Harridge Wanderers 3 - 1 Woken Albion

Key Events:

• 21' Harridge Wanderers scores
• 23' Yellow card to Woken Albion Lindomar Da Silva
• 34' Harridge Wanderers scores
• 45' Harridge Wanderers scores
• 55' Yellow card to Harridge Wanderers an unnamed player
• 71' Yellow card to Harridge Wanderers Bruno Rossi
• 84' Woken Albion Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Luca Colombo

The game’s key moments unfolded early, with the Wanderers opening the scoring in the 21st minute, setting the tone for a first half that saw them controlling the tempo. Woken Albion’s discipline was tested when Lindomar Da Silva received a yellow card in the 23rd minute, a setback that perhaps contributed to their struggles to find rhythm. The Wanderers doubled their lead just before halftime through a well-crafted goal in the 34th minute, and they extended their advantage with a third in the 45th minute, effectively sealing the contest before the break. Woken Albion’s only reply came late, in the 84th minute, when Luis Pinto scored from Luca Colombo’s assist, but it was too little, too late, to alter the outcome. Despite the visitors’ high shot count and impressive accuracy—13 shots on target from 15 attempts—they couldn’t convert enough of their chances to threaten the Wanderers’ lead.

Tactically, Harridge Wanderers demonstrated patience and resilience, maintaining high pass accuracy (83%) and pressing effectively to regain possession (11 tackles). Their 57% possession allowed them to dictate play, while their defensive organization kept Woken Albion’s attack largely at bay, despite the visitors’ 15 shots and 13 on target. Woken Albion’s high shot accuracy (13 on target from 15 attempts) suggests they were dangerous, but their inability to convert more chances or capitalize on set pieces limited their impact. The Wanderers’ disciplined fouling (14 fouls) and disciplined approach in the second half helped them preserve their lead, even as they received two yellow cards, including one for Bruno Rossi in the 71st minute. The match was a reminder that football often rewards patience and tactical discipline over sheer volume of shots.