Possession: East Mar Villa 51% - Wiverrough 49% Shots (On Target): East Mar Villa 6 (4) - Wiverrough 15 (13) Corners: East Mar Villa 6 - Wiverrough 4 Fouls: East Mar Villa 10 - Wiverrough 7 Yellow Cards: East Mar Villa 2 - Wiverrough 0 Red Cards: East Mar Villa 0 - Wiverrough 0 Dribbles: East Mar Villa 10 - Wiverrough 14 Pass Accuracy: Both 83% Tackles: East Mar Villa 2 - Wiverrough 8

The game’s outcome was a testament to Wiverrough’s clinical finishing and disciplined defending, leaving East Mar Villa to reflect on missed opportunities and a slightly underwhelming attacking display. The visitors’ ability to convert their chances into goals made all the difference, and their victory was well-earned in a match that balanced possession with precision.