The report
Key Events:
- 5' Wes Harslet Albion Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
- 8' Chalsey Town Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Edilberto Cedeño
- 44' Yellow card to Wes Harslet Albion Jorge Alvez
- 45' Chalsey Town Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
- 76' Wes Harslet Albion Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
Wes Harslet Albion opened the scoring early, with Nilson Pires netting his first of the game in the 5th minute, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong. The hosts responded swiftly, with Xinping Boon equalizing just three minutes later, thanks to a well-placed finish from Edilberto Cedeño. The first half saw a cautious approach from both sides, but the game sparked into life just before the break when Xinping Boon scored again, this time from Bruno Rossi’s pass, giving Chalsey Town a 2-1 lead at halftime. The visitors pressed for an equalizer in the second half, and it arrived in the 76th minute when Nilson Pires scored his second, assisted by Michel Lemoine, ensuring the game finished all square. The match was marked by disciplined defending and a fair share of attacking opportunities, with neither side able to find the decisive third goal.
The expected goals (xG) figures—3.17 for Chalsey Town and 2.73 for Wes Harslet Albion—underline a game that was fairly evenly contested in terms of quality chances. Chalsey Town slightly outperformed their xG, indicating they perhaps should have scored a third, but the visitors’ clinical finishing kept the game balanced. The tactical battle was evident in the possession stats—Wes Harslet Albion edged it with 53%—and in the high number of dribbles completed by the visitors (15), suggesting a willingness to take on defenders and stretch the game. Defensively, both sides held firm, with the goalkeepers making 14 and 12 saves respectively, and the game’s flow was punctuated by a yellow card for Jorge Alvez of Wes Harslet Albion, reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter. Overall, the match was a fair reflection of two evenly matched teams, with the draw a just outcome given the effort and chances created.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Xinping Boon*
Scored twice and was a constant threat up front, showing clinical finishing.
Nilson Pires*
His brace kept Albion in the game and demonstrated his poaching instincts.
Edilberto Cedeño*
Provided the assist for Boon’s first goal and was lively throughout.
Michel Lemoine*
His assist for the late equalizer was crucial, and he worked tirelessly in midfield.
Seungwoo Jeong*
His assist for the opening goal set the tone for Albion’s early dominance.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Seungwoo Jeong to Nilson Pires. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison