Ellset Albion 1 - 2 Kesenlow

Key Events:

• 14' Kesenlow Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 16' Yellow card to Kesenlow Saliou Sow
• 19' Kesenlow Luca Colombo scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
• 29' Yellow card to Ellset Albion Seungwoo Jeong
• 43' Yellow card to Ellset Albion Jorge Alvez
• 47' Yellow card to Kesenlow Lindomar Da Silva
• 86' Ellset Albion Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Philippe Robert

The key to Kesenlow’s victory was their aggressive approach, evidenced by 19 shots—15 on target—and an xG of 4.17, more than three times that of Ellset Albion’s 1.13. The hosts, meanwhile, managed only five attempts, with four on target, and their goal came from a well-timed strike by Zdravko Ivanišević in the 86th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert. The visitors’ opening goal, scored by Weijie Hong in the 14th minute, was a product of their high pressing and quick passing, with Luca Colombo providing the assist. Despite the numerical superiority in shots, Kesenlow’s finishing was more clinical, and their goalkeeper’s seven saves kept the game within reach for the visitors until the late goal.

Tactically, Kesenlow’s approach paid dividends, with their high dribble count (17) and consistent pass accuracy (83%) underpinning their attacking intent. Ellset Albion’s strategy appeared more cautious, relying on a handful of corners (6) and a disciplined defensive effort, but their inability to convert chances or maintain possession under pressure limited their impact. The yellow cards for both sides—two each—added a layer of tension, yet neither team saw red, allowing the game to unfold with a focus on skill rather than chaos. The final score reflects a game where efficiency and opportunism trumped possession and shot volume, a lesson in the art of finishing.

Ellset Albion lacked players reaching the 7.0 mark, but Zdravko Ivanišević’s goal earned him a solid 7.2 rating, reflecting his importance to the home team.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Ellset Albion 49% - Kesenlow 51% Shots (On Target): Ellset Albion 5 (4) - Kesenlow 19 (15) Corners: Ellset Albion 6 - Kesenlow 3 Fouls: Ellset Albion 9 - Kesenlow 8 Yellow Cards: Ellset Albion 2 - Kesenlow 2 Red Cards: Ellset Albion 0 - Kesenlow 0 Dribbles: Ellset Albion 11 - Kesenlow 17 Pass Accuracy: Ellset Albion 83% - Kesenlow 83%