Broald Albion 1 - 4 Northea City

Key Events:

• 14' Yellow card to Broald Albion Seungwoo Jeong
• 16' Northea City Mamadou Camara scores, assisted by Dongjun Ryang
• 17' Yellow card to Northea City Mamadou Camara
• 36' Broald Albion Michel Lemoine scores
• 39' Yellow card to Northea City Jim Villeneuve
• 47' Northea City Mamadou Camara scores
• 56' Northea City Jim Villeneuve scores, assisted by Mamadou Camara
• 58' Yellow card to Broald Albion Nilson Pires
• 70' Yellow card to Northea City Carlos Coelho
• 77' Yellow card to Broald Albion Phillip Lewis
• 89' Northea City Jim Villeneuve scores, assisted by Marcelo Britos
• 90' Yellow card to Northea City Blaise Diarrassouba

The match’s narrative was largely shaped by Northea City’s relentless attack, which generated an expected goals tally of 3.09, vastly exceeding the 0.41 xG accumulated by Broald Albion. The visitors took 14 shots—11 on target—highlighting their offensive intent, whereas the hosts managed only two shots, with just one hitting the target. Mamadou Camara was the star of the show, scoring twice and assisting once, his movements and finishing exemplifying the sharpness that the Albion defence simply could not contain. Meanwhile, Jim Villeneuve added a brace, with one goal assisted by Camara, further emphasizing Northea’s attacking depth. The game was punctuated by a series of yellow cards, mostly for fouls committed in frustration or desperation, with Camara and Villeneuve among those cautioned. The defensive lapses and inability to convert their limited chances left Broald Albion exposed, and the scoreline reflected the tactical disparity.

Tactically, Northea City’s high pressing and quick transitions kept the hosts on the back foot, despite the possession being fairly evenly split at 52%-48%. The visitors’ pass accuracy of 79% and their ability to dribble effectively—12 successful dribbles—allowed them to maintain pressure and create numerous scoring opportunities. Broald Albion’s defensive record was under constant threat, with 11 saves needed to keep the score respectable. The hosts’ limited attacking output and the number of fouls committed (8) suggest a game where they were chasing shadows rather than controlling play. Northea’s clinical finishing, combined with their disciplined approach, made them deserved winners, while Broald Albion will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and inability to capitalize on their rare chances.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Broald Albion 52% - Northea City 48% Shots (On Target): Broald Albion 2 (1) - Northea City 14 (11) Corners: Broald Albion 2 - Northea City 4 Fouls: Broald Albion 8 - Northea City 13 Yellow Cards: Broald Albion 3 - Northea City 4 Red Cards: Broald Albion 0 - Northea City 0 Dribbles: Broald Albion 13 - Northea City 12 Pass Accuracy: Broald Albion 80% - Northea City 79%