Alness City 1 - 3 Hal Ston County

Key Events:

• 18' Yellow card to Alness City Jorge Alvez
• 32' Yellow card to Hal Ston County Xinping Boon
• 41' Hal Ston County Anto Dedić scores
• 45' Hal Ston County Anto Dedić scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 65' Yellow card to Hal Ston County an unnamed player
• 66' Yellow card to Hal Ston County Saliou Sow
• 67' Alness City Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 90' Hal Ston County Bruno Rossi scores

Key Events:

• 18' Yellow card to Jorge Alvez (Alness City). 32' - Yellow card to Xinping Boon (Hal Ston County). 41' - Goal by Anto Dedić (Hal Ston County). 45' - Goal by Anto Dedić, assisted by Luca Colombo (Hal Ston County). 65' - Yellow card to an unnamed Hal Ston County player. 66' - Yellow card to Saliou Sow (Hal Ston County). 67' - Goal by Philippe Robert, assisted by Nilson Pires (Alness City). 90' - Goal by Bruno Rossi (Hal Ston County)

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis — The match’s xG figures reveal a story of clinical finishing by Hal Ston County, who registered an xG of 3.08 compared to Alness City’s 1.53. The visitors’ high shot count (14) and accuracy (11 on target) translated well into goals, especially with Dedić’s double strike in the first half. Meanwhile, Alness’s xG suggests they were slightly underperforming relative to their chances, with their goal coming from a well-placed finish by Philippe Robert. Tactically, Hal Ston County’s ability to create quality chances was evident, and their disciplined approach in attack was reflected in the goal tally. The hosts, while resilient, struggled to convert their limited opportunities into goals, highlighting the efficiency gap.

No Alness City players reached the 7.0+ threshold, but Philippe Robert’s goal and effort earned him a solid rating.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Alness City 48% - Hal Ston County 52% Shots (On Target): Alness City 6 (6) - Hal Ston County 14 (11) Corners: Alness City 1 - Hal Ston County 11 Fouls: Alness City 11 - Hal Ston County 10 Yellow Cards: Alness City 1 - Hal Ston County 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Alness City 10 - Hal Ston County 7 Pass Accuracy: Alness City 85% - Hal Ston County 84% Tackles: Alness City 7 - Hal Ston County 14

The statistics reinforce the narrative of a game where Hal Ston County’s greater attacking intent and defensive discipline ultimately proved decisive. Despite a close possession split, the visitors’ ability to generate more high-quality chances and convert them set the tone for the match, leaving Alness City to chase shadows and a single consolation goal. The game’s outcome was a fair reflection of the balance of play, with Hal Ston County’s efficiency shining through in the final tally.