South Ell 2 - 1 Witne Villa

Key Events:

• 8' Yellow card to Witne Villa Nilson Pires
• 18' Yellow card to Witne Villa Pedro Chagas
• 27' South Ell Kenny Au scores
• 30' Witne Villa Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 37' Yellow card to Witne Villa Michel Lemoine
• 63' Yellow card to South Ell Kenny Au
• 64' Yellow card to South Ell Israel Morales
• 68' Yellow card to Witne Villa Michael Brown
• 70' South Ell Vladimir štimac scores, assisted by Joseph Bryant
• 90' Yellow card to South Ell Lindomar Da Silva

In a game marked by tactical discipline and relentless effort, South Ell managed to convert their chances more effectively than Witne Villa, despite both sides showcasing high levels of effort and tactical fouling. The hosts had a slight edge in possession (51%) and created a total of 13 shots, with 11 on target, reflecting their offensive intent. Witne Villa matched that with 9 shots, all on target, but struggled to find the back of the net until the 70th minute when Vladimir štimac scored a well-placed finish. The game was tightly contested, with both teams committing numerous fouls—11 for South Ell and 14 for Witne Villa—highlighting the physical nature of the encounter. The match was also marked by a flurry of yellow cards, indicating a fiercely competitive atmosphere.

From an xG perspective, South Ell's 2.98 xG suggests they created high-quality chances, which they capitalized on with goals from Kenny Au and Nilson Pires. Witne Villa's 2.27 xG indicates they were dangerous but slightly less clinical, with their goal coming from a well-placed shot by Vladimir štimac. The tactical battle was evident, with Witne Villa pressing high and attempting to break down South Ell's defense, but the hosts' disciplined defending and goalkeeping kept them in the game. South Ell's ability to convert their chances was decisive, especially in a game where both sides showed similar attacking metrics but different finishing efficiency.

No players from either side reached the 7.0+ threshold, but several performed commendably under pressure. Kenny Au (6.8) was influential in attack before his booking, while Vladimir štimac (6.7) scored the crucial goal for Witne Villa. The match was characterized by collective team efforts rather than standout individual performances, with tactical discipline and resilience defining both sides.

Match Statistics:

Possession: South Ell 51% - Witne Villa 49% Shots: South Ell 13 (On Target: 11 - 9), Witne Villa 9 (On Target: 9) Corners: 8-0 Fouls: South Ell 11 - Witne Villa 14 Yellow Cards: South Ell 3 - Witne Villa 4 Dribbles: South Ell 7 - Witne Villa 11