Wooley Athletic 1 - 2 Saltokinck

Key Events:

• 3' Yellow card to Wooley Athletic Michel Lemoine
• 5' Saltokinck Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 18' Yellow card to Saltokinck Pedro Chagas
• 34' Yellow card to Wooley Athletic Phillip Lewis
• 58' Wooley Athletic Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 90' Saltokinck Michel Lemoine scores

Saltokinck’s dominance in shot count and xG — 9 shots and 1.68 xG compared to Wooley Athletic’s 5 shots and 1.13 xG — was evident throughout. The visitors created more chances, especially in the first half, and their goal in the fifth minute from Pedro Chagas, assisted by Phillip Lewis, was a reward for their early pressure. Wooley Athletic responded well, equalizing through Philippe Robert in the 58th minute after a neat assist from Jorge Alvez. However, Saltokinck’s resilience was rewarded late when Michel Lemoine scored a second goal in stoppage time, sealing the victory. The match was a reminder that possession figures are merely a backdrop to the real story: who puts the ball in the net.

While neither side’s top performers reached a rating of 7.0 or above, the game’s narrative was shaped by disciplined defending and timely goal-scoring. Saltokinck’s ability to convert their chances and maintain composure under pressure was crucial. Wooley Athletic, despite their efforts and defensive work, could not find a second equalizer. The game’s overall tactical balance and the narrow margin of victory highlight the importance of clinical finishing over mere territorial dominance. As the league progresses, both teams will look to refine their attacking sharpness and discipline to turn possession into more decisive results.

No players from Wooley Athletic reached a 7.0+ rating, though Philippe Robert’s goal and assist earned him praise. Saltokinck’s squad similarly lacked standout ratings above 7.0, but their collective effort was evident in their shot volume and resilience.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Wooley Athletic 51% - Saltokinck 49% Shots: Wooley Athletic 5 (On Target: 4) - Saltokinck 9 (On Target: 5) Corners: Wooley Athletic 5 - Saltokinck 6 Fouls: Wooley Athletic 16 - Saltokinck 8 Yellow Cards: Wooley Athletic 2 - Saltokinck 1 Red Cards: Wooley Athletic 0 - Saltokinck 0 Dribbles: Wooley Athletic 11 - Saltokinck 10 Pass Accuracy: Wooley Athletic 81% - Saltokinck 82% Tackles: Wooley Athletic 11 - Saltokinck 9