Ston-St Card 1 - 3 Norom Mart

Key Events:

• 4' Ston-St Card Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 7' Yellow card to Ston-St Card Jorge Alvez
• 8' Yellow card to Ston-St Card Pedro Chagas
• 9' Yellow card to Ston-St Card Willi Schneider
• 35' Norom Mart Pedro Guzman scores, assisted by Khadim Diakhate
• 43' Norom Mart Norbert Fischer scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
• 75' Yellow card to Norom Mart Lindomar Da Silva
• 84' Norom Mart Friedrich Unger scores

The game’s narrative was largely shaped by the early goal from Pedro Chagas in the 4th minute, which was set up by Michel Lemoine. The hosts responded with a flurry of cards—three in quick succession between the 7th and 9th minutes—perhaps a sign of nerves or frustration. Norom Mart then took control, with Pedro Guzman equalizing in the 35th minute after a neat assist from Khadim Diakhate. Just before halftime, Norbert Fischer put the visitors ahead with a well-placed finish in the 43rd minute. The second half saw Norom Mart extend their lead with Friedrich Unger scoring in the 84th minute, sealing the victory. The game was a display of tactical discipline from the visitors, who managed to keep their composure despite the host’s early aggression and mounting fouls.

Tactically, the match was a study in contrasting styles. Ston-St Card enjoyed more possession and created a slightly higher xG (3.52 vs. 3.63), but their inability to convert their chances and the accumulation of yellow cards hampered their rhythm. Norom Mart capitalized on their efficiency, with a high shot accuracy (14 on target from 15 shots) and a solid defensive effort, evidenced by their 12 tackles and 16 saves. The xG figures suggest both sides had opportunities, but the visitors’ clinical finishing and steadier discipline ultimately decided the outcome. The hosts’ high foul count and yellow cards disrupted their flow, leaving them chasing the game after falling behind.

In the end, Norom Mart deserved their victory, demonstrating resilience and precision in front of goal. The game’s statistics reflect a balanced contest that was decided by moments of quality rather than dominance. The visitors’ ability to convert their limited chances into goals proved decisive, and their disciplined approach kept them ahead despite the hosts’ efforts to rally. For Ston-St Card, it’s back to the drawing board, with discipline and finishing the key lessons from this encounter.