Hawenters 3 - 2 Exmough Argyle

Key Events:

• 17' Yellow card to Hawenters Khadim Diakhate
• 22' Hawenters scores
• 24' Hawenters Rainer Müller scores
• 36' Exmough Argyle Eckhard Köhler scores, assisted by Eric Moreau
• 43' Hawenters Luis Pinto scores
• 49' Yellow card to Hawenters an unnamed player
• 65' Yellow card to Exmough Argyle John Bailey
• 76' Exmough Argyle John Bailey scores

Hawenters opened the scoring early in the second quarter, with a goal from an unlisted player at 22' following a yellow card to Khadim Diakhate. Their lead was doubled shortly after by Rainer Müller, who capitalized on a well-placed pass. Exmough Argyle responded with a well-worked goal from Eckhard Köhler at 36', assisted by Eric Moreau, illustrating their capability to threaten from open play. The hosts responded swiftly with Luis Pinto’s strike at 43', restoring Hawenters' advantage before the break. The visitors pressed for an equalizer after the interval, and it arrived at 76' through John Bailey, who also received a yellow card at 65'. Despite the late push, Hawenters held firm, securing the win in a match that combined tactical discipline with moments of individual brilliance.

The xG figures reveal a game that was heavily skewed in Hawenters’ favor, with a total of 2.49 compared to Exmough Argyle’s 0.76. This disparity suggests Hawenters were more efficient with their limited chances, converting their opportunities into goals while the visitors struggled to create quality openings. The tactical picture shows Hawenters adopting a more direct approach, evidenced by their 10 dribbles and 76% pass accuracy, while Exmough Argyle relied on possession and set pieces, as reflected in their six corners. Their higher possession (58%) and pass accuracy (82%) did not translate into goals, highlighting the importance of finishing and decision-making in tight contests.

No Hawenters player reached a 7.0+ rating, but several contributed solidly to the victory. The goalkeeper’s eight saves kept the hosts in front, while the unlisted scorer demonstrated composure in front of goal. For Exmough Argyle, despite the loss, Eckhard Köhler was lively and scored a well-taken goal, earning a respectable rating. John Bailey added a late goal and a yellow card, showing his combative spirit, but overall, the visitors lacked the clinical edge needed to capitalize on their possession advantage.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Hawenters 42% - Exmough Argyle 58% Shots (On Target): Hawenters 11 (9) - Exmough Argyle 4 (2) Corners: Hawenters 3 - Exmough Argyle 6 Fouls: Hawenters 11 - Exmough Argyle 9 Yellow Cards: Hawenters 2 - Exmough Argyle 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Hawenters 10 - Exmough Argyle 6 Pass Accuracy: Hawenters 76% - Exmough Argyle 82%