Rock Albion 1 - 3 Runworood Wanderers

Key Events:

• 6' Rock Albion Alain Costa scores, assisted by Pietro Manfredi
• 8' Yellow card to Rock Albion David Hoffman
• 36' Runworood Wanderers Sebastian Diaz scores, assisted by Steven McMillan
• 44' Yellow card to Runworood Wanderers Sebastian Diaz
• 50' Runworood Wanderers Sebastian Diaz scores, assisted by Colin Brown
• 62' Yellow card to Runworood Wanderers Jules Kama
• 66' Runworood Wanderers Antonio Sanchez scores

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Rock Albion recorded 2.57 xG and scored once, while Runworood Wanderers scored three from 3.78 xG. Both sides therefore finished below their chance-quality estimates, though Runworood converted a larger share of its opportunities into goals. The visitors’ 18 shots, 13 on target and higher xG point to a more sustained threat; Rock’s 12 shots and nine on target show that their attack was productive enough to create danger, even if the final return was limited. Rock’s 54% possession and ten corners did not translate into a second goal. Runworood, despite having less of the ball and no corners, made its attacking volume count.

• Rock Albion: No standout performers rated 7.0 or higher.
• Runworood Wanderers:
• Sebastian Diaz (7.3) - Scored twice and received a yellow card, making a decisive contribution to the visitors’ comeback.

The early goal gave Rock Albion a lead to defend, but Runworood’s equaliser before half-time changed the shape of the contest. Sebastian Diaz then scored again five minutes into the second half, and Antonio Sanchez added the third at 66'. That sequence turned a match in which Rock had enjoyed more possession and repeatedly won corners into a clear away victory. The visitors did not need to control the ball for long stretches to control the outcome.

Rock’s figures offer some explanation for the frustration: nine shots on target and 2.57 xG would ordinarily suggest a credible chance of more than one goal. Yet Runworood registered more attempts, more shots on target and a higher xG, and its three goals settled the argument. Rock had the busier corner count; Runworood had the busier net. A 3–1 result was a fair reflection of the visitors’ superior attacking threat, even if the hosts had plenty of possession to take home and inspect.