Withames Town 2 - 3 Beatre Rangers

Key Events:

• 35' Beatre Rangers Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 44' Withames Town Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
• 57' Beatre Rangers Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 66' Yellow card to Beatre Rangers Michel Lemoine
• 67' Withames Town Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
• 76' Beatre Rangers Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Nilson Pires

The match was characterized by a relatively even possession split, with Beatre Rangers holding a slight edge at 55%, and both sides creating a handful of chances. Beatre Rangers’ goal in the 35th minute from Michel Lemoine, assisted by Philippe Robert, set the tone early, but Weijie Hong responded swiftly for Withames Town just before halftime, assisted by Luis Pinto. The visitors regained the lead in the 57th minute through Philippe Robert, with Nilson Pires providing the assist, before Zdravko Ivanišević sealed the victory in the 76th minute, assisted again by Nilson Pires. The game saw a yellow card for Michel Lemoine in the 66th minute, adding a touch of discipline to the proceedings. Both sides pressed hard in the closing stages, but the visitors’ lead held firm, thanks in part to their superior passing accuracy and tactical discipline.

Looking at the xG figures—2.33 for Withames Town and 1.99 for Beatre Rangers—the match was a close affair in terms of chance quality. Beatre Rangers slightly outperformed their expected goals, indicating they capitalized on their opportunities more efficiently. Meanwhile, Withames Town’s slightly higher xG suggests they created some good openings but perhaps lacked the clinical touch needed to convert more of those chances. The tactical battle was reflected in the possession stats, with Beatre Rangers controlling the ball more often, and their higher pass accuracy (85%) translating into a more cohesive attacking rhythm. The game’s outcome underscores that in football, efficiency often trumps volume, and Beatre Rangers’ ability to finish their chances proved decisive.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Withames Town 45% - Beatre Rangers 55% Shots (On Target): Withames Town 11 (8) - Beatre Rangers 9 (7) Corners: Withames Town 2 - Beatre Rangers 5 Fouls: Withames Town 4 - Beatre Rangers 5 Yellow Cards: Withames Town 0 - Beatre Rangers 1 Red Cards: Withames Town 0 - Beatre Rangers 0 Dribbles: Withames Town 10 - Beatre Rangers 9 Pass Accuracy: Withames Town 79% - Beatre Rangers 85% Tackles: Withames Town 9 - Beatre Rangers 11

In the end, Beatre Rangers’ ability to convert their chances and hold their nerve in the closing stages proved the difference. Withames Town can take heart from their effort and the quality of their chances, but the visitors’ clinical edge was decisive in this tightly contested fixture.