Laund Park 1 - 6 Walley Albion

Key Events:

• 12' Yellow card to Walley Albion Jose Andrade
• 18' Yellow card to Laund Park Nilson Pires
• 38' Walley Albion Jose Andrade scores, assisted by Samuel How
• 39' Yellow card to Walley Albion Ivan Reyes
• 45' Laund Park Philippe Robert scores
• 45' Walley Albion Edson Alves scores, assisted by Luciano Sepulveda
• 50' Walley Albion Yubin Ishii scores, assisted by Edson Alves
• 53' Walley Albion Yoogun Weon scores, assisted by Edson Alves
• 60' Walley Albion Bruno Coelho scores, assisted by Yubin Ishii
• 65' Walley Albion Titus Muhammadu scores, assisted by Luciano Sepulveda

Key Events:

• 12' Yellow card to Jose Andrade (Walley Albion). 18' - Yellow card to Nilson Pires (Laund Park). 38' - Jose Andrade scores for Albion, assisted by Samuel How. 39' - Yellow card to Ivan Reyes (Albion). 45' - Philippe Robert scores for Laund Park. 45' - Edson Alves scores for Albion, assisted by Luciano Sepulveda. 50' - Yubin Ishii scores for Albion, assisted by Edson Alves. 53' - Yoogun Weon scores for Albion, assisted by Edson Alves. 60' - Bruno Coelho scores for Albion, assisted by Yubin Ishii. 65' - Titus Muhammadu scores for Albion, assisted by Luciano Sepulveda

The expected goals (xG) tell a story of Albion’s dominance; with a 3.54 xG compared to Laund Park’s 1.13, the visitors’ finishing was well above the statistical expectation, reflecting their clinical finishing and relentless attacking approach. Albion’s 17 shots, 12 on target, far outstripped Laund Park’s five attempts, four on target. Despite Laund Park’s possession advantage at 56%, their attempts to create meaningful chances fell short against Albion’s disciplined defensive structure and sharp counterattacks. The xG figures suggest Albion could have scored even more, and their conversion rate was notably higher than the game’s overall quality of chances. Tactically, Albion’s ability to capitalize on their opportunities and maintain pressure was the decisive factor, while Laund Park’s defensive resilience was not enough to stem the tide.

Laund Park:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded, highlighting a day of struggle rather than brilliance.

Walley Albion:

• Edson Alves (7.8) - A commanding presence, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists, orchestrating much of Albion’s attacking play.
• Yubin Ishii (7.3) - Scored once and assisted once, his movement and link-up play were crucial in breaking down Laund Park’s defense.
• Luciano Sepulveda (7.0) - Provided two assists, showing his creative influence from midfield.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Laund Park 56% - Walley Albion 44% Shots (On Target): Laund Park 5 (4) - Walley Albion 17 (12) Corners: Laund Park 11 - Walley Albion 6 Fouls: Laund Park 6 - Walley Albion 8 Yellow Cards: Laund Park 1 - Walley Albion 2 Red Cards: Laund Park 0 - Walley Albion 0 Dribbles: Laund Park 12 - Walley Albion 10 Pass Accuracy: Laund Park 85% - Walley Albion 83% Tackles: Laund Park 16 - Walley Albion 10

This match demonstrated the importance of capitalizing on chances, a lesson Walley Albion absorbed with ruthless efficiency, turning their statistical superiority into a commanding victory. Laund Park’s effort was commendable but ultimately insufficient against a side that knew how to convert their opportunities.