Ivyburn 0 - 4 Patent Albion

Key Events:

• 3' Yellow card to Patent Albion Abdoulaye Koita
• 7' Patent Albion Abdoulaye Koita scores, assisted by Dušan Babić
• 13' Yellow card to Patent Albion Dušan Babić
• 26' Patent Albion Abdoulaye Koita scores
• 43' Patent Albion Innocent Akpan scores
• 70' Patent Albion Nestor Mercado scores, assisted by Dušan Babić
• 76' Yellow card to Ivyburn Ahmed Mahmoud

Patent Albion’s opening goal came early, with Abdoulaye Koita opening the scoring in the 7th minute after a neat assist from Dušan Babić. Koita’s sharp movement and finishing were a constant threat throughout, earning him a 7.3 rating. The visitors’ relentless pressure was evident in their 18 shots, 12 on target, and an xG of 3.63, indicating they could have scored even more. Innocent Akpan added a third before halftime, with Nestor Mercado sealing the rout in the 70th minute, both goals showcasing Albion’s attacking versatility. Ivyburn’s defensive resilience was tested repeatedly, and while they managed to block shots and win corners, their goalkeeper was kept busy with ten saves, highlighting the defensive imbalance.

Tactically, Patent Albion’s high shot volume and precision on goal suggest a team that prioritized attacking fluidity, with Babić and Mercado orchestrating play from midfield. Ivyburn, meanwhile, struggled to sustain possession and lacked the cutting edge in attack, managing only a single shot on target from minimal opportunities. The yellow card to Ahmed Mahmoud in the 76th minute was a minor blemish on an otherwise disciplined display. Albion’s dominance was reflected in their superior tackling and dribbling stats, and their ability to convert chances into goals underlines their clinical approach. This match served as a reminder that possession alone does not guarantee success, especially when the opposition’s finishing is so precise.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Ivyburn 52% - Patent Albion 48% Shots (On Target): Ivyburn 1 (1) - Patent Albion 18 (12) Corners: Ivyburn 7 - Patent Albion 3 Fouls: Ivyburn 8 - Patent Albion 11 Yellow Cards: Ivyburn 1 - Patent Albion 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Ivyburn 9 - Patent Albion 13 Pass Accuracy: Ivyburn 82% - Patent Albion 83% Tackles: Ivyburn 8 - Patent Albion 15

The match was a showcase of Albion’s attacking prowess and Ivyburn’s defensive vulnerabilities. While the hosts had moments of resilience, the visitors’ clinical finishing and midfield control ultimately dictated the outcome. This fixture will be remembered for Koita’s double and Albion’s ability to convert chances into goals with surgical precision.