The report
Key Events:
- 7' Crod Albion Pedro Chagas scores
- 25' Crod Albion Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 30' Crod Albion Pedro Chagas scores
- 32' Bringh City Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michael Brown
- 46' Bringh City Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Branko Bartolić
- 58' Yellow card to Crod Albion Nilson Pires
- 60' Yellow card to Bringh City Jorge Alvez
- 63' Crod Albion Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 66' Crod Albion Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michael Brown
- 74' Crod Albion Nilson Pires scores
- 85' Yellow card to Crod Albion Seungwoo Jeong
- 86' Yellow card to Bringh City Pedro Chagas
The game’s narrative was largely written by Pedro Chagas, whose hat-trick in the first half set the tone. His goals at 7', 25', and 30' gave Crod Albion a commanding lead, with assists from Jorge Alvez and others, illustrating the team’s fluid attacking movement. Bringh City responded with a goal from Philippe Robert at 32', assisted by Michael Brown, briefly halting Albion’s momentum. However, the second half saw Nilson Pires take center stage for the hosts, netting three times (63', 66', 74') with assistance from Michel Lemoine and Michael Brown, sealing the victory. The game was punctuated by tactical fouls and yellow cards, with Pires and Seungwoo Jeong receiving cautions, but no red cards were issued.
Tactically, Crod Albion’s possession-based approach paid dividends, as their 58% share translated into 10 shots, with seven on target and an xG of 2.12, slightly overperforming their expected goals. Bringh City’s resilience was evident in their defensive work, with nine saves and a possession of just 42%, but their defensive line was ultimately breached too often. The visitors’ 4 shots and 1.06 xG reflected their limited attacking threat, despite a respectable pass accuracy of 83%. Albion’s ability to convert chances and maintain pressure was the decisive factor, highlighting their clinical edge in front of goal.
Nobody from Bringh City reached the 7.0 threshold, but Philippe Robert’s goal and overall effort were notable. The match was a display of Albion’s attacking prowess, complemented by disciplined defending, while Bringh City’s efforts were hampered by defensive lapses and limited attacking options.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Crod Albion 58% - Bringh City 42% Shots (On Target): 10 (7) - 4 (4) Corners: 8 - 3 Fouls: 7 - 10 Yellow Cards: 2 - 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: 17 - 12 Pass Accuracy: 85% - 83% Tackles: 10 - 9
The final scoreline, 6-2 in favor of Crod Albion, reflects a match where clinical finishing and tactical discipline outshone the visitors’ efforts. Albion’s attacking stars shone brightly, while their defensive organization kept Bringh City at bay, making this a memorable, if somewhat absurd, display of footballing excess.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Pedro Chagas*
A hat-trick and constant menace, his movement and finishing were exemplary.
Nilson Pires*
His treble, including a well-taken goal, underscored his influence.
Michel Lemoine*
Provided the assist for Pires’ first goal and helped control midfield.
Michael Brown*
His assist for Pires’ second goal demonstrated his creative contribution.
Branko Bartolić*
His assist for Alvez’s goal kept Bringh City in the game temporarily.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Pedro Chagas, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

