Poley United 1 - 4 Stagnoad United

Key Events:

• 3' Stagnoad United Marcel Leblanc scores, assisted by Aly Ndour
• 4' Yellow card to Stagnoad United Angelo Martins
• 17' Poley United Piero Battaglia scores, assisted by Michael Brown
• 26' Yellow card to Poley United Oumar Camara
• 27' Yellow card to Poley United Dragan Grgurić
• 45' Stagnoad United Angelo Martins scores, assisted by Aly Ndour
• 52' Yellow card to Poley United Allan Carroll
• 53' Yellow card to Poley United Michael Brown
• 60' Yellow card to Stagnoad United Coulibaly Doumbia
• 62' Stagnoad United Lingjun Koh scores, assisted by Angelo Martins
• 74' Yellow card to Poley United Michel Lemoine
• 75' Stagnoad United Marcel Leblanc scores, assisted by Aly Ndour

Stagnoad United’s offensive onslaught was evident from the start, with Marcel Leblanc opening the scoring in the third minute after a precise assist from Aly Ndour. The early goal set the tone, and the visitors continued to threaten, with Leblanc adding a second in the 75th minute, both goals underlining his importance to the team’s attacking structure. Angelo Martins contributed with a goal and an assist, while Lingjun Koh’s strike in the 62nd minute further cemented the visitors’ dominance. Poley United’s response was limited to a single goal in the 17th minute, but their defensive frailty was exposed repeatedly, as they conceded four goals with a high xG of 3.98. The match was a tactical mismatch, with Stagnoad’s superior shot volume and clinical finishing contrasting sharply with Poley United’s limited opportunities and defensive lapses.

The game’s statistics tell the story of a one-sided encounter. Despite holding a slight edge in possession (54%), Stagnoad United’s shot count was overwhelming—17 shots to Poley United’s solitary effort. The visitors’ accuracy was impressive, with 15 shots on target, and their expected goals reflected their dominance. Poley United’s defensive record was stretched thin, conceding 16 saves, while their attacking efforts failed to materialize into meaningful chances. The yellow cards, especially the five issued to Poley United, hint at a game that was both competitive and fractious, but ultimately the visitors’ clinical edge made the difference.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Poley United 46% - Stagnoad United 54% Shots (On Target): Poley United 1 (1) - Stagnoad United 17 (15) Corners: Poley United 5 - Stagnoad United 2 Fouls: Poley United 11 - Stagnoad United 7 Yellow Cards: Poley United 5 - Stagnoad United 2 Red Cards: Poley United 0 - Stagnoad United 0 Dribbles: Poley United 11 - Stagnoad United 11 Pass Accuracy: Poley United 81% - Stagnoad United 83%

In the end, Stagnoad United’s clinical finishing and disciplined approach proved decisive, leaving Poley United to reflect on their defensive frailty and missed opportunities. The visitors’ attacking stars shone brightest, while Poley United’s efforts, though valiant, fell short of the mark.