Heth Grad 0 - 4 Straylegnod Vale

Key Events:

• 16' Yellow card to Straylegnod Vale Mario Medeiros
• 20' Straylegnod Vale Kyungchul Ko scores, assisted by Inko Kubota
• 31' Yellow card to Straylegnod Vale Henry Lee
• 34' Yellow card to Heth Grad Bruno Rossi
• 44' Straylegnod Vale Khvicha Beridze scores, assisted by Luc van Rossum
• 65' Straylegnod Vale Inko Kubota scores
• 75' Yellow card to Straylegnod Vale Kyungchul Ko
• 88' Straylegnod Vale Khvicha Beridze scores, assisted by Emilio Marini

The key moments told a story of discipline and precision. Mario Medeiros received a yellow card early on at 16', setting a tone of frustration for the visitors. Just four minutes later, Kyungchul Ko opened the scoring with a well-placed finish, assisted by Inko Kubota, whose influence was felt throughout the game. The hosts' Bruno Rossi also picked up a yellow at 34', perhaps a sign of their mounting frustration. Before halftime, Khvicha Beridze doubled the lead for Vale, assisted by Luc van Rossum, with a tidy finish at 44'. The second half saw Inko Kubota add a third at 65', and Beridze completed his brace with a goal at 88', assisted by Emilio Marini. The visitors' discipline was tested with three yellow cards but no reds, and their attacking efficiency was reflected in their 15 shots on target from 20 attempts, contrasted sharply by Heth Grad's inability to muster a single shot.

Tactically, Vale’s dominance was evident in their shot conversion and possession, but their real strength lay in their clinical finishing and disciplined pressing. Heth Grad’s minimal xG of 0.01 underscores their lack of attacking intent, and their goalkeeper’s 12 saves highlight the defensive onslaught they faced. Vale’s ability to capitalize on their chances was the decisive factor, and their disciplined approach kept the hosts at bay despite their efforts to push forward. The game was a textbook example of how a team can control a match without necessarily dominating possession, emphasizing the importance of finishing and tactical discipline.

No Heth Grad players reached a rating of 7.0 or above, reflecting their struggles in both attack and defence.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Heth Grad 48% - Straylegnod Vale 52% Shots (On Target): Heth Grad 0 (0) - Straylegnod Vale 15 (15) Corners: Heth Grad 8 - Straylegnod Vale 4 Fouls: Heth Grad 5 - Straylegnod Vale 11 Yellow Cards: Heth Grad 1 - Straylegnod Vale 3 Red Cards: Heth Grad 0 - Straylegnod Vale 0 Dribbles: Heth Grad 14 - Straylegnod Vale 11 Pass Accuracy: Heth Grad 83% - Straylegnod Vale 81% Tackles: Heth Grad 8 - Straylegnod Vale 18

The scoreline reflects the game’s narrative: Vale’s clinical edge and disciplined approach overwhelmed a hapless Heth Grad, who could only watch as their defensive resilience was shattered by relentless attacking precision. The visitors’ victory was well-earned, and their players’ performances, especially Beridze and Kubota, will be remembered as the highlights of a game that was as one-sided as it was efficient.