Bidenham 0 - 5 Corl wick Town

Key Events:

• 6' Corl wick Town Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 9' Yellow card to Bidenham Philippe Robert
• 43' Yellow card to Bidenham Pedro Chagas
• 44' Corl wick Town Seungwoo Jeong scores
• 53' Yellow card to Corl wick Town Zdravko Ivanišević
• 65' Corl wick Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 75' Corl wick Town Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 81' Corl wick Town Seungwoo Jeong scores
• 81' Yellow card to Bidenham Zdravko Ivanišević

From the outset, Corl wick Town set the tone with a goal in the sixth minute, as Nilson Pires capitalized on a precise pass from Pedro Chagas to put the visitors ahead. The early strike was a sign of things to come, with Corl wick maintaining a high tempo and creating numerous opportunities. Despite a yellow card for Philippe Robert in the ninth minute, Bidenham attempted to respond but lacked the cutting edge. The visitors doubled their lead just before halftime when Seungwoo Jeong scored in the 44th minute, following a disciplined pressing game that kept Bidenham on the back foot. The second half saw Corl wick extend their advantage with goals from Philippe Robert and Pedro Chagas, both expertly finished, before sealing the rout with a third Seungwoo Jeong strike in the 81st minute. The game was marred by a flurry of fouls and a second yellow for Zdravko Ivanišević, but the visitors’ dominance was clear.

Statistically, the match was a close affair in possession (51% vs. 49%) and shots (10 vs. 11), but Corl wick’s superior conversion rate and clinical finishing made the difference. Their expected goals (xG) of 2.36 outstripped Bidenham’s 1.91, reflecting the quality of chances created and taken. The visitors also led in corners (10-5), highlighting their attacking intent, while Bidenham’s defensive resilience was undermined by a high number of fouls and yellow cards. Corl wick’s ability to capitalize on their chances was evident, and their disciplined pressing kept Bidenham from building any sustained attack.

Michel Lemoine (not rated above 7.0) - Steady in midfield, but not enough to turn the tide. Philippe Robert (not rated above 7.0) - Managed a goal but also picked up a yellow card that disrupted his rhythm.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Bidenham 51% - Corl wick Town 49% Shots (On Target): Bidenham 6 - Corl wick Town 8 Corners: Bidenham 5 - Corl wick Town 10 Fouls: Bidenham 10 - Corl wick Town 10 Yellow Cards: Bidenham 3 - Corl wick Town 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Bidenham 15 - Corl wick Town 13 Pass Accuracy: Bidenham 78% - Corl wick Town 79% Tackles: Bidenham 7 - Corl wick Town 10

Corl wick Town’s commanding performance demonstrated their ability to convert chances into goals with ruthless efficiency, while Bidenham’s efforts were hampered by disciplinary issues and a lack of finishing. The visitors leave with a convincing victory that will surely boost their confidence, whereas Bidenham will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and lack of clinical edge in front of goal.