The report
Key Events:
- 22' Yellow card to Hay Mor Town Michel Lemoine
- 41' Hay Mor Town Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 52' Hay Mor Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 54' Skehafforn Wanderers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 68' Yellow card to Skehafforn Wanderers Jorge Alvez
- 80' Skehafforn Wanderers Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 89' Yellow card to Skehafforn Wanderers Philippe Robert
The match was characterized by a relatively high number of dribbles from Hay Mor Town, with 17 attempts compared to Skehafforn’s six, hinting at a willingness to take on defenders and stretch the play. The expected goals (xG) figures—1.73 for Skehafforn and 1.83 for Hay Mor Town—underline a game where chances were created but not converted with clinical precision. The two goals from Nilson Pires and Philippe Robert, both assisted by teammates, reflect moments of individual brilliance amid a generally tight tactical setup. The game’s flow was punctuated by yellow cards for Michel Lemoine and Jorge Alvez, adding a layer of discipline to the proceedings, though neither side saw red. The match’s overall tactical narrative was one of cautious probing, with both sides content to test the waters but not overcommit.
Looking at the broader picture, the game’s xG figures suggest neither team was particularly wasteful nor overly fortunate. Skehafforn’s goal from Nilson Pires at 54 minutes was a well-placed finish, matching the expected value, while Hay Mor Town’s goals—one from Pires and one from Philippe Robert—also aligned with their chances. The goalkeepers made a combined total of 23 saves, indicating that both sides’ defenses and shot-stopping kept the game interesting. The match was a testament to the fine line between attack and defense in this division, with neither side able to impose themselves fully. Ultimately, the draw reflects a game of tactical patience and individual moments of quality rather than dominance or despair.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Skehafforn Wanderers 49% - Hay Mor Town 51% Shots (On Target): Skehafforn Wanderers 8 (6) - Hay Mor Town 9 (6) Corners: Skehafforn Wanderers 3 - Hay Mor Town 3 Fouls: Skehafforn Wanderers 9 - Hay Mor Town 10 Yellow Cards: Skehafforn Wanderers 2 - Hay Mor Town 1 Red Cards: Skehafforn Wanderers 0 - Hay Mor Town 0 Dribbles: Skehafforn Wanderers 6 - Hay Mor Town 17 Pass Accuracy: Skehafforn Wanderers 81% - Hay Mor Town 83%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Philippe Robert*
Scored one goal and provided an assist, demonstrating his influence in attack.
Nilson Pires*
Scored both goals for Skehafforn Wanderers, a clinical finisher when it mattered.
Pedro Chagas*
Assisted Pires’s first goal, showing good vision and link-up play.
Michel Lemoine*
Booked early, but his presence was felt in the midfield for Hay Mor Town.
Jorge Alvez*
Contributed to the equalizer with an assist and was active in defense.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Pedro Chagas 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