Fingfort 3 - 1 Burnhampsh

Key Events:

• 15' Fingfort Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 27' Yellow card to Burnhampsh Eric Jacques
• 31' Yellow card to Fingfort Pedro Chagas
• 33' Fingfort Branko Bartolić scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 64' Yellow card to Fingfort Michel Lemoine
• 72' Fingfort Branko Bartolić scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 83' Burnhampsh Bruno Rossi scores, assisted by Anderson Santos

The opening goal arrived in the 15th minute, when Allan Carroll finished a well-placed assist from Philippe Robert, giving Fingfort an early lead that set the tone for the first half. Burnhampsh responded with a yellow card to Eric Jacques in the 27th minute, perhaps a sign of the game’s growing intensity. Fingfort’s Pedro Chagas received a yellow card in the 31st minute, but the hosts maintained their composure, doubling their advantage in the 33rd minute through Branko Bartolić, who was assisted by Pedro Chagas. The visitors showed resilience, pulling one back in the 83rd minute with Bruno Rossi scoring from Anderson Santos’s assist, but Fingfort’s lead was already insurmountable by then. The match’s final moments were marked by a series of fouls and tactical fouling, with Fingfort’s disciplined defense and goalkeeping holding firm.

Tactically, the match was a mirror of its statistics: both teams created nearly identical chances and maintained possession evenly, yet Fingfort’s finishing was more precise. The expected goals (xG) figures—1.84 for Fingfort and 1.97 for Burnhampsh—highlight how close the game was in potential but also how the hosts capitalized on their opportunities. Fingfort’s ability to convert their chances, especially through Bartolić’s brace, was the difference-maker. Burnhampsh’s slightly higher xG suggests they were perhaps unlucky or lacked the finishing touch to turn their opportunities into goals. Defensively, both sides showed resilience, but Fingfort’s goalkeeper made more saves, reflecting the pressure they faced.

For Burnhampsh, no player reached the 7.0 threshold, but Bruno Rossi (6.7) scored a late consolation and showed flashes of attacking intent.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Fingfort 50% - Burnhampsh 50% Shots (On Target): Fingfort 9 (6) - Burnhampsh 9 (7) Corners: Fingfort 6 - Burnhampsh 4 Fouls: Fingfort 12 - Burnhampsh 10 Yellow Cards: Fingfort 2 - Burnhampsh 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Fingfort 10 - Burnhampsh 9 Pass Accuracy: Fingfort 85% - Burnhampsh 83% Tackles: Fingfort 11 - Burnhampsh 12

The statistics paint a picture of a tightly contested game, where Fingfort’s efficiency in front of goal ultimately tipped the scales. Their ability to convert chances, combined with disciplined defending, secured the victory in a match that was as evenly poised as the possession figures suggest.