Rader 1 - 2 Till Albion

Key Events:

• 31' Yellow card to Till Albion Giuseppe Conte
• 36' Yellow card to Rader Jorge Alvez
• 37' Yellow card to Till Albion Michel Lemoine
• 63' Rader Michael Brown scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 65' Till Albion Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
• 72' Till Albion Michael Brown scores
• 85' Yellow card to Till Albion Zdravko Ivanišević

The game was punctuated by a flurry of cards—three in total—and a series of fouls that underscored the tense nature of the encounter. Michael Brown opened the scoring for Rader in the 63rd minute, firing home after a precise pass from Pedro Chagas. However, Till Albion responded swiftly, with Zdravko Ivanišević equalizing in the 65th minute, assisted by Allan Carroll. The visitors then took the lead with Michael Brown netting again in the 72nd minute, a goal that proved decisive. The match saw a fair share of fouls and bookings, reflecting the competitive spirit that kept both teams on edge until the final whistle.

Tactically, the match was remarkably even, with Rader holding a slight edge in possession and pass accuracy, but Till Albion edged ahead in xG, hinting at their more clinical finishing. The actual goals slightly underperformed the expected goals—1.87 versus 2.03—suggesting both sides had chances that either went wide or were saved. Till Albion’s ability to convert their high-quality chances into goals was the key difference, and their disciplined approach in the final third paid dividends. Defensively, both teams showed resilience, but Rader’s high number of saves indicates they were under pressure for much of the game.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Rader 52% - Till Albion 48% Shots (On Target): Rader 8 (7) - Till Albion 8 (8) Corners: Rader 4 - Till Albion 3 Fouls: Rader 8 - Till Albion 9 Yellow Cards: Rader 1 - Till Albion 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Rader 10 - Till Albion 9 Pass Accuracy: Rader 83% - Till Albion 80%

The match was a testament to the fine margins that define football at this level. Till Albion’s ability to convert their chances ultimately decided the outcome, while Rader can take solace in their resilience and tactical discipline. As both sides look ahead, the key will be turning possession and shots into more clinical finishes—something that might just elevate their game in future encounters.